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California, CA

I have Atopic eczema on my lower legs and have found the Clobetasol generally ineffective

February 2
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Try beef tallow on your skin. It is becoming more popular and all natural beef tallow is sold online and in specialty stores.

February 6
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is there a specific brand you can recommend? and, thanks!

February 5
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Try activated charcoal baths, add one cup of activated charcoal powder to a warm bath soak for about 20-30 mins then rinse it off with a shower don't use any soaps in the bath just the activated charcoal. You can use soap during the shower. We did this with my son at around 3 years old, a charcoal bath about every other day, after each bath his symptoms were lessened until they were complete gone and never came back even after 7 years and he had really bad constant eczema around his ankles. Took about a month of charcoal baths every other day until it cleared up completely. If you do try this and it works please share with others.

February 5
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My experience is generally that the cream does not work to stop the itching. It's always challenging to track longer term as I am never sure what causes itching and lose track of where it begins and ends.

February 2
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What's your experience with clobetasol during eczema flare-ups, especially since it hasn't been effective for your atopic eczema on your lower legs?

It's frustrating when a strong medication like clobetasol doesn't provide the relief you're hoping for. Clobetasol is one of the most potent topical steroids available, so when Show Full Answer

What's your experience with clobetasol during eczema flare-ups, especially since it hasn't been effective for your atopic eczema on your lower legs?

It's frustrating when a strong medication like clobetasol doesn't provide the relief you're hoping for. Clobetasol is one of the most potent topical steroids available, so when it doesn't work, it's definitely worth exploring why and what alternatives might help.

Why clobetasol might not be working for you:

- Application technique matters - it should be applied as a thin layer only to affected areas
- Duration of use is important - some people need 2-4 weeks for atopic dermatitis, though others see improvement in just one week
- The lower legs can be particularly stubborn areas to treat
- Sometimes the eczema may need a different approach entirely

What you might consider discussing with your doctor:

- Whether you're applying it correctly (thin layer, proper frequency)
- If you've used it long enough to see results
- Alternative prescription treatments like calcineurin inhibitor creams, medical moisturizers, or other topical products
- More advanced options like injectable biologics if your eczema is moderate to severe and not responding to topical treatments
- Phototherapy, particularly narrowband UVB, for persistent eczema
- Wet dressing therapy with topical corticosteroids

One MyEczemaTeam member shared success with a different approach: "I've had great success treating minor flare-ups with Cetaphil cream (OTC) and clindamycin 1 percent gel (prescription) --- after years of doctors prescribing lots of cortisone creams."

Don't give up - there are multiple treatment paths available when one doesn't work.

February 2

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