Eczema / Excema: Treatment
Use warm chamoline tea on cottonwool to apply to affected areas--far more
soothing and moisturising than water. Wear cotton gloves at night so that you don't
scratch--keep nails short. - Silvia, JohannesburgEczema / Excema: Treatment
What I Found is Working So Far: I
recently broke out in a rash last September and no Dr or dermatologist could really put a
finger on one thing. Basically summed it up to be dermatitis or exzema (eczema). Well, I
used all the cremes, gels, steroids, you name it, and none worked... I remembered back
when I was around 20 years old I got what seemed to be a bad rash around my chest where a
V-Neck part of a polo shirt would touch. It itched terribly and I was all full of dry
patches and scabs, it drove me crazy. Finally I heard that Aloe Vera works alot on
irritated skin, and I had an Aloe Vera plant. I clipped off tips and started to put that
on my skin. Wham--it disappeared and never returned. Now, since I remembered this, and I
broke out on my shins and my ab area, I bought a gel in the summer tanning lotion area
that says 100% Aloe Vera Gel. I've been using this liberally on my shin and on
my abs and it stops the itching immediately, and my shin has been clearing up, and it
hasn't for about 8 months. It flares because I work out and of course when you get hot, it
irritates the skin. Aloe Vera is my Savior. It stings a little because I think it's drying
it up, cause the spot on my shin is much smaller. - Nevza, SC
Eczema / Excema: Treatments
I have started to use Dr
Scholls Overnight Foot Cream on my patches.. and it is working. It softens and seems
to really heal the soreness. I use it round the clock... applying 2 or 3 times a day.. it
is great!
Eczema / Excema: Moisturizer
I had lived in South East Asia for quite a few years and never
realized that I suffered from eczema until I returned home in NYC. Within months I
developed terrible symptoms of eczema. I would moisturize all the time but it still didn't
do the trick. Then I came across Aveeno's
Oil Body Wash and their Oatmeal
moisturizer. I have since recommended it to a few friends and family and they were
amazed how much it helped their dry skin. The products are not cheap but worth the
expense. - Kirsten, CT
Eczema / Excema: Treatments
I've taken this product Monavie for several months (2.5 to be exact and my skin has
cleared up amazingly. A friend of mine told me about this juice that looks like wine. It's
not the most inexpensive stuff but I think it's worth it. Thought I would ad my two cents
because it works for me. I'm now distributing it too - www.acailift.com. If you want to
ask me any questions shoot me an email please. Thanks for reading. Matt Luke.
Eczema / Excema Tip: Try to Use the Simplest Remedy You Can
As an acupuncturist with a baby born with eczema, I would concur
with the many tips that recommend avoiding possible irritants. I would add, that if
possible, it is best to use the simplest remedy you can find.
I know eczema is very difficult to deal with and everyone wants it to simply go away. But,
it is important to remember that EVERYTHING we put on our skin is absorbed by our body. If
you read the ingredient list on many body care products and remedies you will find
numerous unpronouncable chemicals. People with eczema are often reactive to some of these
harsh chemicals, like sodium laurel sulfate in detergents and soaps for example.
If at all possible, I'd recommend using something as close to nature as possible. I did
not want to put anything with harsh chemicals on my daughter so I created a simple herbal
remedy which has helped numerous people get off topical steroids, and it is all natural,
no colors, no fragrances, no chemicals.
You can find out more at www.emilyskinsoothers.com. In
many cases we can help beautify and soothe your skin, without putting chemicals on and
into your body. Emily Skin Soothers, Inc. ~ Ipswich, MA 02446
© 2007, Mike Arsenault, Lic. Ac., Founder Emily Skin
Soothers, Inc. - All rights reserved
Eczema / Excema Tip: My daughter had excema since she was about two months old. She is now nine
months. We've tried alot of remedies. Few things I will say is stay away from drugs.
Anything prescribed is probobly not good for you especially Elidil. The
same day i picked up the Elidil perscription from the local drugstore, there was a thing
on the news how a few long time users have developed a form of cancer that could be linked
to prolonged use of the drug... needless to say I threw it out and no longer give any form
of drug to my daughter.. I am looking into natural remedies such as sea
water and propolis extract etc. Also from what I hear coconut oil and emu oil help. Also I heard that prolonged use of hydrocortizone may
have a bad effect on your kidneys and liver, and may promote certain forms of cancer. And
same goes for all the other over the counter drugs. Even I suffer just by looking at my
little angel crying herself to sleep. She has it on 75% of her body. That I only wish
the best for everyone w... (with eczema? = over limit) - Tim, MA
Eczema / Excema Tip: Avoid bananas, they are
soaked in pesticides, and take a teaspoon wild mountain honey like Greek
honey every day. also e45 cream (sold in the UK) on the skin every day of course. -
Maggi
Eczema / Excema Tip: I have had excema all my life. As a child on my fingers and then my arms and
at times the back of my knees. At age 40 my body went nuts and I was covered in excema all
of a sudden. I am now 45 and have only about 2% flare ups under my nose occasionally. I
know that its partially stress related, but after being tested numerous amounts of times
and many doctor appointments...I threw out my cortizone cream and was determined to heal
myself from the inside out. I started to drink a combination greens drink of spirulina,
barlea-grass and mixed greens (mixed with water) first thing every morning, and within a
few months my all over body excema was 99.9% gone. I ate well and exercised as well. I
stayed away from fried foods, too much sugar (hidden sugars in foods as well) wheat and
alcohol. I also ate less tomatoes...which for me seemed to aggravate it a bit. I am
convinced that all above (combined) worked, but if I had to pick one first, it would be
the greens drink on an empty stomach. - Viv, VI
Eczema / Excema Tip: I am 29 years old and
have had excema on my face and a few places on my body since i was 18 years old.
It's possible that exam stress initially caused it to flare up. I used steroids for
a few years regularly on my face before a friend pointed out the dangers (thinning of the
skin etc), i immediately stopped, and started Elidel cream, which is non steroid and did
help, but does have chemicals in it and never really removed the problem, just helped
control it. I went to a health shop recently and on recommendation of an employee
purchased SOOTHING EVENING PRIMROSE AND MANUKA HONEY GEL (Living Nature - New
Zealand). This stuff is completely natural, and really worked!! My excema
cleared up in a few days! I've also started taking Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg vitamins. I'm still prone to break
outs, but have found that cutting out steaming hot showers, and alcohol have really helped
also. Finally I don't feel as self conscious about my skin and thoroughly recommend
the above completely natural products. - Tina,
Belfast NI
Eczema / Excema Tip: Try to avoid showering,
especially in hot water. It just makes your skin dryer. Instead, take luke warm oatmeal
baths. You can buy Oatmeal baths, or you can just add oatmeal to the water, it helps with
the itching. Then afterward cover yourself in a heavy cream that will keep in the
moisture. Aquaphor is the best, but it is really greasy, but it works miracles.
A way to try and avoid the greasiness, try mixing Aquaphor with Eucerin. Make sure you never buy any lotions, but only
creams because lotions also dry out skin. Make sure a bottle says "cream." And,
you have to be consistent with using an ointment. If you do not use it every day, then it
is not going to work. You don't have to take the baths every day, but you have to put on
some type of ointment. - Ree, OR
Eczema / Excema Tip: Try using Dead Sea Salts in your bath. They can be bought, or ordered at
branches of Boots and Health shops. There is also a soap from Aleppo which helps, but Dead Sea Salts work really well for my
grandson, aged 5. - Jacqui, France
Eczema / Excema Tip: I've had excema my whole life and the only thing that has helped in clearing
it up is an oinment called Dermovate containing clobetasol 17
proportionate (editor note: this is cortisone). I've been using this for years
and it is the only thing that clears up my breakouts immediately. I've also refrained from
using soaps and detergents containing fragrances as they dry out and crack my skin. -
Jess, NJ
Eczema / Excema Tip: I suffered with eczema as a child then it went away until I went to Uni and
it returned to haunt me! I am now 5 years down the line and am still suffering after
trying so many different products and ideas. I was put on drug called azathiropine
about a year ago which has really helped control it. My skin looks 'normal' most of the
time now; I take 2 - 50mg tablets a day. I do find that excessive alcohol, dairy products
and stress make it flare up and I then have to control it using Eumovate (editor
note: contains clobetasone butyrate. This is a
steroid). My key tip is moisturizing. I am now using
a Neutrogena moisturizer for very dry skin; one that can be
bought in any good chemist (pharmacy). It keeps my skin soft for about 8 hours. I think it
is a battle that I will always be fighting, but I will always give new remedies a
try! - Grace, UK
Eczema / Excema Tip: I have ezcema (eczema) and my son had it when he was young. We both use propolis cream (a bee product) from the health food store. Some of
them contain tea
tree oil, some don't, but I find that it really takes out the inflammation and
redness. I also use a linden calendula
cream mixed with the propolis cream at night just for the extra moisture. If it gets
super itchy at night, which is when I seem to really notice the itch, I use Aveeno anti itch cream from the drug store (editor note: contains
1% hydrocortisone). The linden calendula cream I use is made from Eminence
skincare, an all natural skincare line that is handmade in Hungary. The products are
amazing and treat everything.
- Kara, Calgary
Eczema / Excema Tip: For anyone who is having exzema (eczema) problems. I've had it since age 4,
now 32. My exzema (eczema) will act up so bad that I will get patches and batch itch. I
can no longer eat fish (allergic reaction since 97) so GNC stated I am missing the natural
oils that my body is not producing. I've tried the cortisone for the itching which helps.
What is really needed is Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg and Borage Oil. These are supplements that put the oils back into your
body. Very inexpensive. Since then my skin is now showing its natural glow and the patches
and dark areas have lightened to my natural skin tones. I recommend this to any one who is
suffering and for all ages.
- Malissa, CA
Eczema / Excema Tip:
I am 29 and have suffered from moderate eczema for the last five years. I was born with it
but it was not so bad during childhood and teenage years. I find stress to be the biggest
factor - when I am on holiday my skin seems to clear up. Also when I shower too hot or
long I always get a flare up. It's hard to break the habit of showering hot. I tried
showering cold for a couple of weeks and there was improvement but then I went back to
showering warm-hot which dries out the skin. Moisturizing a lot is very important. Also my
skin is better in summer than winter because the air is not dry in summer and there is
humidity. I no longer drink alcohol or eat seafood but I still can't live without tea or
coffee which I am trying to cut back on. I also avoid sugar and chocolates as best I can.
A naturopath recommended I take primrose and flaxseed oil, plenty of vitamin C and water and probiotics. In terms of medication I use cortisone creams a
lot and even took prednisolone a few times, which I know is very bad. I think cortisone
dries out the skin even more and the relief is only short term and when the eczema returns
it's worse than before. I have tried UV light treatment which seems to clear the
eczema up but also tanning causes dryness. Tacrolimus ointment* (Protopic Ointment) is very good. For scalp eczema use oatmeal shampoo or Nizoral Anti-Dandruff shampoo (editor note: contains an
anti-fungual ingredient).
- Adeline, WA.
*Editor note on Tacrolimus Ointment / Protopic
Ointment: This is a topical immunosuppressant. The long-term
safety of Tacrolimus Ointment has not been determined. Because rare cases of cancer
(eg, lymphoma, skin cancer) have been reported, continuous long-term use should be avoided
and the application of Tacrolimus Ointment should be limited to the affected areas.
Tacrolimus Ointment should not be used in children younger than 2 years of age.
Eczema / Excema Tip: I am an Esthetician and Cosmetic Manufacturer in Anchorage Alaska. Due to our
extreme cold, dry climate we unfortunately have quite a few people who suffer with exzema.
The best treatment I have found for my clients who are suffering from eczema is to use my
"Forget Me Not Daily Exfoliator" followed by my "Ididacreme." All of
our products are made especially for dry skin and enhanced with natural Alaskan botanicals
that have worked wonders on customers world wide. - Janet Shafsky, First and Lasting
Impressions, Inc. www.impressionsbyjanet.com
Eczema / Excema Tip: My daughter's eczema
first appeared on her feet as little red rashes when she was 1, we got topical cream from
the doctor who also said most cases went away by the time the child turned 2. By the time
she was 4, we had tried the highest level of cream available, Elidel, Singular,
she went to doctors for skin allergy tests, I spent 100's of dollars on
"natural" cures that were sworn to work, I bought Skin-zinc
over the phone, I tried Baby Arbonne, tried Vaseline at
night and would wrap her legs up with gauze, it was terrible. She had this so bad, she
would have bleeding scabs all up her legs, when we were in public, people thought she had
a contagious disease on her legs. She would hide from me to scratch! Then I tried EMU-OIL! We used emu-oil 4 times after the bath, and her legs
are so soft!!!! Please if you have a child who suffers, and scratches, please try this for
them. I found it at the mall in Tulsa. - Chrisi, OK
Eczema / Excema Tip: I just developed eczema last spring due to stress and allergies all around
my eyes. It would get so cracked, swollen and sore that I would develop fevers and have to
miss school. The eczema actually went away for several months until I came to university
and used makeup in conjunction with stressful exams that made me flare up again. I don't
have Vaseline here (my usual remedy) but I remembered that someone once told me
zinc works really well. I whipped out my Ozenol (it's like polysporin
but smells very strong and contains zinc) [editor note: Polysporin does also contain zinc: Bacitracin Zinc (500 units), Polymyxin B Sulfate (10,000 units)]
and in a matter of one day the swelling, pain and discomfort are almost all gone
plus it doesn't sting or burn when you put it on (something I've had to endure with other
products and the prescribed Elidel cream). I did research on Zinc and
found out that it's ridiculously good for your skin. Nothing beats a good visit to the dr.
and some Vaseline but if you're desperate like I was, I recommend this stuff or anything
with Zinc Oxide*. I hope this helps someone. - Giselle, London
*Note from editor: A certain form of zinc (pyrithione
zinc) is the basis for several eczema creams. This form of zinc is more effective
in the treatment of eczema. Pyrithione zinc is also found in Head & Shoulders shampoo,
in 2 different strengths:
Maximum Strength 2% Regular Strength 1%
Read this Tip on how to use Head &
Shoulders shampoo as a skin treatment.
Eczema / Excema Tip: I
have been getting what looks like exzema (eczema) on my ring (left) finger for a few
months now, and have been researching it quite a bit. I have come to believe that western
medicine offers little to no help at all with this problem, but that Eastern (traditional
Chinese) medicine may help. It seems that this is a common symptom of an imbalance in the
"triple heater" meridian. I strongly urge anyone with an out-of-the-blue case of
exzema (eczema) on their ring finger to go to an accupunturist. Just using
accupressure, mine is now almost completely gone. In any case: THINK HOLISTIC! - Rebecca, NY
Note from editor: "triple heater" meridian is also known
as "triple warmer." Check out Energy Medicine at www.innersource.net
Eczema / Excema Tip: This article was sent to us by Marie,
CA. We are well aware of this website, and of this article in particular. It attributes
the cause of eczema to "Leaky Gut Syndrome." This is an "opinion," and
since it is not our article, and we can not reprint it here, we thought we would post the
link, and let you decide for yourself.
Leaky Gut Syndrome article from eczema-usa.com
Eczema / Excema Tip: 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 (editor note: Diprosone:
betamethasone dipropionate, a topical corticosteroid)
but found that because my xma (excema) 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 (excema). I know its
uncomfortable but it really works. Also another thing that is soothing and good for the
xma (excema) is watered down Sorbolene 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
(excema), try to get him used to slapping or patting it to minimize itchiness. - Renee,
San Diego
Eczema / Excema Tip: As a mom of a child with SEVERE eczema I searched the Internet many hours
for a "cure". I took my son to all kinds of doctors who would only prescribe
steroids. My son recently broke out very badly and scratched so hard that his feet and
hands turned into a bloody, scabby mess. I read in the Dallas Morning News that Noxzema
is supposed to help, but him being only 2 1/2, I didn't think he could handle the burning.
Instead, on the same shelf at the grocery store, I found a facial wash
called ALBOLENE*. It does not contain any chemicals and is
unscented so it does not burn his skin. I use it as a cream 2X a day and I can honestly
say it is the only thing I have found that helps. It's made his scaly, rough and red skin
soft and silky. The bonus... after I put this face wash on him I rub the rest into my
hands and they look and feel better then ever. I hope this helps someone else out there. ~
Lucie, TX
*Editor note: Albolene has been around for a
long, long time. It has been recommended by makeup artists and used by film stars since
the "beginning of time" for repeated removal of heavy makeup, without irritating
the skin.
Eczema / Excema Tip: Here are some tips that have helped me control excema. As well as using
Cortisone creams and Elidil, to avoid contributing to flare ups I:
- use pure cotton sheets and wear as much cotton and natural
fibre as possible
- avoid wearing wooly fabrics
- avoid skin products with lanolin and mineral oil - they cause
flare ups and allergic reactions
- use only creams that are as simple and natural as possible
such as Vaseline Problem Skin (Vaseline & vitamin E), pure olive oil
- avoid absolutely all fragrances or perfumed products of any
kind -- includes air fresheners, sprays, scented candles, bubble bath
- some studies suggest that the amount of perfume, fragrance and
scent in our society is a great contributor to environmental illnesses of all kinds
- wash clothes and bedding in detergent that is as simple,
fragrance-free and natural as possible -- no liquid detergents or phosphates -- Sunlight
powder is good as is Arm & Hammer baking soda based detergent
- avoid fabric softeners -- they are scented and can trigger
breakouts
- avoid any kind of skin powder, especially anything containing
talc -- this is believed by some people to cause more excema and allergies in babies.
Plain corn starch powder is very soothing as an alternative
When none of the above helped, my doctor
recommended washing my hair and skin in Nizoral dandruff shampoo several times a week even tho I
don't have dandruff. He said my skin was being further irritated by the same thing that
causes dandruff. Once I got that under control, the cortisone and Elidil
were much more effective. (Editor: See Head & Shoulders
Shampoo)
- If the Nizoral doesn't work, ask your doctor for a
prescription of Capex shampoo which does much the same thing but is much
more powerful
- I found Caladryl anti-histamine lotion to be very helpful in
controlling itch. It is a mixture of calamine lotion and anti-histamine
- Although we are told to avoid the sun, I find the sun very
helpful to excema (Editor note: usually you have to avoid the sun because of
the medications used for eczema such as cortisone based medications, and Elidel).
- In winter I often go to the tanning salon and find that it
can be helpful if done slowly and gradually.
~ Hope this helps - LL
Eczema / Excema Tip: This
is more of a suggestion than an answer, because as you know there is no "answer"
to excema. Both stress, and allergies can cause flare ups in excema, and since you
are unsure which on is the cause, and it can be both, can I suggest that you go on a
stress vitamin, and see if that helps. I tried a B Complex with C, Zinc,
Vitamin E and Copper (StressTabs from drug store) and it cleared my (stress
related) excema up in 3 days. If that doesn't work, and you think it's more of an
allergy problem, try going on a cleanse for two weeks. This would require you to
omit from your diet all white and wheat flours, dairy, and significantly decrease the
amount of sugars that you consume (it's only for two weeks!!!) to allow your liver to
clear out and start to process sugars and dairy better. If your liver is toxic
(overwhelmed) with overprocessed foods, dairy and simple carbohydrates, it will be too
stressed out to handle mild allergies. Therefore showing up through your skin. I
hope this helps!! - Calgary
Editor's Note: Milk Thistle is fantastic for the liver. Active ingredient is
silymarin. Do a web search & read up on it.
Eczema / Excema Tip: I
just recently dealt with a severe eczema breakout. I had the red cracked skin, and oozing
sores where i scratched. What helped get it under control? Apple cider vinegar! A
friend of mine that suffered with full body eczema told me to try this. Dilute it with
water and soak for a few minutes (it will sting at first but dies down as eczema clears
up). It dried up the sores and smoothed out my skin, as long as I followed up with a
moisturizer. I'm not into long term use of steroid creams for fear they will thin out my
skin. Hope this helps!!! - New York
Eczema / Excema Tip: 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 overgrow, 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*, 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
*Rebalance the flora in your intestines:
Renew Life - Ultimate Flora 50 Billion:
Contains: 336mg, Bifidobacterium Bifidum: 25Billion, Lactobacillus Acidophilus:
10Billion, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus: 4.5Bill, BIFIDOBACTERIUM BREVE: 2.5Bill,
Bifidobacterium Longum: 2.5Bill, LACTOBACILLUS CASEI: 2.5Bill, Lactobacillus Plantarum:
1.5Bill, LACTOCOCCUS LACTIS: 1Bill, Lactobacillus Bulgaricus: 250million, Lactobacillus
Salivarius: 250mill, FOS: 189mg
Eczema / Excema Tip: 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
purchase supplements (probiotics) 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 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
Eczema / Excema Tip: 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
Eczema / Excema Tip: 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 disired). 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
Head & Shoulder Shampoo is available
in 2 strengths:
Regular Strength 1% pyrithione zinc
Maximum Strength 2% pyrithione zinc (if you need it stronger).
Eczema / Excema Tip: Treatment for excema: You can get rid of excema by drinking goats
milk, having salt baths (sea salt you can buy at stores) or bathing and drinking a tea
called red bush tea (Tazo
African Red Bush Tea). It comes from Africa and all of these treatments really help
me. I also have excema and it is almost all cleared up. I do NOT recomend antibiotics. All
of the things above are natural and dont have any side affects as antibiotics and over the
counter creams do. - ExcemaAnswersQueen
Eczema / Excema Tip: Scalp
eczema sufferers can get fast relief by applying "Hand Sanitizer" to affected
areas. Most are alcohol based with Aloe and vitamin E. It seems to cool the inflammation
and stop infection. - Gerry, St.Catharines
Editor Note: Careful of fragrances in these products. Also try
Scalpicin if you don't have open sores.
Eczema / Excema Tip: I
have suffered with excema for about 4 years now, mostly on my face, hands and arms.
I tried 3 different doctors and a million different creams and lotions and nothing
worked. I finally was told to try a combo that amazingly worked for me.
1. I cut out dairy from my diet
2. Freederm lotion! (is a cream) (actually helps and not
that pricey)
3. Evening Primrose Oil 1000 - 3 a day
4. Vitamin B stress complex with zinc and Vitamin C
With these four things in place the excema on my face FINALLY disappeared. I still
do occationally get a small flare up here and there but nothing like what it was before.
I would also like to say, that everyone allergies are different so you may not need
to cut out the dairy. Be sure to follow the instructions on the pills and the
lotion, don't overdo it! (you can find them at any drug store or even, target,
wal-mart etc.) Just be patient let your body adjust to the changes. I really hope this
helps, it was a lifesaver for me! - Kim, MO
Eczema / Excema Tip: If
you want to get rid of your eczema just in one day try using coconut oil. Use three drops in a luke-warm bath then when
you're finished put lots of cream on to keep your skin nice and soft. Good-luck
:]:[ Capryce ~ Wellington, NZ |
