Help! My hands and feet are so bad due to Eczema.?

Question

I have a mild case of eczema. When they are in water for more then 2 minutes they get really dry. As of now I put Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Skin Therapy Lotion on them and use Cotton Gloves. But even that is starting not to work. The skin around my finger nails is peeling away. My nails grow like crazy and if I don't cut them they drive me crazy. Its all due to the eczema. It's been about a year since I've had itchy hands. I use to itch them so bad that they would bleed and get blisters. I've also been getting the eczema on my feet in the past year. That really bothers me. I always took my socks off at bed time, but now I have to wear socks 24/7 my feel are so bad, they are always dried out. I just don't know what to do. I just moved to Okinawa Japan (my husband is in the Air Force). For those of you who don't know, its an Island. So I'll be in the water a lot and I'm worried that my hands and feet will get worse. HELP!!!!

Answer 1

You cannot go and see a doctor up there? I would try baby lotion, or something that obsorbs well. My sister used a lotion called cetaphor or something like that, her dermatologist said she should use it. She has eczema really bad on her arms and legs. But I would highly recommend that if you are in the water don't stay in there to long, especially if it is salt water, this will dry it out more. Regular, cool water should be soothing if you have eczema, but don't stay in it to long. That lotion really worked for my sister.

If you are in a climate that is more humid than that can also help with the flare ups.

You can try something called "wet wraps". This is a treatment for eczema. Wet wraps are often made from articles of clothing that have been soaked in water.
Apply wet wraps to skin after soaking and sealing, and after applying any topical medicine. The wraps help keep skin moist and increase absorption of medicine. They also have a cooling effect. Re-wet or take the wraps off when they start to dry out.


Hope this helps. I know you said that when it gets wet it makes it worse, but this is a normal treatment, and you can get medicine to help with the rash.

I to have mild eczema on my upper arms. Sometimes it can itch like crazy but its gotten better since I have been paying attention to it.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

I'm sorry to hear that you are suffering from eczema; I had a friend who had it quite terribly. My wife and I introduced him to a Mangosteen health drink about 4 months ago and since then his eczema has all but disappeared. He still has it a tiny bit but only if he gets stressed out or lets himself get dehydrated. He couldn't be happier! Feel free to check out this website to read more:
http://www.kimandjeffmacmillan.natureswellnesssecret.com/
You’re lucky because this amazing product just became available in Japan. Good luck.

Answer 3

I have had some of the same symptoms and the doctors and dermatologist gave me zertech(allergy medicine) and that takes care of the itching and for me severe hives! It's 60$ a bottle by perscription but I ONLY take it when I can feel it coming on! Usually helps instantly! Neutogena has an intensive care lotion I use on my dry skin mainly feet! Hope this helps and you feel better! Hats off to you and your air Force husband and thanks!

Answer 4

No...Do to job I wash my hands at least 20 times if not more in a day. I never wash my hands with hot water as the pores will open on your skin. Start with lukewarm water and move to Coldwater. Avoid using antibacterial soaps every time because your body will build up a tolerance.