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<< Question #SK060  Eczema - Childhood Eczema

I have a 6 year old son that has had excema since he was about 1 year old, he has cracked skin, very red spots and it is all over him, he has tried alot of prescribed medicines and alot of over the counter medicines and none of them seem to help him. It seems like the excema is getting worse instead of better. Is there anything else i can try? Please help - Richcreek

>> Answer #SK060  Eczema - Childhood Eczema

I have suffered for many years with eczema. I tried all the steroid creams and such you could think of and it just got worse. It started on my hands and feet at 26 now at 39 it has started in my hair. I have control of my hands and feet using organic UNREFINED shea butter I order in bulk from a supplier in Africa. I slather on the butter which by nature does not sting as other products do, then I wrap my limb in cling wrap. For my feet I put socks over it so I don't kick it off since my feet get hot. This really does work. Once I have it under control, regular applications to my hands and feet like any other lotion seems to do the trick. I have given this to other family members and they swear by it too. This stuff is amazing in its unrefined state. I just don't know what to do with my head since I have long fine hair. - Mandy, Houston  
Organic 100% UNREFINED Premium Grade A Shea Butter

>> Answer #SK060  Eczema - Childhood Eczema

Instead of using salt put a handful of raw oats into a stocking and use as a sustitute. It works better in a bath as the oats soak in the water and make a wash. Also I used diprozone but found that because my xma (eczema) was so bad that the cream would not even reach the problem. Try wrapping your sons limbs in glad wrap after putting on the cream, if you let him sleep in it it will sweat the cream to the origin of the xma (eczema). I know its uncomfortable but it really works. Also another thing that is soothing and good for the xma (eczema) is watered down sorbelene cream. Mix it like a solution and pat it onto the aggravated areas. Also don't let him scratch the areas as this aggravates and spreads the xma (eczema), try to get him used to slapping or patting it to minimize itchiness. - Renee, San Diego

>> Answer #SK060  Eczema - Childhood Eczema

Hi my name in Lucinda and I'm 15 years old. I have eczema all my life and i am never goin to be comfortble in my own skin until my eczema goes away. It is really hard going to school everyday with my eyes swollen and red dryed patches on my face, i feel like i am a monster. i really want the rash to go away on my face and hands because i can cover everything on my body but that. i went to many doctors and they said the same thing" use mild soap, make sure the water is not too hot, keep moisture on your skin" and so on. I used many steroids and cortisone creams but what really works is Prednisone. You're not supposed to take it alot but like only once a day for a week. If you got eczema on the sclap there is a soulution you can use for it but it really burns basically like rubbing alcohol. Well if you have kids all i can say just under what your child is goin through it is goin to get even worse when they are older - Lucinda

>> Answer #SK060  Eczema - Childhood Eczema

To get rid of eczema, apply fresh lemon juice to the areas before bed.. (yes it will sting but it works trust me) before bedtime.. The next day apply cream (fragrance-free is best) then put Vaseline on your eyelids. Leave the Vaseline on to dry off. At night, bath instead of showering, and scrub your face and body with a lemon sugar scrub (one cup sugar and the juice from one squeezed lemon). Your eczema should vanish in no time. - Maryam, Hamilton

>> Answer #SK060  Eczema - Childhood Eczema

Editor note: Emulsifying ointment BP is a mixture of paraffin oils. It is a greasy moisturiser that provides a layer of oil on the surface of the skin to prevent water evaporating from the skin surface. Available by prescription in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Warning: Highly flammable.

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<< Question #SK061   Eczema - Eyelids

In childhood I used to have excema on my eyes (lids and under). I stopped using steriods as it was the eye area, but now I am in my 30's and have gotten it back. It,s higher, closer to the brow bone and in the fine wrinkles under my eyes(!!!). Its only been around for a week and a half but I want to stop it before it takes off. I live in South Korea and don't want to go to the doctor here as they use WAY too many chemicals. Anyone have any home remedies? The vaseline isn't helping much, neither is Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream - which is good to start the remedy. - Alex

>> Answer #SK061  Eczema - Eyelids

To help clear up excema around the eyes, try using an eye bath with sea salt disolved in warm water. - Paul, VC

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<< Question #SK062
Eczema - Ethnic Hair - Thin & Brittle

My step daughter has eczema and the doctor's medicines helped, but her hair is thin and brittle. She is an african american girl and I am white and I don't know what to put in her hair to help it grow. She is only 14 months...can u help me please? - Amanda

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Eczema - Ethnic Hair - Thin & Brittle

You should see a dermatologist and have them give you a medication called Topicort. This will get rid of the crackly flaky skin and then have them prescribe Lustra-Ultra to get rid of the dark spots that are sure to be left behind. As far as taking care of African American hair you really need to purchase a book by Carolyn Gray called "The Black Woman's Guide To Beautiful, Healthier Hair In 6 Weeks! The 2003 Edition" This is a MUST have for all African American women. She goes into details about products and styling tips. I hope this info helps! - Tosha, IL

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<< Question #SK063 - Eczema - Shaving

I have had ezcema for 7 years and now it is pretty mild and I like to swim so I really want to shave.I heard waxing could take off more layers of skin and shaving seems to make it worse. What is the best way to get rid of the hair? - Yvette

>> Answer #SK063 - Eczema - Shaving

An Epilady will remove the hair in the same way waxing does, except it doesn't remove any skin like waxing or shaving does. It is more like "tweezing." A spiral coil rotates at high speed and pulls the hairs out. An added benefit, over time the hair may become finer & more sparse.

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<< Question #SK064 - Eczema - Scars

I've had eczema for nealy all my life, I'm 21 years old. During my eczema I sometimes get spots and when the spots had gone they have left a lot of marks which don't go away! Do u have any home made remedies which I can put to get rid of my eczema scars!!! I'm really depressed about it u see!!!!   Z. - Birmingham

>> Answer #SK064 - Eczema - Scars

Hi, I am 23 and suffer from the same problem. A friend recommended Bio Oil to me. You can get it from most chemists. It is really good at reducing scar marks. While some deeper scars from where I had scratched like crazy did not go away completely, they were greatly reduced. Its also a good moituriser. It is expensive, but the bottle lasts a good while, and really does work. - Katie, Dublin

>> Answer #SK064 - Eczema - Scars

Hello, I have had eczema for about a year, and still have scars. I, myself, do not feel comfortable showing my legs - which are the highly scarred areas. My doctor prescribed me a cream called "Aquaphilic Ointment". This cream has done WONDERS for me with getting the scarring away. I must say, my skin has improved in about a week. If you REALLY want to get the scars away, as well as having healthy, dry skin I advise you do these things:
- Don't take hot showers/baths.
- Use Aveeno daily moisturizing soap & Dove Yogurt & Honey soap. The two combinations moisturize your skin & lighten the scars.
- Use Equate babyoil gel. It keeps your skin moist all of the time, but use it while your skin is wet.
- If you do use the Aquaphilic Cream, apply it twice a day. Morning & Night.
I hope this helps you! =] - Kamaria, Baltimore

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<< Question #SK065 - Eczema - Face Neck Back Stomach Scalp

Hi everybody, my name's Gilbert D. Loera, 17, and about to start my senior year. I have eczema on my whole face, neck, back, stomach, and in my scalp too. It's sooo embarrassing to walk around anywhere without someone looking at me and saying stuff out loud but I try not to think about those people. I've been trying products left and right and it works at first 4 me but then just stops working. I really want to try to find a cure. My typical day I wake up go to the rest room, look up at the mirror feeling ugly and like no one wants me here. I see just a bunch of crust that's dried up on my skin that I jump in the shower everyday and scrub it off with a rag. It hurts alot and stings when I put shampoo and conditioner in my hair cuz the soap just drops down on my face. I hate the dry scaliness next to my eyes cause I scrub that and it stings really bad. If I want to go outside I put a hat or hood on to not be soo embarrassed cause my head's all red and oozing. So plzz if u have the same thing as me and r getting better plzz tell me k thank - Gilbert

<< Answer #SK065 - Eczema - Face Neck Back Stomach Scalp

Firstly, I believe you have a hormone imbalance. You need to ask your doctor to run this test. Eat a balanced diet and make sure you add a lot of vitamins--e g vitamin E. Honey is also very good to use--try it. But first go see your doctor about a hormone imbalance. Don't scrub your face! You are actually doing more harm than good. You are irritating it more. - Melissa, London

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<< Question #SK066 - Eczema - arms neck stomach

I am 16 and I am really suffering from excema I have it on my arms, neck, and stomach. It really disgusts me sometimes. It stops me from wearing capris, shorts and short sleeved shirts. Can you tell me a simple way to help it? Without using creams? I have also gone to the doctor alot. I have came to you very hopefully for a solution so please help me. - Tara, GA

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<< Question #SK067 - Eczema - Legs Itching

I'm having exczema for a year. It pains so much that I cry. I tried almost every skin cream but result is nil. I have got it on my legs but I found that washing with cold water relieves me. - Asheeran

>> Answer #SK067 - Eczema - Legs Itching

Yes, never bathe in hot water, only warm. Have you tried washing your legs with Head & Shoulders Shampoo (Classic Clean), rinse in cold water, immediately apply Olive Oil (cold-pressed virgin olive oil). Rub it well into the skin, not just wipe it on. Do at night before bed. Apply the olive oil (alone) at least once during the day when you can. This helps quite a few people. - Ed

>> Answer #SK067 - Eczema - Legs Itching

I have had eczema since I was a baby. When I started growing up my dermatologist recommended QUADRIDERM. It worked for my grains (?). Every time I get them or I see they are appearing again I add it in my skin. In a week or so they are gone--all I have left are those dark spots. If it burns it's because its killing the bacteria that is in there. It really works. I hope you try it and it works for you as it worked for me. - Joanna, Compton
Editor Note: Contains Bethamethasone - a steroid.

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<< Question #SK068 - Eczema - Scalp - child

My daughter is 7, she has had eczema all her life. Periodically she would lose her hair, but at the age of 6 she lost almost all of it due to the eczema in her scalp. Currently I am trying to regrow her hair and while the top is healthy the sides and back of her hair are still very short and itchy. We are very clean she showers daily, has visited dermatologists and her pediatrician, to no avail. I am tired of spending money on products that don't work. My husband and I have spent thousands. Is there anyone that can help?  - Tanya, Knoxville

>> Answer #SK068 - Eczema - Scalp - child

Good afternoon--I just wanted to let people know how my boyfriend is ridding himself from his eczema in his scalp. We were referred by his barber that their is a detoxifying Organic hair product that helps alleviate a lot of hair troubles today i.e. bad dandruff & eczema. So he gave us the website name and we researched it out. The product is called 7Pe and the product is Amazing! After his 1st & 2nd treatment we really could see a major difference. The itchy and dry scalp was gone immediately. Also we noticed when he didn't use it for a week the problem came back. So now he uses it twice a week and his scalp and hair looks & feels great! Look into it yourself & we hope this helps. I think with all products today we have to pay attention to ingredients & this is definitely an Organic product. - Jessica, Denver

Editor note: From the UK website: "Seven Plant Extract (7 Pe) is a hair growth restoration system created from seven plants." The product is not cheap, but looks interesting. Do Internet search: 7 Pe

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<< Question #SK069 - Eczema - Product Sensitivity

I developed an allergic reaction on my neck due to a new skin care product. It resulted in tremendous itching, dryness & redness. After a few products I tried Dermarest, which is working perfect, the rash is almost gone. My concern is what do I use on my skin after it is healed to prevent any future problems or just to not irritate it again. - Jan, Newark

>> Answer #SK069 - Eczema - Product Sensitivity

Use only "tried-and-true" products you used before this happened, and stay away from new "commercial" products entirely. Don't use anything with fragrance added!!! Use only products specifically designed for eczema, psoriasis, sensitive skin, or for babies (if fragrance-free).
Here are some Burts Bees products for sensitive skin you might try. - JP

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