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Suggest Treatment For Severe Eczema

i have a severe chronic case of eczema and i have all of my life. i am seeking a cure to this disease.... I have been on many steroids to control it. And i know that the side effects and long term harm to my body can make me more ill. any advice will be helpful
Thu, 26 Mar 2015
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Hi. First of all, the cause of eczema needs to be established, if possible. Many a time, removing the culprit clears the eczema lesions. Also, there are many alternative to steroids are known. These alternative are lot more safer than steroids and may be used for a ling time, if properly monitored. Consult a dermatologist and discuss it.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Eczema

Hi. First of all, the cause of eczema needs to be established, if possible. Many a time, removing the culprit clears the eczema lesions. Also, there are many alternative to steroids are known. These alternative are lot more safer than steroids and may be used for a ling time, if properly monitored. Consult a dermatologist and discuss it.