How can I get rid of eczema?
What you need to know:
Dear doctor: I have an embarrassing skin condition which doctors have diagnosed eczema. I have checked for HIV, syphilis, etc., to no avail. I have been treated for this skin condition but it keeps recurring. What should I do?
- Simon
Dear Simon: People with allergic tendencies may have recurrent inflammation of skin with itching, flaking and blistering called eczema. Because the skin will then overreact to substances taken into the body, or those that come in contact with it, the condition keeps recurring even with the best treatment.
The recurrence and the way eczema shows itself can make one believe he has dangerous conditions, which explain why you checked for HIV and syphilis.
People with eczema, apart from treatment, should look out for conditions or substances that kick start the eczema and if possible avoid them to stem the problem.
