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How Can Eczema On The Face Be Treated?

I have what appears by my symptoms to have eczema on my face. One GP prescribes Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.5% twice a day. Then I saw my dermatologist who sai NO yo7 can not use tha on your face, you just need to take antihistamines. So I gave up the cream that was helping and am tak8ng Claritin and Benadryl and so little relief. I steer another prescription cream I can use?
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"As"per your clinical history is concerned do take prescribed medications as per your treating Doctor[Dermatologist] and follow lifestyle modifications like this -

1)Try to identify and avoid triggers that worsen the inflammation. Try to reduce your exposure to your unique triggers.

2)Take shorter baths or showers. Limit your baths and showers to 10 to 15 minutes. And use warm, rather than hot, water. Bath oil also may be helpful.

3)Use only gentle soaps. Choose mild soaps that clean without removing too many natural oils. Deodorant and antibacterial soaps may be more drying to your skin. Use soap only on your face, underarms, genital areas, hands and feet. Use clear water elsewhere.

4)Dry yourself carefully. After bathing, brush your skin rapidly with the palms of your hands, or gently pat your skin dry with a soft towel and apply moisturizer. Moisturize your skin at least twice a day. Creams or lotions seal in moisture. Thicker moisturizers work best such as Cetaphil, Nutraderm and Eucerin. You may also want to use cosmetics that contain moisturizers. If your skin is extremely dry, try applying baby oil or a similar product while your skin is still moist. Oil has more staying power than moisturizers do.

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How Can Eczema On The Face Be Treated?

Hello, Thanks for your query on HCM As per your clinical history is concerned do take prescribed medications as per your treating Doctor[Dermatologist] and follow lifestyle modifications like this - 1)Try to identify and avoid triggers that worsen the inflammation. Try to reduce your exposure to your unique triggers. 2)Take shorter baths or showers. Limit your baths and showers to 10 to 15 minutes. And use warm, rather than hot, water. Bath oil also may be helpful. 3)Use only gentle soaps. Choose mild soaps that clean without removing too many natural oils. Deodorant and antibacterial soaps may be more drying to your skin. Use soap only on your face, underarms, genital areas, hands and feet. Use clear water elsewhere. 4)Dry yourself carefully. After bathing, brush your skin rapidly with the palms of your hands, or gently pat your skin dry with a soft towel and apply moisturizer. Moisturize your skin at least twice a day. Creams or lotions seal in moisture. Thicker moisturizers work best such as Cetaphil, Nutraderm and Eucerin. You may also want to use cosmetics that contain moisturizers. If your skin is extremely dry, try applying baby oil or a similar product while your skin is still moist. Oil has more staying power than moisturizers do. Hope that helps