Just got diagnosed with eczema 4 months ago. I'm trying to figure out how to approach treatment going forward. I've done a lot of reading, and the 2 leading treatment options seem to be steroids (oral and topical lotions) and injections (like dupixient). Is that it? Are these the only 2 options? I know some people also identify triggers and avoid them, but for people who don't know/can't avoid triggers and flare on a consistent basis, are there any other options?

Just looking for advice, my face randomly developed extreme eczema last year and has been flared up all year basically. It was addicted to hydrocortisone which was stupid of me, but I’m now 3 months free from using steroid on my face but the flare is just as terrible. I’m at breaking point and considering using protopic.

I’ve seen so many horror stories so can anyone share their experience? I read that you can’t drink alcohol or it will cause redness, is this always the case? The same with being in the sun?

Just curious, how are folks using AI for managing their eczema?

In the last few weeks, I have had a lot of “chats” with AI about my specific skin issues (I’m an allergic contact, perioral, and dyshidrotic eczema bonus packs gal), home and work environment potential triggers that aren’t documented yet, and potential skin care changes. I’m currently testing out mini bottles shampoo made at home where I can avoid preservatives, fragrances, and other ingredients (specified my personal situation and also the need for it to be incredibly low effort - my eczema keeps me pretty exhausted). I’ve been learning more about molecular size and charge and how they affect things attaching to and lingering on your skin/hair as well as absorbing into compromised skin. I’m even trying some supplements (not the eczema standards) based on when I notice an uptick in itching during more random moments of the day.

It‘s not perfect, and I have to correct it sometimes or ask more questions to get it to critically analyze something, but it helps me sift through so much information for the never ending questions of what is happening to us, why, and how to fix it.

(Side note: I don’t use it for stealing or manipulating the creations of others. But despite the environmental impact, I can’t turn away from using it as an eczema management tool - we have so few things in this world that work to our advantage!)

So I have had eczema on and off since I was a child but I am going though a terrible spell right now and idk how to stop it the cause is a few different things... I got a new kitten, the weather going from hot to cold back to hot and also I moved not too long ago and my skin is still getting used to the tap water. it's all on my arms and the pits of my elbows and now I am getting some on my face and eyes as of right now I am trying to find a dermatologist close to were I live that takes my insurance, but do you guys have any other ideas until I can get in????? I use Vaseline 2 times a day i take a allergy pill every day and i wear long sleeves when I sleep and just walking around the house so it isn't bumped or hit

ive had eczema on this hand for a few years now and i made thr dumb mistake of using hair dye without any gloves and i got a chemical burn on the hand with eczema and now it has blisters and is incredibly swollen, i went to the er and ive been doing cold compresses but nothing seems to work. anything else i could do to calm down the pain? any tips appreciated

(yes I know I spelled eczema wrong)

I have two chronic spots of eczema. One on my bum and one on my vulva. I've been to multiple dermatologists and gynecological specialists. It was hardly visible but the itch woke me up nightly for many years. I even had two biopsies. I used to slather on diaper cream to help me sleep. Not cute.

First I cut out all scented everything. Unscented detergents, vanicream soaps, it took a while but after almost a year the itch went away completely without ever using a steroid.

What I didn't realize was that around the same time I had also cut out sulfates in my hair wash products for a totally different reason. Yesterday I was traveling and used a junk shampoo and the itch woke me up last night. Short of washing your hair in the sink, there is no way to fully prevent stuff from running down your body.

I hope this helps someone. It was a long road of trial and error but I feel like I'm on the other side now with some real answers.

Can anyone help me with my itch? My skin type is extra, extra dry, and I am unable to focus on my work.in my twenties it's been 15 years

I'm trying to heal the skin barrier on my outer labia and perineum. about a year ago, I got a wax that was so painful that it feels like the hair never grew in the same. And this began the cycle of folliculitis because when I sweat on that area, it stings and is raw. And when the few hairs that do grow back come in that area, it stings so badly that I have to shave.

I'm trying to figure out how I can heal that skin. I've been told not to shave there but the regrowth is painful. I've been considering laser hair removal to put an end to this but I don't know if it will irritate the skin barrier even more. I do know that my coarse hair on my pubic skin feels like sandpaper because of my eczema. Any advice and suggestions welcome

im 21 and I have had itching down there for many years but the gynaecologists usually gave me a steroid cream and it’d go away, so this past 6 months I’ve had itching and i kept using steroid cream thinking it’s fungal.

Finally decided to go to dermatologist and she put me on ringworm medication for a month, which didn’t work at all instead increased the itching and it spread to anus.
Now she’s put me on allergic tablet and two ointments for eczema and fungal both. And the itching is so bad i can’t stop crying it’s so uncomfortable and it’s so embarrassing to have eczema down there. I can’t walk I can’t sleep I feel terrible and it’s so unbearable I feel im doomed for life. I know I need to wait until it gets under control but it’s just so bad I feel like im going insane coz the itch is so bad, I keep snapping at everybody.

When will it get better

I think I need more clothes that don't irritate my eczema. I'm going to Goodwill to find some new tops, bottoms, and dresses.

I know that cotton and silk are generally recommended for eczema. I think I can probably find some 100% cotton clothes.

Are there other fabrics that are okay for eczema? Or fabrics you'd suggest I avoid other than polyester and wool?

!!! Everyone reacts differently so take my advice sparingly. I am not a doctor !!!

19M I've had severe atopic dermatitis for over 5 years. Went multiple years on Dupixent, which worked until it stopped working, then Rinvoq which was a wonder drug for me, afor a more permanent treatment.

Nemluvio is once a month (every 4 weeks), does NOT hurt AT ALL (unlike Dupixent), and has made me stop itching so quick I couldn't believe it. I've been on Nemluvio for 2 1/2 months now, and have not broken out once. It targets the itch receptors like Dupixent, so it's not meant to clear skin, but with the right skin care my skin healed within 2 weeks. To fix dryness I just use moisturizer in the mornings and evenings.

Like seriously, this thing is painless. Dupixent hurt like a MF, but you can't even feel Nemluvio, and it's a tiny amount of medicine in the actual pen itself.

I personally haven't seen any negative reactions. If anyone else has the same experience, or different for that matter, I'm curious to hear.

I’ve destroyed myself scratching. I’ve gone beyond just using my nails to itch, so tips about shortening or blunting nails don’t help. I’ll genuinely just pick up anything hard with an edge and just drag and scratch till I bleed, watching my skin just flake off. Kinda think I’m insane, don’t know how to beat the itch. I’ve been like this for about ten years now, still in my twenties. Ruined every aspect of my life, can’t show myself to people anymore.

Any recommendations for products that could help with regrowing eyebrows? (Not sure how to add photos but I don't image they would be much help)