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I was recently diagnosed with eczma. Anyone else having this problem and how do you remedy it?

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Connecticut, CT
March 16
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Get a nice bland moisturizer I like cetaphil and put it on directly after you shower. I also like to do a thin layer of aquaphor. I had success with treating it by doing this for 5-6 days a week and then giving a day or two break from the moisturizers.

March 17
A myRAteam Member

Yes I did get that when I got a flare up when I got a Illey Ostomy sure enough eczema set it drove me nuts. I had a surgery on my hand and that soap you scrub before surgery 5 days before the surgery.I did that and my skin cleared up.I was so weird.

March 17
myRAteam

How are eczema and RA connected?

Yes, many people with RA also experience eczema. A myRAteam member shared, "I have both RA and eczema, and so does my son." Another mentioned, "I know mine gets so bad it bleeds and itches like crazy."

Research shows that people with eczema have a 72 percent higher risk of developing RA Show Full Answer

How are eczema and RA connected?

Yes, many people with RA also experience eczema. A myRAteam member shared, "I have both RA and eczema, and so does my son." Another mentioned, "I know mine gets so bad it bleeds and itches like crazy."

Research shows that people with eczema have a 72 percent higher risk of developing RA. Both conditions involve overactive immune systems that trigger inflammation, though eczema attacks the skin while RA affects the joints.

Managing eczema flare-ups:

Here are strategies that can help reduce flare-ups:

* Apply moisturizer at least twice daily to lock in moisture
* Identify and avoid your triggers (stress, dust, sweat, certain soaps, detergents, or foods)
* Take short baths or showers (15 minutes max) using warm water and mild soaps
* Pat skin dry gently and apply moisturizer while still damp
* Consider bleach baths (check with your doctor first) - add half a cup of household bleach to a 40-gallon tub and soak for 10 minutes, up to twice weekly

Treatment options:

Your doctor may recommend:

* Topical corticosteroid creams to relieve itching and heal skin
* Calcineurin inhibitor creams that block immune responses
* Oral medications for moderate to severe cases
* Light therapy if topical treatments don't work

Important note about RA medications:

Some RA treatments (TNF-alpha inhibitors like Humira, Enbrel, or Remicade) can actually trigger eczema flare-ups. If you're on these medications, talk with your rheumatologist about managing both conditions together.

March 16

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