I, SGP, 13161 residing in Pune India My daughter 5.4 years of age was suffering from eczema since last 2 years. It was mainly involving the face, neck, arms, wrists, under elbows, ankle, under knees and scalp. It was quite widespread and had been treated with extensive use of steroids and immunosuppressant for last 1 yr. There were episodic flare ups with severe itching and dryness of the affected skin. At Dr Shah’s clinic we were explained about my daughter’s eczema being steroid masked due to over use of steroids and immunosuppressant medication. With treatment of 15 months, her skin improved considerably, there is no increase in the disease and the eczema is now restricted only to neck, face, under elbows and under knees. The frequency of the use of steroid has reduced significantly. The episodic flare ups have also reduced with the treatment. I am still continuing the treatment and much hopeful that the eczema will clear up completely and we would be able to free my daughter from the use of steroids.
S. G. Patil, India