Continued misery of eczema
I’m 82 and I live in Nevada. I began getting eczema on my hands working as a nurse 20 years ago and it has spread to my face & neck. Nothing has worked for me. I see a dermatologist every 2 months. I’ve even been admitted to the hospital with severe swelling of my face and have had a Prednisone IV and a large dosage of prednisone pills that help but it soon comes back. It’s a terrible disease. I have redness & swelling on my face and neck today. Any advise or help is appreciated!
HI
- I second what Sam says here. Eczema is a condition that people in this community know all too well. I am a driving instructor and I am currently teaching a nurse who has eczema on her hands. She is only in her early 20s and she is very self-conscious about it. Next week she starts 30 weeks of light therapy. When I asked her how she developed it she responded that she thought it was triggered by them having to wash their hands all the time. Was this the same for you? I hope you can find some relief soon. Best wishes - Pete, Team Member 
Hi
, I hear how difficult contending with eczema is for you. You are not alone! So many in our community have shared that they also deal with the same frustrations and pain. Here are a few articles we have that you might find helpful: https://atopicdermatitis.net/living/coping-flares https://atopicdermatitis.net/home-remedies https://atopicdermatitis.net/alternative-treatment-options All the best, Sam S. (team member).
