I have had eczema twice... once in 1997 and at the moment! Same place: in the crease of my nose on the left side of my face. It's just a small patch, about the size of a 5c piece. Last time I had it a doctor prescribed some hydrocortisone cream which worked fast but I'm a bit scared of steriods! I might try the sorbelene...

For me it seems as if extreme stress is the trigger. Back in 1997 I was starting a new job (after being a SAHM for 4 years) and it was turning out to be quite a toxic office environment... and Melbourne was in the middle of the gas crisis and no one was allowed to use their hot water systems so i couldn't shower!!! This episode started when my 6yo was in hospital recently with pneumonia and now our 15yo seems to be in deep strife

... it is improving but am still going to be following this thread.