Looking for the Best Eczema Treatment in Malaysia?

If you are looking for eczema treatment in Malaysia, you are in the right place.

Step 1: Read more about eczema or atopic dermatitis from credible websites.

Do continue reading to understand more on this skin condition known as eczema. The following is an excerpt from WebMD:

How Is Eczema Treated?

The goal of treatment for eczema is to relieve and prevent itching, which can lead to infection. Since the disease makes skin dry and itchy, lotions and creams are recommended to keep the skin moist. These products are usually applied when the skin is damp, such as after bathing, to help the skin retain moisture. Cold compresses may also be used to relieve itching.

Over-the-counter products, such as hydrocortisone 1% cream, or prescription creams and ointments containing corticosteroids, are often prescribed to lessen inflammation. In addition, if the affected area becomes infected, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to kill the infection-causing bacteria.

Other treatments include antihistamines to lessen severe itching, tar treatments (chemicals designed to reduce itching), phototherapy (therapy using ultraviolet light applied to the skin), and the drug cyclosporine for people whose condition doesn't respond to other treatments.

The FDA has approved two drugs known as topical immunomodulators (TIMs) for the treatment of mild-to-moderate eczema. The drugs, Elidel and Protopic, are skin creams that work by altering the immune system response to prevent flare-ups.

The FDA has warned doctors to prescribe Elidel and Protopic with caution due to concerns over a possible cancer risk associated with their use. The two creams also carry the FDA's "black box" warning on their packaging to alert doctors and patients to these potential risks. The warning advises doctors to prescribe short-term use of Elidel and Protopic only after other available eczema treatments have failed in adults and children over the age of 2. It should not be used in kids under age 2.

How Can Eczema Flare-ups Be Prevented?

Eczema outbreaks can sometimes be avoided or the severity lessened by following these simple tips.

Moisturize frequently.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity.
Avoid sweating or overheating.
Reduce stress.
Avoid scratchy materials, such as wool.
Avoid harsh soaps, detergents, and solvents.
Be aware of any foods that may cause an outbreak and avoid those foods. 

Eczema Treatment Discussion Forum in Malaysia 

You may also find some related discussions on eczema treatment among Malaysians -

Hi all. A close friend of mine is suffering from eczema. She does not like to use the steroid-based creams due to the side-effects that come with prolonged usages. Currently she is keeping watch on what she eats and using some other cream like aloe vera cream. Is there any good methods to treat or at least suppress eczema?
Read more: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2147709/all

Eczema Article by The Star Online: A survey reveals low awareness of eczema in Malaysia.

ECZEMA is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease marked by intense itching, red rashes, and accompanying skin lesions. It is a common skin condition which afflicts 10-20% of children and 1-3% of adults worldwide, and two in every 10 individuals in Malaysia.

Although eczema is a common skin disease, there is still a general lack of awareness about it. In 2011, LEO Pharma conducted a research study among eczema patients and eczema caregivers in Malaysia via The Research Partnership, a global pharmaceutical research company…
 
Read more: http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/Health/2012/05/06/Itchy-skin/

Step 2: Pay a visit to your nearest pharmacist

Consultation with a pharmacist is free in most pharmacies, therefore do pay them a visit for your eczema treatment. The pharmacist would recommend you some over-the-counter (OTC) medication normally in the form of cream or ointment. If your eczema is the dry type, I would suggest you go for the ointment.

Step 3: My eczema do not respond to self-care or over-the-counter (OTC) treatments?

Please consult your medical doctor for further advice or request to be referred to a dermatologist. Check out the Dermatologist directory in Malaysia.

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