How do you get of rid of eczema?

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1. Star says:

   February 2, 2010 at 5:05 pm

   You can clear up eczema and go for years without having an eczema breakout but you can never get rid of eczema. It is a disease for life. You can get topical (steroid cream) prescriptions from a doctor that help clear it up. A natural way that works for me is organic apple cider vinegar. Here is a article that talks about treating eczema with vinegar and has some links to articles that cover common triggers of eczema breakouts.
   http://hubpages.com/_SkinHelp/hub/Ill-have-the-eczema-and-a-side-of-vinegar
   Also when using lotions and creams, only use ones that do not contain fragrance. Eucerin is a great brand but is is a little costly.
2. Anthony says:

   February 2, 2010 at 5:05 pm

   Corticosteroid creams and ointments have been used for many years to treat atopic dermatitis and other autoimmune diseases affecting the skin. Sometimes the base used in certain brands of corticosteroid creams and ointments irritates the skin of a particular patient. Side effects of repeated or long-term use of topical corticosteroids can include thinning of the skin, infections, growth suppression (in children), and stretch marks on the skin.

   When topical corticosteroids are not effective, the doctor may prescribe a systemic corticosteroid, which is taken by mouth or injected instead of being applied directly to the skin. An example of a commonly prescribed corticosteroid is prednisone. The side effects of systemic corticosteroids can include skin damage, thinned or weakened bones, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, infections, and cataracts.

   In adults, drugs that suppress the immune system, such as cyclosporine, methotrexate, or azathioprine, may be prescribed to treat severe cases of atopic dermatitis that have failed to respond to other forms of therapy. These drugs block the production of some immune cells and curb the action of others. The side effects of drugs like cyclosporine can include high blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, kidney problems, headaches, tingling or numbness, and a possible increased risk of cancer and infections. There is also a risk of relapse after the drug is stopped. Because of their toxic side effects, systemic corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs are used only in severe cases and then for as short a period of time as possible.

   Natural and holistic treatments are a safer, gentler alternative to use without the harmful side effects or allergic reactions.

   Best of all, you can use them as often as you like, for as long as you like. Herbal ingredients such as Vitamin E oil, Mentha pipererita oil, Bulbinella frutescens tr. and Aloe ferox tr. work quickly to soothe and promote healthy, trouble free skin. Other highly effective herbs include Glycorrhiza glabra, Melia azadirachta, Sambucus nigra and Stellaria media which help to provide relief from itching and discomfort and reduce eczema patches. In addition, Matricaria chamomilla, Asparathus linearis and Galium aparine also prevents infection and inflammation as well as reduces scarring.

   Climatotherapy – Climatotherapy is the use of sunlight and water (such as the ocean) as therapy. The Dead Sea in Israel is known for its healing properties, and many people with eczema go there to sit in the sun and swim in the water. Studies suggest that this is a successful treatment for eczema. One study looked at the experience of more than 1,500 people with eczema and found that 95% of skin was cleared in people who had previous stays at the Dead Sea and stays longer than 4 weeks.

   You may get additional details on these over here http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/remedies/e/eczema.htm
3. LadyJ says:

   February 2, 2010 at 5:05 pm

   (Before i lost my health insurance) I used CLOBETASOL (its like heaven in a tube). It stopped my itching, made my skin lighter, and completely stopped my allergies, tit was like i never had eczema. But its pricey, its $100 without insurance and its a prescription med