Does anyone know how to relieve ecsema....I cannot get the itching to stop?

Answer 1

A good hypoallergenic moisturizer should probably do the trick. Eucerin is an excellent brand, though a little pricey. If that doesn't do the trick, Aveeno makes a colloidal oatmeal bath which, combined with warm-to-hot water, should give you relief.

If neither of those take care of it, i'd reccommend a visit to the doctor, you may need a topical cream with steroids.

Answer 2

I also have ecsema.
i use hydrocortizone you can get it at any local drugstore.
also what helps is the aveno body wash.
try not to use any fragrance lotions, they cause irritation and make itch more and if you have open sores from scratching already, it will definately burn like he77
same withregular soap.
If you already have open sores it will burn when you bathe but after a few minutes warm water will help soothe the pain and itch then as soon as you get out make sure to pat dry your ecsema area cause if you rub with a towel it will make it itch more or open the soars more. then immediately after drying put some hydrocortizone on..

I'm sorry ecsema can't be cured but you can suppress the itching and burning.

try to stick to the creme instead of the oitnment, ointment can be a lil greasy and get on everything.

if your dr. recommends elidel, try to stay away from it, it has steroids and causes the skin to be soft and if you itch makes immediate soars.

I hope this helps out for ya..

Answer 3

Oh... I know how maddening that can be! Best way I've found is to take an antihistamine like Benadryl, to stop the itching from the inside out. Then take a cool bath with Aveeno. Oatmeal baths are wonderful for stopping the itch from the outside.

Answer 4

Two of my children suffer from severe exsema. First thing I do is give them an oatmeal bath in tepid water. I use 3 full cups in half a tub. Then, I rub vaseline on the affected areas, cover with Saran or plastic wrap an let them sleep overnight. It's uncomfortable and the kids say they get hot at night, but it really relieves the swelling and itching.

Good Luck!

Answer 5

this is going to sound so crazy but it helped a friend of mine's little girl who suffered terribly. The doctor told her mom to go get some plain crisco and rub her daughter down with that each night at bedtime. The odd thing was that her sheets never became oily and it solved the problem right away. if you really itch its worth a try.

Answer 6

don't use soap or perfumed products they will only make the problem worse. You need a good hypoallergenic moisturizer and possible a topical steroid cream aslo there are special oils you can get to put in the bath

Answer 7

When you shower or bathe, use Goat's Milk soap or Aveeno w/oatmeal soap ... both will rehydrate your skin. After your bath, apply a steroid, prescription ointment .... it usually goes by the name "Cortate". Then, before bed ... give your self a quick rub-down with a lotion that contains Aloe Vera and lanolin.

Answer 8

Don't was with soap as the has chemicals in with can aggravate it, try washing in an emollient cream instead and then re-applying the cream after you've dried, apply three times a day

Answer 9

+Betametasone cream
+Caliderm cream
+Warm showers with neutral soap
+Avoid smoke, alcohol, coffee, carbonated drinks, energy drinks, dust.
+Benadryl /Virlix pills
+Eat a lot of vegetables
+Aloe vera & almond oil as a cream..mixed.


My own experience +
McGovern Clinic Houston TX

Answer 10

Oatmeal baths