“I have ben suffering from eczema that only affects my legs. What should I do?”

Unfortunately, there is no permanent treatment for eczema. It is about getting to a comfortable place and maintenance. Skin hygiene is essential and protecting the skin barrier is essential. Shorter showers and tepid temperatures are helpful. Barrier repair creams like cera ve, eucerin, or others are helpful after showers. When flares, cortisone creams and nonsteroidal creams are helpful. There is a new biological tx by injection called dupixent if it is severe. Maintenance is key in all tx. See your dermatologist for the best tx.

Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg, DO, FAOCD

First, the cause of the eczema needs to be determined...assuming it is truly eczema. In general, eczema on the legs may be due to contact dermatitis, hereditary factors, or poor circulation, namely stasis dermatitis. Leg eczema can be treated with topical steroids, emollients or non steroid ointments and creams. Skin barrier creams and ointment may also be beneficial. Also, other entities may mimic eczema such as psoriasis and fungus to name a couple.

Patrick Ottuso

Eczema only on legs? Sounds like you need a good consultation with a specialist derm.

You can try moisturizer on wet skin like Cerave and than apply cortisone 10 cream from over the counter. If no improvement, than you should see a dermatologist. You may need prescriptive medicine.