Does anyone know a cure for eczema. I have tried all the doctors remedys and so far othing helps?
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 at
3:08 am
I have had this for several years and seems to be made worse by stress.
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I am a 40+years atopic dermatitis patient.There is no cure for eczema;there are only treatments.Flareups can take a very long time to clear up.I had a rash on my fingers that took four years to clear up;a rash on my back to a year to clear up.These are things that you can do to help you deal with it:
1. Do not use soap.Use Cetaphil Cleansers.They come in bar form for the shower and bath.Lotion cleanser can be used for bath and shower,too.The lotion form can be used with or without water,very good if you have eczema on your hands because too much washing of the hands makes things worse because water robs the skin of moisture.
2.Moisturize the skin and keep it moist.Cetaphil Cream Moisturizer is the best for this.They also have a formula just for facial skin,now. Everytime you wash your hands,use the cream and moiturize.After bath or shower,liberally use the moisturizer.You may want to put gloves and cotton socks on so your hands and feet really soak up the cream. Use a sunblock.
You are more easily sunburned because of your skin’s condition.
3.Another good bath and shower preparation is Aveeno Oatmeal bath powder and oil.The bathpowder is especially good if your skin is feeling itchy.The oil adds another layer of moisturizer to the skin,a good base for the cream.
4.Donot use any product that is highly scented,or contains lanolin,benzocaine or any
"-caine" derivative.Do not use Vaseline.Greasy means itchy.
5.If you have the oozing kind of rash use Bluborro Powder,following the directions to make a wet dressing that will dry the ooze.
6.Medications that you can use are Cortaid.The Cortaid line has several formulations.They now make a lotion which is good for larger itchy areas.Prescription medications are hydrocortisone cream and Lidex.There is a little trouble with the newer medications Protopic and Elidel ;they may be responsible for an increased occurrence of skin cancer.I tried Protopic and it didn’t work any better than the hydrocortisone,or the Cortaid.It did burn,though .You also need to take an antihistamine because eczema patients are usually very allergic people.Prednisone can also be taken,but it lasts as long s you take it.As soon as you finish the course of steroids,the rash comes back in days.
8. Shampoos that are good are tar-based shampoos(Denorex and Neutragena) and non-prescription strength Nizoral.You may even be able to keep using your old shampoos if they don’t bother you. I switch between Nizoral and my favorite moisturizing shampoos and I’m doing okay.When I had a rash on my hands,I used to wear gloves to wash my hair.
9.Eczema even has an effect on the clothing you wear.You should go for the soft,silky fabrics,or cottons.The aim is to keep perspiration at bay,so maybe the new moisture-wicking soft fabric will work,to. When you wear wool,it has to be lined or you have to wear silky liners next to your skin(camisoles and pantsliner for females,tee-shirts and long underwear for males).Just don’t wear anything itchy.The aim is not to make yourself want to scratch.
8.Keep your nails short and clean.If you do scratch you have less of a chance of tearing your skin,which can lead to infections.
9.Use unscented detergents and fabric softeners.
10. The hardest thing is to be patient and calm.I had the flare up on my hands that took four years to burn out,and this was so hard.I was under doctor’s care for the whole time.He said that I was doing everything right and keep it up.I had even tried prednisone for a while because I was tired of applying the cream;the rash came back after I stopped the steroid but was left with the side effects;it’s a blood thinner so dentistrty and surgeries had to be carefully supervised. When I had the flare up on my back,I was very laissez-faire about it;applied the Cortaid twice a day and moisturized with the Cetaphil cream and just let it be.It took a year to completely heal,but it didn’t itch as badly as other flare ups.
Some people even say get rid of your pets;this is totally not necessary.You really need to tailor the advice given to you to suit your needs!
Another misconception out there is that you need to change your diet! Sorry people;this is medically proven wrong.If you think you have a food allergy try cutting that food out of your diet and you’ll see that nine times out of ten,it’s not the food.
You need to change your diet, try eating and drinking soy instead of dairy products, you have a sensitivity to oranges as well.
Good luck………….
I’d like to add that wheat is a common allergen and one symptom includes red scaly dry patches of skin near sensitive areas like face, scalp, elbows, backs of knees….see Celiac disease on the web.
bathe your skin in vinegar…it really helps…it’s a ntural disinfectant…and takes away itch…is also good for a sunburn….
Unfortunately there is no actual cure but mine has been in "remission" for quite some time now. I too tried all the doctor’s remedies and still my hands would flare up so bad that they would break open and literally smell bad.
I have found a natural product with medical validation that has stopped any and all flare-ups. It is an adaptogen which goes to work on all auto-immune deficiencies and is even safe for pregnant women.
Please contact me if you would like to know more.
oatmeal baths sooth.
Elecon lotion. It’s a prescription. Always relieved my outbreaks of eczema within 2-3 days of use.
i’ve been told stanly creme can ‘cure’ it. it worked for my nephew – so my sister says. i’m currently trying it for mine on the backs of my legs. you have to find a distributor to buy it tho – they also may have a website..
its the Naturals All Purpose Creme under personal care products.
http://www.emporia.com/stanley/products.html
btw – STOP scratching if you get weeping blisters – that can spread it. also steriods can help with the itching – not sure how – but it helped when mine got bad last year.
Detoxify yourself. Eat only organic food. No yeast or vinegar or mold or peanut. Get an IgG blood test for delayed food allergies. Most of your orthodox doctors do an IgE blood est.It doesn’t work. Most dermatologists don’t have a clue. I’ve had severe eczema since I was vaccinated at three months old. Don’t get vaccinated. Get rid of yeast in your intestine. Fungal defense by Garden of Life and Syclovir form worldhealthmall.com Go on a four day rotation diet. No same food within four days.
I know this sounds xtreme but it works. Get a chlorine filter for your shower and kitchen.
After all this, if your not satisfied see a doctor of homeopathy.