2nd opinion for mild eczema

[pedo]

Original Post:  http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/558309

All, I wanted to follow up and let everyone know I went back to the dermatologist today.  He looked at the area again and based on what he saw and the biopsy report he concluded I have mild eczema on my penis.  I posted a picture so I could get a second opinion.  Does this look like mild eczema?  Would it come and go often?  Would the flare ups feel dry and chapped?  

You can see some red area's in the picture.  It is not the best picture but I think it shows enough.  

Any suggestions for

Should I get any more testing done?

[BhumikaMD]

It could be eczema, sweat dermatitis, allergic reactions or eczema.

You need to wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene .

Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone or desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).

Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Moisturizing is one of the most important self-care treatments for sufferers of eczema. Keeping the affected area moistened can promote skin healing and relief of symptoms.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema

Let us know if you need any further information.

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms and a proper clinical examination.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.

Regards.

[pedo]

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