I had been neglecting my skin for some time now and I think it finally caught up to me. Every time when I work out, feel nervous, well basically anytime I raise my body temp. I feel a pinching feeling on my face
-HEMPZ Herbal Moisturizer (I apply it every morning before leaving my house and during each attacks)
-Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser (Use it every morning after I brush my teeth
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-Cetaphil Antibacterial Gentle Cleansing Bar Soap
-Johnson baby oil gel & Sarna Anti-itch lotion (I been dealing with hives for the past 6 month but they seem to be going away)
Is there anything I can do or must I go see a dermatologist?
To combat the severe dryness associated with eczema, a high-quality, dermatologist approved moisturizer should be used daily. Moisturizers should not have any ingredients that may further aggravate the condition. Moisturizers are especially effective if applied within 5-10 minutes after bathing.
Most commercial soaps wash away the oils produced by the skin that normally serve to prevent drying. Using a soap substitute such as aqueous cream helps keep the skin moisturized. A non-soap cleanser can be purchased usually at a local drug store. Showers should be kept short and at a lukewarm/moderate temperature
If moisturizers on their own don't help and the eczema is severe, a doctor may prescribe topical corticosteroid ointments, creams, or injections. Corticosteroids have traditionally been considered the most effective method of treating severe eczema. Disadvantages of using steroid creams include stretch marks and thinning of the skin. Higher-potency steroid creams must not be used on the face
or other areas where the skin is naturally thin; usually a lower-potency steroid is prescribed for sensitive areas. If the eczema is especially severe, a doctor may prescribe prednisone or administer a shot of cortisone or triamcinolone If the eczema is mild, over-the-counter hydrocortisone can be purchased at the local drugstore.
If complications include infections (often of Staphylococcus aureus), antibiotics may be employed.
The immunosuppressant Tacrolimus or pimecrolimus can be used as a topical preparation in the treatment of severe atopic