sprog1 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Hi, I've suffered from dermatitis on my hands for many years, & most of the time I've been able to keep it under control, but for some reason, the last 6 mths have been bad. I have been seeing the skin doctor in Buriram & no matter how bad my hands are, he gives me the same ointment each time. At first it cleared up, then came back worse We have a furniture factory, & even though I don't do any work, there is always dust from the particle boards & MDF. which until coming to Thailand, I've never encountered before. Is there anything anyone can recommend? I've tried Betnovate, cream & ointment, I ordered some Aqueous Cream & E 45 cream from the UK, hoping they would help, but my hands got worse. I was in hospital once for it in England, & I used to have to wear gloves at night with some foul smelling cream, & that cleared it for a long time, but I can't remember the name of it. Any idea's would be gratefully received. Thank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Apple Cider Vinegar seems to be good for a lot of things ... worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprog1 Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 Thanks JAS,, never heard of it for Dermatitis, but I will give it a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Vinegar (and plain is as good as apple cider, it's the acidity that counts) will helps only for fungal and, to a much lesser extent, bacterial infections. It will not help with eczema due to allergy/contact dermatitis which is what this sounds like...and it may sting and increase the redness/discomfort. Contact dermatitis responds only to 1 - avoiding what it is that you are allergic to (either altogether or by wearing gloves) 2- steroids, topical or systemic. Betnovate is a topical steroid but seemingly isn't doing the trick. Oral steroids likely will work (assuming it is a contact dermatitis or other allergic process, and not something else like a fungal infection) but have significant side effects and must be prescribed by a doctor. Plus if there is itching, antihistamines and if skin is cracked/broken then emollients - but those do not treat just ease symptoms. The mainstay of actual treatment is to avoid the trigger (ideal) and suppress the immune system hyper-response. You need to see a good dermatologist. Suggest you go to Srinagarind (Khon Kaen University) Hospital through their after hours clinic. There is an American nurse currently working there who can help recommend a specific doctor - contact her at [email protected]. It will greatly help if you can get copies of your records from the UK first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprog1 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Thanks Cheryl, I forgot to mention, that it is contact dermatitis. I have been wearing gloves most of the time over the last couple of months & I have been taking Antihistamines for the itching. Where can I buy emollients in Thailand? I've asked at the doctors & the Pharmacy, but they both say not have in Thailand. Thanks for the Email address, that may be just what I need, but I don't think I will be able to get my records from the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katia Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I think it depends on what works for you as far as moisture, and what will not exacerbate the problem. Might require trial and error. When I lived in the U.S., in the winter my hands would get dry and crack/bleed. The only thing that worked was cocoa butter applied every night (with gloves); no lotion or other oil would work for long. I've known other people for whom cocoa butter doesn't work. Some people find some lotions work really well; others use different ones. Probably easiest to start with the commercial lotions and see if you find something you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Have you tried simple vasoline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprog1 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 On 5/11/2017 at 9:53 PM, Katia said: I think it depends on what works for you as far as moisture, and what will not exacerbate the problem. Might require trial and error. When I lived in the U.S., in the winter my hands would get dry and crack/bleed. The only thing that worked was cocoa butter applied every night (with gloves); no lotion or other oil would work for long. I've known other people for whom cocoa butter doesn't work. Some people find some lotions work really well; others use different ones. Probably easiest to start with the commercial lotions and see if you find something you like. Thanks Katia, I will bare that in mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprog1 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 On 5/11/2017 at 10:04 PM, Sheryl said: Have you tried simple vasoline? Hi Sheryl, I started to use that last week. I'm using the cream the doctor gave me twice a day, & then putting on loads of vasoline. I keep the gloves on nearly all the time now, & it seems to be working, only time will tell Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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