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Suggest Treatment For Eczema On Legs And Ankles

I have had severe exzema on legs and ankles for several years and now it is a rash spreading on my waist and back. for several years doctors have given me prednisone and clobetizal ointment and it helps a little, but not for long and never actually clears up. The itching is severe and wakes me up at night. and days I keep trying different lotions and salves, but nothing actually helps. I heard of one called prevaclear. where can I buy this medicine or one that can help. I heard that exzema is caused from within the body and not the skin but it definitely is affecting my skin.!!
posted on Wed, 16 Jul 2014
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Hi.
As per your case history of eczema, my treatment advice is -
1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply an emollient cream like Enmoist cream twice daily on affected skin.
3. Apply a potent steroid cream like Halobetasol cream twice daily on it.
4. Take a vitamin A supplement once daily and levocetrizine twice daily for 3 months.

There is recurrence in winter season. So sproper use of creams during winter will prevent discomfort.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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Suggest Treatment For Eczema On Legs And Ankles

Hi. As per your case history of eczema, my treatment advice is - 1. Don t scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply an emollient cream like Enmoist cream twice daily on affected skin. 3. Apply a potent steroid cream like Halobetasol cream twice daily on it. 4. Take a vitamin A supplement once daily and levocetrizine twice daily for 3 months. There is recurrence in winter season. So sproper use of creams during winter will prevent discomfort. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.