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Question #SK090 - Eczema - Scalp - Ears
I have eczema on my scalp and in my ears. I am
going through my changes as well. It is itchy and now I have dandruff. What can help with
these conditions? - Debra, Medford
>> Answer #SK090 - Eczema
- Scalp - Ears
Hormonal changes can cause either/or greasy
scalp and dandruff. Several answers regarding scalp eczema has already been posted. Scalp
& ears eczema often go together.
SEE Answer #SK012 - Eczema - Scalp
& Ears: Page 1 (Skin Zinc)
SEE Answer #SK032 Eczema - Child -
Elbows - Scalp Page 3
SEE Answer #SK042 - SK-044 - SK-046 - Eczema -
Scalp: Page 4
SEE Eczema Tips Page
Center of page...TITLE: "Eczema / Excema Tip: Various Do's & Dont's"
At last sentence of tip: "For scalp eczema use... "
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<< Question #SK091 - Eczema -
Prematurely aged skin
I'm 25 and have had eczema most of my life. It flares off
and on, sometimes quite severely. However in the last few years when it is not flaring, my
skin is very rough and patchy looking. Is this caused by extended flares? Will this get
worse over time? It makes my arms, hands, and face look very weathered and old. Any
advice? - Kordula, WF
>> Answer #SK091 - Eczema
- Prematurely aged skin
You need to stay out of the sun, and wear heavy-duty
sunscreen all the time. - Ed
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<< Question #SK092 - Eczema -
Hair Loss
Hi, I have eczema for couple years on my head,
my skin becomes dry and itchy and red. Also I'm losing hair on the red spots I have on my
head. What should I use to stop the hair loss? - Vadim, Jackson Hole
>> Answer #SK092 - Eczema -
Hair Loss
You need to see a dermatologist. You will need
a prescription to stop your problem. And do it soon. - Ed
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<< Question #SK093 - Eczema -
Hormones - Estrogen
I am 32 years now and I started having eczema
when I was 13, then it became severe when I was 16. When I am pregnant it reduces
sometimes to an extent that you will think that you are cured, but after delivery It comes
back even more severe than before. What I would like to know is, can it have somethong to
do with my hormones? I have tried each and every cream that is available and also fungal
treatment even steroids but it does not go away or get controlled. - Bulelwa, Mthatha
>> Answer #SK093 - Eczema -
Hormones - Estrogen
Any time an illness gets better when pregnant
is a strong sign that estrogen is involved. Do a search for eczema estrogen instead of
eczema hormones. You will find a lot of informtion. - Ed
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<< Question #SK094 - Eczema -
Night Itching
I have had eczema since I was very young but
it was just now that it started itching during the night and I always wake up during the
night because of it. Do you have any advice on what I can do to help prevent it? - Nicole,
Scotland
>> Answer #SK094 - Eczema -
Night Itching
Read through the forum and try some of the
topical remedies suggested. You might also try taking allergy tablets about a half-hour
before going to sleep. These are antihistamines commonly used to help stop skin itching
from any reason. Get the cheap generic with only this ingredient in it: Diphenhydramine
HCL 25 mg. Take 2 before bed. Works for me - JP San Diego
>> Answer #SK094 - Eczema -
Night Itching
Hi I have the SAME problem! I wake up and end up completely
scratching my neck off! I've recently started to put a routine into place so that I get to
sleep better and actually sleep through the whole night and its really helped me sleep
better (I've been doing it for 2 weeks). It's worth a shot.
Basically I get up everyday at the same time (8am) no matter what time I went to sleep and
no matter whether I need to be up. I don't nap and go to bed ONLY when I'm feeling tired.
I don't go to bed if I'm not tired at all as I find that I then get restless and that
ultimately leads to the dreaded scratching! I used to get into bed depending on when I
would start my next day (like give myself 8 hours) but that wasn't helpful. I have found
that getting up early everyday makes me tired anyway!
Also, I put a few drops of essential lavender oil on my pillow before I sleep, I read
somewhere its supposed to help sleep so I purchased some! I find it does help and I'm not
sure if thats just because the smell gives you something to concentrate on whilst you get
to sleep but its worth a shot. Good Luck! - Selina, Wolverhampton
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<< Question #SK095 - Eczema -
Climates
I am 29 and have had severe eczema all my life. I grew up
in Oregon and am currently living in Denver. I've noticed a huge difference in how my skin
acts with the change in the climate. I'm wondering where have others found that they are
comfortable living? Wet (like Oregon) or Dry (like Denver) Humid (like the south or east
coast)? My husband wants to relocate but I don't know where I can live! Help! - Melina,
Denver
>> Answer #SK095 - Eczema -
Climates
This is the consensus: Eczema does not fare well in dry
weather or very cold climates. Also extended cold winters are bad because of long periods
of "central heating" causing an extremely dry indoor environment. Hot and humid
weather is bad because excessive sweating is bad for eczema. Very hot and dry can also be
bad because if it's too hot, you will sweat too much, and air conditioning dries out the
air as bad as central heating. A temperate climate with medium humidity, and no radical
variances in temperature seem to agree with most eczema suffers that have moved around
enough to notice the difference. Getting some sun everyday is helpful, but you don't want
that when it's too hot or humid.
Good climates mentioned are in California: Ventura County,
San Diego, and even some areas around Los Angeles. Also areas in southern Florida. The
beauty about San Diego is that you can go 10-15-20 miles in any direction and get a
completely different climate. The best climate in the country is an area called Scripps
Ranch in San Diego. Never humid, rarely dry, and annual temperature range is an average of
High 85, Low 53. We have hotter, and colder, but that's the exception. And if this isn't
agreeable, you can go 6 miles over the hill to Poway where it is a little hotter &
drier, or another 10-15 miles to actual desert weather. Or, you can go 10 miles in another
direction to the beach for more humidity. So, in San Diego, you don't have to go far in
any direction to find a climate to suit you. Beats trying out different states! - Judith,
San Diego
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<< Question #SK096 - Eczema -
Showers
Why does my eczema keep coming up when I'm in
a shower but when I'm not it disappears? - Maccy, Somerset
>> Answer #SK096 - Eczema -
Showers
Possible suspects: Water temperature--hot
water is know to aggravate eczema. Chemicals in your water. Bath products, shampoos.
Detergents in your washcloth and towels. Some people are even sensitive to humidity.
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<< Question #SK097 - Eczema -
Makeup Make Up
My 12 year-old daughter has moderate to severe eczema and
wants to start wearing make up daily. We have used mineral make up for special occasions
and it is for short periods of time and it still causes some irritation. She wants
something light to wear every day to school and I need some ideas so I can start looking
for some different products that will work. There are a lot of different things-- I don't
know where to start. - Adri, Oklahoma City
>> Answer #SK097 - Eczema -
Makeup Make Up
First, choose a makeup base that is oil-free,
hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic (doesn't cause blackheads) and "fragrance-free"
rather than "unscented." Make sure it doesn't contain lanolin, parabens, sodium
lauryl sulfate, or preservatives.
Then, apply Vanicream
to your face before applying your makeup base or foundation. Vanicream is fast-absorbing,
and is a long-lasting non-greasy moisturizing cream that is free of dyes, fragrance,
lanolin, formaldehyde, parabens, and is non-comedogenic. This cream is used as a base
cream in prescription compounding.
If that doesn't work, then you can have your dermatologist order a custom-made base via a
compounding pharmacy. Meds in Makeup is a custom-made prescription makeup base that helps
control and treat various skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis and
other skin disorders. This is available through Carolina Pharmacy Systems. They will blend
the medicine prescribed by your doctor with the makeup base chosen by you. Info &
ordering: www.medsinmakeup.com - Ed
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<< Question #SK098 - Eczema -
Loss of hair & nails
Eczema affecting all organs loss of hair and
finger nails.
- The above is a search phrase from our search engine report.
>> Answer #SK098 - Eczema -
Loss of hair & nails
You should be searching for Psoriasis. - Ed
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<< Question #SK099 - Eczema -
Nipple
I have a yucky spot of eczema right on my nipple. One
second it's dry and crusty, the next it is oozy. If anything touches it (bra) it hurts or
itches like mad. I have a couple of other spots but none of them are like this. Help! Any
ideas on how to help this heal up? - Teresa, Surret
>> Answer #SK099 - Eczema -
Nipple
Start here: only wear bras with thin cotton cups that
breathe. Be careful of what laundry detergent you use to wash them with. Take an old bra
and cut out the nipple. Wear this bra around the house and whenever/wherever else you can.
Rule of thumb: If it's "wet" dry it out. If it's "dry" moisturize it.
Read through the forum to find solutions you feel might work for you for both the
"dry" periods and the "wet" periods. Wash the nipple with Head &
Shoulders shampoo. (See Head & Shoulders
treatment). - Ed
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