Eczema That Won't Go Away

If your eczema keeps coming back or never seems to completely clear, you are not alone.

Persistent eczema can be frustrating, particularly when you have already tried moisturisers, steroid creams or other treatments without getting lasting control.

WHY WON'T MY ECZEMA GO AWAY?

There are several possible reasons eczema may remain difficult to control.

These can include:
• treatment that is not strong enough for the severity of the eczema
• treatment being stopped too early
• infection developing within eczema
• ongoing exposure to irritants or triggers
• an incorrect or incomplete diagnosis
• contact allergy
• eczema that requires a more structured treatment and maintenance plan

Sometimes the problem is not that treatment cannot work, but that the treatment plan needs to be adjusted to the individual patient.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY ECZEMA KEEPS COMING BACK?

The first step is to assess the eczema properly and understand what treatments you have already tried.

Your treatment may need to take into account your age, the areas affected, the severity of the eczema, previous treatments and whether infection is present.

At Eczema Doc, consultations are focused specifically on eczema.

WHEN SHOULD I SEE AN ECZEMA DOCTOR?

Consider seeking medical advice if:
• your eczema is persistent
• your eczema repeatedly flares
• steroid creams do not appear to be controlling it
• your eczema is spreading
• your skin is painful, cracked, bleeding or weeping
• you think your eczema may be infected
• eczema is significantly affecting your sleep or daily life

ONLINE ECZEMA TREATMENT

Eczema Doc provides online medical consultations for adults and children with persistent eczema.

Treatment is personalised according to the individual patient and may include a structured topical treatment approach where appropriate.