By Lorna, on January 8th, 2010%
I have eczema on my hands, it started about a year ago. The red patches and blisters come and go. My doctor gave me this cream – Betamethasone to apply.
Whenever it starts appearing or feeling itchy, i’ll apply abit on the area before I go to bed, if it still itch the next day, I’ll apply again at night. And usually it’ll stop for a few days. But a few days later, the itch will start, and blisters will appear again. So I guess it’s just a temporary solution to stop the itching, not sure if it’s considered good . . . → Read More: Betamethasone
By Bee, on January 8th, 2010%
This one was recommended ever since I had eczema. Every GP, every skin specialist has given me this. It comes in foil packs of 4mg tablets.
It’s less “powerful”, and only relieves my itching for about 12 hours, kicking in after about 2 hours.
Because Chloramine causes drowsiness, I only take it at night. The drowsiness actually works because I am then able to sleep the whole night through without being woken up due to itching.
Chloramine can be purchased over the counter. The actual ingredient is Chlorpheniramine
Chloramine on MIMS
UPDATE: Chloramine “the chemical” is not to be confused with Chloramine “the drug brand” sold . . . → Read More: Chloramine antihistamine
By Bee, on January 8th, 2010%
I use Zyrtec as an alternative to Xyzal. Since I’ve stopped going to Specialist Skin Clinic, I don’t get prescribed Xyzal anymore. My GP recommended Zyrtec instead. According to her, it has the same effect.
I take 10mg anytime I get a flare up. But recommended not more than once a day. My track record has been about once every two weeks.
To me, Zyrtec is not as fast-acting as Xyzal. The effect kicks in only after about 2 hours (compared to one hour for Xyzal). But the effect lasts just as long (24 hours). More importantly, it DOES NOT cause drowsiness at . . . → Read More: Zyrtec antihistamine
By Bee, on January 3rd, 2010%
Prescribed to me by Dr. Cheong from Specialist Skin Clinic. I apply a thin film to the affected areas once a day, normally after showering. Pharmacies such as Guardian stock it, but you need a prescription.
Penny the mummy also wrote about Elomet, and uses it on her one-month old.
Contents: Mometasone furoate.
More details, see:
Elomet Cream . . . → Read More: Elomet Cream by Schering-Plough
By Bee, on December 13th, 2009%
This is antibiotic cream, prescribed by my skin specialist. This cream should be used for eczema areas which have been infected (slightly watery or oozing with pus). This will help to kill/control the bacteria which infected the skin. Generally this happens when you scratch or skin breaks… so best is to minimize and . . . → Read More: Fucidin Cream
By Bee, on December 11th, 2009%
I use this steroid topical cream when I have reddish eczema spots. So far, this is one of the most effective creams for me when I have flare up spots. By the next day, the area will be less red and starting to diminish. I would continue to moisturize on the area and keep it clean. Sometimes I cover with Opsite’s Post Op Absorbent, Waterproof and Bacteria-Proof Film Dressing after applying a thin layer of this cream on the . . . → Read More: Cloderm cream
By Bee, on December 8th, 2009%
This antihistamine was prescribed by my skin specialist (at Specialist Skin Centre). I’ve tried many different anti-histamines and so far this works the best for me. When I feel very itchy and a bout of flare up is about to start, I normally pop one tablet.
Fast acting: Takes effect in less than two hours. Itchiness is greatly reduced, and I can feel my skin calming down. And it lasts as long as 24 hours! I try to avoid relying on oral steroids, so Xyzal is a lifesaver for me.
Unlike other antihistamines, you can’t buy this off the shelf/pharmacy counter. It needs . . . → Read More: Xyzal antihistamine
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