Hi. I am having a bad flare up of my eczema. While living in FL until 2002 I was able to get injections for flares; however, I have not been able to find a dermatologist in NJ who does injections for eczema. I am currently using Diprolene and Clobex. I take lukewarm showers, use All Free, Dove for senstivie skin and CeraVe Creme. I was wondering if you do injections for eczema.
Thank you.
Carol
Luckily, the number of dermatologists who treat eczema (atopic dermatitis) with monthly intramuscular steroid injections has gone down dramatically.
The stakes have been too high for a number of patients treated in such fashion as they have developed serious life long side effects. Atopic dermatitis is challenging but treatment is usually possible using appropriate topical or, if severe, oral preparations that have more predictable side effects than intramuscular steroids. I strongly recommend that you chose a dermatologist who can work with you effectively and safely to treat your atopic dermatitis.
Hi. I am having a bad flare up of my eczema. While living in FL until 2002 I was able to get injections for flares; however, I have not been able to find a dermatologist in NJ who does injections for eczema. I am currently using Diprolene and Clobex. I take lukewarm showers, use All Free, Dove for senstivie skin and CeraVe Creme. I was wondering if you do injections for eczema.
Thank you.
Carol
Luckily, the number of dermatologists who treat eczema (atopic dermatitis) with monthly intramuscular steroid injections has gone down dramatically.
The stakes have been too high for a number of patients treated in such fashion as they have developed serious life long side effects. Atopic dermatitis is challenging but treatment is usually possible using appropriate topical or, if severe, oral preparations that have more predictable side effects than intramuscular steroids. I strongly recommend that you chose a dermatologist who can work with you effectively and safely to treat your atopic dermatitis.