<< Question #SK001
Eczema - Excema Treatments - Skin ProblemsI
have recently developed excema, in symmetrical patches on the side of my calves, since
moving from South Africa to London and then to Hong Kong. I have been prescribed a low
percentage Hydro Cortisone cream which sometimes works but I have heard
that this can thin the skin and should not be used consistently over long periods of time.
Can anyone suggest any relief from an itchy, and ugly skin disorder on my legs?
- Miss Emma O'Hanlon
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#SK001
Eczema - Excema Treatments - Skin Problems
Yes, prolonged use of hydorcortisone creams can thin out
the skin over time. Some ideas to try: First try to rule out "allergic
reactions" by changing laundry detergents, switching from soap to a non-soap cleanser
(soap substitute*NutriBiotic),
carefully assessing new products you have begun to use since moving. Even products
that were always OK before can become "allergenic" because the manufacturers are
always adding new ingredients. Also dietary changes...what are you eating that you
weren't eating before? This takes time & diligence, and simple elimination of
suspicious items for at least 3 weeks works better than "skin tests" for
allergies. As far as treatments: Do everything you can to NOT SCRATCH!!! This makes
everything worse. A nightly soak in a tub filled with lukewarm water and colloidal
oatmeal can ease the itching & moisten the skin. Follow it immediately
with your prescription cream or a fragrance-free emollient. This must be done within 3
minutes before the skin dries. Vaseline petroleum jelly works very
well, but you will need to wear PJ bottoms & long sleeves--cotton thermals in winter
are great for this. Some good results have been reported with taking 1 ounce of
cold-pressed virgin olive oil daily divided in 3 doses. Check with your doctor on this and
make sure you aren't allergic. - JP San Diego
*Editor Note: Best non-soap cleanser we've ever used:
NutriBiotic Skin Cleanser, Non-Soap, Fragrance-Free (for sensitive skin)
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#SK001
Eczema - Excema Treatments - Skin Problems
i am a kid and have had excema all of my life. it was really
bad when i was a baby. a good detergent to use is Dreft. Aclovate
is a dr. prescribed cream that works really well. An over-the-counter cream that also
works very well is Aquaphor. Luara's body
and bath store has two excema creams, one for children or sensitive skin and another for
adults, i have not tried their creams, but it might be something to check out. good luck
:)
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#SK001
Eczema - Excema Treatments - Skin Problems
Elidel cream prescribed by a doctor!! No
more steroids-you can use it on your face and even on kids.It has been a godsend for me. I
can control most of the problems with my skin now because of it. Better than Protopic
ointment for sure. Aquaphor is a great
thing to use too. - Columbia
Editor Notes:
Elidel is a cream containing pimecrolimus, an immunosuppressant. About Elidel.
Protopic Ointment: (Tacrolimus Ointment / Protopic Ointment). This
is a topical immunosuppressant. The long-term
safety of Tacrolimus Ointment has not been determined.
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#SK001
Eczema - Excema Treatments - Skin Problems
I have suffered from the "plague" for a couple of
years now, beginning in my late 20's. I am unsure what caused it and have yet to find the
ultimate cure. I have found that with patience and daily application of a product called
"Surgeon's
Secret" I am able to keep my skin very clear. A flare up will be gone
within 1-2 days of application. The product is beeswax based and seems to form a
protective barrier on the skin as well as absorb well for such a stiff consistency. I
first used the product when excema had taken over both feet. I thought I had athlete's
foot and treated as such to no avail...I was to the point that my feet were cracked and
very raw, it was very painful to walk. However, the Surgeon's Secret did not burn as I
have found other topicals to and after months of battling my feet were baby soft within
days. This product was a very inexpensive find through www.qvc.com
I'm very confident it will work for any and all that try it and it has very little
ingredients therefore should not be an allergy concern to many. God Bless! - Heather
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#SK001
Eczema - Excema Treatments - Skin Problems
Pure Lanolin seems to work the best. You can
get it in the breastfeeding supplies. - Gretchen, Pittsburgh
Editor Note: Careful!! Lanolin is highly allergenic. There is
hypoallergenic lanolin available. Search the web for "hypoallergenic lanolin" or
"medical lanolin."
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#SK001
Eczema - Excema Treatments - Skin Problems
I have used Sudocrem - a nappy (diaper)
rash cream in the UK containing zinc - thick white and non greasy
consistency - helps to heal and calm eczema ! - Anne, Hatfield
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#SK001
Eczema - Excema Treatments - Skin Problems
I refuse to use steroids. My eczema is an extreme case -- so
far my best bet has been a tanning salon and food elimination. I recently started using a tea
tree oil lotion - it seems to relieve the itching. Kate, Philadelphia
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#SK001
Eczema - Excema Treatments - Skin Problems
Try washing the area with Pinetarsol solution from Ego. It is
available in most pharmacy, even Asia. It helps the itch and dries up the lesion.Clears up
within 2 days. - Janet, SG
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#SK001
Eczema - Excema Treatments - Skin Problems
Excema help: shea
butter and tea tree oil may do the trick for you, it did for me. Elidel did not work as
well. Cortisone creams help alleviate but in general do not help. I've been
told that eggs and wheat may set it off. - Leticia, FL
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#SK001
Eczema - Excema Treatments - Skin Problems
I recommend Healing Anthropology's Soothing calendula salve.
It immediately stopped the itching and within a week my skin was almost completely
healed. I wasn't responding to all the prescription stuff anymore and wanted
something natural. It has Neem Oil, which has been shown
to be effective for eczema, it also smells really good. I'm using their body cream
now, which has been maintaining my 'new' skin. Hopefully the eczema doesn't come
back. - Cammie, WA
Alta
Health Pau D'Arco with Calendula Herbal Skin Salve
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Eczema - Excema Treatments - Skin Problems
My daughter has had severe excema from birth. Eliminating all
milk and milk by-products (Casein and Whey) and be careful of products containing
margerine as sometimes they don't list the whey... all of her excema disappears... Only
two margerines at the moment are completely dairy free so do your research.
Good Luck - Tracy, NY
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#SK001
Eczema - Excema Treatments - Skin Problems
I had it very bad on my face for years... the only thing to
get rid of it forever... yes forever was organic coconut oil!! you will find in any
organic shop. this stuff really works, rub it on at night or any time you wish every day,
and wait.. you will notice you Eczema starting to clear! - Kevin, Dublin
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#SK002 Eczema - Excema - Flare Ups
how did i get excema, what causes it and what triggers it to
flare up? - rawls
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#SK002 Eczema - Excema - Flare Ups
Unfortunely i don't know how it starts. But i do know most
flare ups as a kid i had the skin problem most of my life now the most flare up is mostly
cause is STRESS and i also notice that in England when its really cold like the
autumn/winter ( it always bloody cold here) my skin would get flaky and dry the creams
that doctors give will soon dry out but when the Summer/Spring season begins the condition
of my skin will improve i think because of the heat. The skin will sweat it's sort of open
the sweat pores in the skin the skin becomes supple. Also i think (this may sound silly)
if have Excema in your hands and face use some Vaseline it is in a jelly
but i have found that it reduces dryness especialy in the cold when your going out.
I hope this advice will given you some ideas on how to cope on this condition.
goodluck in life - Kaiwah.T. - Britain (England)
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#SK002 Eczema - Excema - Flare Ups
Excema, and most skin conditions, are caused by allergies.
Asthma, arthritis are also allergies. If you have sluggish digestion, Irritable Bowel
Syndrome, diarhea, irritability, fatigue, contact your physican* and ask about "Leaky Gut Syndrome". Briefly,
when the body doesn't digest foods properly and efficiently (due to insufficent acids in
the stomach for example), or if the body has been exposed to a lot of antibiotics (which
have killed not only the bad bacteria, but also the good!), or oral contraceptives, as
well as other causes, parasite and bacteria over grow, and literally attach their legs
into the lining of your intestine. This causes 'holes' in which underdigested foods fall
through, and go directly into the blood stream. The blood then considers these particles
as being an allergy, and voila, a skin reaction, or other form of reaction. It's easy to
rectify. Rebalance all the 'flora' in your intestines (probiotics), and you'll find relief. It's the plague of the 21st
century....get to your doctor or naturopath doctor, or research online..there's lots of
information. Get yourself some relief..It's an awful condition, and it can easily be
managed. - Wendy, Toronto
EDITOR NOTE: Most allopathic physicians won't know what you're talking about, or will give
you "that look." Do consult a naturopathic physician. There are several
websites dealing with this subject. Just do a search on your favorite search engine for
"leaky gut syndrome" - in quotes. Or see the Eczema Tips page: Leaky Gut Syndrome or read the Leaky
Gut Syndrome Book. For rebalancing your flora: Probiotics.
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#SK002 Eczema - Excema - Flare Ups
I am 26 and have suffered from severe recurring eczema in
almost every part of my body. It's taken me almost 5 years of hospital visits, allergists,
and naturopaths (the only one to really give me insight to underlying issues/causes), and
I still suffer occasionally. Some info that REALLY helped me: cut out ALL sugar and sugar
transforming foods (white carbs), fermented foods, and alcohol, do a candida cleanse (Yeast
Buster's Kit is a great one), introduce a probiotic
/ digestive
enzyme / omega
fats (omega 3 fatty acids) / fibre / lots of water on a daily basis.
Cortisone creams worked short term for me but did not treat the causes-also not good to
take continuously. Same goes for vaseline-lubricating, but not broken down by the body-try
PURE
shea butter, it can be used anywhere on the body and scalp to keep
moisture in, also emu
oil has really good healing and moisturizing properties. Sleep on all-cotton
sheets, and keep your nails short! This is so hard to deal with, physically and
emotionally, get lots of sleep and take a good B-vitamin
(or StressTabs)
for stress (when I have a flare up, it stresses out my system) hopefully this
helps you like it has for me-good luck! - Nicole, New Westminster
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#SK002 Eczema - Excema - Flare Ups
Pure
Shea Butter - raw* seems to be best since I tried one that was
supposedly pure that burned and made me itch. This also seems to bring back previous
melanin levels. I too am traveling this journey and experienced remarkable results with a
90% living foods diet- no sugar, dairy etc. FLAX
OIL - 3-6 tbsp daily. Borage Oil - 1 TBSP daily. Cucumber, celery, carrot juice...plus more.
God Bless! - Caine
*Organic 100% UNREFINED Premium Grade A Shea Butter
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#SK003 Eczema - Excema - Eyes
I have excema under my eyes and what do i do ?
- Sophie Scarbough, Ont
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#SK003 Eczema - Excema - Eyes
I used to have horrible excema over and underneath my eyes.
Nothing I tried worked, until I used Eucerin
cream, overnight, and it cleared up, and has not returned. - Cabeza
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#SK003 Eczema - Excema - Eyes
My infant son gets Excema horrible around his eyes and
eyebrow area. Vaseline works the best since it's safe to use around the
eyes. I first take a cool moist wrag and moisten his face, then seal in the moisture by
blobbing vaseline all over his face. He is teething, so he get dry around his mouth area
too. Salvia really aggravates his excema. Another thing that seems to help is giving him
some Benedryl (generic:
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, an antihistimine)
to reduce the allergic reaction. - Jenny
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#SK003 Eczema - Excema - Eyes
For excema around your eyes, the prescription Elidil*
is safe and works great. I had it bad on my upper eyelid and when I tried the Elidil, it
went away! It's steriod-free so it's very safe to use any where on your body, including
the face and eyes. - Dawn, PA
*Editor Note: Elidel = Pimecrolimus,
an immunosuppressant. Do not use pimecrolimus topical on a child 2 years of age or
younger. Pimecrolimus can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. A
small number of people have developed skin cancer after using tacrolimus (Protopic) skin
medications...
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#SK003 Eczema - Excema - Eyes
STAY AWAY FROM shampoos and soaps with Sodium Lauryl Sulfate!
They eat your skin up. Stay away from all refined foods and NO refined sugar. Eat Wild
Salmon and Fresh Produce and Olive Oil. While you are healing, stay away from too many
hair gels and hair products. You may have to change your hair products to a more natural
brand, like Giovanni. Trader Joes also sells a good brand. Take 1 tablespoon of Good
Quality Cod Liver Oil every day. If it is good quality it tastes fine. Use Mayumi
Squalene Oil natural skin supplement, apply it directly to the skin, it is soothing
and healing. Cetaphil
Lotion and Cetaphil
Cleanser is OK also. Sunscreen breaks me out. Use creams with Green
Tea, or CoQ10
are natural sunsceens. Burt
Bees Face Powder has natural mineral sunscreen. Protect skin with cotton clothing and
wear a hat while in the sun. Cotton is good to wear during breakouts. Take at least two
tablespoons of ground
flax seeds everyday. Bowel
Cleanser and Fiber. Keep your bowels moving. Drink plenty of water. SEA
SALT baths to heal and calm itch (or non- poluted ocean water). It may sting for about
a minute, but it will go away. Buy sea salt in bulk from a health food store. Tea Tree Oil and Melaleuca is good also. While healing, keep your
hair, hands, nails and pillow cases and clothes clean. Rinse pillow cases, bedding and
clothes 2 times, to get all of the detergent out. Don't use softner on anything! Get
plenty of rest and excercise. Relax! Meditate. Take a good quality Vitamin B COMPLEX (for stress and healing), Vitamin
C, CoQ10,
multiple vitamin and COD LIVER OIL, 1 Tablespoon everyday! (VitaCoast.com is one good
place to start) I have suffered all of my life with eczema, and through trial and error
these measures seem to help the best for me.
...I forgot to mention, which I found to be a culprit for breakouts...NAIL POLISH.
Don't use it! I have had horrible Face and Neck Breakouts and I discoverd
nail polish aggrevated it. The primer they use for acrylic nails, sends me into a frenzy.
I use a four way buffer on my nails, they look clean and polished. No more
nail polish, I only can use it on my toes. - Tina, CA
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#SK003 Eczema - Excema - Eyes
Use Completely Organic products-Eminence Organic skin care
is totally pure! (may not be so good if you have allergies to fruit acids or chamomile).
Stay away from Nail Polish, and take Vitamin B COMPLEX to reduce stress, as you probably know, when you get a flare up on
the face you tend to stress about it more! I get extremely itchy eyelids, neck and
eventually it goes down to my nipples, all the thinner, more delicate tissues! Don't
scratch and go see a dermatologist for a product like Elidel* (steroid
free). If you like the pretty nails, use organic polish, it won't last long, but if you
have an event to go to, it'll do! ~ Diane, Aesthetician - Canada
*Editor Note: Read about Elidel
further up on this page. Not a steroid, but still an immunosupressant. Read warnings.
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#SK003 Eczema - Excema - Eyes
I have had a problem with eczema on my eyelids on and off
for years now. I have used the steriod creams which do help, but I don't really like to
use them too often on my eyelids. I recently had a flare up and used a cream that I used
for my newborn last winter when he had eczema. For me it has been wonderful!! It is all
natural and safe for sensitive skin, and when I use it there is no burning or stinging,
and I start seeing results immediately. No dryness or wrinkling either. When my eyes start
feeling dry, I put it on, and by morning they are already better. The brand is called California Baby. It's in a small jar, it's called calendula
cream, and the jar also says it's "nature's first aid", used for face,
body, diaper area, cradle cap. I think it costs around $13, and I bought it in the baby
section of Target. I hope this can help someone else, because I know how incredibly
annoying and frustrating it is to deal with this year after year. Good luck! - Pam,
Abingdon
Note: California Baby also has Lotions, Body Washes, and Shampoos.
This link lists all products including the creams.
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#SK003 Eczema - Excema - Eyes
I have suffered from eczema eyes for about 9 months, the
last 6 or so I decided to proactively do something about it. Up until Christmas I
experimented taking items out of my diet; dairy then wheat etc, at the same time cutting
out carbonated drinks. Turns out that it got better for a time. Then at Christmas it came
back. Only thing I could think was increased intake of sweets/chocolates. Christmas ended
and it got better, but I hadn't made the association then so I had an unusual intake of
sweets/chocolate 2 weekends ago and it came back so I reckon it is a sugar thing. I've
cleaned up my act and it is improving again. Hopefully I've cracked it this time. Give it
a try. - Ian, London
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Question #SK004
Eczema - Excema - Caffeine & Nicotine
Regarding Excema, can caffeine and/or nicotine
have any affects (i.e. can they worsen or perpetuate it?) - HP
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Answer #SK004
Eczema - Excema - Caffeine & Nicotine
Yes, both smoking and caffeine can have a
detrimental effect on excema. Though most physicians will tell you that it is based on an
allergic reaction, there is a condition known as candidiasis, which is a heightened level
of a bacteriological strain known as candida, which is actually a yeast, that feeds off of
sugars. But smoking and caffeine trigger reactions with this condition as well. -
Constantine - Tampa
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Answer #SK004
Eczema - Excema - Caffeine & Nicotine
I've had exczema all my life, and although
I've talked to many doctors about the causes, none have mentioned caffeine or nicotine. A
naturopath I visited did, and although I still wasn't sure, it got me thinking. While I
had exczema (eczema) on my face as a small child, it had almost entirely cleared up until
I went to college, and then it suddenly flared and I became dependent on steroid creams.
When I moved to college I was consuming much more alcohol and caffeine than I had before,
and also began smoking. I no longer smoke, and only drink occasionally, which definately
seems to have helped my exczema, but eliminating caffeine made a huge difference. I've
experimented going with and without and really notice the change in my skin. The more
caffeine, the more it itches and dries out. I now avoid most forms of caffeine if I can,
and only have problems with my skin during the winter. I would definately suggest trying
to cut out caffeine for a couple of weeks and see if you notice a change. Good luck. -
Briony, MD (Maryland)
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Question #SK005 Eczema - Excema - Oils
I break out in eczema every time I ingest olive
oil or peanuts. How are these two similar? - Christie
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Answer #SK005 Eczema - Excema - Oils
my daughter is 3 and she has excema if she eats
wheat, corn, milk or peanuts - her skin flares really bad. she had an allergy test and all
of them came up. Most likely you are allergic to peanuts. - vkatt2002
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Answer #SK005 Eczema - Excema - Oils
There doesn't have to be a similarity between
the two. Oils have high concentrations of the properties of whatever they come from. You
are probably allergic to both peanuts and olives. Maybe you react to peanuts themselves,
but not to olives until the concentration is high enough like it is in the oil. Peanuts
have a higher protein content. Takes less to get a reaction. One peanut can kill. Never
heard of that with an olive. - LB
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Answer #SK005 Eczema - Excema - Oils
The reason is that both foods have similarly
shaped proteins within them, and therefore if you react to one of them, it is quite likely
that you will react to the other. Of course, this all depends on you as an
individual, so someone else allergic to peanuts will not necessarily react to olive oil.
Hope this helps! - Iona
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Question #SK008 Eczema - Excema - Dry rashy eczema
hey im 17 and ive had ezcema all my life, i know
i dont have the worst ezcema out and there are people with it 100 times as bad and i feel
bad for them because even im in alot of pain, i have a dry rashy ezcema and it cracks and
sweats and makes it impossible to move my joints, i was wondering is there anything out
there that can help, ive tried everything - Daniel
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Answer #SK008 Eczema - Excema - Dry rashy eczema
Hey, I am 18, and have had this horrible disease
for 18 years, and it's frustrating, but sensitive skin lotions, body
washes etc., watch what you eat and look for flare ups with certain foods so you can
eliminate em from your diet. Also, go to a skin care specialist and see what they
have to offer, or a homeopathic doctor can help you find the root of the problem,
sometimes it's something you are allergic to in your own body and that has to be fixed
before other ailments. anyways, i dont have the answers, cuz I myself am not cured, but
those are my suggestions, hope they help! - Ashley
Note from the editor: Ashley's suggestion of
consulting a homeopathic doctor is a very good one. A definite avenue to explore. - JP
Best body washes: NutriBiotic
Aveeno Body Wash and yes, Head & Shoulders dandruff shampoo - read about it below.
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Answer #SK008 Eczema - Excema - Dry rashy eczema
I have had the same problem and I find Hydrocortisone
cream works well and to cut down on sugar helps lots, especially before you go to
sleep so you don't scrach in the night. - Paul, Bristol (UK)
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Answer #SK008 Eczema - Excema - Dry rashy eczema
Creams, steroids, cortisone shots etc.all work
great and help excema in the meantime. But these remedies only help solve temporarily and
do not get to the "root" of why it is all happening. I found a great Holistic
Doctor in Laguna Beach, California who has helped me to control my excema. She noticed a
few things I was allergic to. But the main thing is that she put me on a Candida Diet. She
told me that excema can be caused by Candida "yeast" Bacteria living inside. So
I went on the diet and my excema cleared up for a good year. Now it is back and so I am
back on the diet. However, the diet has saved my life in the past. It is not easy and you
must follow it very strictly---No sugar, yeast, fermented food, dairy (because it might be
something you are allergic to), no hydrogenated oils or anything too acidic. You might
want to cut out on some possible allergic foods like wheat until and introduce them back
in slowly. Stay away from Alcohol!! Major killer and makes excema much much worse. In
addition, you'll have to purchace supplements which kill the candida bacteria, which you
can get at health food stores or go to a holistic doctor to get them. At the same time you
are taking in good food, you'll want to be killing and getting rid of the bad bacteria.
Therefore, you should be taking lots of fiber to release the crap!! No pun intended. Take Flax Oil or vitamin E, adrenal supplements and a good multivitamin. I promise you this diet
is great, and hey it can't hurt to try it. If anything, you will lose major weight and
feel great. But I promise you it will make a difference on your skin. I would stick to it
for at least 3 weeks depending on how bad you have it. Longer if it's really bad, and if
you can try to make it a lifestyle as far as the eating goes. Sugar is the worst for
excema !! Intense exercise helps though. Sweat it out! If you are someone who gets chronic
yeast infections this will be great for you also. It is a pain, but worth it!! - Kristen
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Answer #SK008 Eczema - Excema - Dry rashy eczema
I have suffered from excema since I was a baby
and now through my teen years. I recently got it on my face so I have been trying
everything to help it. I have recently used a product called "Skin-E-Dip"
that has worked really good on my face, neck, and arms. The lotion has helped but I have
also had to change my diet dramatically. Drink lots of water and stay away from sugar and
corn syrup. Hope this helps in some way! - Julie
Note: SKIN-E-DIP® Ingredients are 100% USP
(United States Pharmacopoeia), are Pharmaceutical Grade and contain Benzoin, Ethyl
Alcohol, Petrolatum, Storax, Tolu Balsam, Vitamin E, and Zinc Oxide.
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Answer #SK008 Eczema - Excema - Dry rashy eczema
i'm am 17 years old and i still suffer from
Eczema. Just recently i got it really bad on my face. my face was dry and really red. My
doctor told me to always keep it moisturised and never let your skin become dry otherwise
this then it starts to itch. I started to use Vaseline* on my face. This
did help to some extent because my skin now feels smooth and doesn't itch but the problem
is it's still red. Even though i don't itch it it's still red which is annoying. Also try
not to stress and relax more ( i do this by listening to music). I hope this helps bye -
Ozzy
*Note: Instead of
Vaseline, try a beeswax based cream such as Burt's
Bees Beeswax Moisturizing Creme. - Ed
>> Answer #SK008 Eczema - Excema
- Dry rashy eczema
I had two forms of eczema for years; 1) cracks
in the tips of my fingers and thumbs in the winters and 2) occasional severe itching on
the bottoms of my feet. I found relief by applying Head & Shoulders dandruff shampoo to the affected
areas. The active ingredient is 1% pyrithione zinc (same as in several expensive OTC
eczema treatments). Suggested use; apply 2x per day for several minutes and wash off.
Continue for up to 4 weeks, or for one week after symptoms subside, whichever is less (can
reduce uses to 1x per day after symptoms subside, if desired). My symptoms were gone in
just two days. Afterwards, repeat only if/when symptoms return. I found this tip in a chat
room, forget where. From other web readings I think 1) This may be effective in up to 80%+
cases and 2) side effects are negligable. Not sure why this works but pyrithione zinc has
anti-fungus and anti-mold properties, which is how it stops dandruff. Hope this helps. -
Vernon, St. Louis
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Answer #SK008 Eczema - Excema - Dry rashy eczema
I learned that I have excema only a couple of
months ago and I am 31 years old. My excema was covering almost my entire body and I felt
that I was going insane itching constantly and the sores were looking horrible. Last week
my husband did a search to try to find something to help to control this because nothing I
was using was helping. Thanks to this site I finally found something thanks to someone's
advice. I started taking a multi vitamin, along with vitamin B, I cut back on my sugar intake, and most importantly (I
think the thing that helped me most) I started using Head & Shoulders dandruff shampoo on my skin 3
times a day. I leave the shampoo on my skin for about 5 minutes 3 times a day and then I
rinse it off good, it burns a little but after the first use you can tell a subtle
difference and after the first day you can tell a huge difference. I have been using this
for about 5 days now and I hardly itch at all and I am starting to clear up very nicely.
Thanks so much to whoever posted the tip about the dandruff shampoo. - Terry, Mountain
Grove
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Answer #SK008 Eczema - Excema - Dry rashy eczema
I have had excema between my fingers that flares
up every winter (for the last 15 years)- when the cold dry air arrives. I have
recently had a very itchy bout with it and remedies such as Florasone Cream (found in health food stores) and Elidel
didn't really help a whole lot. I looked on the WEB and found some Manuka honey/oil solution and ordered it (still waiting because it
takes 10 days). Something caught my eye however which was that the manuka has an
antibacterial component to it. So with the extreme itching still present, I decided
to try CVS triple antibiotic ointment that has a vaseline base to it - kind of like Bacitracin. It worked amazingly well and in the morning I had
zero itching! So perhaps this "Excema" that I had was really something
else like Tinea or Candida as mentioned in some of the other articles but in the past, all
the doctors said it was indeed excema. This is the first time the itching went away
without the solution being a cortosteroid. - Brian, CT
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Answer #SK008 Eczema - Excema - Dry rashy eczema
Well, it's okay! I've had excema all my
life(16 yrs.). Last month my doctor prescribed me a solution by the name of fluocinonide*.
My mom applied the stuff to my back, which was the worst case of excema i had in a long
time. To be honest, i thought the stuff wouldn't work. It felt like it was drying my skin
out like salt water or something. Then i started itching uncontrollably! The next day it
seemed like a miracle!!!!!!!!
3/4 of my back was smooth skin! (It still had a little flared-up excema though). After a
week, my skin was completely healed!
The thing is, i have alot of scarring on my back, so i'm trying this natural home remedy i
made myself:
1. Take 2 ounces of lemon juice and put it in a container( mini lotion bottle may do )
2. Take 6 or 7 vitamin E capsules and empty them into the container, too. (this will
create an oily mixture) now you have your own medicine.
Note: you probably should check with your doctor about something like this, since i made
it up myself! Lol!
The lemon juice is what people call a "natural bleach" it lightens and evens out
your skin tone. The vitamin E helps to get rid of scar tissue, etc. Honey can also have
the same effect as vitamin E. It smoothes out rough scars. - Vonna, TN
EDITOR'S NOTE: *Fluocinonide
is a potent glucocorticoid steroid used topically as anti-inflammatory agent for the
treatment of skin disorders such as eczema. Do not discontinue treatment abruptly without
talking to your doctor.
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Question #SK009 Eczema - Excema - White Blotches
I am 19 and I was just diagnosed with Excema.
The doctor gave me an ointment to help control the rash. Now that the rash has disapeared
I have white blotches that look like dry skin on my arm where the rash used to be. It
doesn't itch anymore but I was wondering if anyone knew what those blotches where and if
they were common. Is there anything that can be done to get rid of them or are they scars?
Also, do the rashes scar? Thank You - Mirna
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Answer #SK009 Eczema - Excema - White Blotches
It doesn't sound like what you have at the moment is
scarring. Its just new skin that need to tan and finish healing. I had that happen for
years and those spots always returned to their normal color. Now however since my eczema
has gotten worse I DO have scarring and lots of it. It is possible, the longer you are
broken out and the more severe it is the more likely you are to scar. Just take good care
of yourself and stay on top of the breakouts. Secondary infections are very common in
people with eczema so if you aren't healing at a normal rate get to the Dr for
antibiotics. I end up with a staph infection 3-4 times a year. Its just the way it is.
Good luck! - Melina, Denver
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Answer #SK009 Eczema - Excema - White Blotches
You've been prescribed a steroid based cream. It
relieves the rash and itch but will tend to bleach and thin the skin. It returns to near
normal after a time. - Ken
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Answer #SK009 Eczema - Excema - White Blotches
Protopic is a good non-steroid
choice to help with eczema. My older brother was part of the original case study for
protopic before it was introduced to the market. (he suffered with eczema for over 20
years. He did change his diet. Looking at him now you would never know he ever had it. I
too suffered with a severe case for a year. I still have some dryness and discoloration
but I'm much better. Protopic takes at least 4-6 weeks for discoloration to clear to close
to your normal skin tone. Keep in mind the darker your pigmentation the longer it may
take; usually a full 6 weeks. Also, drink lots of water. This is the best while on the
protopic. My brother and I also drink a natural herbal tea made and distributed by the
following: www.oldpath.com. It REALLY WORKS. once again, the key is change your eating,
drink lots of water, stay positive, and DON'T SCRATCH-concentrate on other things to keep
from scratching-which tears the skin and makes the eczema worse and longer for the skin to
repair itself. I'm determined to beat eczema-it will never beat me. - Z
Note: the tea contains lignins, the same
beneficial ingredient that is in flax.
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Answer #SK009 Eczema - Excema - White Blotches
I get those blotchy white patches where I used
to have excema, too. However, I don't use steroid creams. I've always assumed it was just
scar tissue, new skin which hasn't yet been weathered and tanned like the older,
non-excemaed skin. Of course, I could be wrong about this. - Sabina
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Answer #SK009 Eczema - Excema - White Blotches
The white marks seem to be scars left by the
excema, but do disappear after a while. The excema moves around, but from what I have
researched, it doesn't leave permanent scars. My 11 and three quarter year old daughter
has had the "curse" since she was two years old. It comes and goes, but never
leaves permanently. My only thought on it is that although it is extremely irritating and
painful at times, I'm just thankful that it's not life threatening. - Jen, South Africa
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Question #SK010 Eczema - Excema - Hands - Itchy Palms
I think I have excema on the palm of my hand.
It's incredibly itchy but torture when I scratch! It cracks and flakes, (but in thick
layers of skin). Every time I see the doctor I can't get a straight answer! It gets
described as excema, psoriasis or dermatitis! I've tried all kinds of lotions &
potions but nothing works! Does anybody know what this is? Much appreciated. - Edinburgh
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Answer #SK010 Eczema - Excema - Hands - Itchy Palms
It
could be a fungus called Tinea (also the cause of athlete's foot fungus and jock itch, as
well as ringworm). If you do a web search for 'Tinea' you'll see some dermatology photos
of people with severe cases of Tinea on their palms, so you can get an idea of what it
looks like. The doctor can take a swab and have it analyzed to confirm Tinea. Insist they
do it, don't let them give you the runaround. - Sofia
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Answer #SK010 Eczema - Excema - Hands - Itchy Palms
Something that may help - I sometimes get dry
cracked skin on my hands - with limited success using potions and lotions - but I found
that Cold pressed Flax
Seed Oil worked really well for me. You can get it in capsules, but I get a
(200ml?) bottle from a health store (keep it dark and in the fridge) and I take a
desertspoon prior to breakfast or some thing to cover the taste (I don't particularly like
the taste). Usually within 3 - 4 days my skin has come right. It can be put directly on to
skin as well, but I normally took it internally. Hope it helps - Paul
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Answer #SK010 Eczema - Excema - Hands - Itchy Palms
I'm 29 and was diagnosed with Eczema since
nearly 3 years. For 3 or 4 months I underwent repeated Dermo tests. I know now I have an
allery against cobalt and nickel. What triggered the whole allergy is still unknown though
I am sure certain foods trigger the reactions to the Atopic condidtion on my hands. I was
using steriod cream from more than a year then I decided to stop. After a few months my
hand completely healed. I rarely have any flare ups now. Rather than using steriod I apply
a cream Aveeno which is oatmeal based. Again, I hardly
use it. My personal opinion is stay away from the steroids. It may help to start with but,
your body becomes immune to every application making more difficult to stop using it. -
Vince, Amersfoort
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Question #SK011 Eczema - Excema - Foods - Acid & Spicy
I recently found out that I have ezcema and I
did not have it as a child. I started getting the flare-ups in my teens. The doctor told
me that I should not eat any acid or spicy foods. What should I stay away from and what
can I eat? Please respond. - Chicago
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Answer #SK011 Eczema - Excema - Foods - Acid & Spicy
First of all, your doctor should have supplied
you with that information or connected you with a nutritionist. If the doctor that
diagnosed you is a general practitioner, I would suggest you consult a dermotologist or
naturopath for better information and treatment for your condition.
- JP
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Question #SK012 Eczema - Excema - Scalp & Ears
I have excema on my scalp and behind my ears. I
have been to dermatologists and rec'd lots of creams and info, but nothing seems to help
it. I have to shampoo my hair every day otherwise the scales build up on my scalp and it
is awful, like the worse case of dandruff ever. I found something on the net today - Fruit
of the Earth puts out many products with aloe vera in them; shampoos and gels and creams.
I haven't tried them as yet, but I will pick up the Vit E with aloe and "heal damaged
hair" with aloe vera in it. I will give it a fair try and IF anything comes out of
this product, I will be back on here to let you know. Any help will be greatly
appreciated. - Annie
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Answer #SK012 Eczema - Excema - Scalp & Ears
My friend has had eczema on the back of his ears
and scalp off and on for years. His mother purchased "Skin
Zinc" that she heard about on a radio advertisment. It worked great for
him. It comes with a spray which makes it easy to apply to these areas. He used it 2-3
times a day for 2 weeks; it cleared up and has not been back since. Recently I have tried
some of this "Skin Zinc" too. I have eczema on my hands and face. It has really
started to work on my hands (I put on latex type gloves after I apply the medicine to help
it soak in and stay on. My hands are already much better. You might want to give this
stuff a try. I hope it will work as well for you as it did for my friend. - Katie
Note: Careful with those latex gloves. Latex is
famous for being allergenic & could make your eczema worse in time. - Ed
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Answer #SK012 Eczema - Excema - Scalp & Ears
For itchy scalp keep away from shampoos that
contain lauryl sulfates or high concentrations of sulfates. I use Aveda shampoos because you can use a small amount and
it contains very little detergent and is almost all natural products. Furthermore, rub oil
in your hair and scalp once a week for relief. - Rosie
Note: Use a warm olive oil treatment on your
scalp: Massage warm olive oil into your scalp. Wait 15 minutes, then shampoo out. Use a
pH-balanced shampoo with a pH level between 4.5 and 5.5 - Ed
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Answer #SK012 Eczema - Excema - Scalp & Ears
I too suffered from eczema on the scalp when I
was younger. My dermatoligist suggested Neutrogena T-Gel Shampoo. It doesn't smell the
best, but just use a regular conditioner afterward. Make sure you let the shampoo
"soak" on your head for a few minutes before rinsing. It really
works!! I use it on my daughter now. - Bonnell
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Answer #SK012 Eczema - Excema - Scalp & Ears
I, too, have problems with my scalp, behind the
ears, (on the face and in the ears too). Walgreens has a tar based shampoo that works just
as good as Neutragena T-gel, and its 1/2 the price. It is the only
shampoo I use. I've also found that Vitamin E oil works on the skin when I have a really
bad outbreak. I've also found a cream that has Vitamin K in it... and its cleared up my face and ears.
Unfortunately I've not tried in on my scalp, except for around the face (it works). -
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Answer #SK012 Eczema - Excema - Scalp & Ears
I have it in the same places. I was miserable
and had tried everything. When Elidel came out, I tried it. I used it on
my scalp and on my ears, and the symptoms seemed to improve in a few days. Now I only have
to use it about once a week. I don't have any itching or scaling. For me, its a miracle
drug! - Shannon
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Answer #SK012 Eczema - Excema - Scalp & Ears
I also have eczema on my scalp. It's red,
itches like crazy and I lose my hair behind my ears badly. Embarassed to go to
hairdresser. Masks with coconut oil and steroid lotion didn't work any more. My doctor
said it's a yeast infection and gave me shampoo with ketoconazole 2% (you also can buy it
from supermarket) and steroid lotion to use together and it seems to work. Hope it will
help somebody. - Angelika, Birmingham
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Question #SK013
Eczema - Excema - Prolonged use of cortisone cream
I have also suffered from eczema all my life and
since moving to Alberta, it is worse than ever from the dry environment. When my breakout
clears up, some places I am left with white blotches that almost look like I have lost the
pigmentation in my skin. Is this normal? And what can I do to help it. I have been
prescribed hydrocortisone all my life so I was wondering if there is anything different
that would help me out. Thanks :o) - Leanne, Cold Lake
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Answer #SK013
Eczema - Excema - Prolonged use of cortisone cream
SEE POSTING #SK001 & SK009 -
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Question #SK014 Eczema - Excema
Over the counter treatment - itching scalp
I have ezcema on the back of my head, the area
where your neck and skull kind of meet it drives me crazy. I can't always afford my
perscription, and the prescription is very useless. Does anyone know of anything I can get
over the counter to releave this itching? - Greg
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Answer #SK014 Eczema - Excema -
Over the counter treatment - itching scalp
Scalpicin. Anti-dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis,
psoriasis liquid. "Helps Stop Deep Scalp Itch". It's a clear liquid, odorless,
and you can take it with you and use it anytime, anywhere. Not expensive, either.
Available in any U.S. drugstore, over the counter. It's the salicylic acid content that
does the trick. By: Combs, Inc. White Plains, N.Y. 10604. Also try the warm olive oil
treatment as above. - Editor
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Answer #SK014 Eczema - Excema -
Over the counter treatment - itching scalp
For Scalps which have bad itch or falks use Neem Shampoo.
- Amanda, UK
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Question #SK015
Eczema - Excema - Direct sunlight exposure
My husband has recently been diagnosed with
ezcema. Should he restrict his exposure to direct sunlight...such as a beach in a tropical
climate? - Suzanne, Clifton
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Answer #SK015
Eczema - Excema - Direct sunlight exposure
My daughter has suffered with eczema for most of
her 6 years, I have found it definitely gets better with the sunlight and the sand and sea
water helps amazingly. The salt water hurts a lot but the change it makes is incredible,
and the sand sort of acts like a exfoliater. We try to get to the beach as often as
possible. - Deanne
**Editors Note: You may have to
avoid direct sunlight exposure if you are using cortisone or cortisone derivative creams,
or Protopic. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Answer #SK015
Eczema - Excema - Direct sunlight exposure
I've have excema on my fingers, its about 5
years now, it was so bad that i use to wake up in the middle of the night scratching them
raw! i would go soak them in lukewarm water and baking soda for a couple of minutes to
stop the itchiness and go back to sleep. I find that since i've been going to the tanning
salon, my excema has reduced!! And now i keep them moisturized with a new hand cream on
the market called Herbacin Kamille with silicone, it works wonders. - Anna, Montreal
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Answer #SK015
Eczema - Excema - Direct sunlight exposure
I have had eczema all my life (19 year) mostly
on my legs, feet and arms. Two summers ago I got eczema got pretty bed before my
family’s Hawaii trip. I got worried and went to the doctor; she told me to try
to stay out of the sun. But I didn’t because I am teen and I wanted a nice tan.
Surprisingly it cleared up!! Recently I have noticed how my skin has got
worse since I moved to San Francisco (where there is no to very little sun). I used to
live in San Diego and my eczema there was not as bad as it is in SF. - Paula, CA
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Question #SK016
Eczema - Excema - Hands - Cortisone
Hi, I'm desperate! The excema on the back of my
hands is so bad that I wear bandages just so people don't gasp in shock. The thing is, I
don't want to use cortisone (my theory is that this latest outbreak is so bad because of
the toxins from the cortisone coming out). My naturopath tried me on homeopathic meds,
which didn't work (excema got worse); then acupuncture and Chinese herbal meds. The latter
has helped a little but the itch and pain is so intense. My diet is very good and mindful
of sensitivities, and I don't ingest caffeine or a lot of sugars. What alternatives are
there for non-cortisone lovers? - Steph
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Answer #SK016
Eczema - Excema - Hands - Cortisone
There's a new non-steroidal topical medication
out called Protopic. I have no other information on it. You might ask
your doctor if you can get a sample and try it. You do have to stay out of the sun, same
as when on steroids. - Editor
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Answer #SK016
Eczema - Excema - Hands - Cortisone
Aquaphor.
- Unknown person
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Answer #SK016
Eczema - Excema - Hands - Cortisone
In my twenties I had severe eczema on my face
and hands. Both weeping then turning to dry. It was unbearable to say the
least. Tried every cortizone pill, creams etc. One day I went to my regular
physician and he gave me a white lotion that was kept in the fridge. I would apply
to my face and hands and it felt so cooling. I then put white cloth gloves on. In a
matter of two weeks my eczema was completely gone. I never got it back. I had
new skin on my hands and my face was smooth. I would give anything know the name of
that lotion....the doctor is gone and it's been more than 30 years. I do believe
that coolness helps...try putting your medicine in fridge. Good luck -
Lillian, Niagra
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Answer #SK016
Eczema - Excema - Hands - Cortisone
Perhaps you now have a fungal infection of the
skin. Try a fungal cream which may help to clear the problem. Stay away from petroleum
jellies as they are hard to absorb and break down by the body, as they are produced from a
non biological source- petroleum so use olive oil or seasame oils instead. - Rosie
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Answer #SK016
Eczema - Excema - Hands - Cortisone
I am a hairstylist and dealing with recurring
excema on my hands is difficult. i thought i ate well being practically vegan, but i
am learning that there is more to it--like proper food combining in order to prduce a more
alkaline digestive tract. i stopped using my steroid fast-remedy cream, really
because I am breasfeeding my daughter and it would be detrimental to her growth. i
started eating more alkaline foods, which are really all vegetables and all fruits, except
cranberries. no more wheat breads except for sprouted grains which contain live
enzymes (and they are really yummy too!) one big tip--avoid mixing tomatoes with
starches, as this can kill live enzymes. also, i am drinking herb tea, the main ingredient
being dandelion root (it destroys acid in the blood). After only a few days, i see
vast improvements. As for the external, my husband is a tattoo artist, so he
told me to try Bacitracin ...it does coat the area well and stops itch. hope that helps!
- Melanie, Virgin Islands
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Question #SK017 Eczema - Excema - Eyelids
I live in cold Northern Ohio. Just
recently noticed my eyelids turn very red, get swollen and itch. Was told this is
ezcema. Benedryl helps to stop itching as long as I keep it
up. Chapstick applied to eyelids helps to retain moisture.
Have tried hydrocortizone cream, but it has not helped. Any other suggestions?
- Sandusky
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Answer #SK017 Eczema - Excema - Eyelids
Hi, I had the same problem, and my dermatologist
prescribed "Maxidex" ointment, which worked for my eyes. The
full name is Dexamethasone. Ask your doctor or dermatologist. Hope this
helps. - Jen
*Note from the Editor: Dexamethasone is a
synthetic adrenocortical steroid. "Dexamethasone is a potent synthetic corticosteroid. It has been demonstrated by
animal and human studies based on oral application to possess approximately six
to seven times the potency of prednisolone and at least 30 times the potency of cortisone.
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Answer #SK017 Eczema - Excema - Eyelids
I also had excema on my eyelid, face and neck.
My dermotologist said it may be a formaldehyde allergy. I quit using nail
polish w/ formaldehyde in it, and the condition improved. - Angela
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Answer #SK017 Eczema - Excema - Eyelids
I started getting eczema on my eyelids a few
mos.ago. The dermatologist recently prescribed costly (even with my medical coverage) Elidel.
And... it didn't work! Actually felt more irriated. I used Vaseline on my
own and guess what? It seems to work better! It's been ok for a bit so I stopped apply the
Vaseline before bedtime for a few days and now my lids are getting sore again. Give it a
try. I don't think it can be of any harm. - Cappy
Editor's note on above: Vaseline has
been used around the eyes, and on eyelashes for years with no problems, and Vaseline is
one of the number one treatments for eczema. Try a warm water compress on eyelids, then
immediately apply the Vaseline before the eyelids can dry out. You might also try
"pressing" castor oil into the eyelids (do not rub it in). Castor oil is very
similar to the natural oils found in the eye area, and stays a long time.
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Answer #SK017 Eczema - Excema - Eyelids
Hey. I also get really red eyes, and it puts
my life on pause, as i can't go out, I can't look someone in the face.... Anyway, I found
that removing myself from my envorinment was the only thing that really worked. My
roomates have a dog, we have a wood burning furnace, and there was mold in my mattress, so
any of those things could have been responsile. After a week in a clean environment, it
clears up. I also use a cream called Emoloid or something close to that. They always tell
you to use just a little bit, but I got frustruated and put a bunch on, and the next day,
the irritated skin had peeled off, and it cleared up within a day. Good luck. - Shawn
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Question #SK018 Sudden Onset Eczema - Excema
I have an 8 year old son who appears to have
sudden onset excema on a number of parts of his body. It began about two weeks after he
started the homeopathic remedy sulphur which my naturopath was using to treat other
issues. He has not been on the remedy for almost a month, and still is very inflamed. It
does not appear to be going away. Can someone who has never been diagnosed with excema
before have such a sudden onset? I always thought it was a more gradual condition. - Ward,
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Answer #SK018 Sudden Onset Eczema - Excema
I am 47 yrs. old and suddenly started breaking
out in a rash that focused on my shins (they look burnt) and spotted the rest of my body.
Wasn't it rather fast? The question of allergy came to mind, and I am in the process
of taking a bee pollen product now. The ezcema on my back and arms is now fading. I am
understanding that ezcema has a lot to do with bad diets, which can lead to Candidiasis
(an overgrowth of bacterial yeast inside us, usually from too much sugar) and allergies.
Eat just pure foods. Two products that have helped relieve the scaling and itching,
(though I still have trouble with itching at night) are Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion with Cooling Menthol
(moisturizes for 24 hrs., and stays on the skin) and Tea Tree Oil Ointment (Vitamin World). Tea Tree Oil is probably the best natural fungus fighter, and
unfortunately ezcema is a form of fungus. Now my legs are no longer in pain from dryness,
and they do itch less. Hope this info helps. - Janis
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Answer #SK018 Sudden Onset Eczema - Excema
Hi. This may sound strange, but you can regard the eczema
as good news - or at least semi-good news - because it gives you a very clear signal that
there is a problem. Use your son's eczema as a guide. You now have an opportunity to
methodically experiment with ingredients in his foods, as well as with anything that
touches his skin. From the sound of it, it seems you should start with the latter. If you
can find what is triggering the eczema, it may that you will be eliminating something that
might also trouble your son's health, perhaps later on in life, at a deeper level. Then
again, of course, it may simply be that he has no problems with foods etc and has simply
reacted badly to this one new cream. Short-term problems like this can be solved
using a cream that you can get from your doctor. But if the eczema is persistent, try a
methodological elimination of possible causes. This will be a troublesome, probably
lengthy and quite expensive process, but worth it if you reach the solution.
Best of luck! - London
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Question #SK019
Eczema - Excema - face - eyes - wrinkled dry skin
I'm 18 yrs and I have had excema on my face only
for the past 3 years. I have been using dozens of steriods on my face especially under and
above my eye..now my skin has thinned and I look like a 30 yr old due to the amount of
wrinkles on my face. It comes up during the winter mainly, it feels very dry and itchy and
my face looks bruised... Very unhealthy and feels very dry. If you can help me please
email me at:- angelofeternity1@hotmail.com Thank you. - Sabina
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Answer #SK019
Eczema - Excema - face - eyes - wrinkled dry skin
Search this forum for: Aquaphor, Elidel, Protopic. (Use search box at
top of each page). Use a "beeswax" based lotion to hold in moisture.
Try one of Burt's Bees creams & lotions. This will really seal in
the moisture > Burt's
Bees Beeswax Moisturizing Creme. Use in place of Vaseline.
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Answer #SK019
Eczema - Excema - face - eyes - wrinkled dry skin
Baby oil really helps excema on the face and in
the winter use vaseline on your face before u go to sleep and before u go outside. -
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Answer #SK019
Eczema - Excema - face - eyes - wrinkled dry skin
I am a 21 year old and I have had eczema my
whole life - I have been a frequent user of Elidel on my face for a
couple of years now, and I LOVE it! After every shower I use Aveeno Bodywash, unscented... even for my face. I apply Elidel to the
bad parts of my face and then Aquaphor
just about every other place that I am dry on my body. I even carry a small tube of
Aquaphor in my purse to apply throughout the day. - Ashley, Whittier
Editor note: See Elidel warning further up on this page.
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