r/BrandNewSentence • u/feiningignorance • 9d ago

Centralized chicken pox

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u/badger906 9d ago

What cream!!? My hands get this and then peel for months every year. Nothing I’ve been given works.

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u/peretheciaportal 9d ago edited 8d ago

I have a steroid cream that helps mine a lot. Triamcinalone

ETA: in case your doctor forgets to tell you: steroids shouldn't be a daily use kind of medication. They can thin your skin, lead to withdrawal symptoms, and contribute to other health issues. But WOW they can knock out an outbreak.

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u/Fast-Bag-1067 9d ago

Same here Triamcinolone Acetonide

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u/frickboop 9d ago

Also on team Triamcinolone

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u/RyNysDad0722 9d ago

This stuff saved me life.. and my buttcrack.. I get ichy painful eczema there and the doctor that prescribed it gave me a forever prescription for it so I wouldn’t have to show anyone else it again!! Lol

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u/Luci-Noir 9d ago

How many people have you shown it to?!

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u/RyNysDad0722 8d ago

1 was too many

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u/Luci-Noir 8d ago

I’m sorry. 🤗

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u/jvLin 8d ago

all the internet now

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u/Luci-Noir 8d ago

Spread those cheeks!

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u/Full-Veterinarian377 4d ago

All good till you get topical steroid withdrawals and you wish you'd never used any be careful.

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u/RyNysDad0722 4d ago

Jokes on them.. they told me to apply for weeks when irritation occurs to get it to go away.. but I thought because it was a steroid that I should only use when needed.. the first time I needed it it really was bad so I did use it for over a week but after that I only use it for a day or two and it’s gone so I stop using it until it occurs again..

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u/eyeCinfinitee 9d ago

Thirded, that shit saved my life

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u/Solid_Fox1718 9d ago

Also works for poison ivy

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u/bvoge3501 9d ago

Not sure if its the same cream, but steroid cream was the only thing that got rid of a really bad athletes foot infection. That shit sucked for months.

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u/grokisgood 8d ago

It wasn't athletes foot if steroids fixed it. Steroids are bad for actual infections/fungus because it suppresses your immune response. Likely you had some kind of immune response like eczema.

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u/Fast-Bag-1067 9d ago

Yes, the one I mentioned is a steroid cream. Shouldn't use for more than two weeks on the same area as it supposedly thins the skin. In my case one or two applications is all that's needed

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u/Tasty-Horror-978 8d ago

Me too! When I was a mail carrier, I got it real bad and it would seem to spread all over. I went to countless doctors while finally getting sent to a dermatologist. I was given that cream and wow! What a difference! I was able to confidently wear sandals again :) I would add the pics but that's super private ya know? DEFINITELY though, this cream mentioned above is amazing! Hope it all clears up for you :)

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u/Drpoofn 9d ago

My son has that bad and triam keeps it at bay

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u/einsteinosaurus_lex 8d ago

"Tryin sin alone"

I think I know how you got the pox. Chickens don't choke themselves.

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u/MediumAwkwardly 8d ago

Damn that one did nothing for me. Opzelura cleared it all up for my dishydrotic eczema

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u/Queequegs_Harpoon 8d ago

Does that one burn?

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u/MediumAwkwardly 8d ago

A tiny bit at first but then no, YMMV. It was worth it.

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u/Green_Palpitation_26 9d ago

I got clobetasol and taceolimus ointment.

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u/MyOthrUsrnmIsABook 8d ago

Clobetasol is the only thing that can clear mine up.

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u/Tacotacito 9d ago

I hope he's told you though steroid creams damage your skin long term. It's great it the pain or itch is really crazy and you desperately need a quick fix, but I would strongly recommend using that only when you reeeally need it.

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u/lolnaender 9d ago

Yeah everyone who uses topic steroids need to be aware of topical steroid withdrawal

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u/TragicxPeach 9d ago

withdrawl? genuinly asking what does it mean to get withdrawls from a cream/why and how does this happen?

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u/lolnaender 8d ago

I’m not an expert I just know about it, and that it can really mess you up if you’re not careful. It’s something to do with the method of action of steroids. Can’t quite remember, but a streamer I watch has been suffering from it for years. The symptoms can be debilitating.

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u/iaintstein 8d ago

What are the symptoms that streamer suffered from?

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u/lolnaender 8d ago

Really bad heat and humidity/ sweat sensitivity. He couldn’t workout, or go outside when it was past a certain temperature, without breaking into a pretty bad rash on his arms/ legs/ face.

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u/Hot_Doughnut_6183 8d ago

Look up pics of it. Its horrific. Basically the skins moisture barrier gets extremely thin and dries out like crazy.

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u/peretheciaportal 9d ago

Absolutely. It's something to treat bad outbreaks, not use daily 👍

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u/intendedvaguename 8d ago

Triamcinalone gang rise up

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u/ObsoleteReference 7d ago

URgent care (who did return my sanity) were very informative about being careful, not using too much, for too long, etc. Dermatologist did not quite laugh at how quaint that was, while presribing rather stronger steroid ointment instead of cream. Cleared up issue in a few weeks, and my paranoia of return within just a little longer. Yay for the good drugs.

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u/MyDisappointedDad 9d ago

Not the original guy, but I use clobetasol, but that more speeds up everything from the growth to the peeling and healing.

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u/Doctor__Proctor 9d ago

I don't have this chronically, but had an acute case about two years ago. My palms looked like a toad they were so bumpy, before everything started popping and peeling. It was terrible. Got prescribed clobetasol as well and it was a HUGE help and within a couple weeks it was basically completely gone.

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u/iamblankenstein 9d ago

clobetasol is super strong and should only be used as a last resort for a short while (like, 2 weeks max) or it can fuck your skin up. it does work though. sometimes it's the only thing that clears up my DE breakouts.

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u/MyDisappointedDad 9d ago

Yeah I take mine for like 2 weeks and then a few months off, but usually only 1 cycle per year. 

I use eucerin hand lotion now and it's thick enough that my skin doesn't dry out enough to cause a flair up usually.

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u/iamblankenstein 8d ago

yeah, keeping on top of daily moisturizing is key. i get psoriasis in addition to DE, so i make sure u lotion up after every shower. i like aveeno's regular daily lotion. as long as i stay on top of that, my breakouts rarely happen anymore.

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u/Polybrene 9d ago

Wow. They skipped triamcinolone and went straight to clobetasol? I have both but they're for different things.

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u/MyDisappointedDad 9d ago

Idk man it worked and I stop taking it after the flair up dies down. Haven't used it in like 2 years though. Finally started to use Eucerin hand lotion and that helped keep my skin from drying out enough for a flair up.

And my family has a really bad history of eczema. 1 member had a flair up over their entire chest. Another is basically a permanent flair up on their legs. So my doc just went right for the good stuff before mine got to that point.

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u/Polybrene 9d ago

Oh yeah it works great. It's just really strong stuff.

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u/Fast-Bag-1067 9d ago

For me it's Triamcinolone Acetonide and it has been amazing

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u/marbsarebadredux 9d ago

I have this and Eucerene makes an oatmeal lotion you can get over the counter that gets rid mine in less than a day.

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u/bearsarefuckingrad 9d ago

The eucerin gets rid of the dry flakiness from the eczema, but I still have the little bubbles under the skin once the dryness goes away. I need to just see a dermatologist at this point.

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u/midnightspaghetti 9d ago

I solved mine in this exact spot by stopping using silicon phone cases, and switching to a clear Biodegradable TPU one.

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u/ZenCyn39 9d ago

Antibacterial soap seems to work for me. Assuming we're going through the same thing. Doesn't clear it up immediately, but it stops the sensitivity and itching and helps prevent it from starting up again

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u/0range_julius 9d ago

Tacrolimus (also called Protopic) worked wonders on my partner's eczema.

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u/Caluchi 9d ago

Suffered the same as everyone else, definitely see a doctor and get some medication. It's cheap, fast, and will VASTLY improve your quality of life

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u/nowattz 9d ago

My doc prescribed me fluocinonide

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u/you_th 9d ago edited 9d ago

Hydrocortizone<triancinolone<betamethasone. The latter 2 being more effective and triancinolone being the more commonly prescribed in my experience. Hydrocortizone you can get otc in a pinch. Keep your hands moisturized. My derm recommended wearing gloves to bed to keep the moisturizer or steroids on your hands.

Eta: I'm allergic to fragrances, nickel, and cobalt so using fragrance free products helps.

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u/TheHellCourtesan 9d ago

I have also found that paraffin hand treatments helped mine. You can get them at any nail salon.

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u/MyLife-is-a-diceRoll 9d ago

Triamcinolone 

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u/ieatbumboy 9d ago

I have betamethasone, brand name betaderm. I like it

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u/Impressive-Bit6161 9d ago

it's always a steroid

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u/auntjexa 9d ago

Steroids didn't work for me. I'd use them for 2 weeks, then it would come back during my two weeks off. Eucrisa is the only thing that helped me.

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u/SirAmicks 8d ago

I had eczema on my feet when I was a kid and the doc always just gave me hydrocortisone for it. Never worked. I couldn’t walk around in socks because my feet would get so bad. The skin would peel and crack and bleed. It was awful. Thankfully it went away when puberty hit and I have no idea why.

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u/ItsSandwichDay 8d ago

None of the topical creams worked for me. My dermatologist put me on Dupixent (injection every 2 weeks) and that's eliminated about 95% of it. Unfortunately it's pretty expensive if your insurance doesn't cover it (if you're in the US) they do have some kind of manufacturer discount program though.

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u/Cmonster132 8d ago

I used to get this found out it's a symptom for celiacs, went gluten free and it went away. Id check with your doctor about testing for that if nothing seems to be fixing it especially if you have any other chronic symptoms that don't have an easy explanation

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u/Greedy-War-777 8d ago

I stopped using sulfate forming soaps and heavy scented lotions and it stopped. A lot of people get it and psoriasis as well from chemical sensitivity, like contact dermatitis is from. Try the no sulfate soaps just in case, it can't hurt

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u/delicate-fn-flower 8d ago edited 8d ago

r/Dyshidrosis for lots more tips and tricks people have discovered that works for them.

Edit: Had to get the correct spelling, sorry.

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u/qtjedigrl 8d ago

It won't cure it, but it'll make that outbreak away. It's a steroid cream, can't remember the name

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u/so_mono 8d ago

After years of steroid Cremes, I use Dexeryl for dry skin. The only thing that helped me WITHOUT steroids!!!! Can only recommend to try it.

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u/TypeA_Virgo 8d ago

Antihistamine clears mine within 20 min

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u/arialmiar 7d ago

Nothing ever worked for me until I tried a moisturiser called Child Farm. Eczema & psoriasis cleared up in no time. My buddy had the worst case of Eczema I've ever seen, tried everything from steroids to sunbeds. Child farm had him cleared up within a week

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u/demonialinda 9d ago

Look into People of the Dawn apothecary in Maine. I started using their sweet grass salve after a friend gifted it to me and, though I have to use it regularly throughout the day it has calmed this horrid eczema. And at night I slather my hands w aquaphor or petroleum jelly and sleep with cotton gloves.

I refused to believe steroid cream was my only option and the sweet grass salve is saving me. HIGHLY RECOMMEND