Dear Doctor Reno
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Atopic eczema case for user n3o1984
Eczema = Inflammation of the skin = Dermatitis
Patients with these disorders are prone to have dry skin and they tend to have allergic tendencies, hence atopic dermatitis often also increases the risk of getting hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or bronchial asthma.
Symptoms:-
1. Dry skin
2. Red and inflammed skin creases (front of elbow, back of knees, wrists, neck)
3. Itchy skin, scratching it continuously will lead to thickening of the skin (lichenified)
4. Blisters
...and sometimes the area over the inflammed skin can be infected by bacteria
Treatment:-
Avoid irritants that you know will lead to a flare-ups of your problem
Use emollients or moisturizer to prevent dry skin
Use a topical steroid (cream) when there is a flare up to reduce the inflammation (the mildest steroid is that of hydrocortisone 1%)
Topical steroids are usually applied until the flare-ups has completely gone. In many cases, a course of treatment for 7-14 days is enough to clear a flare-up of eczema.
In some cases, a longer course is needed. Many people with eczema require a course of topical steroids every now and then to clear a flare-up.
The frequency of flare-ups, and the number of times a course of topical steroids is needed varies greatly from case to case.
It is common practice to use the lowest strength topical steroid which clears the flare-up. If there is no improvement after 3-7 days then a stronger topical steroid is usually then prescribed. For severe flare-ups a stronger topical steroid may be prescribed from the outset.
Sometimes two or more preparations of different strengths are used at the same time. For example, a mild steroid for the face, and a stronger steroid for patches of eczema on the thicker skin of the arms or legs.
There are other methods in treating atopic eczema, should the very severe cases arise and one of such is tar shampoo or other immunomodulators.
I hope the above helps! -
Wow... that's a lot of patients
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what patients? $_$Originally posted by renorenal:Wow... that's a lot of patients -
Hahaha...
Oh good good no patients... can go chillz...
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yalor, go chill out. I think I close this clinic when reach 500 reply or 25pages..whichever comes 1st. So people can browse it easily.Originally posted by renorenal:Hahaha...
Oh good good no patients... can go chillz...
Then move to new clinic -
Wow, nice work going on!
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sorry sorry. nurse just reached homeOriginally posted by renorenal:Where is that nurse anywhere? Nowhere to be seen... anywayz... if you have anymore queries, today's the last day... tomorrow I will be going out-state for several days... -
SH has become online clinic
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sshss...its a medical coup de tatOriginally posted by I_am_PeTe_Parker:SH has become online clinic -
Originally posted by alexkusu:sshss...its a medical coup de tat
very original idea leh..
have seen a lot of virtual cafe in sgforums but this is first time I see virtual clinic. -
Thank u, thank u. That will be $2 please.Originally posted by I_am_PeTe_Parker:
very original idea leh..
have seen a lot of virtual cafe in sgforums but this is first time I see virtual clinic.
Would you like to pay in cash, cheque or credit card? Internet banking and paypal accounts are also accepted. -
wow this thread grows very fast
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Been stagnant for 3 hoursOriginally posted by hisoka:wow this thread grows very fast -
u nothing to do issit? want me give u work hia?Originally posted by renorenal:Been stagnant for 3 hours 
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haha need more work?Originally posted by renorenal:Been stagnant for 3 hours
anyway regarding the fees i reccomend a slap per treatment from the patient on a certain moderator -
hmm...i understand ur feelin. A certain moderator had been very sexual lately...Originally posted by hisoka:haha need more work?
anyway regarding the fees i reccomend a slap per treatment from the patient on a certain moderator
duno who
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Hahaha... wat the...Originally posted by hisoka:haha need more work?
anyway regarding the fees i reccomend a slap per treatment from the patient on a certain moderator -
Hmmm... I just finished my dinner... need to digest first... besides, I think most of the answers have been answered and most of the topics covered...Originally posted by alexkusu:u nothing to do issit? want me give u work hia?
Dermatology seems to be quite popular... -
yalor, i was thinkin create one section for derma n one for 'all other med questions'Originally posted by renorenal:Hmmm... I just finished my dinner... need to digest first... besides, I think most of the answers have been answered and most of the topics covered...
Dermatology seems to be quite popular...
cos ppl ask questions bout derma that has been answered b4. Wat u think? -
maybe can create another section... 'sexual health'
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Hmmm... The most common derma questions has been answered... Acne and Eczematous lesions... so I don't think it requires any further discussions...Originally posted by alexkusu:yalor, i was thinkin create one section for derma n one for 'all other med questions'
cos ppl ask questions bout derma that has been answered b4. Wat u think?
As for sexual health, I think our forumnites are quite well-versed enough... but let's see how this thread turns out for the final few posts... -
one more section on accidents for accident prone pple like meOriginally posted by alexkusu:maybe can create another section... 'sexual health' -
Wad accidents?Originally posted by hisoka:one more section on accidents for accident prone pple like me
Motor vehicle accidents? -
yalor..certain ppl has quite in depth knowledge bout sexual healthOriginally posted by renorenal:Hmmm... The most common derma questions has been answered... Acne and Eczematous lesions... so I don't think it requires any further discussions...
As for sexual health, I think our forumnites are quite well-versed enough... but let's see how this thread turns out for the final few posts...
hmm...middle next month, i shud start another 'activity generating' thread. Now thinkin who should I sacrifice this time -
u knw, his gf fell on him one..Originally posted by renorenal:Wad accidents?
Motor vehicle accidents?