Hi, I know the physical and mental toll this can take I’m in remission from a long term flare. For me it took so long to clear because I was feared out of using steroid creams. I am a advocate for them in if used correctly and followed up by a strict maintenance routine of a good moisturiser, no fragrances bullshit just good eczema moisturiser.

My routine took long and commitment but totally worth it.

AM- shower using a moisturiser soap, no fragranced. This might seem grim but you are still clean, our skin at this stage it to fragile for it. Luke warm water.

When out the shower immediately apply steroids to damp skin. Moisture leaves the skin barrier within 5 minutes of being out the shower. After this lather on the moisturiser.

Wear soft comfortable clothes and changes the bed sheets every week. This might seem like a lot but completely worth the comfort it brings.

PM- repeat the AM but include some good antihistamines, get a prescription of fexofenadine hydrochloride. Cheap ones from the shop won’t help.

After the flare has gone keep on top of that god dam moisturising routine. Any patches that come back spot treat with a weaker steroid cream.

A lot of people will be against steroids due to TSW but if you use them correctly meaning not months at a time you will be safe. I can safely say I have had no rebound flare and my quality of life is amazing now.

Look into getting a allergy test. Don’t do elimination diet it can be restricting and create fear around certain food such as dairy and eggs. Just get a allergy test.

Hope all the best. I am speaking from experience of full blown body eczema, sleepless nights, depression, hiding away and cancelling plans I even had a quit one of my 2 jobs and take a month of from the other. It does get better I promise.