Hi
I have several different rashes on my body.
On my neck I have standard dry skin/eczema that has spread onto my face. I am treating this with moisturiser at the moment and it is healing ok. Just looking for further advice on this.
I also have little bumps on my fore arms, that are now spreading to my upper arms. They look like ';goosebumps'; that you get when you're cold, but are only in little patches, the size of large coins. At first they were red, but after Hydrocortisone cream and moisturiser, they are now just skin-coloured, but rough to the touch. Any advice??
Any comments and suggestions appreciated.
Merry Christmas!Eczema? Hives? Something else? Treatment-?
The first thing to do if you are suffering from eczema is you should always keep your skin moisturized. If you stay vigilant about keeping your skin moist, this can go a long way as a natural eczema treatment that can keep your skin itch and flare-up free. Moisturize your skin thoroughly in the morning and again before you go to bed at night.
An emollient is a great eczema home cures. You can use an emollient that comes in oil form, a lotion or a cream. An added bonus to using an emollient is that in the summer you can put this natural treatment for eczema in the refrigerator. This will be a cooling as well as soothing on those hot and sticky summer days....
http://homecures.ideafry.com/2008/12/16/鈥?/a>Eczema? Hives? Something else? Treatment-?
Log onto Morgellons.org to compare symptoms if yes then stay far away from Hydrocortisone cream and moisturizer. Use anti fugal sprays like store brand athletes foot treatment or Monistae cream and if its morgellons this will take the insane itch and cool off the burring . Docs know nothing about this But I was helped not cured with High doses of tetracycline . You ll need to buy a 30x handheld lighted microscope to see your skin even intact skin to see any thread like filaments in your skin then and only then show that to a kind open minded doctor with a printed copy of the case Definition from morgellons.org .
these are usually caused by some sort of allergy or bacterial infection that passes on it's own. if it's moving around it's usually a bacterial infection.
if you go to the doctor, they can probably prescribe something like prednisone to make it go completely away.
I'd recommend going to an allergist or dermatologist though, because most family doctors just get annoyed by hives/rashes sufferers for some reason don't even try to figure out what the cause is.
good luck.
It might be eczema or psoriasis
I would go see your dermatologist
They should give you a topical ointment that will should reduce the redness
Saturday, June 26, 2010
My 8yr old Daughter has just been diagnosed with (atopic) eczema, any advice on treatment and care please.?
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that is considered familial with allergic features. It often occurs in patients with other atopic disorders such as asthma and allergic rhinitis.The terms ';dermatitis'; and ';eczema'; are frequently used interchangeably. When the term ';eczema'; is used alone, it usually refers to atopic dermatitis (atopic eczema). ';Eczematous'; also connotes some scaling, crusting, or serous oozing as opposed to mere erythema.
The atopic disorders affect 8 to 25 percent of populations worldwide and the incidence of allergic diseases and atopic dermatitis appear to be increasing. They may occur in any race or geographic location, although there appears to be a higher incidence in urban areas and developed countries, especially western societies .The vast majority of atopic dermatitis has an onset before age five years, and prevalence data in children show a slight female to male preponderance.
The precise immunologic mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis are not completely understood, and there is no marker for the disease. The importance of allergic triggers is suggested by the observation that approximately 85 percent of patients have elevated serum IgE concentrations and positive immediate skin test results to a variety of food and inhalant antigens.Food allergies are rare in adults, but avoidance of aeroallergens, particularly dust mites and animal danders, has resulted in clinical improvement in some patients with atopic dermatitis.Most patients have manifestations of atopic dermatitis by age five to seven years. In children, acute skin lesions that appear as intensely pruritic erythematous patches with papules and some scaling can be seen on the face, scalp, extremities, or trunk; diaper areas are usually spared.
Advances in the therapy of atopic dermatitis have focused upon immune regulation as more is understood about the immunology of this disorder. Nevertheless, standard modalities will continue to be important in the long-term management of these patients, centering around the use of topical antiinflammatory preparations and lubrication of the skin .Most cases of atopic dermatitis are chronic. Thus, the goal of therapy is to improve symptoms while minimizing exposure to potentially toxic drugs.
Exacerbating factors in atopic dermatitis include excessive bathing, low humidity environments, emotional stress, xerosis (dry skin), rapid temperature changes, and exposure to solvents and detergents. Avoiding these situations is helpful for acute flares as well as for long-term management.
Adjunctive measures that can be helpful in all patients with dermatitis include
1-Avoid trigger factors such as heat, perspiration, low humidity
2-Treat bacterial colonization with washing and selected antibiotic use
3-Treat viral skin infections such as herpes simplex
4-Use antihistamines for sedation and control of itching
5-Treat stress and anxiety
sleeping environment with minimal dust and upholstery reduces exposure to house dust mites and may potentially reduce the severity of atopic dermatitis.
In infants, avoidance of certain foods can be helpful. Common food triggers include eggs, nuts, peanut butter, chocolate, milk, seafoods, and soya.
Patients with atopic dermatitis frequently have allergic responses to multiple allergens, including type IV reactions to aeroallergens [25]. Immunotherapy (desensitization) has not been useful for the management of atopic dermatitis, in contrast to its success in treating patients with other atopic disorders.
Evaporation of water on the skin leads to xerosis in patients with atopic dermatitis; skin hydration is a key component of their overall management. Lotions, which have a high water and low oil content, can worsen xerosis via evaporation and trigger a flare of the disease. In contrast, thick creams (eg, Eucerine, Cetaphil, Nutraderm), which have a low water content, or ointments (eg, petroleum jelly, Aquaphor, Petrolatum), which have zero water content, better protect against xerosis. Emollients are best applied immediately after bathing when the skin is well hydrated.
Some controversy exists concerning whether showering or bathing is preferable in patients with atopic dermatitis. Most authorities recommend a hydrating bath followed by immediate emollient application, but others recommend a shower of short duration, which better removes surface antigens that may be acting as trigger factors. No well designed studies have been published to address this controversy. We feel that either option is reasonable but suggest bathing to most patients; whether bath or shower, rapid application of emollients or prescribed topical preparations is important.
Corticosteroids are also helpful,but i prefer to tell u visit your doctor before using them because of their adverse effects.Antihistamines are also widely used as a therapeutic adjunct in patients with atopic dermatitis to treat both pruritus and eye irritation .The topical calcineurin inhibitors appear to be effective for the treatment of atopic dermatitis ,they have minor side effects too.Oral calcineurin inhibitors is effective for severe atopic dermatitis (some studies showed that)
Many patients with atopic dermatitis can initially be treated by a nonspecialist. if you didn't get a good answeryou can refer to a dermatologist too.(it has some criteria itself ,which you can consult your doctor for )
If you need more information ,I can tell you via email.
hope fortune and happiness for you and your little daughterMy 8yr old Daughter has just been diagnosed with (atopic) eczema, any advice on treatment and care please.?
We use Probiotcs with absolutely excellent results for eczema. Also use Ecover detergent.
Buy organic foods and drink and use no soaps/lotions other than organic/natural.
www.simply-organics.com or greenbaby.com
Probiotics are especially important if antibiotics are being used. Report Abuse
My 8yr old Daughter has just been diagnosed with (atopic) eczema, any advice on treatment and care please.?
eczema is usually treated with local steroid creams....
try to find out what's the allergic reaction (like soaps / beauty creams etc) and then avoid those things
E45 cream?
Ummmmm, what did the doctor tell you, moron?
I would suggest Prodigy Guidance which is part of the National Institute for Clinical Guidance. This is used by most GPs like myself for guidance. Hope she feels better soon
You can't cure eczema but you can control the symptoms and avoid certain triggers. Eczema is related to asthma and hay fever, all atopic conditions. There is usually a family history precending it. Animal hairs/washing liquids/certain foods/stress all can cause an exacerbation of eczema.
From now on she will have to avoid soaps, perfumed bath oils, bubble bath, etc...if it has soap in it hten avoid it. Oilatum bar is a good alternative. And so are Aqueous cream, Diprobase emollients, there are several out there. Usually adding balneum plus or oilatum bath formula/gel will help the condition. Avoid hot baths as the heat will make the skin itchy.
It depends on site as well? Is it on her hair ?seborreic dermatitis or face? or hands and limbs ? There are treatment shampoos out there as well, Nizoral, oilatum scalp.
There is a treatment ladder for eczema, if you uderstand it will be easier to go up and down according to need.
1. Emollients such as diprobase, aqueous, etc.. E45 contains lanolin which is not always advisable as may cause skin irritation
2. MIld steroid hydrocortisone 1% to use sparingly during an exacerbation. not recommended on the face.
3. Eumovate for moderate cases, not recommended in children
4. Betnovate for severe cases, not recommended in children
5. Dermovate, only underdermatologists care
May need to add fucidin, antibiotic cream for infected areas,. i.e. skin weeping. At times oral antibiotic may be needed such as flucloxacillin as long as she is not allergic to penicillin. This will be under GP only treatment and supervision.
keep the skin moist all day and night with dry skin cremes. If she take baths, use baby oil (about 6 drops)in the tub with her so her eczema wont dry out and spread. Use Nivea lotions. and keep hydrocortisone on it 2 to 3 times daily, even if it doesn't itch. If you dont do these things daily, it will spread and get worst!
their is no specific treatment for atopic eczema.you can avoid the condition tokeep the skin clean with some hebs ,neem wash
have you thought about getting her tested for food allergies? intolerences can often display sysmptoms such as excema, especially dairy.
any steroid topical cream like hydro cortizone prescribed from a doctor works great....my 18 month old was diagnosed with the same and this stuff works great......but it keeps coming back and I'm hesitant to use a steroid cream so often....(there have been studies that large amounts to children affect neural development) so there is a non-steroid cream I find works great....its made by Baby Naturals and its called Baby Eczema cream sold at any Walgreen's......its greasy but it really works.......the good news is that if the onset of this condition is before puberty then there's a pretty good chance that it will be gone post-puberty
I'm 25 and have had it most of my life...
Suggestions...I'm sure they gave her some type of cortisone. The best I've had is called Lortisone, my peditrictian used to prescribe it to me and in about a day it would be much better.
Also, don't bath in extremly hot water, it will irritate it more.
Eucerian is the best lotion to use though expensive.
the cream that the doctor prescribes usually works. eczema normally occurs psychologically but i guess 8 is a young age to develop something due to a psychological reason. my sister had really bad eczema when she was around that age too but it goes away as the child grows older...
What is it
??????
Give her Aloe Vera Drinking Gel and Aloe Vera Propolis Creme.
The drink attacks eczema from the inside and the creme attacks it from the surface.
Avoid Aspartame! That stuff causes all sorts of skin and nuerological problems.
Try Aveeno products. They don't have any perfume and stuff like that in them. Keep the infected areas clean at all times.
http://www.livinghealthnow.com/eczema/ This sight might help ya out i'm sooooooooooooooorry
As i am not a doctor to answer this, my good advice is consult a dermatologist. And also please write a e-mail to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, President of India, who is a ace scientist and he always have a panel of India's great doctors as his personal physicians from Allopathy (Western medicine), Ayurveda, Siddha, Homoeopathy and Unani systems. He will definitely answer your query. But you should have faith in him. His site is http://www.presidentofindia.nic.in, he is a nuclear and rocket scientist but well versed in all subjects. He will surely help you out. Best of luck for you and your daughter. I will pray to my god Saibaba for her to recover.
my son is 4 and was born w/ it. we use eledell and a steriod when it is bad, but when she gets out of the bath have her use coco butter all over, but especially in the area of the rash. my son gets it on his knees(front and back) and the crease of his arm. we use aveeno bath wash w/ the purple lid. she will be able to feel the dryness and the little raised area b4 it gets bad and during those times we use NaturalDerm Children's Skin Rash Cream it is available at www.multistrength.com. it smells like vicks vapor rub, but is good at night. good luck and my dr did not say he would grow out of it and he is almost 5, but there is always hope. good luck! e-mail me if you like :)
I suggest treating it internally with all-natural Optiflora. This two-product system uses new technology to protect beneficial microflora during the rigors of shipping, storage, and the acidic journey through your stomach. Other products claim live microflora at the time of manufacture.
This system includes Probiotic (Bifidus %26amp; Acidophilus...microflora) + Prebiotic (FOS...food source for microflora. Patented guaranteed delivery of 500 million microflora to intestines.
A very successful topical product is Small Wonder Creamy Baby Oil. It's more like a cream than an oil. It provides the same benefits and protection, but it's faster absorbing and less greasy. It's pH balanced and dermatologist tested for delicate skin, and contains soothing vitamin E and allantoin to help prevent dryness and irritation.
Hope this is useful and feel free to contact me with questions or the website.
The atopic disorders affect 8 to 25 percent of populations worldwide and the incidence of allergic diseases and atopic dermatitis appear to be increasing. They may occur in any race or geographic location, although there appears to be a higher incidence in urban areas and developed countries, especially western societies .The vast majority of atopic dermatitis has an onset before age five years, and prevalence data in children show a slight female to male preponderance.
The precise immunologic mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis are not completely understood, and there is no marker for the disease. The importance of allergic triggers is suggested by the observation that approximately 85 percent of patients have elevated serum IgE concentrations and positive immediate skin test results to a variety of food and inhalant antigens.Food allergies are rare in adults, but avoidance of aeroallergens, particularly dust mites and animal danders, has resulted in clinical improvement in some patients with atopic dermatitis.Most patients have manifestations of atopic dermatitis by age five to seven years. In children, acute skin lesions that appear as intensely pruritic erythematous patches with papules and some scaling can be seen on the face, scalp, extremities, or trunk; diaper areas are usually spared.
Advances in the therapy of atopic dermatitis have focused upon immune regulation as more is understood about the immunology of this disorder. Nevertheless, standard modalities will continue to be important in the long-term management of these patients, centering around the use of topical antiinflammatory preparations and lubrication of the skin .Most cases of atopic dermatitis are chronic. Thus, the goal of therapy is to improve symptoms while minimizing exposure to potentially toxic drugs.
Exacerbating factors in atopic dermatitis include excessive bathing, low humidity environments, emotional stress, xerosis (dry skin), rapid temperature changes, and exposure to solvents and detergents. Avoiding these situations is helpful for acute flares as well as for long-term management.
Adjunctive measures that can be helpful in all patients with dermatitis include
1-Avoid trigger factors such as heat, perspiration, low humidity
2-Treat bacterial colonization with washing and selected antibiotic use
3-Treat viral skin infections such as herpes simplex
4-Use antihistamines for sedation and control of itching
5-Treat stress and anxiety
sleeping environment with minimal dust and upholstery reduces exposure to house dust mites and may potentially reduce the severity of atopic dermatitis.
In infants, avoidance of certain foods can be helpful. Common food triggers include eggs, nuts, peanut butter, chocolate, milk, seafoods, and soya.
Patients with atopic dermatitis frequently have allergic responses to multiple allergens, including type IV reactions to aeroallergens [25]. Immunotherapy (desensitization) has not been useful for the management of atopic dermatitis, in contrast to its success in treating patients with other atopic disorders.
Evaporation of water on the skin leads to xerosis in patients with atopic dermatitis; skin hydration is a key component of their overall management. Lotions, which have a high water and low oil content, can worsen xerosis via evaporation and trigger a flare of the disease. In contrast, thick creams (eg, Eucerine, Cetaphil, Nutraderm), which have a low water content, or ointments (eg, petroleum jelly, Aquaphor, Petrolatum), which have zero water content, better protect against xerosis. Emollients are best applied immediately after bathing when the skin is well hydrated.
Some controversy exists concerning whether showering or bathing is preferable in patients with atopic dermatitis. Most authorities recommend a hydrating bath followed by immediate emollient application, but others recommend a shower of short duration, which better removes surface antigens that may be acting as trigger factors. No well designed studies have been published to address this controversy. We feel that either option is reasonable but suggest bathing to most patients; whether bath or shower, rapid application of emollients or prescribed topical preparations is important.
Corticosteroids are also helpful,but i prefer to tell u visit your doctor before using them because of their adverse effects.Antihistamines are also widely used as a therapeutic adjunct in patients with atopic dermatitis to treat both pruritus and eye irritation .The topical calcineurin inhibitors appear to be effective for the treatment of atopic dermatitis ,they have minor side effects too.Oral calcineurin inhibitors is effective for severe atopic dermatitis (some studies showed that)
Many patients with atopic dermatitis can initially be treated by a nonspecialist. if you didn't get a good answeryou can refer to a dermatologist too.(it has some criteria itself ,which you can consult your doctor for )
If you need more information ,I can tell you via email.
hope fortune and happiness for you and your little daughterMy 8yr old Daughter has just been diagnosed with (atopic) eczema, any advice on treatment and care please.?
We use Probiotcs with absolutely excellent results for eczema. Also use Ecover detergent.
Buy organic foods and drink and use no soaps/lotions other than organic/natural.
www.simply-organics.com or greenbaby.com
Probiotics are especially important if antibiotics are being used. Report Abuse
My 8yr old Daughter has just been diagnosed with (atopic) eczema, any advice on treatment and care please.?
eczema is usually treated with local steroid creams....
try to find out what's the allergic reaction (like soaps / beauty creams etc) and then avoid those things
E45 cream?
Ummmmm, what did the doctor tell you, moron?
I would suggest Prodigy Guidance which is part of the National Institute for Clinical Guidance. This is used by most GPs like myself for guidance. Hope she feels better soon
You can't cure eczema but you can control the symptoms and avoid certain triggers. Eczema is related to asthma and hay fever, all atopic conditions. There is usually a family history precending it. Animal hairs/washing liquids/certain foods/stress all can cause an exacerbation of eczema.
From now on she will have to avoid soaps, perfumed bath oils, bubble bath, etc...if it has soap in it hten avoid it. Oilatum bar is a good alternative. And so are Aqueous cream, Diprobase emollients, there are several out there. Usually adding balneum plus or oilatum bath formula/gel will help the condition. Avoid hot baths as the heat will make the skin itchy.
It depends on site as well? Is it on her hair ?seborreic dermatitis or face? or hands and limbs ? There are treatment shampoos out there as well, Nizoral, oilatum scalp.
There is a treatment ladder for eczema, if you uderstand it will be easier to go up and down according to need.
1. Emollients such as diprobase, aqueous, etc.. E45 contains lanolin which is not always advisable as may cause skin irritation
2. MIld steroid hydrocortisone 1% to use sparingly during an exacerbation. not recommended on the face.
3. Eumovate for moderate cases, not recommended in children
4. Betnovate for severe cases, not recommended in children
5. Dermovate, only underdermatologists care
May need to add fucidin, antibiotic cream for infected areas,. i.e. skin weeping. At times oral antibiotic may be needed such as flucloxacillin as long as she is not allergic to penicillin. This will be under GP only treatment and supervision.
keep the skin moist all day and night with dry skin cremes. If she take baths, use baby oil (about 6 drops)in the tub with her so her eczema wont dry out and spread. Use Nivea lotions. and keep hydrocortisone on it 2 to 3 times daily, even if it doesn't itch. If you dont do these things daily, it will spread and get worst!
their is no specific treatment for atopic eczema.you can avoid the condition tokeep the skin clean with some hebs ,neem wash
have you thought about getting her tested for food allergies? intolerences can often display sysmptoms such as excema, especially dairy.
any steroid topical cream like hydro cortizone prescribed from a doctor works great....my 18 month old was diagnosed with the same and this stuff works great......but it keeps coming back and I'm hesitant to use a steroid cream so often....(there have been studies that large amounts to children affect neural development) so there is a non-steroid cream I find works great....its made by Baby Naturals and its called Baby Eczema cream sold at any Walgreen's......its greasy but it really works.......the good news is that if the onset of this condition is before puberty then there's a pretty good chance that it will be gone post-puberty
I'm 25 and have had it most of my life...
Suggestions...I'm sure they gave her some type of cortisone. The best I've had is called Lortisone, my peditrictian used to prescribe it to me and in about a day it would be much better.
Also, don't bath in extremly hot water, it will irritate it more.
Eucerian is the best lotion to use though expensive.
the cream that the doctor prescribes usually works. eczema normally occurs psychologically but i guess 8 is a young age to develop something due to a psychological reason. my sister had really bad eczema when she was around that age too but it goes away as the child grows older...
What is it
??????
Give her Aloe Vera Drinking Gel and Aloe Vera Propolis Creme.
The drink attacks eczema from the inside and the creme attacks it from the surface.
Avoid Aspartame! That stuff causes all sorts of skin and nuerological problems.
Try Aveeno products. They don't have any perfume and stuff like that in them. Keep the infected areas clean at all times.
http://www.livinghealthnow.com/eczema/ This sight might help ya out i'm sooooooooooooooorry
As i am not a doctor to answer this, my good advice is consult a dermatologist. And also please write a e-mail to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, President of India, who is a ace scientist and he always have a panel of India's great doctors as his personal physicians from Allopathy (Western medicine), Ayurveda, Siddha, Homoeopathy and Unani systems. He will definitely answer your query. But you should have faith in him. His site is http://www.presidentofindia.nic.in, he is a nuclear and rocket scientist but well versed in all subjects. He will surely help you out. Best of luck for you and your daughter. I will pray to my god Saibaba for her to recover.
my son is 4 and was born w/ it. we use eledell and a steriod when it is bad, but when she gets out of the bath have her use coco butter all over, but especially in the area of the rash. my son gets it on his knees(front and back) and the crease of his arm. we use aveeno bath wash w/ the purple lid. she will be able to feel the dryness and the little raised area b4 it gets bad and during those times we use NaturalDerm Children's Skin Rash Cream it is available at www.multistrength.com. it smells like vicks vapor rub, but is good at night. good luck and my dr did not say he would grow out of it and he is almost 5, but there is always hope. good luck! e-mail me if you like :)
I suggest treating it internally with all-natural Optiflora. This two-product system uses new technology to protect beneficial microflora during the rigors of shipping, storage, and the acidic journey through your stomach. Other products claim live microflora at the time of manufacture.
This system includes Probiotic (Bifidus %26amp; Acidophilus...microflora) + Prebiotic (FOS...food source for microflora. Patented guaranteed delivery of 500 million microflora to intestines.
A very successful topical product is Small Wonder Creamy Baby Oil. It's more like a cream than an oil. It provides the same benefits and protection, but it's faster absorbing and less greasy. It's pH balanced and dermatologist tested for delicate skin, and contains soothing vitamin E and allantoin to help prevent dryness and irritation.
Hope this is useful and feel free to contact me with questions or the website.
Treatment for severely cracked fingers due to eczema?
Hello there. Try Vaseline first - it is an excellent moisturizer. For my eczema I also use herbal cream from Champori.com Heals my hands better than anything else I tried.
Best,
BernadetteTreatment for severely cracked fingers due to eczema?
It is very important to keep the hands clean. But use mild soaps. Use an over the counter hydrocortisone cream first. If this does not work, contact a dermatologist. Cracks on the hands can lead to infections, which can be severe.
Best,
BernadetteTreatment for severely cracked fingers due to eczema?
It is very important to keep the hands clean. But use mild soaps. Use an over the counter hydrocortisone cream first. If this does not work, contact a dermatologist. Cracks on the hands can lead to infections, which can be severe.
Alternative treatment for Dyshidrosis (eczema)?
My dr wants me to apply clobetarol (topical steroid) to treat my Dyshidrosis (type of eczema). He wasn't able to tell me if it was safe to use while breastfeeding...all the meds he looked up were ';unknown risks';.
If there are other more natural ways to treat eczema, I'd rather go that route. Anyone have any info for me?
Thanks to all =)Alternative treatment for Dyshidrosis (eczema)?
Good advice above, plus knowing
Eczema - a sign of toxins in the body. Make sure you're getting enough water and fiber to flush out toxins.
Adding dead sea salt to a bath for a skin detox is beneficial too.
There are a few homeopathic creams at your local health store for relief...(free of steroids and cortisone)Alternative treatment for Dyshidrosis (eczema)?
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.
A natural treatment for eczema:
Vitamin B complex 鈥?50-100 mg 3x daily
Plus
Niacin (B-3) - 100 mg 3x daily
B-6 - 50 mg 3x daily
B-12 鈥?200 mcg daily
Biotin 鈥?300 mg daily
Vitamin E 鈥?400 iu daily
Avoid dairy products, eggs, sugar, gluten, fats and processed foods.
Increase your consumption of raw fruits and vegetables
If there are other more natural ways to treat eczema, I'd rather go that route. Anyone have any info for me?
Thanks to all =)Alternative treatment for Dyshidrosis (eczema)?
Good advice above, plus knowing
Eczema - a sign of toxins in the body. Make sure you're getting enough water and fiber to flush out toxins.
Adding dead sea salt to a bath for a skin detox is beneficial too.
There are a few homeopathic creams at your local health store for relief...(free of steroids and cortisone)Alternative treatment for Dyshidrosis (eczema)?
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.
A natural treatment for eczema:
Vitamin B complex 鈥?50-100 mg 3x daily
Plus
Niacin (B-3) - 100 mg 3x daily
B-6 - 50 mg 3x daily
B-12 鈥?200 mcg daily
Biotin 鈥?300 mg daily
Vitamin E 鈥?400 iu daily
Avoid dairy products, eggs, sugar, gluten, fats and processed foods.
Increase your consumption of raw fruits and vegetables
Treatment for Venous statis eczema?
I have an irritant rash on the front of shins with haemosideron deposition. I have been advised to wear support stockings which i find very uncomfortable.Treatment for Venous statis eczema?
I have eczema and I certainly don't do that.
I am sixteen and have been doing this ever since I was born.
I regularly cut my nails, so I don't itch my self.
I regulary take warm/cold showers, don't take showers that are too hot, that irritates your skin. You want to take a warm enough shower , so you're not shivering, but not to the point where the water is so hot that your skin is turning red.
After you take a shower make sure and put on some sensitive skin %26amp; dry skin lotion. This will put back in the moisture and nutrients that are lacking for people with eczema.
I shave my legs very often. If you don,t you will begin to itch yourself alot, which isn't good.
When shaving your legs, make sure and get a SENSITIVE SKIN shaving gel/cream, this makes a big difference. Never use just water, or soap, you need this cream/gel.
FINALLY, last but CERTAINLY not least...
Go to any drug store close to you, (safeway, bi-mart, target, wal-mart, walgreens, or rite aid), and get an ointment called
'; hydrocortisone 1%'; make sure it's a maximum strength ointment. This is an antipruritic ointment, meaning it will stop the itching and start the healing. Put this on regularly at night or in the morning, start off using it twice a week, for a week, and then once a week, after that. You should see swelling and itching go down ALOTTT!!
I really hope this helps.
If you have any other questions i would love to help!
Good-bye.
Kathryn :)Treatment for Venous statis eczema?
rub olive oil on your shinscamcorders
I have eczema and I certainly don't do that.
I am sixteen and have been doing this ever since I was born.
I regularly cut my nails, so I don't itch my self.
I regulary take warm/cold showers, don't take showers that are too hot, that irritates your skin. You want to take a warm enough shower , so you're not shivering, but not to the point where the water is so hot that your skin is turning red.
After you take a shower make sure and put on some sensitive skin %26amp; dry skin lotion. This will put back in the moisture and nutrients that are lacking for people with eczema.
I shave my legs very often. If you don,t you will begin to itch yourself alot, which isn't good.
When shaving your legs, make sure and get a SENSITIVE SKIN shaving gel/cream, this makes a big difference. Never use just water, or soap, you need this cream/gel.
FINALLY, last but CERTAINLY not least...
Go to any drug store close to you, (safeway, bi-mart, target, wal-mart, walgreens, or rite aid), and get an ointment called
'; hydrocortisone 1%'; make sure it's a maximum strength ointment. This is an antipruritic ointment, meaning it will stop the itching and start the healing. Put this on regularly at night or in the morning, start off using it twice a week, for a week, and then once a week, after that. You should see swelling and itching go down ALOTTT!!
I really hope this helps.
If you have any other questions i would love to help!
Good-bye.
Kathryn :)Treatment for Venous statis eczema?
rub olive oil on your shins
My daughter 1yr old suffers from Eczema? ANy useful treatment? doctor? or tips?
we are using some ointment ...but when we don't apply it re appears.....please help me,My daughter 1yr old suffers from Eczema? ANy useful treatment? doctor? or tips?
Over the counter treatments that my son's ped recommended are Aquaphor by Eucerin (preferred) or vaseline (secondary). My son was prescribed a cream that worked really well, but I can't rememeber the name of it.My daughter 1yr old suffers from Eczema? ANy useful treatment? doctor? or tips?
Eczema in young children is often caused by a food intolerance. If the eczema she suffers is dry and scaly then it's more likely wheat she is intolerant to, if it's a wet, crusty eczema then it's more likely milk and/or dairy products. Try removing these foods from her diet for at least 2 weeks and see if you can observe an improvement.
My friend here in Australia, has a son (now adult) who had it so bad he bled at night from itching. For years doctors prescribed cortisone based creams, until a family here, who's child had a severe problem, developed a natural plant based cream that they now market to everyone. It is a banana or pawpaw based product, and doctors here are very happy(and surprised) at the results. David is now married, but uses this cream and his body is now human(his description) not scaly. When he doesn't use it after bathing for a few days it returns. Wish I could tell you the name, but maybe you could research on web? It is sold overseas now, from the report on a current event show here.
My mother also suffered from eczema. You can try what she did to recover permanently. Boil some well-washed neem leaves and wash the affected area with the warm neem water(not very hot). Then dry it with a clean towel. Now appy B-tex cream to the entire area. One of the best is try to make a paste of Neem branches(thin %26amp; slim) and apply on. When it dries, wash and apply B-tex. Neem is very good for any skin problem as it cures permanently and dries the affected area soon..Please avoid the intake of prawns, eggs and brinjals in her food.Continue this regime for about one to two months.So go ahead.......
http://www.eczemarelief.com.au/
Robertsons Ointment was devised by two people int heir home and has now grown to be a Global Business Helping heaps of people out.
I used this on myself and my four babies and I couldn't have asked for more. Our skin went back to normal after a few months of use.
The trick is to use it sparingly.
If she is not allergic to the ingredients of it then you will be able to use it on her affected areas.
Good luck :)
i am 25 and have eczema. I used hypoallergenic everything. i am choosey about the detergent and fabric softner i used on my clothes and the sun is another thing. when i stay too long in the sun i get it. i do not wear jewelry. and stay in cool places and becoz sweat is another problem. so not only the medication works but also the environment.
watch that too.
bath your child with water which is boiled with neem leaves and put 1-2 drops of cleaned, washed juice of neem leaves in her mouth. it is a long but surely curing tmt.
Eczema is a form of dermatitis, or inflammation of the upper layers of the skin. The term eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent or recurring skin rashes characterized by redness, skin edema, itching and dryness, with possible crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing or bleeding. Areas of temporary skin discoloration sometimes characterize healed lesions, though scarring is rare.
TREATMENT
Moisturizing
Dermatitis severely dries out the skin, and keeping the affected area moistened can promote healing and retain natural moisture. This is the most important self-care treatment that one can use in atopic eczema.
The use of anything that may dry out the skin should be discontinued and this includes both normal soaps and bubble baths that remove the natural oils from the skin.
The moistening agents are called 'emollients'. The rule to use is: match the thicker ointments to the driest, flakiest skin. Light emollients like Aqueous Cream may dry the skin if it is very flaky.
Emollient bath oils should be added to bath water and then suitable agents applied after patting the skin dry. Generally twice daily applications of emollients work best and while creams are easy to apply, they are quickly absorbed into the skin, therefore needing frequent re-application. Ointments, with less water content, stay on the skin for longer and need fewer applications.
Typical emollients are: Oilatum or Balneum bath oils, Medi Oil, Aqueous cream for washing with, Diprobase or Doublebase pump-action creams also used for washing and may be later applied directly to the skin.Sebexol, Epaderm ointment and Eucerin lotion or cream may be helpful with itching. Moisturizing gloves can be worn while sleeping.
As an alternative to wet-wrap therapy for rehydrating unbroken skin direct application of water-proof tape for an extended period, with or without other medicinal balms, can stop dryness and prevent mechanical abrasions of the itch-cycle and reduce lichenification.
Eczema and detergents
The first and primary recommendation is that people suffering from eczema shouldn't use detergents of any kind unless absolutely necessary. Current medical thought is that people wash too much and that eczema sufferers should use cleansers only when water is not sufficient to remove dirt from skin.
Another point of view is that detergents are so ubiquitous in modern environments and so persistent in tissues and surfaces, safe soaps are necessary to remove them in order to eliminate the eczema in a percentage of cases. Although most recommendations use the terms ';detergents'; and ';soaps'; interchangeably, and tell eczema sufferers to avoid both, detergents and soaps are not the same and are not equally problematic to eczema sufferers. Detergents increase the permeability of skin membranes in a way that soaps and water alone do not. Sodium lauryl sulfate, the most common household detergent, has been shown to amplify the allergenicity of other substances (';increase antigen penetration';)[1].
The use of detergents in recent decades has increased dramatically, while the use of soaps began to decline when detergents were invented, and leveled off to a constant around the '60s. Complicating this picture is the recent development of mild plant-based detergents for the natural products sector.
Unfortunately there is no one agreed upon best kind of cleanser for eczema sufferers. Different clinical tests, sponsored by different personal product companies, unsurprisingly tout various brands as the most skin friendly based on specific properties of various products and different underlying assumptions as to what really determines skin friendliness. The terms ';hypoallergenic'; and ';doctor tested'; are not regulated (according to Consumer Reports[citation needed]), and no research has been done showing that products labeled ';hypoallergenic'; are in fact less problematic than any others.
Dermatological recommendations in choosing a soap generally include:
Avoid harsh detergents or drying soaps.
Choose a soap that has an oil or fat base; a ';superfatted'; soap is best.
Use an unscented soap.
Patch test your soap choice, by using it only on a chosen area until you are sure of its results.
Use a non-soap based cleanser.
How to use soap when one must
Use soap sparingly
Avoid using washcloths, sponges, or loofahs
Use soap only on areas where it is necessary
Soap up only at the very end of your bath
Use a fragrance free barrier type moisturizer such as vaseline or aquaphor before drying off
Use care when selecting lotion, soap, or fragrance, avoiding suspected allergens. Ask your doctor for recommendations.
Never rub your skin dry, or else your skin's oil/moisture will be on the towel and not your body
Itch relief
Antihistamine medication may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage %26amp; irritation to the skin (the Itch cycle).
Capsaicin applied to the skin acts as a counter irritant (see Gate control theory of nerve signal transmission). Other agents that act on nerve transmissions, like menthol, also have been found to mitigate the body's itch signals, providing some relief. Recent research suggests Naloxone hydrochloride and dibucaine suppress the itch cycle in atopic-dermatitis model mice as well.
Corticosteroids
Dermatitis is often treated by doctors with prescribed Glucocorticoid (a corticosteroid steroid) ointments, creams or lotions. For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. Hydrocortisone or Desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. Clobetasol propionate). They cannot cure eczema, but are highly effective in controlling, or suppressing, symptoms in most cases. It is believed by alternative health practitioners that the suppression of eczema can often cause more serious health complaints, such as asthma.
Corticosteroids must be used sparingly to avoid possible side effects, the most significant of which is that their prolonged use can cause the skin to thin and become fragile (atrophy). High strength steroids used over large areas may be significantly absorbed into the body causing bone demineralisation (osteoporosis). Finally by their immunosuppression action they can, if used alone, exacerbate some skin infections (fungal or viral). If using on the face, only a low strength steroid should be used and care must be taken to avoid the eyes.
Hence, a steroid of an appropriate strength to promptly settle an episode of eczema should be sparingly applied. Once the desired response has been achieved it should be discontinued and replaced with emollients as maintenance therapy.
Immunomodulators
Topical immunomodulators like pimecrolimus (Elidel庐 and Douglan庐) and tacrolimus (Protopic庐) were developed after corticosteroid treatments, effectively suppressing the immune system in the affected area, and appear to yield better results in some populations. However, such suppression is believed by alternative health practitioners to have possible adverse health effects. The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a public health advisory[citation needed] about the possible risk of lymph node or skin cancer from use of these products, but many professional medical organizations disagree with the FDA's findings:
The postulation is that the immune system may help remove some pre-cancerous abnormal cells which is prevented by these drugs. However, any chronic inflammatory condition such as eczema, by the very nature of increased metabolism and cell replication, has a tiny associated risk of cancer (see Bowen's disease).
Current practice by UK dermatologists [1] is not to consider this a significant real concern and they are increasingly recommending the use of these new drugs. The dramatic improvement on the condition can significantly improve the quality of life of sufferers (and families kept awake by the distress of affected children). The major debate, in the UK, has been about the cost of such newer treatments and, given only finite NHS resources, when they are most appropriate to use.[2]
In addition to cancer risk, there are other potential side effects with this class of drugs. Adverse reactions including severe flushing, photosensitive reactivity and possible drug interaction in patients who consume even small amounts of alcohol.[citation needed]
Antibiotics
The disruption to the skin's normal barrier protection through dry and cracked skin allows easy entry for bacteria. Scratching by the patient both introduces infection and spreads it from one area to another. Any skin infection further irritates the skin and a rapid detoriation in the condition may ensue; the appropriate antibiotic should be given.
Psychological effects
Eczema often comes and goes in cycles, meaning that at some times of the year sufferers are able to feel normal, while at other times they will distance themselves from social contact. Sufferers with visible marks generally feel fine (physically) and can act normal, but when it is mentioned they may become withdrawn and self-conscious. Since it is a condition made worse by scratching, a sufferer with highly visible sores aggravated by scratching often feel as if everyone is looking at the marks and that it is self induced. Although scratching does give a sense of release, it is usually a temporary solution and can lead to problems with constant scratching. Sufferers often shy away from scratching in public, but the solution is to scratch in privacy. In cases of children with eczema, visible scars or scratch marks can lead to suspicion of home abuse or self-mutilation, which causes possible peer rejection and may add to a general level of stress.
Light therapy
Light therapy using ultraviolet light can help[citation needed]. UVA is mostly used but UVB and Narrow Band UVB are also used. Ultraviolet light exposure carries its own risks, particularly later skin cancers. When light therapy alone is found to be ineffective, it is combined with a substance called psoralen. This PUVA (Psoralen + UVA) combination therapy is termed photo-chemotherapy. Psoralens make the skin more sensitive to UV light, allowing lower doses of UVA to be used.
Diet and Nutrition
Recent studies provide hints that food allergy may trigger atopic dermatitis. For these people, identifying the allergens could allow an avoidance diet, although this approach is still in an experimental stage[2].
Dietary elements reported to trigger Eczema by sufferers include dairy products and coffee (both caffeinated and decaffeinated), soya, eggs, nuts and wheat.
Alternative therapies
Non-conventional medical approaches include traditional herbal medicine and homeopathy. Patients should inform their doctor/allergist/dermatologist if they are pursuing one of these treatment routes.
Herbal Medicine
Historical sources - notably traditional Chinese medicine and Western herbalism - suggest a wide variety of treatments, each of which may vary from individual to individual as to efficacy or harm. Toxicity may be present in some. Some of these remedies are for topical use, some are to be ingested.
Ledeboureilla seseloides
Potentilla chinensis
Aebia clematidis
Clematis armandii
Rehmannia glutinosa
Paeonia lactiflora (Chinese Peony)
Lophatherum gracile
Dictamnus dasycarpus
Tribulus terrestris
Glycyrrhiza uralensis
Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice)
Schizonepeta tenuifolia (Neem)
Schizonepeta tennuifolia
Azadirachta indica
evening primrose oil
Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca Oil)
burdock
rooibos
calamine
oatmeal
crocodile oil
cod liver oil
neem oil
Aloe Propolis cream
Raw Goat's Milk
Hemp Cream
Oatmeal in solution applied topically is also an alternative therapy
Homeopathy
Homeopathic treatment aims to remove the underlying cause of the eczema by strengthening the immune system and improving general health. It is important that a remedy is tailored to the needs of the individual by a skilled, qualified practitioner, who takes a detailed history, because homeopathic medicines taken improperly can cause suppression, just as conventional medicines do. Treatment can take anywhere between a couple of months and 2 years, depending on the severity %26amp; duration of the eczema, the general level of health of the patient, and the degree of suppression (usually by corticosteroids).
A study carried out over a 6 year period at the Bristol Homeopathic Hospital, UK, looked at the clinical outcomes of homeopathic treatment of 448 eczema patients, aged 16 and under, many of whom had tried, but not been helped by, conventional medicine. The study found that 82% showed improvement following homeopathic treatment.
my younger brother was diagnosed with the same thing on his hands yet the doctor gave him samples of different lotions to try and now after every time that he washes his hands he uses either Nivea cream-the rich formula- or the Cetaphil one especially the body cream since it penetrates deep. i also reccomed taking your 1year old to a dermatologist so that the doctor could give you different lotions and creams to try before settling upon the right cream. also do not wait until it re-appers but use it everyday to keep it away and use a hydrating lotion and that could solve your problem if you do not want to re-take your 1 year old to the dermatologist! dont wait yet act ahead and protect her with lotion as well as things that contain shea butter-products-and maybe sun screen as silly as it may sound!
Go to the website: www.webmd.com and click on conditions. My grandson also has this and it gets worse when he gets hot. There are a variety of medications that your doctor can prescribe for this. Hopefully, she will outgrow it, however some kids don't.
Medications from the webmd website:
Topical corticosteroids (such as hydrocortisone, betamethasone, and fluticasone propionate) are the most common and effective treatment for atopic dermatitis.5 They are used until the rash clears and may be used to prevent atopic dermatitis flares. Topical medications, such as creams or ointments, are applied directly to the skin. Only low-strength topical corticosteroids should be used on your face.
Calcineurin inhibitors (pimecrolimus and tacrolimus) are topical immunosuppressants鈥攎edicines that weaken your body's immune system. However, due to recent animal studies, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends caution when prescribing or using Elidel (pimecrolimus) cream and Protopic (tacrolimus) ointment because of a potential cancer risk.6 The FDA also stresses that these medicines only be used as directed and only after trying other treatment options. Calcineurin inhibitors are not approved for children younger than 2 years of age.
Antihistamines (such as diphenhydramine and hydroxyzine) are often used to treat atopic dermatitis itch and to help you sleep when severe night itching is a problem. However, histamines are not always involved in atopic dermatitis itch and may not help all people with the condition.2
Oral corticosteroids (such as prednisone and prednisolone) are used in severe cases when the rash covers large areas of the body or when complications occur.
Cyclosporine or interferon is sometimes used in adults if other treatment is not successful.
Atopic dermatitis is an immune-mediated inflammation of the skin, often with a significant genetic component. Pruritus is the primary symptom; skin lesions range from mild erythema to severe lichenification. Diagnosis is by history and examination. Treatment is moisturizers, avoidance of allergic and irritant triggers, and often topical corticosteroids.
1.All eczema is commonly due to allergies and dry skin combined.
2. All alergies has resistance levels. This means if you give a product today and it was OK then that does not mean that person is not allergetic to it. Tomorow the same product can trigger allergies.
3. Protiens are the source of major allergies. Try to introduce protien rich food later. Also avoid milk, potatoes, wheat, eggs (esp. whites), sea-food, food colors, artificial food favorings and nuts.(You can try goat's milk instead of cow's milk)
4. Keep the child away if you are cooking in your home. I found that the smell of allergy causing food also creates allergies.
5. Keep a log of daily activities including food / drinks, motion and irritations. If you keep the log it will be easier to find the problem foods.
6. Give one food for one week without switching. Start with rice and carrots or rice and broccoli (choose one). Give the same food for a week. If severe allergies are noted then remove it from diet and introduce a new one. Any one food introduced should be given continously for 1 week.
7. After giving a bath pat with a towel slightly leaving a film of water in the skin. Seal that to skin by applying thick gel like plain Vaseline. Many creams also create allergies so be careful in using creams other than plain unscented Vaseline. Also do not use the baby oil - many kids are allergic to mineral oil.
8. The allergies becomes severe if you reintroduce the same allergic food again and again but may go away if you remove it from diet for long periods like more than a month.
9. Angry and sad moods of child make the situation worse. I know that a child with eczema takes parents to the edge and many times we may become harsh. Try to keep your child happy.
10. An unconventional treatment, NAET (http://www.naet.org) worked well for my grandson. For people I have referred it did not work well since it depends a lot on the practitioner. For my granddaughter we did not take treatment since we knew a lot about eczema and could control it well.
11. It is late to tell you but it is best to introduce the solids a little late to kids with eczema.
12. If your child has severe itch, ask him/her to scratch using the back of the nails by scratching backwards (in the opposite direction of normal scratch). You can also scratch him like that. Less damage occurs by scratching reverse.
Please see the web pages for more details on Atopic dermatitis.
You must see the video on this on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpI7beCB-CI
this person had same problem and was helped with crocodile oil
try' ayurvedic; treatment for real remeady
I don't like using prescription medications, so I do a lot of research on alternative medication. I did read that vitamin B-12 cream is good for excema. Good luck!
My daughter is 3 1/2 and has had eczema all her life. Her doctor has prescribed hydrocortisone ointment and told me to mix it with lotion....that worked well for awhile. I guess her body got immune to that procedure. Also, I always use Dove soap and never get her bath water too hot. If her eczema is really really bad, I would continue using Dreft or some other baby detergent on all of her clothes. I still use Dreft. It is expensive, but for the health of my daughter, I buy it. If anyone tells you to use aloe, I would strongly recommed that you ask her doctor because some people can be VERY allergic to aloe, but it has been proven to really help eczema. Her skin cleared up for awhile so I stopped putting lotion on her after her baths. Then, about two weeks ago, I noticed she had two big red spots on her bottom. I decided that I would from then on put lotion on her every night. I have been using Lubriderm or Eucerin. They work wonders if you will just lather her up really really good then put her pajamas on. Hope this helps!
My daughter has had eczema all of her life. Just keep using the ointment, that's about all you can do for it, unfortunately. You may want to try some cream with vitamin E in it. Check your health food store.
The good news is that it seems to get a bit better as they get older.
I would keep using the ointment. Also, it may sound weird, but sometimes kids tend to have skin problems due to their diet. If that was my child, I would go to the local health food store and buy some fish oil or flax oil and give the appropriate dose to your baby everyday. If it is fish oil, make sure the label clearly states that they purify it or test it for mercury levels to avoid contaminants. When I do not take my fish oil supplements, my skin gets very dry . It makes such a difference on your hair and skin. I know this isn't very mainstream, but it worked for me and my daughter when she was younger.. Also, if you haven't already, try to eliminate other causes of the rash. Maybe try using a fragrance free laundry soap.
My doctor told me not to use soap. I use a gentle skin cleanser.
Make sure the clothing the child wears is washed in a mild non-allergenic soap as rubbing of clothes will make it worse.
I also was prescribed a cortizone creme. (Need prescription type).
I would first consider taking your baby to a dermatologist for a checkup. They will usually suggest something like Vanacream or Vaseline as a daily moisturizer in addition to a topical steriod to break the itch-scratch cycle.
However, while these will help on the outside, please also consider treating the eczema from within. The typical American diet is low in Omega 3 fatty acids. The single best source is all natural flax seed. I've written an article on this subject if you would like more details.
http://www.answermarks.com/health/babyeczema.html
Over the counter treatments that my son's ped recommended are Aquaphor by Eucerin (preferred) or vaseline (secondary). My son was prescribed a cream that worked really well, but I can't rememeber the name of it.My daughter 1yr old suffers from Eczema? ANy useful treatment? doctor? or tips?
Eczema in young children is often caused by a food intolerance. If the eczema she suffers is dry and scaly then it's more likely wheat she is intolerant to, if it's a wet, crusty eczema then it's more likely milk and/or dairy products. Try removing these foods from her diet for at least 2 weeks and see if you can observe an improvement.
My friend here in Australia, has a son (now adult) who had it so bad he bled at night from itching. For years doctors prescribed cortisone based creams, until a family here, who's child had a severe problem, developed a natural plant based cream that they now market to everyone. It is a banana or pawpaw based product, and doctors here are very happy(and surprised) at the results. David is now married, but uses this cream and his body is now human(his description) not scaly. When he doesn't use it after bathing for a few days it returns. Wish I could tell you the name, but maybe you could research on web? It is sold overseas now, from the report on a current event show here.
My mother also suffered from eczema. You can try what she did to recover permanently. Boil some well-washed neem leaves and wash the affected area with the warm neem water(not very hot). Then dry it with a clean towel. Now appy B-tex cream to the entire area. One of the best is try to make a paste of Neem branches(thin %26amp; slim) and apply on. When it dries, wash and apply B-tex. Neem is very good for any skin problem as it cures permanently and dries the affected area soon..Please avoid the intake of prawns, eggs and brinjals in her food.Continue this regime for about one to two months.So go ahead.......
http://www.eczemarelief.com.au/
Robertsons Ointment was devised by two people int heir home and has now grown to be a Global Business Helping heaps of people out.
I used this on myself and my four babies and I couldn't have asked for more. Our skin went back to normal after a few months of use.
The trick is to use it sparingly.
If she is not allergic to the ingredients of it then you will be able to use it on her affected areas.
Good luck :)
i am 25 and have eczema. I used hypoallergenic everything. i am choosey about the detergent and fabric softner i used on my clothes and the sun is another thing. when i stay too long in the sun i get it. i do not wear jewelry. and stay in cool places and becoz sweat is another problem. so not only the medication works but also the environment.
watch that too.
bath your child with water which is boiled with neem leaves and put 1-2 drops of cleaned, washed juice of neem leaves in her mouth. it is a long but surely curing tmt.
Eczema is a form of dermatitis, or inflammation of the upper layers of the skin. The term eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent or recurring skin rashes characterized by redness, skin edema, itching and dryness, with possible crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing or bleeding. Areas of temporary skin discoloration sometimes characterize healed lesions, though scarring is rare.
TREATMENT
Moisturizing
Dermatitis severely dries out the skin, and keeping the affected area moistened can promote healing and retain natural moisture. This is the most important self-care treatment that one can use in atopic eczema.
The use of anything that may dry out the skin should be discontinued and this includes both normal soaps and bubble baths that remove the natural oils from the skin.
The moistening agents are called 'emollients'. The rule to use is: match the thicker ointments to the driest, flakiest skin. Light emollients like Aqueous Cream may dry the skin if it is very flaky.
Emollient bath oils should be added to bath water and then suitable agents applied after patting the skin dry. Generally twice daily applications of emollients work best and while creams are easy to apply, they are quickly absorbed into the skin, therefore needing frequent re-application. Ointments, with less water content, stay on the skin for longer and need fewer applications.
Typical emollients are: Oilatum or Balneum bath oils, Medi Oil, Aqueous cream for washing with, Diprobase or Doublebase pump-action creams also used for washing and may be later applied directly to the skin.Sebexol, Epaderm ointment and Eucerin lotion or cream may be helpful with itching. Moisturizing gloves can be worn while sleeping.
As an alternative to wet-wrap therapy for rehydrating unbroken skin direct application of water-proof tape for an extended period, with or without other medicinal balms, can stop dryness and prevent mechanical abrasions of the itch-cycle and reduce lichenification.
Eczema and detergents
The first and primary recommendation is that people suffering from eczema shouldn't use detergents of any kind unless absolutely necessary. Current medical thought is that people wash too much and that eczema sufferers should use cleansers only when water is not sufficient to remove dirt from skin.
Another point of view is that detergents are so ubiquitous in modern environments and so persistent in tissues and surfaces, safe soaps are necessary to remove them in order to eliminate the eczema in a percentage of cases. Although most recommendations use the terms ';detergents'; and ';soaps'; interchangeably, and tell eczema sufferers to avoid both, detergents and soaps are not the same and are not equally problematic to eczema sufferers. Detergents increase the permeability of skin membranes in a way that soaps and water alone do not. Sodium lauryl sulfate, the most common household detergent, has been shown to amplify the allergenicity of other substances (';increase antigen penetration';)[1].
The use of detergents in recent decades has increased dramatically, while the use of soaps began to decline when detergents were invented, and leveled off to a constant around the '60s. Complicating this picture is the recent development of mild plant-based detergents for the natural products sector.
Unfortunately there is no one agreed upon best kind of cleanser for eczema sufferers. Different clinical tests, sponsored by different personal product companies, unsurprisingly tout various brands as the most skin friendly based on specific properties of various products and different underlying assumptions as to what really determines skin friendliness. The terms ';hypoallergenic'; and ';doctor tested'; are not regulated (according to Consumer Reports[citation needed]), and no research has been done showing that products labeled ';hypoallergenic'; are in fact less problematic than any others.
Dermatological recommendations in choosing a soap generally include:
Avoid harsh detergents or drying soaps.
Choose a soap that has an oil or fat base; a ';superfatted'; soap is best.
Use an unscented soap.
Patch test your soap choice, by using it only on a chosen area until you are sure of its results.
Use a non-soap based cleanser.
How to use soap when one must
Use soap sparingly
Avoid using washcloths, sponges, or loofahs
Use soap only on areas where it is necessary
Soap up only at the very end of your bath
Use a fragrance free barrier type moisturizer such as vaseline or aquaphor before drying off
Use care when selecting lotion, soap, or fragrance, avoiding suspected allergens. Ask your doctor for recommendations.
Never rub your skin dry, or else your skin's oil/moisture will be on the towel and not your body
Itch relief
Antihistamine medication may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage %26amp; irritation to the skin (the Itch cycle).
Capsaicin applied to the skin acts as a counter irritant (see Gate control theory of nerve signal transmission). Other agents that act on nerve transmissions, like menthol, also have been found to mitigate the body's itch signals, providing some relief. Recent research suggests Naloxone hydrochloride and dibucaine suppress the itch cycle in atopic-dermatitis model mice as well.
Corticosteroids
Dermatitis is often treated by doctors with prescribed Glucocorticoid (a corticosteroid steroid) ointments, creams or lotions. For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. Hydrocortisone or Desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. Clobetasol propionate). They cannot cure eczema, but are highly effective in controlling, or suppressing, symptoms in most cases. It is believed by alternative health practitioners that the suppression of eczema can often cause more serious health complaints, such as asthma.
Corticosteroids must be used sparingly to avoid possible side effects, the most significant of which is that their prolonged use can cause the skin to thin and become fragile (atrophy). High strength steroids used over large areas may be significantly absorbed into the body causing bone demineralisation (osteoporosis). Finally by their immunosuppression action they can, if used alone, exacerbate some skin infections (fungal or viral). If using on the face, only a low strength steroid should be used and care must be taken to avoid the eyes.
Hence, a steroid of an appropriate strength to promptly settle an episode of eczema should be sparingly applied. Once the desired response has been achieved it should be discontinued and replaced with emollients as maintenance therapy.
Immunomodulators
Topical immunomodulators like pimecrolimus (Elidel庐 and Douglan庐) and tacrolimus (Protopic庐) were developed after corticosteroid treatments, effectively suppressing the immune system in the affected area, and appear to yield better results in some populations. However, such suppression is believed by alternative health practitioners to have possible adverse health effects. The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a public health advisory[citation needed] about the possible risk of lymph node or skin cancer from use of these products, but many professional medical organizations disagree with the FDA's findings:
The postulation is that the immune system may help remove some pre-cancerous abnormal cells which is prevented by these drugs. However, any chronic inflammatory condition such as eczema, by the very nature of increased metabolism and cell replication, has a tiny associated risk of cancer (see Bowen's disease).
Current practice by UK dermatologists [1] is not to consider this a significant real concern and they are increasingly recommending the use of these new drugs. The dramatic improvement on the condition can significantly improve the quality of life of sufferers (and families kept awake by the distress of affected children). The major debate, in the UK, has been about the cost of such newer treatments and, given only finite NHS resources, when they are most appropriate to use.[2]
In addition to cancer risk, there are other potential side effects with this class of drugs. Adverse reactions including severe flushing, photosensitive reactivity and possible drug interaction in patients who consume even small amounts of alcohol.[citation needed]
Antibiotics
The disruption to the skin's normal barrier protection through dry and cracked skin allows easy entry for bacteria. Scratching by the patient both introduces infection and spreads it from one area to another. Any skin infection further irritates the skin and a rapid detoriation in the condition may ensue; the appropriate antibiotic should be given.
Psychological effects
Eczema often comes and goes in cycles, meaning that at some times of the year sufferers are able to feel normal, while at other times they will distance themselves from social contact. Sufferers with visible marks generally feel fine (physically) and can act normal, but when it is mentioned they may become withdrawn and self-conscious. Since it is a condition made worse by scratching, a sufferer with highly visible sores aggravated by scratching often feel as if everyone is looking at the marks and that it is self induced. Although scratching does give a sense of release, it is usually a temporary solution and can lead to problems with constant scratching. Sufferers often shy away from scratching in public, but the solution is to scratch in privacy. In cases of children with eczema, visible scars or scratch marks can lead to suspicion of home abuse or self-mutilation, which causes possible peer rejection and may add to a general level of stress.
Light therapy
Light therapy using ultraviolet light can help[citation needed]. UVA is mostly used but UVB and Narrow Band UVB are also used. Ultraviolet light exposure carries its own risks, particularly later skin cancers. When light therapy alone is found to be ineffective, it is combined with a substance called psoralen. This PUVA (Psoralen + UVA) combination therapy is termed photo-chemotherapy. Psoralens make the skin more sensitive to UV light, allowing lower doses of UVA to be used.
Diet and Nutrition
Recent studies provide hints that food allergy may trigger atopic dermatitis. For these people, identifying the allergens could allow an avoidance diet, although this approach is still in an experimental stage[2].
Dietary elements reported to trigger Eczema by sufferers include dairy products and coffee (both caffeinated and decaffeinated), soya, eggs, nuts and wheat.
Alternative therapies
Non-conventional medical approaches include traditional herbal medicine and homeopathy. Patients should inform their doctor/allergist/dermatologist if they are pursuing one of these treatment routes.
Herbal Medicine
Historical sources - notably traditional Chinese medicine and Western herbalism - suggest a wide variety of treatments, each of which may vary from individual to individual as to efficacy or harm. Toxicity may be present in some. Some of these remedies are for topical use, some are to be ingested.
Ledeboureilla seseloides
Potentilla chinensis
Aebia clematidis
Clematis armandii
Rehmannia glutinosa
Paeonia lactiflora (Chinese Peony)
Lophatherum gracile
Dictamnus dasycarpus
Tribulus terrestris
Glycyrrhiza uralensis
Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice)
Schizonepeta tenuifolia (Neem)
Schizonepeta tennuifolia
Azadirachta indica
evening primrose oil
Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca Oil)
burdock
rooibos
calamine
oatmeal
crocodile oil
cod liver oil
neem oil
Aloe Propolis cream
Raw Goat's Milk
Hemp Cream
Oatmeal in solution applied topically is also an alternative therapy
Homeopathy
Homeopathic treatment aims to remove the underlying cause of the eczema by strengthening the immune system and improving general health. It is important that a remedy is tailored to the needs of the individual by a skilled, qualified practitioner, who takes a detailed history, because homeopathic medicines taken improperly can cause suppression, just as conventional medicines do. Treatment can take anywhere between a couple of months and 2 years, depending on the severity %26amp; duration of the eczema, the general level of health of the patient, and the degree of suppression (usually by corticosteroids).
A study carried out over a 6 year period at the Bristol Homeopathic Hospital, UK, looked at the clinical outcomes of homeopathic treatment of 448 eczema patients, aged 16 and under, many of whom had tried, but not been helped by, conventional medicine. The study found that 82% showed improvement following homeopathic treatment.
my younger brother was diagnosed with the same thing on his hands yet the doctor gave him samples of different lotions to try and now after every time that he washes his hands he uses either Nivea cream-the rich formula- or the Cetaphil one especially the body cream since it penetrates deep. i also reccomed taking your 1year old to a dermatologist so that the doctor could give you different lotions and creams to try before settling upon the right cream. also do not wait until it re-appers but use it everyday to keep it away and use a hydrating lotion and that could solve your problem if you do not want to re-take your 1 year old to the dermatologist! dont wait yet act ahead and protect her with lotion as well as things that contain shea butter-products-and maybe sun screen as silly as it may sound!
Go to the website: www.webmd.com and click on conditions. My grandson also has this and it gets worse when he gets hot. There are a variety of medications that your doctor can prescribe for this. Hopefully, she will outgrow it, however some kids don't.
Medications from the webmd website:
Topical corticosteroids (such as hydrocortisone, betamethasone, and fluticasone propionate) are the most common and effective treatment for atopic dermatitis.5 They are used until the rash clears and may be used to prevent atopic dermatitis flares. Topical medications, such as creams or ointments, are applied directly to the skin. Only low-strength topical corticosteroids should be used on your face.
Calcineurin inhibitors (pimecrolimus and tacrolimus) are topical immunosuppressants鈥攎edicines that weaken your body's immune system. However, due to recent animal studies, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends caution when prescribing or using Elidel (pimecrolimus) cream and Protopic (tacrolimus) ointment because of a potential cancer risk.6 The FDA also stresses that these medicines only be used as directed and only after trying other treatment options. Calcineurin inhibitors are not approved for children younger than 2 years of age.
Antihistamines (such as diphenhydramine and hydroxyzine) are often used to treat atopic dermatitis itch and to help you sleep when severe night itching is a problem. However, histamines are not always involved in atopic dermatitis itch and may not help all people with the condition.2
Oral corticosteroids (such as prednisone and prednisolone) are used in severe cases when the rash covers large areas of the body or when complications occur.
Cyclosporine or interferon is sometimes used in adults if other treatment is not successful.
Atopic dermatitis is an immune-mediated inflammation of the skin, often with a significant genetic component. Pruritus is the primary symptom; skin lesions range from mild erythema to severe lichenification. Diagnosis is by history and examination. Treatment is moisturizers, avoidance of allergic and irritant triggers, and often topical corticosteroids.
1.All eczema is commonly due to allergies and dry skin combined.
2. All alergies has resistance levels. This means if you give a product today and it was OK then that does not mean that person is not allergetic to it. Tomorow the same product can trigger allergies.
3. Protiens are the source of major allergies. Try to introduce protien rich food later. Also avoid milk, potatoes, wheat, eggs (esp. whites), sea-food, food colors, artificial food favorings and nuts.(You can try goat's milk instead of cow's milk)
4. Keep the child away if you are cooking in your home. I found that the smell of allergy causing food also creates allergies.
5. Keep a log of daily activities including food / drinks, motion and irritations. If you keep the log it will be easier to find the problem foods.
6. Give one food for one week without switching. Start with rice and carrots or rice and broccoli (choose one). Give the same food for a week. If severe allergies are noted then remove it from diet and introduce a new one. Any one food introduced should be given continously for 1 week.
7. After giving a bath pat with a towel slightly leaving a film of water in the skin. Seal that to skin by applying thick gel like plain Vaseline. Many creams also create allergies so be careful in using creams other than plain unscented Vaseline. Also do not use the baby oil - many kids are allergic to mineral oil.
8. The allergies becomes severe if you reintroduce the same allergic food again and again but may go away if you remove it from diet for long periods like more than a month.
9. Angry and sad moods of child make the situation worse. I know that a child with eczema takes parents to the edge and many times we may become harsh. Try to keep your child happy.
10. An unconventional treatment, NAET (http://www.naet.org) worked well for my grandson. For people I have referred it did not work well since it depends a lot on the practitioner. For my granddaughter we did not take treatment since we knew a lot about eczema and could control it well.
11. It is late to tell you but it is best to introduce the solids a little late to kids with eczema.
12. If your child has severe itch, ask him/her to scratch using the back of the nails by scratching backwards (in the opposite direction of normal scratch). You can also scratch him like that. Less damage occurs by scratching reverse.
Please see the web pages for more details on Atopic dermatitis.
You must see the video on this on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpI7beCB-CI
this person had same problem and was helped with crocodile oil
try' ayurvedic; treatment for real remeady
I don't like using prescription medications, so I do a lot of research on alternative medication. I did read that vitamin B-12 cream is good for excema. Good luck!
My daughter is 3 1/2 and has had eczema all her life. Her doctor has prescribed hydrocortisone ointment and told me to mix it with lotion....that worked well for awhile. I guess her body got immune to that procedure. Also, I always use Dove soap and never get her bath water too hot. If her eczema is really really bad, I would continue using Dreft or some other baby detergent on all of her clothes. I still use Dreft. It is expensive, but for the health of my daughter, I buy it. If anyone tells you to use aloe, I would strongly recommed that you ask her doctor because some people can be VERY allergic to aloe, but it has been proven to really help eczema. Her skin cleared up for awhile so I stopped putting lotion on her after her baths. Then, about two weeks ago, I noticed she had two big red spots on her bottom. I decided that I would from then on put lotion on her every night. I have been using Lubriderm or Eucerin. They work wonders if you will just lather her up really really good then put her pajamas on. Hope this helps!
My daughter has had eczema all of her life. Just keep using the ointment, that's about all you can do for it, unfortunately. You may want to try some cream with vitamin E in it. Check your health food store.
The good news is that it seems to get a bit better as they get older.
I would keep using the ointment. Also, it may sound weird, but sometimes kids tend to have skin problems due to their diet. If that was my child, I would go to the local health food store and buy some fish oil or flax oil and give the appropriate dose to your baby everyday. If it is fish oil, make sure the label clearly states that they purify it or test it for mercury levels to avoid contaminants. When I do not take my fish oil supplements, my skin gets very dry . It makes such a difference on your hair and skin. I know this isn't very mainstream, but it worked for me and my daughter when she was younger.. Also, if you haven't already, try to eliminate other causes of the rash. Maybe try using a fragrance free laundry soap.
My doctor told me not to use soap. I use a gentle skin cleanser.
Make sure the clothing the child wears is washed in a mild non-allergenic soap as rubbing of clothes will make it worse.
I also was prescribed a cortizone creme. (Need prescription type).
I would first consider taking your baby to a dermatologist for a checkup. They will usually suggest something like Vanacream or Vaseline as a daily moisturizer in addition to a topical steriod to break the itch-scratch cycle.
However, while these will help on the outside, please also consider treating the eczema from within. The typical American diet is low in Omega 3 fatty acids. The single best source is all natural flax seed. I've written an article on this subject if you would like more details.
http://www.answermarks.com/health/babyeczema.html
I RECOVERED from Spongiotic Dermatitis / Eczema.- U.V. Treatment works. Has anyone every tried it?
Starting in May 2007, I started to experience unnormal skin changes. I've had psoriasis since I was younger, but it was always minor and treatable with creams. But, this time, my skin changed into something I never would have imagined. I was later diagnosed with Spongiotic Dermatitis which is considered an Atopic Dermatitis and Acute Eczema.
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Read my true skin horror/ RECOVERY story...
www.freewebs.com/skinproblem/index.htmI RECOVERED from Spongiotic Dermatitis / Eczema.- U.V. Treatment works. Has anyone every tried it?
visit
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