Eczema effecting my every day life

[mjade03]

I'm at a loss. I'm a 17 year old female, and my eczema just keeps getting worse. It's so bad on my lower legs that I have a hard time walking. It's moderate on my arms, and mild on my lower back, hands, chest, and upper legs. Sometimes I'll get it on my neck as well. I've been to the dermatologist a few months ago and he prescribed an antibiotic as well as some Hydro-cortisone cream (which I've been using for years). I've tried plenty of different moisturizers, and some soothe for a few hours, while other make it worse.

The itching and stinging is unbearable.

I don't know what to do anymore. It's effecting my every day life.

Attached is a picture of my right lower leg. This is what it looks like almost all the time.

[eczemacure]

I know what you are feeling.. it is affecting my everyday life too. I am forever applying cream, sometimes I can't be bothered to go out as my skin dries out too much. And obviously I don't want to keep reapplying the cream when I am out.

[mjade03]

Thank you. I'll discuss this with my doctor. :)

[Dr_Smita_S]

Hi
When topical corticosteroids do not provide relief, sometimes more the doctor may consider prescribing some more potent corticosteroids for some period, in adults with may be needed for adults with eczema on the scalp, limbs, and trunk or those with chronic/ lichenified eczema. Newer two topical eczema drugs like pimecrolimus (Elidel Cream) and tacrolimus (Protopic Ointment) are reserved only for cases where corticosteroids have not been effective.
Sometimes oral corticosteroids and immunosuppressants like cyclosporine and phototherapy are used for resistant cases. Since you are having intense itching, your doctor may prescribe some sedative-antihistaminics to reduce itching. You may discuss about these treatment options with your doctor.
Besides you should take certain measures like avoiding trigger agents, keep the skin hydrated by regularly using.
Take care