I have a dry itchy patch on my right hip and on the back of my neck that has been there for almost a year...it started during a stressful time and will not go away!  I have been to the doctor, who diagnosed it as psoriasis, prescribed steroids/creams...It cleared up some on my neck but there is still a small spot there...the place on my hip really bothers me, as it is only getting bigger!  It is now as round as a tennis ball in diameter.  It itches and will not go away...please help!
Hi, For eczema, patch testing is done to rule out other skin diseases. Get physically examined with the biopsy test. Do continue to take the steroids and creams prescribed.  You may require oral or injected medications like Methotrexate, Cyclosporine or medications that alter immune response under a PCP. Other treatments are UVB phototherapy, Ackerman phototherapy, laser therapy, etc. after evaluating disease you have.  Eczema is not a contagious disease, it causes patchy Chat Doctor.  There is no permanent cure for eczema, but it can be controlled by treating damaged skin. Topical corticosteroid creams and ointments, antibiotics along with antivirals are effective. Phototherapy also works well.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.