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November 15, 2013
I've Recently Been Diagnosed with Dyshidrotic Eczema
A non-contagious rash that affects my hands and feet. Had it since I was about 15, but it has come and gone over the years - mostly in extremely brief outbreaks that last a few days then go away for several months.
Last July, a particularly bad flare up hit, and never went away. I've seen a dermatologist (who finally gave me the correct name of the condition), but his only advise was to use a topical steroid to reduce the itching.
I asked him how to prevent it, and he said, bluntly, "This is you, it's permanent, there's no cure. Try not to sweat."
Wonderful. I'll try to not sweat....in Florida
DUers, have any of you had success preventing outbreaks of Eczema?
There has to be a better preventative measure than not perspiring...
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