On my back is eczema. I am taking wysolone 10 mg daily from last 12 days and applying halovate f cream once daily. But it is not complete healing.

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Moisturize frequently. Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity. Avoid sweating or overheating. Reduce stress. Avoid scratchy materials, such as wool directly in contact with skin. Avoid harsh soaps, detergents, and solvents. Be aware of any foods that may cause an outbreak and avoid those foods. For this homeopathic treatment is very effective for more details you can consult me.

Karuna Chawla · Accepted Answer

Moisturize frequently. Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity. Avoid sweating or overheating. Reduce stress. Avoid scratchy materials, such as wool directly in contact with skin. Avoid harsh soaps, detergents, and solvents. Be aware of any foods that may cause an outbreak and avoid those foods. For this homeopathic treatment is very effective for more details you can consult me.

Sneha Mariam Varghese · Answer

Hello hope you are doing well 1) I have read your brief history and understand your concern about ezcema. You have also mentioned you have had history of bullous disorder. Please be aware of a few causes that could aggravate your eczema / pemphigoid episodes. - certain drugs like diuretics, antibiotics like pencillin, antidiabetic medications like sitagliptin. - foods like citrus, dairy products, nuts, eggs, gluten, tomatoes and spicy foods need to be avoided unless flare up reduces - dust allergy - family history of atopy - contact allergy to some creams or topicals - dehydration causing dry sensitive skin - hot baths - scrubbing of skin - soaps and other detergents. Please take care to avoid the possible triggering factors. 2) halovate f cream is a potent steroid with an antibacterial coverage, that is beneficial, but I will be able to suggest an appropriate topical only if I see a photo and can grade the severity of the ezcema and decide if you need a short course of oral antibiotics too. Apart from this you can apply - soothing emollients/ emulsifiers like aloevera, liquid paraffin twice daily - antihistamines like cetrizine or atarax to relieve the itching - a medicated non-soap cleanser for bath like cetaphil - multivitamin tablets.(main vit d, zinc, calcium) - potassium permagnate soaks to dry out wet lesions. (antiseptic property) kindly check your vit d and calcium levels as they are directly linked and their deficiency can cause an aggravation of the condition. (both eczema and bullous disorder) kindly titrate your oral steroid dose, according to the severity of the lesion as long time untitrated doses can lead to steroid induced side effects. 3) also follow these measures - wear loose, breathable clothes - do not use strong soaps/ detergents - avoid wet clothes - stay in a cool, well ventilated room - avoid itching to prevent a secondary bacterial skin infection - do not use body scrubbers - do not share personal belongings - sun dry clothes and iron clothes before using to prevent a potential fungal infection for more specific treatment, revert back with a photograph of the lesions. Hope your query is cleared thank you take care.