Posted by Penny on January 23, 2004, at 12:05:33
In reply to Re: Warning, gross topic., posted by Angielala on January 23, 2004, at 11:32:30
The Cutivate cream doesn't have a smell. It's prescription - I don't know what's in it, but it works WAY BETTER than hydrocortisone. I have eczema in my ears (outer ear area) too, which is HIGHLY annoying, and I had tried everything, but nothing worked. The cutivate cream gets rid of it, but the catch is you can't use it continuously for some reason, so I get rid of it, it comes back, I treat again, and so on.
My dermatologist also prescribed Elidel, to use as a preventative treatment after I get rid of it using the Cutivate. But it doesn't work for me, and I never could get over the 'burning sensation or feeling of warmth' side effect. Jeez.
As for eczema and winter - in the winter, you're in indoor heat, which tends to be drying, then you go out into cold air, which can chap skin, so it causes the eczema to be worse. Sunlight, humidity, etc., like in the summer can improve eczema. You might consider a humidifier. I've been thinking about trying one.
P
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