Comments on: Any Suggestions On Skin Care Products For Eczema?

By: Wendy D

Wendy D — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:27:06 +0000

Try using an oatmeal bath. Both of my children have eczema and while it doesn’t cure it, the oatmeal bath helps reduce the redness and bumps. They are sold in packs at most stores.

By: leafs131

leafs131 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:59:11 +0000

I have eczema as well and it always feels like nothing will help it lol. Make sure that the laundry detergent and the fabric softener are non-scent, that will help a lot. As for a natural solution, try going to an natural pharmacy or talk to your pharmacist, they usually know a lot and what actually works.

By: dorky_go

dorky_go — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:10:44 +0000

Have you tried Aveeno and Eucerin lotions and products? Me and my family have it too, and it works wonders for our skin. And instead of Dove, maybe try Ivory. We use Ivory sometimes, and I haven’t had any complaints.

By: psx5

psx5 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:06:44 +0000

You can assist your immune system to heal your skin naturally by avoiding using soap (shampoo, detergent, etc.). Instead, try to find a colloidal oatmeal containing soap-free wash for body and face and a shampoo containing the same ingredient. Aveeno or Equate both make those type of products. The other thing is to reduce your exposure to hot water. That means short (5 mins max) showers and no baths. Soap and hot water combine to remove sebum from the pores of the skin and deep into the sebaceous glands, inhibiting sebum production causing dryness and itchiness. Sebaceous glands are controlled by hormones and the immune system, which wheatgrass appears to strengthen naturally. Apply the Dr Wheatgrass Recovery Cream twice daily or more often if necessary. As well as strengthening the skin’s immunity, biological actives from the wheatgrass are absorbed into the body and in time, the patient’s immune status becomes stronger. Please see the website for more information or ask Dr. Reynolds a question regarding your specific symptoms.

By: christma

christma — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:11:20 +0000

This probably sounds crazy, but my daughter swam this summer in an indoor swimming pool and something in that water made her eczema clear-up completely. I don’t know but it could have been the chlorine. I do not know.

By: teeniey3

teeniey3 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:07:42 +0000

Me and my dad both have it, and his dermatologist told him to get some sun. Of course you don’t want to expose your children to sun for too long. But a little sun could help clear it up for a while. It’s the only thing that has helped me and my dad keep it under control. Hope it helps.

By: Mad Roy

Mad Roy — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:03:10 +0000

Get a copy of Adelle Davis’s book Let’s Get Well (Alibris has them). It has a good explanation of eczema and how to deal with it.

By: me

me — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:14:17 +0000

i heard that cream E45 or Aqueous Cream specify for that condition

By: yasmin t

yasmin t — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:20:36 +0000

my baby girl has mild eczema and the dermo prescribed Epizone E. works from the first application!!! the ultimate solution is Zam Zam Water.

By: hopeful

hopeful — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:30:57 +0000

Any plain oil- coconut, almond.
Care
* Know your triggers: Find out what substances act as triggers of your eczema. Keep away from triggers. You will be saving yourself a big amount of trouble. Sometimes, a food may be causing the flare-up. Eliminating that food from your diet can control the eczema without any medication. Weather changes, overheating, excess sweating, allergens such as dust mites are the possible triggers. Discuss all the possibilities with your doctor and eliminate them.
* Keep skin well moisturized round the year. Well moisturized skin creates lesser complications of eczema. Dry skin itself can trigger eczema sometimes.
* Don’t scratch. Scratching will form a vicious cycle. The more you scratch, the more eczema will deteriorate and the more you will scratch. Break this cycle. Ask your doctor about any antihistamines that you can take to stop itching. Apply cool compress to soothe the itch.
* Avoid use of skin care products with fragrance, dyes, anti-bacterials, etc. These may irritate your skin and begin a flare-up of eczema. Use a plain cleanser and moisturizer to keep skin clean and moist.
* Avoid wearing any clothes that may itch. Cotton is best for clothing and bed sheets.