[ilovebacon]

I currently have eczema for the longest time now and
it's driving me crazy, as it will flare up at the most randomest time and it is insanely itchy.. Have any of you guys every struggle with eczema or have a solution on how to completely get rid of this dry itchy red skin problem??!! I've been having this problem for a decade now... It's very stressing and depressing at the same time, all the doctor did was prescribe me some lotion which I put on most of the time through out the week. It helps for abit but it always comes back. I don't really wanna use cream or lotion for the rest of my life. :(
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[trancehead]

i've been battling Ezcema (i think they give it another name in the field now though) for all of my life. to give you some background:

when i was a child: my elbows, underside of knees, hands...luckily none on my face. dry scaly and broken skin everywhere. it pretty much consumed my life

I made a huge recovery when i was about 16 though:

there are two sides to the battle: taking care of the cause and taking care of the effects:

1. taking care of the effects:
-atopial steroid based creams that can calm inflamation
-moisturizer (always moisturize, especially after u shower. you want to retain all your fluids. doing this was the start of my miraculous recovery)

2. taking care of the wholistic causes of eczema:
-your diet (veggies, fruits)
-water intake
-(chinese way: look at the body ying/yang...ie hot / cold )
-exercise
-stress
-sex

I basically had no respect for veggies and fruits as a child. and i would overconsume junk food and fast food

At my age now I no longer have consistent eczema. jsut dry skin which i do maintain everyday
i have gotten used to using moisturizer everyday. just some basic prevenantive work

[dared3vil0]

Oh god i used to have hockey (ice hockey) 6-7 days a week, sometimes twice a day, and having sweat trapped at my skin thanks to the equipment for hours at a time meant i used to get the absolute worst eczema you've ever seen...

6"x4" patches on my legs and arms were basically weeping blood/pus constantly and down to the point it was at layers of flesh it got so bad, after battling that for a few years i had to get a prescription cream that was extremely powerful previous twice daily prescription creams were completely useless... Could only use the new stuff in a very light coat every 48 hours. Once that got it under control i maintained fairly clear skin using off the shelf hydrocortisone, at this point i don't use anything and my skin is very good. Good luck OP... I remember the pain... Those patches was so bad that they are completely hairless to this day, years later... That shows you how deep they went...

[knight604]

Are you born with it or it just came , I find that people who are born with it are kind of stuck with it longer.

[dared3vil0]

Are you born with it or it just came , I find that people who are born with it are kind of stuck with it longer.

Not sure if you're asking the OP or me, if you're asking me, mine came about because of hockey.

[knight604]

Op of course. I have some insight on this but always eager to learn more, with that said everyone's skin is different and not every product will work the same.

[ilovebacon]

I don't know if I was born with it or not but I started having eczema when I was in grade 8 that's why I said a decade ago.. Before I wouldn't have much eczema popping up, but now it is starting to come up almost everywhere.. My shoulders my stomach and my back mostly. I can't seem to figure out what is causing it to flare up as I would scratch it and it would be come worst. I still so apply cream on it but I wanna get rid of it for good. Any suggestions?

[Stealthy]

Sad to say but there's no cure for it. I've had it since I was a kid and only this year I've had a really bad flare up after travelling to Philippines because of humidity. I have been applying the corticosteroids prescribed as well as aveeno eczema care lotion after showering. The main thing you want to keep in mind is to keep your skin retaining water and moisturised throughout the day. Also suggest getting an allergy test done to see what might trigger it.
Drinking apple cider vinegar (Braggs) can help as it is an excellent antioxidant.
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[knight604]

Never scratch your eczema thats like pouring oil onto fire, it makes matters worse and the healing process will be even worse after.

The reason there is no cure for it is that everyone reacts to things differently that's what makes us human, it can be triggered from the smallest change in the environment to a bite of fish.

It's too bad they haven't anything because i know there is a cure for dogs. :)

Consistency of applying moisturizer and keeping hydrated will help.

[Spidey]

I am a strong believer that diet has a HUGE part in eczema. Of course there are environmental factors that can also contribute, but when I see people with eczema it is saddening that they probably aren't doing anything about it, or just using topicals to mask/minimize the underlying factors.

[knight604]

That's if you have allergy from your diet.

[ilovebacon]

Ok I guess it doesn't hurt to have a allergy test , thank you guys so much to take your time reading my thread. It is a terrible disease as I would say it.. Lol but knowing that it's very common for other to have eczema makes me feel like I'm not alone and will let you guys know what happens after I get my test done this weekend. :)
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[knight604]

Just remember not to itch, one of the biggest problem.

[trancehead]

That's if you have allergy from your diet.

i wouldnt say it is soley from allergies

a poor diet (one that is not balanced) is a huge factor i believe

[carisear]

Get a referral to go see a specialist. Ever since I went to the skin care centre, mine has been under control.

Diet may or may not have any effect. For me, it has zero bearing on my eczema. It's not something that can be cured; it can only be managed.

Since mine was so bad, I had to get UV treatment for 3 months to get it under control. Now I'm using multiple different prescribed creams/ointments (non steroid!) and it hasn't flared up like it did before.

I HIGHLY recommend the skin care centre. previously the other doctors I saw were old school, and prescribed steroids, steroid creams, etc, which were not useful for me.

Good luck in getting it under control!

[ilovebacon]

Which skin care centre do you recommend and which one did u go to??
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[spaceman]

i had a rash about a year ago on my eyelids. it just happened. never scratched it either, yet it would worsen on its on such that skin would flake and there would be blood when i wiped it with a tissue. moisturizers and vaseline or whatever else that keeps moisture in did not work.

so... i had to go to the doctor. he told me it was eczema and prescribed me an ointment called protopic. it comes in 0.03% and 0.05% potency. since it was my eyelids and the skin is thin, i was given the lower potency ointment. within a 3 days, the eczema was gone and no one would have guessed the skin was once a bloody mess. i haven't had it come back since then.

the ointment is a pain to keep on though. a while after application it starts to tingle and then it feels like it burns a little bit. but if you can endure bloody rashes and whatnot, im sure the burning sensation will be worth the pain for the healed skin. i usually put it on an hour before going to bed

obviously, just because the ointment worked for me doesn't mean it will for you, but its definitely worth the try. a few of my friends have tried it as well and it seemed to work for them.

[Ri2]

ive had eczema since birth and have a few friends who have had it as well.
just a side note for all the people using topical cortisone cream, just remember it is a steriod and eventually will thicken the skin that it is applied on with much use. growing a tolerance to the percentage of cortisone is also very possible, mine is a couple percent stronger than what normal people recieve. also when using this cream you guys should be very careful with sun exposure because it fucks your skin up and can cause discoloration.

a lot of people have allergies that may be triggering their eczema but are oblivious. keep in mind, your body changes every 7 years so what can affect your eczema now may not affect it later. my instigators have been milk, eggs, cat dander. this cycle im affected by eating chicken and coming in contact with dog dander. keep a record of your flare ups so you can see if there are any common factors.

one thing i relied on heavily in the past was a non medicated heavy cream called Glaxal base that should be applied right after the shower before you towel off when your skin is still moist because it locks in the moisture. another is when you sleep apply the cortisone cream to the area and wrap it with saran wrap if possible, this especially helps if your rash is severely cracked, dry and painful.

drink lots of water. pure aloe juice (not the sugary shit) also has done wonders. look into something called the Master Cleanse (lemon, water, cayenne pepper) as it has helps some of my friends because it flushes the system of toxins. non scented lotion and aloe lotion whenever you can. you can also pop vitamin e capsules open and use the oil inside to spread on the rash. stay moisturized, especially in cold weather.

if its particularly bad, benadryl or an OTC antihistamine can temporarily relieve the itch and pain. for me, a simple ice pack always does the trick, just never leave it on for more than 15-20 minutes at a time so you dont mess with your nerve endings.

[Ch28]

Look into buying activated charcoal powder and using it in a bath to soak for 20 minutes. Charcoal is a natural absorber of all sorts of poisons, so it will pull out any toxins you have in your skin.
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[ilovebacon]

Get a referral to go see a specialist. Ever since I went to the skin care centre, mine has been under control.

Diet may or may not have any effect. For me, it has zero bearing on my eczema. It's not something that can be cured; it can only be managed.

Since mine was so bad, I had to get UV treatment for 3 months to get it under control. Now I'm using multiple different prescribed creams/ointments (non steroid!) and it hasn't flared up like it did before.

I HIGHLY recommend the skin care centre. previously the other doctors I saw were old school, and prescribed steroids, steroid creams, etc, which were not useful for me.

Good luck in getting it under control!

I would love to know where u had why for the allergy test!!! :( I don't have a family doctor, maybe I should just go into the walkin clinic at superstore??
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[aalex]

try organic virgin coconut oil see if it works
2-4 table spoon and apply on effected area daily

Coconut Oil for Eczema - Treatment (http://coconut-oil-eczema.com/)

[Ri2]

try organic virgin coconut oil see if it works
2-4 table spoon and apply on effected area daily

Coconut Oil for Eczema - Treatment (http://coconut-oil-eczema.com/)

i've done this, i would say to avoid this method during the summer months as even just a little sun exposure can cook your skin and can make it worse because it will heat it right up. right now as it's still cold it's alright to use just be careful on sunny days.

[sloansabbith]

I currently have eczema for the longest time now and
it's driving me crazy, as it will flare up at the most randomest time and it is insanely itchy.. Have any of you guys every struggle with eczema or have a solution on how to completely get rid of this dry itchy red skin problem??!! I've been having this problem for a decade now... It's very stressing and depressing at the same time, all the doctor did was prescribe me some lotion which I put on most of the time through out the week. It helps for abit but it always comes back. I don't really wanna use cream or lotion for the rest of my life. :(
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I'm a bit late to the party but....

My brother has had severe eczema since birth. He's 19 now and we have spent sooo much money trying to find different ways to help him. He's drank every possible Holistic Asian tea under the sun, from here in Vancouver and Hk and beyond. He's taken all the possible pills, tried all the DIY washes/baths. He's had a thorough allergen test done by a doctor (western practice) and a Chinese doctor (Holistic/Naturopath). He's used all the creams, solutions, and serums you can imagine.

The closest he has come is having less-severe eczema, and struggling to manage it. He has a strict diet (stays away from seafood, dairy etc.) though even he doesn't always think that's the issue.


SO ATTENTION!!!

frankbody || coffee scrub (http://frankbody.com/)

I came across this body scrub a while back, and my brother uses it now. Don't be alarmed by it's marketing. Their target market is quite particular: women with stretch marks, rosacea, eczema etc. But if you look closely at their ingredients, it's gentle, all natural, and most of all, it really works. And an important factor when finding a product that works, especially if you have ongoing issues you want to deal with, like eczema, is to find one that suits your condition as well as your wallet! The Original Frank scrub (which is the one my brother is using) comes to about $17 CDN including shipping (to a States PO box).

I sound like an infomercial nut, but I swear to you, it actually moisturizes and smooths out your skin. My brother has used it twice now, and he said its helping calm the itchiness and redness. (He's more bothered about the redness and patchiness as well as itchiness than he is about the look of the dry skin itself). We've seen the long term effects from others that have used it, so he's really dedicated to trying it out indefinitely. I'll see if I can come back here in a week or two to show you the results.

if you don't believe me, have a look at their Frank Feedback Instagram.

[ I realize how difficult it is for me to not sound like a paid advertisement, but I've bought the bag, and personally used it twice now and those around me have begun using it as well. My bf has a dry skin condition on his face. My mom has a skin pigmentation on her face. My brother has hereditary eczema to the extreme. I speak from experience and say, this product is really worth a shot.

Here is there instagram link:

Instagram (http://instagram.com/frank_bod)

* it doesn't hurt that they have really scantily clad pretty girls featured on there...*

Here is there feedback instagram link:

Instagram (http://instagram.com/frankfeedback)

* my brother hates looking at skin condition pictures. It's one of his biggest pet peeves. I think it irks him too much cause it grosses him out. He's told me himself that looking at his own skin grosses him out. And as sad as that is, he's been hopeful after looking at the Frankfeedback Instagram. Personal testimonials to give him practical hope and not medical farce from doctor after doctor, year after year.

best of luck with tackling the eczema, I hope this works for you as well as it has for those around me.

side note: *I am not liable for any potential mishaps or misuse and/or lack of change from this product*

[sloansabbith]

I reread my post and realize it sounds ridiculously like junk product farce. And I don't know how else to sound persuasive without sounding like a commercial. But I do hope you explore beyond my post and find out if the research can help you or not. :heartsmile:

[mk1freak]

The only thing I got from your post that was that you're female :badpokerface:

But after that I clicked the instagram link for scantily clad girls

Not gonna lie, all I did was look at pictures wondering if one of them was you :ifyouknow:

then the weirdest thing happened, i ended reading up more on the scrub and might just get me some :okay:

[Qmx323]

I have had eczema and dishydosis on my hands.

eczema seems to have gone away but i have to wear gloves when I wash dishes or little bubbles start to form under my skin.

[Mike Oxbig]

Ive have had the exact same problem for years until i went to see the chinese doctor in china town. Gving me chinese medicine to drink and my hands to soak in. N

Does your hand become dry and rough when the little bubbles starts healing? Also do you eat spicy food or drink coffee/ caffeine?

[Qmx323]

Ive have had the exact same problem for years until i went to see the chinese doctor in china town. Gving me chinese medicine to drink and my hands to soak in. N

Does your hand become dry and rough when the little bubbles starts healing? Also do you eat spicy food or drink coffee/ caffeine?

Yep they become scaly and dry, and no matter how bad or pus-y they get it never leaves a scar.

I generally stay away from caffeine and I only eat spicy food maybe twice a month.... It probably has something to do with the "hot" "cold" balance in my body. I've been eating and living a lot more healthily since they were prevalent and it seems to be going away.

[Mike Oxbig]

Yeah its best to stay away from caffine, spicy food and seafood or anything that is consider a stimulus to the body. You might find that the cheap pink liquid soap or any hand soap with strong smell to cause the skin to dry.

I wonder if we can get this at any drug stores, it will really really help your eczema. scaly dry hands.... i highly recommend it as it healed mine

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjAwWDQwOA==/z/KO0AAOxykYtSJPJG/$T2eC16JHJGkFFm2q2QCpBSJPJGZMtQ~~60_12.JPG

[DasHooch]

I was trying this diet for an ulcer issue:
Breaking the Vicious Cycle - The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/)
There are several other websites covering that diet, so you shouldn't need to buy the book.

My wife noticed her eczema was greatly reduced by eating significantly less of the foods I wasn't allowed to eat under that diet.

Unfortunately it's a pretty hardcore lifestyle to maintain that particular diet. Try reducing your complex carbohydrate (sugars) intake and you might notice a positive effect. It's a huge willpower issue though as you basically need to make all your own food. Plus you need to read all the ingredients of EVERYTHING. Did you know some salt brands add sugar?

[Mike Oxbig]

Can you post the entire diet.

ty

[ilovebacon]

1 plus for that diet too please, the link has too much to read.

On the other hand, am I the only person here that is having a major problem with eczema flaring up during winter season?

lastly, I heard that there is a certain type of drinks that you can consume that will greatly reduce eczema. But I haven't figure what it was yet..

[kyleyap]

I notice with weather change my eczema acts up bad

[Mike Oxbig]

Use vaseline as hand moisturizer, greasy but it works.

use it before you sleep and ull wake up with smooth hands in the morning

[knight604]

Yeah FYI petroleum jelly doesn't work everyone.

[Mike Oxbig]

That sucks then, all the other products ive tried doesnt work except for petroleum jelly

[knight604]

It's very different for everyone, one thing may work for you but not for someone else and that's why there is no cure for ezcema because everyone's skin is different. Dogs on the other hand just need an injection and they will be fine.

On that note, I don't deny applying petroleum jelly as a bad thing because it does leave a nice barrier and what it will do is help keep the moisture in your skin intact.

[CP.AR]

wow I can't believe I haven't posted in this thread before...

both my brother and myself have eczema. Though mine has gone away with age (it only exists on the folds of my arms, legs and my neck), my brother's conditions never really got better. He has it all over his body and it took a long time and quite a few visits to a dermatologist at the Children's hospital, as well as Chinese medicine doctor to figure out a good treatment plan.
Here's the things we did that we thought were the most effective.

1. Apply lotion before sleep, and wrap the affected areas with cling wrap. This will encourage the absorption of the moisturizer rather than have it sit and evaporate... wicking even more moisture out of your skin with it.

2. When possible, avoid "poisonous" foods (as Chinese medicine calls it). This includes duck and crustaceans as the biggest offenders (it's true, the night I eat duck I find it particularly hard to bar myself from scratching the flareups)

3. **ONLY FOR EXTREME CASES** Take a bath in a bleach mixture. I shit you not, when the dermatologist suggested this to my parents for my brother, they were in shock. Take a bath in diluted bleach mixture (we used about half of a cup per tub full of water... just enough for you to be able to smell it) for 10 minutes, do NOT USE SOAP, just sit and relax. After the 10 minutes, rinse yourself off completely with water only, and then pat dry and apply moisturizer all over. This worked so incredibly well I thought it was witchcraft.

[ilovebacon]

Hmm Imma try that bleach method.

[D3mon]

use coconut oil, it will take some time but it works. I only use it at night as moisturizer because it looks so oily and burns in the sun...

prescribed creams work quicker, but they're just a temporary fix. They actual harm your skin in the long run because they remove layers of skin.

if you get flare ups only in winter its probably just due to dry skin, otherwise visit a naturopath and get tested for food allergies...

[TheSalesman]

I noticed a huge improvement in my eczema when switching to dove sensitive soap alone. Also uaing aveeno lotion for eczema. Also avoid wearing any wool and like other have said, the food. I get itchy when eating shellfish

[knight604]

First step is to get rid of anything that is full of fragrances such as body soap, laundry detergent and face wash.

[carisear]

Get a referral to go see a specialist. Ever since I went to the skin care centre, mine has been under control.

Diet may or may not have any effect. For me, it has zero bearing on my eczema. It's not something that can be cured; it can only be managed.

Since mine was so bad, I had to get UV treatment for 3 months to get it under control. Now I'm using multiple different prescribed creams/ointments (non steroid!) and it hasn't flared up like it did before.

I HIGHLY recommend the skin care centre. previously the other doctors I saw were old school, and prescribed steroids, steroid creams, etc, which were not useful for me.

Good luck in getting it under control!

i'm quoting myself, because it hasn't changed. Try to get a referral to the skin care centre on 10th. the specialists there are EXTREMELY good. most of the replies in this thread are not universally applicable to everyone.

I can confidently say that after living with eczema for 25-30 years of my life, and trying all of those different suggestions (Chinese doctor, diet, Vaseline, steroids, creams, bathing with xxx in the water, etc, etc) with zero effect, after visiting the skin care centre with 6 months of treatments and checkups, I have now effectively gotten my eczema manageable. I have not needed UV treatment for a solid 5 years because of it.

[Overseas Auto1]

I have had eczema for 54 years. The killer is working on greasy oily cars. Non scented moisturizers are good like vaseline. The Betamethasone steroid cream is good, but it may not be for everyone. There is a treatment with UV light as well. Get a referral to
Dr Gary Tullis in Burnaby. https://plus.google.com/103538873137484635151/about?gl=ca&hl=en He seems to know what is going on.

[cruz-in]

The only thing I got from your post that was that you're female :badpokerface:

But after that I clicked the instagram link for scantily clad girls

Not gonna lie, all I did was look at pictures wondering if one of them was you :ifyouknow:

then the weirdest thing happened, i ended reading up more on the scrub and might just get me some :okay:

LOL me tooo

[cruz-in]

wow I can't believe I haven't posted in this thread before...

both my brother and myself have eczema. Though mine has gone away with age (it only exists on the folds of my arms, legs and my neck), my brother's conditions never really got better. He has it all over his body and it took a long time and quite a few visits to a dermatologist at the Children's hospital, as well as Chinese medicine doctor to figure out a good treatment plan.
Here's the things we did that we thought were the most effective.

1. Apply lotion before sleep, and wrap the affected areas with cling wrap. This will encourage the absorption of the moisturizer rather than have it sit and evaporate... wicking even more moisture out of your skin with it.

2. When possible, avoid "poisonous" foods (as Chinese medicine calls it). This includes duck and crustaceans as the biggest offenders (it's true, the night I eat duck I find it particularly hard to bar myself from scratching the flareups)

3. **ONLY FOR EXTREME CASES** Take a bath in a bleach mixture. I shit you not, when the dermatologist suggested this to my parents for my brother, they were in shock. Take a bath in diluted bleach mixture (we used about half of a cup per tub full of water... just enough for you to be able to smell it) for 10 minutes, do NOT USE SOAP, just sit and relax. After the 10 minutes, rinse yourself off completely with water only, and then pat dry and apply moisturizer all over. This worked so incredibly well I thought it was witchcraft.

works well with athletes foot too.

i speak from experience.

[lady_mapetite]

get yourself an aloe vera plant.. nurture it well and it will take care of you.

start by applying the gel to affected areas and when your aloe is big enough.. harvest the biggest leaves and extract the gel, submerge it in a tub of water so the yellow stuff bleeds out - it's what causes aloe to taste so bitter. then either eat the gel as a salad or throw it in a smoothie or shake with some fruit juice or veggies.. it does get pretty thick/frothy so add more liquid if it's too thick for you

best of all.. it's all natural, cheap (i've seen home depot sell the plant for $5) and great for healing cuts, burns, bug bites and other skin ailments.

[DLO02]

I have mild eczema around my eyes. Does anyone else have this?

[ilovebacon]

not for me, just my back and shoulders. I might go to a dermatologist and even to the doctor to get a allergy test. Ill let you guys know how it went.

[Fcukedd]

Anyone else notice that their eczema this year is much worse than the previous?

I experience mild eczema around my fingers, and generally manage it fairly well.. but this year during allergy season it went to shit. Constant cracks and cuts and extremely itchy.

[ilovebacon]

no, i think it depends on the person health and diet.
try bathing in oatmeal, it helps!

[badboy]

Go buy some 0.5% hydro-cortisone cream from a pharmacy

[punkwax]

^ this does the trick for me.

Stress will also cause my eczema to flare up.

[Truenosan]

Have you guys tried the new Polysporin Eczema bodywash and cream? I noticed my skin clearing up after using this for a few weeks.

My doctor also prescribed a different cream (cant remember off the top of my head, will check when I get home) and it has been working nicely.

My flare ups were getting pretty severe this summer, and it has finally gone down.

[axxess]

Are any of you guys allergic to raw apples, pears and stuff?

[Mike Oxbig]

This cream + pine tar soap saved me from eczema (Psoriasis?).

http://www.homemadesoapandbodyproducts.com/#!pine-tar-soap/c2bs

I highly recommend for you guys to try

Ling Ling Wei Fu dimensional skin cream 15 g / a dimensional skin Ling Jiangxi Baoen hall buy 5 to send 1 to buy 10 to send 3 (http://www.offerany.com/p-36021914463.html)

[ZN6]

Are any of you guys allergic to raw apples, pears and stuff?

I hear it's the wax preservative they coat the skin in that makes you itch. I have no problems with skinned raw apples or pears.

[Ch28]

This cream + pine tar soap saved me from eczema (Psoriasis?).

Homemade Soap and Body Products (http://www.homemadesoapandbodyproducts.com/#!pine-tar-soap/c2bs)

I highly recommend for you guys to try

Ling Ling Wei Fu dimensional skin cream 15 g / a dimensional skin Ling Jiangxi Baoen hall buy 5 to send 1 to buy 10 to send 3 (http://www.offerany.com/p-36021914463.html)

That second link doesn't work

[Mike Oxbig]

dont know why the link doesnt work anymore. It was working this morning but its this

You can get it in chinatown but for $20

http://img.alicdn.com/imgextra/i2/1811917195/TB2fMHifVXXXXXeXpXXXXXXXXXX_!!1811917195.jpg_310x3 10.jpg

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Tmall-authentic-Jiangxi-Baoen-Tangwei-skin-cream-skin-ointment-spirit-dimension-3-to-send-15-to/120841_32408858104.html

https://world.tmall.com/item/19668398607.htm?id=19668398607&ali_trackid=2:mm_33231725_0_0:1462174393_253_21157 77697&spm=a231o.7742414.0.0.zuphXS&pvid=202_10.178.192.233_179_1462174384330

维肤灵

[ilovebacon]

My parents just told me about "trenev trio." It suppose to help with eczema, but the price of it is outstanding. I'm still trying to gather up information about it. Has anyone in here heard of this before.

[Mike Oxbig]

never heard of it but the cream i used above i am now healed. The first 3 months make sure you dont touch anything acidic (lime, ginger etc)

[jeedee]

I use to get pretty bad eczema/pompholyx on my hands. After years of doctor visits, medicine prescriptions etc I found out through trial and error I had a dairy allergy.

Basically whenever I consumed anything with dairy in it I'd get eczema. I cut it out of my diet and it literally went away.

Hope this helps someone. Try eliminating dairy from your diet. Check food labels for anything containing dairy. Drink a TON of water (i drink more than 4L a day). I didn't drink a lot of water back when I had eczema so that could also contribute to the problem.

[blaze142]

Unfortunately, eczema has no cure. You can only manage the symptoms when it flares up and try to minimize the re occurrence of it by moisturizing. During flare-ups cortisone creams seems to be most effective but you shouldn't use it for prolong periods of time continuously due to side effects.

[Mike Oxbig]

I am cured from eczema now. Except when i eat foods im allergic to.

After seeing chinese doctor for soaking hands in chinese medicine and reducing stress, I can say i am now cured from eczema.

stress/allergy are main reason. Try using this to wash your hands.

https://i5.walmartimages.ca/images/Large/075/007/999999-772618075007.jpg?odnBound=460

[ilovebacon]

Cant help but notice that during winter is when I break out... But I don't get much anymore, cant seem to know why and how I did it. It must all be tied down to stress.

[Ch28]

Cant help but notice that during winter is when I break out... But I don't get much anymore, cant seem to know why and how I did it. It must all be tied down to stress.

Cold air strips your skin of it's moisture, so fall and winter is generally when most people's eczema flares up big time. It's the same idea behind how most people with eczema tend to do much better in tropical humid locations, because there's more moisture in the air, so the skin doesn't naturally lose out as much moisture.

[MSREE]

I'm pretty tired so I'll post in this thread more extensively when I have a bit more energy.

Eczema is linked most closely to diet. Try looking up leaky gut, diets that promote gut healing, probiotic rich foods. I've had it since I was a kid. I had to quit my job last year because of extensive health issues and my eczema is their worst it's ever been in my 28 years.

I eat a lot of sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, fermented foods. Kefir is good. My skin gets better when I cut out meat, dairy, carbs, sugar and processed foods. When I'm having a bad flare up I switch my diet completely to vegan whole foods. Doing cleanses can help rid your body of any buit up toxins.

Try being more mindful of the products you buy and put onto your body... your skin absorbs everything it comes into contact with. I use organic, plant based products as much as I can..even my shampoo/conditioner. If I have to use regular soap for dishwashing/cleaning, I use gloves. I use a vinegar/tea tree oil/water solution to clean my whole house. For laundry, I use soap for sensitive skin only.

Stop taking antibiotics. I find when I took antibiotics my eczema got worse...up to even a year or 2 later.

In terms of moisturizing, after you take a shower when your skin is still wet, use a mixture of glaxal base/Vaseline so it's a creamy consistency and smear it all over your body. Your body needs to be wet for it to be able to absorb the cream properly.

Be careful of using steroid cream (hydrocortisone etc). Your body can develop immunity, and you can experience steroid withdrawal which can make your whole body dry, crusty, Crack, weepy, flaky. Imagine the eczema you have now but amplified times 1000 on your whole body.

For my eczema I can't handle too dry or humid. I do better in Vegas weather for sure. California can be a hit or miss for me. Also it's the water you shower with. In Toronto I had a tough time after being there more than a week, mostly because of their water.

[Limitless]

I couldn't control my eczema during my last few years of high school no matter what cream was prescribed to me by my family doctor, and despite going to a ton of chinese doctors that my mom wanted me to try. I did finally control it and almost seem to cure it through the Vancouver Skin Centre, which took about half a year for me to book an appointment for. It was definitely worth the wait, my eczema back then was horrible and everywhere.

You do get an immunity to steroid creams after using them for a while, but sometimes it can't be helped if the condition is bad (like mine). Definitely has to do with your diet, every time I eat anything really bad like chips or too much fried food my eczema flares up. I find that it also flares up during seasonal changes, both winter and summer. For me at least, excessive heat makes it worse. I've also heard that acne creams make your eczema worse, and vice versa.

I've tried a ton of different lotions, and this one (which was one of the many recommendations by the doctor) has worked the best consistently. Been using this for over 10 years now, it is a bit pricey though but well worth it depending on how bad your eczema is.

Can be found at Shoppers Drug Marts and London Drugs.
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Although fried foods and whatnot are bad for eczema, I still eat them every now and then. Stress and lack of sleep also make it worse for you too, which sucks when you're in school.

Definitely water has something to do with it as well., and be glad that we're living in Vancouver lol. Everytime I travel anywhere (states, Toronto, Asia) my skin feels horrible.


If TLDR, here are the things that make my eczema worse:
-RANDOM CHINESE CREAMS (not all Chinese doctors are good...)
-Water
-Not putting on lotion regularly
-Scratching
-Stress
-Lack of sleep
-Sweat (and heat causing sweat)
-Not changing out your bedsheets/pillow cases often enough
-Dusty rooms
-Fried foods
-Some fruits (I've heard mangos were bad, can't really remember though)
-Alcohol
-Smoking

All that being said, I still play sports, work out, work on cars, eat bad food, drink, etc. All of it can be controlled with the right doctor, of course depending on your condition as well. You just kind of have to find the right balance of what you can/can't do.


Also, Polysporin eczema cream sucks. At least for me, I guess it might depend on the person.

[Recon604]

anyone have scalp eczema?

[MSREE]

anyone have scalp eczema?

Yeah. Have you tried switching to plant based organic shampoo?
You can also do a scalp rinse with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.. dilute ratio 1:1 however strong you can take it.
My scalp gets really dry so sometimes I mix an sweet almond oil with tea tree oil and I apply to my scalp overnight.
I've also used Softee Coconut Oil from Superstore... but it's super hard to get out of long hair cuz it has the consistency of Vaseline.

[Recon604]

Yeah. Have you tried switching to plant based organic shampoo?
You can also do a scalp rinse with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.. dilute ratio 1:1 however strong you can take it.
My scalp gets really dry so sometimes I mix an sweet almond oil with tea tree oil and I apply to my scalp overnight.
I've also used Softee Coconut Oil from Superstore... but it's super hard to get out of long hair cuz it has the consistency of Vaseline.

thanks, my gf has scalp eczema. She gets super self-conscious about it. I got her Cliniderm Shampoo and Conditioner but it doesnt work. What organic shampoo do you recommend?

[MSREE]

thanks, my gf has scalp eczema. She gets super self-conscious about it. I got her Cliniderm Shampoo and Conditioner but it doesnt work. What organic shampoo do you recommend?

What she wants to stay away from is parabens, pthalates, sulfates, and SLS. Which is in most products sold.
Right now I'm using Live Clean Shampoo & Conditioner which is 98% plant derived.
She also doesn't need to use much.. maybe a dime sized amount of shampoo. Don't use conditioner as often, maybe once a week or second week is OK. I went thru a phase of only using conditioner for a couple months which helped but the dryness eventually came back.
I know it's hard but cutting down on washing hair helped me. Maybe once every other day is good for me now. I started doing every day last week cuz I was in LA and my scalp is a bit messed now. Also have her keep a journal of what she eats so she can track what makes her scalp more itchy? She could be having some sort of food sensitivity. Dairy, meat and sugars are huge ones for eczema.

And yeah its super difficult. My eczema gives me mad anxiety and I hate going in public during a flare up. The best you can do is be there for her, and help her remain positive. I dunno what I would do without my bf to help me thru my bad times.

[Limitless]

anyone have scalp eczema?

My eczema went to my scalp at one point, doctor prescribed a cream for it that helped it go away after a few weeks. Could suggest your gf to go to her family doctor along with MSREE's suggestions. Also tell her to try her best not to scratch and when drying/washing her hair, don't rub her scalp if she can help it.

[anxiety]

Give Protopic a shot. It's a prescription cream and very expensive (about $87 for a 30g tube). But it works every time.