Atopic Dermatitis - does anyone have this form of eczema?

Sorry to ask, but is there a reason you can not go to a dermatologist here?

 

I used to get very dry hands over winter. Not sure why but not anymore.

Could be that you need to add certain foods:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/506850-yogurt-eczema/

Yogurt & Eczema
Last Updated: Jan 31, 2014 | By Mandy Dunlop


Yogurt can help treat inflammatory skin conditions common in children. Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Creatas/Getty Images
Eczema is an allergic inflammation of the skin, with a red, itchy rash often accompanied by small blisters. It can affect any area but often appears in front of the elbows and behind the knees. Eczema most commonly occurs during childhood. It may be triggered by allergy or may result from a malfunction in the body’s immune system. Bacteria found in yogurt can help treat eczema by boosting the immune system and tempering the allergic response.

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Find a better doc. Not all docs are created equal. Speaking for personal experience.. had a dermatologist graduated from johns hopkins med school. Sucked a**. Huge ego but no idea on what hes doing. Worst combination. I found a much better doc who got me straightened out long tern.

 

My roommate struggled with this issue for a long time, trying all sorts of medications. His dermatologist signed him up for an experimental study involving injecting something or other daily. I believe the medication worked by improving liver function. The treatment itself would apparently cost thousands of dollars a year so I think he ended up going off the medication.

It seems like your best option is to find a better dermatologist, possibly by doing some research on Yelp. Is there any way you can figure out what medications you were on previously? Can you contact your former dermatologist?

 

It's a very difficult condition to treat, as you're well aware, so I figure you might have to go to a few doctors until you find one that prescribes something useful. You could always get the list of medications from your old dermatologist and tell a new one that the treatment worked, unless those drugs aren't available here.

Can you research dermatologists who specialize in AD in the area? You could also try to find clinical trials through UT Health.

 

my dog has it

 

Yes. I use a topical steroid.

 

Had it since I was a kid. Used to use this stuff some for an overall treatment. You gotta keep your skin from drying out.

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For small breakouts, try this stuff....will kick it in it's ass.

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Don't have many issues with it much anymore. Seemed to be stress related for me. And for stress, I recommend this:

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Go back to the Philippines and load up on the stuff that worked. When you're out there, give them your mailing address and have them send it when you run out.

 

Atopic dermatitis IS eczema. It has a natural waxing and waning course , there will be periods of relief where you can be free of it and then it will return (it is much worse during winter). It is usually a condition seen in adolescents and improves over time, most patients grow out of it by 30 years of age. In the mean time you need to hit it hard with high potent topical steroid creams clobetasol, lidex to name a few. Also you can moisturize your entire body (best within 1-3 mins right after a shower, quickly light towel dry and apply) with cetaphil lotion, aveno, etc.

 

Eat full fat Greek yogurt and full fat Kefir (from whole foods).

 

Have you changed anything in your diet over the years? Eczema has links to gluten insensitivity. When I was in practice, I would always recommend a food allergy panel for patients who had various unexplained maladies. I've seen many lives turned around for the better (including mine) by eliminating certain foods that you might be unknowingly allergic to. Might want to try a fruit/vegetable diet or elimination diet for 2 weeks to see if it gets any better. Good luck.

 

Dove liquid soap and Cetaphil is what keeps my kids in check. Man its all about what works for individuals. That dove liquid soap works wonders, even the generic brand is good.

 

I have psoriasis and my dermatologist moved. I found if you know what you need most regular doctors will prescribe it for you.