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Fri Jun 06, 2008 6:29 pm  |
Does anyone have any new tips?
I've cut out dairy, with a small decrease in symptoms. I use vaseline as a cold-creme for my face. I've stopped using anti-bacterial hand soaps each time I wash and find my hand outbreaks are not that bad.
Has anyone tried homopathic routes lately? What does this mean/include? Allergy shots?
Thanks for any info! |
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Fri Jun 06, 2008 8:30 pm |
| Do you think there is any chance that you have any food allergies that could be causing the eczema? Maybe you need to cut out more that just dairy. |
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Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:11 am |
Not sure about the food allergies . . I have an appointment to re-test my allergies on the 18th, so maybe that will help.
I've also just noticed that the vaseline seems to be giving me millia on my eyelids. . .which is no good, but dry and dark eyes are no good either, right? This stinks.  |
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Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:17 am |
also, emma jane - when you took the supplements did you notice an increase in flares/symptoms?
Thanks! |
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Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:45 pm |
I just saw an article on tv last night about an Australian lady who developed a product to treat dermatitis and eczema. Her son had suffered terribly from eczema so she developed a soap that cured it. I had not heard of it before but she has been making the product for 6 or 7 years and now makes over 5000 cakes of soap per week and exports to many countries overseas.
Here is the link:
http://www.billiegoatsoap.com.au/
http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=579621 |
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Skin: Over 60, ex combination now sensitive, Cellcosmet |
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Sat Jun 14, 2008 6:32 am |
| bushy wrote: |
I just saw an article on tv last night about an Australian lady who developed a product to treat dermatitis and eczema. Her son had suffered terribly from eczema so she developed a soap that cured it. I had not heard of it before but she has been making the product for 6 or 7 years and now makes over 5000 cakes of soap per week and exports to many countries overseas.
Here is the link:
http://www.billiegoatsoap.com.au/
http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=579621 |
I was just about to post this and saw that Bushy has beat me to it.
I saw the programme as well - for all you eczema sufferers, I would really check this out - it sounds extremely effective. |
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Sun Jun 15, 2008 1:33 am |
I get eczema patches on my hands, especially in the winter when it is really dry outside.
A few weeks ago after reading a different post re: avocado oil, I purchased a bottle at the grocery store. Began to use it as an all over body oil after bathing just to see if it would help moisturize my skin (it's a very reasonable price!).
I must say I was surprised to see the patches of eczema drastically reduced. To the point (so far) where it stays away as long as I wear rubber gloves to do dishes etc. Submersing my hands in soapy water daily really aggrivates things.
If you are looking for a natural product that will fit in/complement your usual prescription products or soaps recommended from other users, I really recommend giving avocado oil a try...and it doesn't smell either! |
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Sun Jun 15, 2008 5:01 am |
My husband has eczema all over his back and some really bad patches on his ankles. We have tried almost everything. We were told by a doctor (not a dermatologist) that the sun will clear it up. I have notice that it helps tremendously. But it's either eczema or skin cancer?
I'm going to try the goat soap and hope that helps. My DH showers twice a day! Has anyone used that with good results.? |
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Dallas_Girl
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:15 am |
| Try dead sea skin care products! Do some research on excema and the Dead Sea and im sure you will get results! I mean if you're up for a vacation try visting the dead sea.....search for some videos on youtube of the dead sea....the best products i have used--and heard of anre products from Sahara's Secrets...you can buy them online... |
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Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:25 am |
| The Spectra eczema cream is amazing! I used it for a while, and I haven't had eczema in months. It worked even better than my prescription cream. |
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Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:59 pm |
| Having used everything on the market including prescriptions with virtually no results, I've found something I really like. It's called eczederm rescue by peaceful mountain. I have chronic eczema on my legs, and it's really clearing up. Ingredients: poke, blood root, neem, St John's wort, chaparral, arnica, white willow, comfrey, calendula, olive oil, avacado oil, macadamia nut oil, kukui nut oil, aloe. |
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Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:54 pm |
Emu Oil really works well for me. I have a patch on my leg and providing I apply it daily (it absorbs nice and fast) it heals really well.
Personally I would not use anything with cortisone (most prescriptions are)in it!! especially when there are other safer products around
Another one that is good is paw paw ointment  |
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Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:56 pm |
| bodiukein wrote: |
My husband has eczema all over his back and some really bad patches on his ankles. We have tried almost everything. We were told by a doctor (not a dermatologist) that the sun will clear it up. I have notice that it helps tremendously. But it's either eczema or skin cancer?
I'm going to try the goat soap and hope that helps. My DH showers twice a day! Has anyone used that with good results.? |
You could try an infra-red sauna or a hand held infra -red product. Infra-red is the goodness of the sun without the dangerous UV. It is very healing and good for you. |
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Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:39 pm |
I get eczema all over my hands. It starts a little blisters and once they pop the area gets very dry and starts to crack. I now have very red scarred skin on my hands and because of using steroid creams for years my skin is very thin.
Can anyone recommend something that will not irritate my hands, but may help with the scarring?
Thanks |
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Wed Jan 21, 2009 3:11 pm |
My son was born with eczema he is now 19 and we have tried everything including the steroid ointments. He wants to be a chef and so at work he wears the food handler gloves. This made his eczema so much worse his hands were constantly sore and red/flaky/etc.
A few months ago I had him try L'Occitane 100% Shea Butter in the tin. It has done wonders clearing up his skin and you can plainly see the improvement. He loves it and uses it all through the day. I purchased a small tin for him to carry in his knife case for school and work in addition to the larger one at home. |
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Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:15 pm |
| What works for me is applying moisturizer right out of the shower when my skin is still damp. This way the moisture gets trapped into my skin. I find this helps a lot. Plus avoid hot baths and showers which only strip the skin of essential oils. |
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lilmama
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Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:16 am |
| I've just ordered argan oil and 100% shea from Garden of Wisdom. I plan to combine and use on my eczema. Argan, while expensive, is anti-inflammatory and moisturizing. I've also ordered their eczema balm and serum in sample sizes. Something has got to work because the itching is driving me crazy. Will report results. |
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Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:24 pm |
| Did you notice a difference with the argan oil? I want to try it out as a facial oil, but it's really expensive and I thought it would be nice to see what feedback other people have left before splurging. |
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lilmama
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Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:55 pm |
| Just got today and haven't "tried" yet. On sampling it's odorless, thin and absorbs well. GOW says to add it to a carrier (cheaper) oil in about a 10% solution so that would make it a lot more affordable. I haven't decided yet on my carrier: emu, olive, jojoba, sesame. All good choices with different benefits. I'll have to think some more. |
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Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:52 am |
Try:
1. fish oil and/or flaxseed oil, taken internally
2. shower filter
3. goat's milk soap or lotion
4. Triceram cream by Osmotics |
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Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:39 am |
I recently posted my eczema protocol on another thread. HTH!
| fat_swan wrote: |
Believe it or not, but Crisco has done WONDERS for my eczema! A few years ago when I was living in the US, I used to itch so badly, I still have scars that look like knife wounds all over my body to show for all the times I'd scratch til I bled in my sleep! Anyways, after I tried everything including topical steroids, I resorted to using Crisco. At first I found the Crisco oil was still not moisturizing enough  but the shortening was too hard to spread, so what I ended up doing was mixing 3 parts shortening (softened) to 2 parts oil in the blender and then pour it back into old body lotion containers. Once a day after showering at night I'd lube up with this stuff and wear long cotton PJs and socks to bed. In the mornings before work, I'd do another rubdown with plain Crisco oil. I stayed with this routine for about 18 months (2 winters and 1 summer), and after that I was able to scale down to normal Crisco oil for another year, and now on most days I can survive with J&J Baby Oil with Acquaphor on top during winter, and olive oil with Vanicream on top for the summers. Occasionally I still have to break out the ol' topical steroids, but those days are now few and far between. |
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