Remedies for chronic eczema?
Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at
12:33 pm
I’ve been to the dermatologist and used many different creams and prescriptions but none of it works. I have chronic eczema on the backs of my legs and all over my hands. It’s painful at times, especially having it on my hands, but mostly it’s embarrassing to have people see it and always ask, "What is that!?" I’ve heard that hydrogen peroxide dries it up but I haven’t tried it. Do you have any home remedies or such that could help?
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Remove the trigger: Eczema flare-ups are frequently caused by an allergic reaction. It can be a reaction to anything from new laundry detergent to that new bush you planted outside your bedroom window. Sometimes it can be hard to figure out what’s triggering your outbreaks. Try keeping a journal of your symptoms and accompanying conditions, such as a spell of dry weather or trying a new seafood dish at the neighborhood block party.
Over-the-counter medications: Another of the common home remedies for eczema is using antihistamines. These drugs can relieve the symptoms by blocking the substances that trigger your body’s allergic reactions. These types of drugs can make you dizzy or drowsy, and they may not be appropriate if you have certain conditions, like diabetes, liver disease, or phenylketonuria (PKU). They may also be unsafe for children. Consult your health care professional if you have questions about over-the-counter treatments.
Reduce your stress: From your iPhone ringing in the middle of the night to caring for your kids and your parents, stress almost seems to be a required part of today’s lifestyle. The fact is that stress—even the everyday kind—can be a key trigger for eczema inflammation. If you’re going to get serious about banishing that uncomfortable and unsightly itch, you need to get serious about stress relief.
Avoid things that dry your skin: While many eczema sufferers are aware of how important it is to moisturize the skin, there are hidden skin-drying ingredients in products we use everyday. Antiperspirants, for example, often contain aluminum chloride, a notorious drying agent. And as much as many of us love a hot shower, especially on a cold winter morning, that hot water can zap the moisture right out of the skin. Try lukewarm showers or baths instead.
Apply nutmeg paste.
I’m sure youve been told most of these ones before but have a read:
- moisturise the areas a few times a day with a fragrance free product (eg sorbolene)
-try not to shower/bathe every day
-have a bath in a bath oil for sensitive skin (eg QV bath oil)
-try having an oatmeal bath – about half a cup mixed in a bath of warm water
-avoid hot water – have short, warm showers
-always wash any detergents etc off your skin with cold water
-try fish oil caps – take the reccommended dose each day – apparently it helps with skin inflammation. Im trying this out at the moment =)
Hopefully some of this helps you, I know how annoying it can be to have chronic eczema!
ps i have never heard of the hydrogen peroxide thing, sounds harsh and damaging to me! The eczema is caused by very dry skin – drying it out could make it worse! To heal/dry out weeping inflammation keep the area uncovered and lightly moisturised.
The main cause of eczema is overreaction of the immune system. Identifying certain foods, chemicals, etc can be very helpful in battling this disease. I try to avoid soy and milk products which trigger my flare-ups.
After using number of prescription drugs I’ve turned to the natural treatments.
Now I use herbal remedies from serenaskin.com, which aim at the root of the disease – the immune system, and are steroid-free.
After about 2 weeks of using ointment and spray my skin has been cleared up and now I just continue with anti-eczema extract, which controls the immune system. My skin has been clear for months now.
It is the only treatment I have found that provides me complete relief when I use it as directed.
Hi, you can try one of the natural treatments available on the Internet (just google "natural treatment of eczema") Some of them do actually work. For my atopic eczema I use herbal cream by Champori quite successfully. It takes just a couple of weeks to clear the spots and they then stay clear for months on end.
Try it: Champori comes with money back guarantee so if it doesn’t work – it’s free.
Cheers,
Stella
I just found a webpage for you:
http://terry.summerhost.info/eczema