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Non-steroid solutions for atopic dermatitis/eczema

Non-steroid solutions for atopic dermatitis/eczema

I'm a 30 year old male.  Since my late teens I've had periodic breakouts of red, slightly inflamed, itchy, dry skin, primarily on my forehead and cheeks. I've seen dermatologists who have called it anything from atopic dermatitis to eczema to rosacea.    Using a gentle cleanser and moisturizer like Cetaphil doesn't irritate the condition, but it doesn't help either.

I've treated 'breakouts' with OTC hydrocortisone creams successfully, but I'd like to ween myself off them.  I'm wondering if there are any non-steroid products, or any other treatments, out there that are effective in treating this condition.  
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There are allot of people who claim to have success with various treatments. The fact is not one thing works for everyone. You will find people who claim to cure it with diet others with supplements. The pharmaceutical industry doesn't want anyone to find effective alternative treatments. They pay dermatologists to prescribe steroids that will destroy your skin and eventually cause other problems.
When you watch shows like medical miracles, you won't see any dermatologist.
Steroids have been around for a long time. They should have hundreds of more effective safe alternatives to steroids. People need to get involved, Most people have no idea how much people with eczema suffer. They view it as a minor irritation. When , if you took a honest look, you would see how it totally destroys peoples lives.
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