How can i get rid of my Eczema?

Question

I've had it all my life, im noe 28 and its driving me up the wall!!!!!

Answer 1

Get some pure emu oil, it's great, and will get rid of the itch within a couple of hours, and clear your skin within a couple of weeks. Take care if you're also using steroid creams as it acts as a carrier, and can increase systemic uptake of the steroid.

Answer 2

a book can't cure eczema. info in the book might help you but that info is probably found elsewhere. best advice: look to testimonials from others that have your same condition, see what works and doesn't work. Share knowledge. What worked for our child, and in a big way, was a British made product, Salcura Dermaspray Gentle. it's now available from a USA distributor.. or get it over the counter at a British Chemist . There's some people with hand eczema that cleared up after using salcura. Look for the testimonials on line.

Answer 3

I have a diploma in Herbal medicine. Eczema is caused by a lack of Linoleic Acid. This can be topped up by taking Evening Primrose oil or by eating Linseeds.
Try to avoid Steroid creams and lotions they won't do much good. Keep the affected areas moist, by using pure Aloe Vera Gel.

Answer 4

Sorry to hear that you're having trouble with your eczema.

I reckon the most important step towards living with eczema is understanding what it is. Eczema is merely excessively dry skin with or without infection. Regrettably, it's important to understand that you will never be able to cure eczema, but you should be able to control it with regular application of creams.

The simplest form of treatment is therefore to moisturise. As doctors, we use simple moisturisers to control eczema. These vary in their oil content such that the more oily a cream is, the longer it stays on the skin and therefore the more hydrating it is. Perhaps the simplest moisturiser in the UK is plain old aqueous cream, but if you need something which is more hydrating, your GP can prescribe Diprobase for you. Diprobase is more oily and therefore stays around for longer, but some patients dislike the oil content - it feels greasy on the skin.

Sometimes, doctors prescribe steroid creams for more severe cases. Steroid creams can be thought of as "super moisturisers" and, despite what the alternative practitioners will tell you, are sometimes required to calm flare-ups. Steroids come in varying strengths, with hydrocortisone 1% being the mildest, working through clobetasone butyrate (Eumovate), then betamethasone valerate (Betnovate) onto even stronger preparations yet (Dermovate).

Steroids are fine to use in the longer term under medical supervision, but you need to be guided by your doctor. The stronger steroids need to be used very sparingly, for short periods of time avoiding sensitive areas such as the face. They are absorbed by the body and could potentially have effects on your blood sugar and your body's own natural production of steroids. The adrenal glands produce cortisol which is a steroid. Cortisol production occurs in the mornings and is one of the things which goes towards waking us up - so don't let anyone tell you steroids aren't natural!

Sometimes, eczema is infected by bacterial infections. In these cases, steroid and moisturising creams will not be effective - you will need a course of antibiotics from your doctor as well as applying moisturisers. Your doctor will tell you if your eczema is infected.

Occasionally, eczema can be very severe indeed - even to the point where hospital admission is required for very intensive treatment. This will be under the care of a dermatologist - and seeing a dermatologist is probably appropriate if antibiotics, steroid creams and moisturisers fail to work - ask your GP about this. Dermatologists have access to some treatments such as Tacrolimus which actually affects the way your immune system deals with your skin problem.

Personally, I do not hold much store by the idea of diet affecting eczema. You could try cutting out various foods in their turn to see if the affects your skin, but I suspect you would find little of note.

The most important thing to remember when looking at eczema treatment is this: when a flare-up is calmed continue to apply moisturisers liberally and often in order to minimise the risks of further exacerbations.

Hope that all helps. Good luck... and remember to see your GP if you're in difficulties for expert advice.

Answer 5

one of my family is also suffering from it since the age of 5, now she is 35. However, she has had it under control since the age of 15.

She avoids synthetic clothes. Doesnt allow skin to dry up. Also, she was told of some foods that can aggravate her problem and she avoids them

Answer 6

Have you tried adapting your diet to your condition?
Mine(When i was a Child) was made worse by dairy produce and candy!!.

Wheat can also aggravate the condition!
Sun light is great for the skin(In Moderation!!)
It can also be triggered by Stress,Upset and Trauma(Try removing those as well!
Hope there's enough for you to Think about!

Answer 7

See a doctor- There's various creams you can get by pescription that are stronger than say E45 cream and the like.

They might not permently cure it, but they'll stop it for now at least.

Answer 8

I read in a magazine that rubbing fresh tomatoes on your skin is good for it i wouldnt know as i dont suffer from it but its worth a try could be quite messy though.x

Answer 9

Try to stay away from stress. It is easy to say but it helps. Also try to use natural soaps rather than fancy ones with lots of additives. Good luck.

Answer 10

I just go crazy with the moisturiser and baby oil baths and fish oil tablets that helped me but everyone is different,