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teresa20051969 · 01-24-2006, 01:09 PM

does anyone know what to use if you have eczema on your hands? it's gross but my friend came over today and her hands looks really bad. one of her palms is bleeding and she said she uses lotions but nothing is working. her one hand hurts her so bad, she can't close her hand.

red98vett · 01-24-2006, 01:17 PM

I think there is medication with sulphur for that kind of problem - a friend had it too and the stuff he used looked like vasaline and smelled like rotten eggs but he said it really helped alot...I know he didn't need a precsription so I would suggest talking to a Walgreens Pharmacy or CVS and they can help your friend - that sounds painful,

Rockster's Mom · 01-24-2006, 01:23 PM

Sounds like your friend needs to see a Dermatologist. I have psoriasis it can be a pain in the bottom, and none of the OTC stuff was working. So I had to go to dermatologist and he gave me some creams to try, and if they did not work we would try something else. Well, the creams seem to working for know, but always subject to change.

yorkiemom1970 · 01-24-2006, 01:33 PM

Doesn't blue star ointment help with eczema? I may be off here. I know it cures ringworm.

teresa20051969 · 01-24-2006, 01:40 PM

thanks for the info, i will tell her what everyone has said. maybe she will get some help. her hands really hurt her

nifer · 01-24-2006, 02:52 PM

i'd suggest to her to see a dermatologist. i was diagnosed w/ eczema a few years ago and was RXed a few topical creams such as dermatop and elidel. they're working just fine for me. however, there is individual variation with all medical treatment, she'll need to seek professional help to see which meds work best for her own condition.

My2Furbabies · 01-24-2006, 03:09 PM

My son is 20 months old and they diagnosed him with eczema at 6 wks! He was broke out bad!

We were using elidel until they said that has caused cancer in younger children! We now use Aveeno lotion, soap, and diaper rash cream! And we use cortaid when he has a break out! Hope she gets it under control soon!

Patti · 01-24-2006, 03:44 PM

My dtr has ezcema in about 4 patches that are pretty bad, she tried elidel didn't work she is now on some liquid steroid cream that helps some depending on the weather. My husband has horrible Psoriasis nothing helps. His dermo wanted him to go on self administered injections but he doesn't want to. I'd try anything. I have a mile eczema in my ears that I use a cream from my dr.

Tiggerwit · 01-24-2006, 05:56 PM

My daughter has Psoriasis bad too. She's 14 and there's nothing worse then to not knowing what I can do for her and having to watch her deal with it. People tease her, it depresses her, etc. It's on her elbow and knees. Now it's spreading to her ankles, hands, and on the underside of her face, like the jawbone area. Sometime's it's on her eyelids. It just kills me to watch this. I've been to a dermatologist more times then I can count and nothing helps. I know you can't cure it but you can control it. Getting her to change diet, get sleep, and such is a no win situation. Plus I can't get her to do creams regularly. If you try and talk to her about it she gets bent and storms off.
uggg, if anyone has any ideas, I'd welcome them gladly. Thanks.

Patti · 01-24-2006, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiggerwit

My daughter has Psoriasis bad too. She's 14 and there's nothing worse then to not knowing what I can do for her and having to watch her deal with it. People tease her, it depresses her, etc. It's on her elbow and knees. Now it's spreading to her ankles, hands, and on the underside of her face, like the jawbone area. Sometime's it's on her eyelids. It just kills me to watch this. I've been to a dermatologist more times then I can count and nothing helps. I know you can't cure it but you can control it. Getting her to change diet, get sleep, and such is a no win situation. Plus I can't get her to do creams regularly. If you try and talk to her about it she gets bent and storms off.
uggg, if anyone has any ideas, I'd welcome them gladly. Thanks.

That must be horrible for a teenager! mu husband was in his 40's when his started. He had an angioplasty inhis early 40's and after that surgery he developed severe psorisis. It truly is a heartbreaking disease. He cannot wear short sleeves and his legs just bleed and itch! He is a toll collector and so many people coming thru say what's wrong with your hands, is it contagious?
We have been to several drs and he also doesn't keep up with the lotions 3 times a day. The new injectibles are suppossed to work well but Idon't know if she is old enough but you may want to ask your doctor. good luck I feel for you and your dtr.

chewysmom · 01-25-2006, 03:02 PM

Yes, you can have eczema on your hands and for now, shea butter hand cream will be good. It's so important to go to a dermatologist for this so many people try to take care of it with creams from the store

I have very bad eczema patches on my right leg. Sometimes in the winter they will bleed. I use a cream call Elecon aka: mometasone furoate cream and it works. You have to have a script though. It is very effective and takes care of it perfectly! Since it's a steroid cream you can only use it for 2 weeks and then it does it's job for a while and then you do another course of it. A derm can put your friend on the right treatment program that will be effective for her.

Sherry Lynn · 01-25-2006, 08:34 PM

What causes eczema and psoriasis? And does it ever completely go away?

chewysmom · 01-25-2006, 08:38 PM

you know Sherry Lynn, I'm not even sure what causes it and it can be controlled but I don't think it will ever go away. The strange thing is that I only started having these "breakouts" after I had my son so maybe hormonal changes? My friend also was diagnosed with psoriasis 4 years ago when he was 26. Go figure!

Sherry Lynn · 01-25-2006, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chewysmom

you know Sherry Lynn, I'm not even sure what causes it and it can be controlled but I don't think it will ever go away. The strange thing is that I only started having these "breakouts" after I had my son so maybe hormonal changes? My friend also was diagnosed with psoriasis 4 years ago when he was 26. Go figure!

Does it hurt all the time, or just when your skin cracks? I'm guessing it cracks because its dry? Sounds like a pain in the butt!! Especially having to deal with that and a new baby at the same time. SO not fair!

chewysmom · 01-25-2006, 08:59 PM

The worst is when it's cold! Right now I am dying, it really is painful. I have to moisturise 150 times per day and yes, it does crack sometimes and that is painful

It's so important to keep up with the treatment otherwise it can get out of control. That's what happened to me now. I have been so busy and neglected doing a course of treatment and I am paying big time

01-24-2006, 01:09 PM	#1
teresa20051969 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: tennessee Posts: 134	eczema does anyone know what to use if you have eczema on your hands? it's gross but my friend came over today and her hands looks really bad. one of her palms is bleeding and she said she uses lotions but nothing is working. her one hand hurts her so bad, she can't close her hand.

01-24-2006, 01:17 PM	#2
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01-24-2006, 02:52 PM	#6
nifer YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 257	i'd suggest to her to see a dermatologist. i was diagnosed w/ eczema a few years ago and was RXed a few topical creams such as dermatop and elidel. they're working just fine for me. however, there is individual variation with all medical treatment, she'll need to seek professional help to see which meds work best for her own condition. __________________ Daisy's Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?252921

01-24-2006, 03:09 PM	#7
My2Furbabies YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MS Posts: 6,247 Blog Entries: 1	My son is 20 months old and they diagnosed him with eczema at 6 wks! He was broke out bad! We were using elidel until they said that has caused cancer in younger children! We now use Aveeno lotion, soap, and diaper rash cream! And we use cortaid when he has a break out! Hope she gets it under control soon! __________________ Chloe & Stewie

01-24-2006, 03:44 PM	#8
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	My dtr has ezcema in about 4 patches that are pretty bad, she tried elidel didn't work she is now on some liquid steroid cream that helps some depending on the weather. My husband has horrible Psoriasis nothing helps. His dermo wanted him to go on self administered injections but he doesn't want to. I'd try anything. I have a mile eczema in my ears that I use a cream from my dr. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

01-24-2006, 01:23 PM	#3
Rockster's Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,279	Sounds like your friend needs to see a Dermatologist. I have psoriasis it can be a pain in the bottom, and none of the OTC stuff was working. So I had to go to dermatologist and he gave me some creams to try, and if they did not work we would try something else. Well, the creams seem to working for know, but always subject to change.

01-24-2006, 01:33 PM	#4
yorkiemom1970 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,947	Doesn't blue star ointment help with eczema? I may be off here. I know it cures ringworm.

01-24-2006, 01:40 PM	#5
teresa20051969 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: tennessee Posts: 134	thanks for the info, i will tell her what everyone has said. maybe she will get some help. her hands really hurt her

01-24-2006, 05:56 PM	#9
Tiggerwit Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX Posts: 4,596	My daughter has Psoriasis bad too. She's 14 and there's nothing worse then to not knowing what I can do for her and having to watch her deal with it. People tease her, it depresses her, etc. It's on her elbow and knees. Now it's spreading to her ankles, hands, and on the underside of her face, like the jawbone area. Sometime's it's on her eyelids. It just kills me to watch this. I've been to a dermatologist more times then I can count and nothing helps. I know you can't cure it but you can control it. Getting her to change diet, get sleep, and such is a no win situation. Plus I can't get her to do creams regularly. If you try and talk to her about it she gets bent and storms off. uggg, if anyone has any ideas, I'd welcome them gladly. Thanks.

01-25-2006, 03:02 PM	#11
chewysmom My Precious Pup Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,092	Yes, you can have eczema on your hands and for now, shea butter hand cream will be good. It's so important to go to a dermatologist for this so many people try to take care of it with creams from the store I have very bad eczema patches on my right leg. Sometimes in the winter they will bleed. I use a cream call Elecon aka: mometasone furoate cream and it works. You have to have a script though. It is very effective and takes care of it perfectly! Since it's a steroid cream you can only use it for 2 weeks and then it does it's job for a while and then you do another course of it. A derm can put your friend on the right treatment program that will be effective for her.

01-25-2006, 08:34 PM	#12
Sherry Lynn Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,437	What causes eczema and psoriasis? And does it ever completely go away? __________________ Sherry Lynn Dublin and Widget

01-25-2006, 08:38 PM	#13
chewysmom My Precious Pup Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,092	you know Sherry Lynn, I'm not even sure what causes it and it can be controlled but I don't think it will ever go away. The strange thing is that I only started having these "breakouts" after I had my son so maybe hormonal changes? My friend also was diagnosed with psoriasis 4 years ago when he was 26. Go figure!

01-25-2006, 08:59 PM	#15
chewysmom My Precious Pup Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 2,092	The worst is when it's cold! Right now I am dying, it really is painful. I have to moisturise 150 times per day and yes, it does crack sometimes and that is painful It's so important to keep up with the treatment otherwise it can get out of control. That's what happened to me now. I have been so busy and neglected doing a course of treatment and I am paying big time