How to treat Eczema (Dermatitis)? - Doctor Explains

This video will help you to learn how to treat eczema. We will start by explaining what eczema is, afterwards we will dive into the best skincare practices and lastly we will discuss the most common eczema treatments.

Eczema, also called dermatitis, is a group of diseases which can cause inflammation of your skin. This is due to a disrupted skin barrier, which leads to the loss of moisture, a dry skin and decrease protection from the outside world.
There are many types of eczema, but the most common one is atopic eczema. This type of eczema is characterized by itchiness, red skin and a rash. It might affect a small area of your skin up to your entire body. Eczema usually starts in your childhood and may prevail through out your entire life. Some adults however grow out of eczema, but not all do.

It is estimated that about 245 million people where dealing with eczema in 2015, which is 3% of the entire population.

The exact cause of eczema is unknown, but it is thought to be a combination of allergies and problems with the blood vessels inside your skin. The strongest contributing factor therefore are your genetics, however there are other factors which might play a role: climate factors, stress, skin bacteria, usage of soap, sweating and wearing wool clothing.

Skin care tips:
- It is important to moisturize your skin twice a day: in the morning and the evening. Do this by applying a thin layer of an oily ointment or cream twice a day. This might also decrease itching.
- Make sure you never scratch. In stead of scratching try pressing on the skin instead. You could also apply bandages which helps to protect the skin and prevent scratching.
- Take a warm bath with baking soda or uncooked oatmeal. Soak 10-15 minutes, than pat yourself dry and apply moisturizer if your skin is still damp.
- Use mild soap without dyes or perfume and make sure to rinse of the soap completely.
- Use a humidifier to prevent hot and dry indoor air.
- Try to decrease stress and anxiety. You could do this by meditating or purposely doing something fun when you are feeling stressed.

Medical treatment of eczema:
- Drugs to control the itching and repair your skin (corticoid creams/ointment, prednisone and tacrolimus)
- Antihistamines, which also reduce the itching.
- Drugs to fight an infection (topical or oral antibiotics).
- Light-therapy.

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- Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -

Literature:
1: Huidfonds. (2020). Eczeem.
2: Mayo clinic Staff. (2020). Atopic dermatitis (Eczema).
3: Farmacotherapeutisch kompas. (2020). Prednison.

Music:
1: Patrick Patrikios. Good Times
2: Verified Picasso. Fish Room
3: Patrick Patrikios. Rockville

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[ophiecat]

I actually laughed out loud when he said not the scratch. He obviously has never suffered from eczema.

[Dwn]

Somehow I grew into eczema, the unlucky fuck that I am...

[andreynguyen]

I am so damn tired of my atopic eczema. Over the last week I have woken up with all my neck, chin, forehed, the area around the cheeks red, sore and irritated. So annoying. So much money has been wasted on different lotions and potions. Nothing seems be to working in the long run. I have been using corticosteroids from time to time and now I suspect that this could be TSW (topical steroid withdrawal). In this cases, I hear many people say only time can help pass it through. However, I wonder. If using Tacrolimus in the form of a cream can help live through this withdrawal period with a bit of a relief?

[dailydoseofmedicinee]

Some common foods that may trigger an eczema flare-up and could be removed from a diet include:👍

citrus fruits.

dairy.

eggs.

gluten or wheat.

soy.

spices, such as vanilla, cloves, and cinnamon.

tomatoes.

some types of nuts.

[samintahsinprova]

Actually the problem of mine is, I have this allergy only when It’s winter.... Unknowingly I scratch my hands and make them bleed when it’s cover my hand in night but in the morning I see that my hand is scratched.... What can I do to stop this and to remove scars....please suggest me....I'm having great trouble with my hand....My hands skin tone have become

[garytaylor]

Ive had eczema all my life im now 40 and it gets me so so down it gets bad sometimes i considered suicide when its bad its really bad.I have days when i cant leave the house and i dont want to see people keep my curtains closed.I dont like being in photos and shy away from most thing's my confidence is none existent.I hate my self so much when i look in the mirror and just ask why why me☹☹

[CharlieHumman]

You've totally won my heart Dr Gboya on YouTube thanks for being there for me with your super medicine for eczema Finally gotten rid of eczema I'm grateful.🙏❤️

[nissanzenkiboy]

Lotions make it worse for me I live in a humid place, Houston so if I put lotion on it makes my skin sweat more in that area and it just makes me more itchy

[sandeepkumarbehera]

I noticed it usually gets cured by our body immune system in 7-15days. Is my assumption correct? I am little confused it happens to me in winter as well as high humid condition.

[angielinedelacruz]

Thank you for sharing myson has been struggling with atopic dermatitis since he was 2 months old. He was already two when we know about his real condition, we tried every lotions, aveeno, cetaphil, some steroid creami just doesn't seem to go away and gotten worse over time. We'll try your advice I hope it works, he is 17 now and I feel bad seeing him scratching almosrteverywhere in his body

[alishachaus]

Which body lotion should be used to give better moisture to the skin please suggest

[jameelah]

Thank you! Cause everytime I go to doc they don't know how or why I get these itchy rashes and always give me a cream. Mines only come in the winter time under arms, back, and creases in elbows. I'm tired of putting creams on man any other treatments?

[smetvib]

Hi everyone . I am 69 years old had eczema for almost two years on my legs. tried creams blah blah blah. Finally started drinking moringa leaves tea for one month daily only in the morning that is about five sprigs of fresh moringa in a cup with boiling water might add lemon grass leaves or lemon leaf with brown sugar. It disapeared. only the black marks left. hope this helps some folks. going om 2 months now

[catitude]

No big mystery, it's autoimmune. I've had it since I was a teen. The best way to get rid of a lesion is burn it out. Stuff to get rid of worts works.

[unknown-iwmr]

I woke up this morning and my eczema was SO RED AND ITCHY AND FLAKY I FREAKING HATE IT ok lol I will stop raging it’s just so itchy and annoying...

[scoop]

Please do aayurvedha.. Take 2 to 3 months medicine without hesitation. And you should have patience. It will reduce frequency. Last one yr I am free from that.This is my experience.

[xxglossemxx]

I actually have eczema when I was born and I still have it so yeah

[bryanphillips]

Colloidal silver & copper topically applied twice daily does wonders

[Conceptcreator]

lol, the stress part.... uhm.... yeah that ain't happening xD

[rebeccalucero]

The only thing that helped my ezema was 2yrs of immunology allergy shots once a wk, lasted for years in my older have gotten it back I'm almost 60.