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  • Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners

    What can I do about contact dermatitis?

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    My mum suffers from contact dermatitis her hands and fingers are constantly peeling and now has the feeling off a burning sensation and have started to blister and puss, she is in constant pain.

    What can she do to help.
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  • The role of the Eczema Association of Australasia Inc (EAA) is to be a supportive body for eczema sufferers and carers, to increase public awareness … View Profile

    It sounds like she may have an infection which needs to be treated with antibiotics so a trip to the GP or skin specialist is necessary.

    Once the infection is cleared up, although there is no cure for dermatitis - taking probiotics regulary, using soap free wash, hypoallergenic moisturiser, reducing stress can assist in preventing major flare-ups.

    For a free information pack, please send an email to help@eczema.org.au.

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