This is the second time I’ve had this in 4 mos. Have had eczema on hands and feet but not like this! I have an itching(which was controlled with vinegar). I still have an embarrassing rash on face, eyes, hands, bends of elbows. The front of my neck looks like I have had a noose around it. No job/insurance so, cannot find help. Confined and becoming depressed. Have a possible job opportunity next week…see no need to go because of appearance. Quit taking pravastatin and omeprazole, to no avail. Is there anything that may help at home?

Eczema is a broad term used to describe the spectrum of inflammatory diseases that causes dry, erythematous, itchy lesions to appear on the skin. Corticosteroids are the mainstay therapy to treat acute bouts of eczema. Unfortunately, the most potent corticosteroids are only available by prescription. However, over the counter corticosteroids such as Cortaid or Cortisone 10 can come in 0.5% to 1.0% strengths.

Other at-home therapies include itch-relief with antihistamines, thick emollient moisturizers – best applied within 3 minutes after a shower/bath, Vitamin D supplementation, and increasing omega 3 fatty acids in your diet.