Q: I am a 30 years old male weighing 60 kg. I can't drink milk, have yoghurt and cream due to a skin irritation problem. I have constant skin problems (eczema) since a long time. I need to be very selective with my soap, body cream and perfume. How can eczema be managed?

A:It is possible that you have eczema and would benefit from seeing a dermatologist. Avoiding the foods that you know make things worse and avoiding the use of soaps, detergents and any skin products you find irritant makes sense. Eczematous skin usually benefits from use of plenty of moisturiser, such as aqueous cream, or some other non-perfumed equivalent product.