How do you treat Eczema?

Question

I don't have strong enough cortizone, and it can only be bought on prescription. And Noxzema doesn't work anymore, because my skin got used to it. How did YOU treat you eczema in a way that worked? Puh-leeeaase? Oh, and by the way it is all over my hands, and another thing is that it's humid here & I went to the pool every day for over a week. And could I be allergic to something?

Answer 1

Chlorine--no good! Elidel burned the crap out of me. Desonide works very well for me and Differin is okay. Try an Aveeno Oatmeal soak. It relieves the itching/burning so much! You can get it at any drug store. You can't take hot baths or showers anymore. Warm or luke warm. And anything can trigger it. Dairy, dust, spicy foods, nickel in jewelry--make sure you wear a minimum 14 carat or 16 carat gold, or your jewelry says its Sterling silver. You can try Aquaphor Ointment at night--wear white cotton gloves. Someone here said that salt water is good, but I think that will burn and dry your skin out even more. I'm going to try washing my face w/bottled water. Use an unscented soap or body wash like Cetaphil or Neutrogena.

Go to your dermatologist and get a patch test. That might tell you exactly what you're allergic to.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I'm so glad you found out about your baby's eczema now. We did not get our daughter's diagnosed until she was 3! Her saving grace was Aquaphor. We use it 2 or more times a day on her when she gets a flare up. When we were first getting it under control we were putting it on at least 4 times a day. Lukily there is no limit to how much lotion you can put on. She has regular but unusual areas for eczema (1/2 dollar spot on near the top of her head, eyes, ears, under arms, navel, toes). If we miss one day she starts turning red, two days and she's flaking again. Here is the routine we have gotten into: NO SOAP for bath unless need to clean something (like diaper area). Babies and children do not need soap until the hit puberty. Use warm water and a soft washcloth to clean everywhere. Shampoo is optional for baby at this age. Little girl gets a full bath (no soap or bubbles) and hair shampooed weekly. Our doctor said everyday for at least 10 minutes, but it was making the eczema worse. See what works for your son. After bath, lotion entire body within 3 min of getting out of bath. This is a challenge with a 3 yr old, but we make a game of it. We use Eucerin daily lotion after baths. Aquaphor 2 or more times daily on affected areas. Aquaphor has made all the difference. We have used many different lotions for dry and cracked skin, but Aquaphor is what made the difference. It took about 2 weeks to really see the difference, but since then we really notice when we miss a morning or evening. When there is a flare up – us medicine as directed. Little girl has 2 medicines, one is a steroid cream (3-5 days tops) and the other is an anti-inflammatory that also suppress the immune response (5-10 days tops). I forgot the rules and used the steroid cream too long and caused a red area. I now have the rules written on the cream boxes and on an index card taped to the inside of the medicine cabinet. Use sensitive skin laundry detergent – we use cheer free and that works well for her. Do NOT use dryer sheet fabric softener. We have stopped using fabric softener all together and are now using the nubby dryer balls. The work pretty good. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your son. It is so hard to see your child like this, but it will get better. Take care. Email me if you want to 'talk'.

Answer 4

My little boy had eczema on his cheeks. I was not sure what method to use but I didn't want to make my boy go through any surgery treatments at this young age. Some suggested a plastic surgeon since it was in a very visible location but our family doctor recommend this natural guide.

Best Eczema Treatment?

Answer 5

The primary goal of treatment is to relieve discomfort by controlling the signs and symptoms. Since eczema is usually dry and itchy, most treatment plans involve applying lotions, creams, or ointments to keep the skin as moist as possible. The treatment plan also may require lifestyle modifications and using medication as directed.

A topical (applied to the skin) medication may be prescribed to help relieve itching and inflammation. Another way to treat the itch is with a non-sedating antihistamine. If itching is severe, a sedative antihistamine may be recommended. Skin infections caused by bacteria, such as staphylococcus aureus (staph) or streptococcal (strep), are treated with an antibiotic. Some antibiotics are applied to the skin; others come in pill or liquid form. An antiviral is prescribed to treat an infection caused by a virus. The antiviral medication may come in topical, pill, or liquid form. It also may be given as a shot. An infection caused by a fungus is treated with an antifungal medication.

Answer 6

Take vitamin C tablets, I had eczema for years and nothing worked until I started taking 2 a day, after days it began to clear up but you have to keep taking it when I stopped it would come back. Months after I went vegan I stopped needing to take vitamin C and my eczema is under control.

Answer 7

I know that I get little spots from the humidity here and from ingesting dairy. You could be allergic to something that you are eating.
Try keeping an eye out for what you do in your normal routine. If you notice it at certain times, after eating certain things, etc., keep track of it. You might be able to pinpoint something.
I use lubriderm with oat extracts after I shower and before bed and that helps. I have very sensitive skin and it seems to work ok.
If all else fails, go to a dematologist.

Answer 8

The way we treated our daughter successfully was this way...we learned it from a neighbor who had it horribly until they did this.

Wash with Dove for Sensitive Skin. THe bodywash is ok too.

After the bath, put on Eucerin. The thick jar of cream stuff is wonderful. Wal-Mart has the Equate brand for a LOT less and it works equally wonderful.

After every medication...every night crying about how she itches...these are the two things that absolutely MADE IT GO AWAY.

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Good luck.

Answer 9

I have used a cream that has tea tree oil in it and also a light lotion ( Renew Intensive Skin Therapy) It has T36-C5 very effective. I have had no problems since.

Answer 10

Avoid the water, it is drying, and avoid really hot showers. My kids have it and the only thing that really works for them is Elidel. Use aquaphor cream daily as well.