Are there any good excema creams that I can use I tried over the counter creams but they still do not help?

Question

I have had excema all of my life and since I've gotten older it's has gotten worse. I am 32 years old now. Its on my arms and hands. Please help I need relief ASAP tired of itching.

Answer 1

try blue star ointment. It's really good stuff I have awful skin problems and it works great for me. Hope this helps and good luck..

Answer 2

I dont know if this will help you but is sure did me, after I would scratch myself until I bled, I was out of ideas. I got some Lamisil cream, I think it is for Jock itch. I used it a few times, it cleared up and I have never had it again! Go figure, worth a try! Good luck

Answer 3

I would talk to your doctor, they can prescibe creams that you cannot get over the counter. Hydrochortisone works really well on my daughter and also Emulsifier as a block to help her excema not get that bad in the first place.

Definitely talk to your doctor, they will be able to suggest things to you. :)

Answer 4

Washing with CETAPHIL (it is a gentle, no-fragrance soap) helps clear up my Eczema and acne. BUT, you may have PSORIASIS, which could require different cream and pills. Also, my doctor (G. Kiel in Texas) prescribes ELIDEL to soften and cure my dry skin in 2 to 4 days!

Answer 5

G'day. I'm really sorry you're having such a bad time of it, hon.
Creams and medications that work for one person won't necessarily work for another. There are different ways to approach this, so have a read of what I have here....

Root causes of chronic eczema (which seems to be what you have): suppressive treatments of acute eczema (such as long-term topical steroid treatment), heredity, stress, food allergies or sensitivities, imbalanced immune system, deficiency of or inability to process essential fatty acids, candidiasis, low levels of stomach acid with poor digestion, and poor detoxification.

Recommended Foods: eat a basic diet of whole foods to encourage a healthy internal balance and a balanced immune system.
You should consume essential fatty acids every day. Flaxseeds and flaxseed oil are great sources; use the oil in dressings (I put it in smoothies, doesn't affect the taste) or sprinkle the seeds on cereal or salads. Flaxseeds and their oil change with heat so do not bake with them or expose them to high temperatures. Cold-water fish, especially salmon, mackerel, and herring, are also good sources of EFAs.
Eat pumpkin and/or sunflower seeds daily. They are excellent sources of zinc, a mineral that encourages the proper metabolism of essential fatty acids.
Drink a glass of clean water every two waking hours to flush out toxins and to encourage skin health.
If you're consitpated, your body will have to find another way to get rid of wastes - and that usually means the toxins are expelled through the skin. Eat plenty of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. They're full of fibre and will keep your digestive tract clean.
Vitamin A and beta-carotene are necessary for good skin health, so eat your green leafy and orange-yellow vegetables. Their nutrients are best delivered to your body when the food sources are raw, juiced or lightly cooked.
Candidiasis is a possible cause of eczema, so eat cultured our sour products every day to stimulate the growth of good bacteria.

Foods to Avoid: eliminate all additives from your diet. Not only are additives likely to cause a direct reaction, they contribute to a toxic internal environment that can manifest in the skin.
Determine whether you have an allergy or sensitivity to any foods. Common food triggers of eczema are dairy, citrus fruits, tomatoes, soy, shellfish, eggs, wheat, and gluten.
Do not eat saturated fat or solid fats, such as shortening or margarine. They interfere with the metabolism of essential fatty acids.
Stay away from inflammatory foods, especially sugar, spicy foods, dairy, caffeine, and alcohol. Sugar and caffeine also contribute to anxiety and stress, so you have an extra reason to avoid them.

Supplements That Help:
Essential Fatty Acids - fish oil or flaxseed oil, flaxseeds. EFAs reduce inflammation and dryness and studies show that they heal eczema.
Vitamin C with Bioflavinoids - reduces inflammation and promotes skin healing.
Burdock Root - has a cleansing effect on the skin.
Evening Primrose Oil - contains GLA (gamma linoleic acid) which has anti-inflammatory effects on the skin. Some people with eczema need increased amounts of GLA. It's especially important if other EFAs, such as flax or fish oil, have not been helpful.
Vitamin E - promotes skin healing and prevents oxidation of EFAs.
Probiotic - Friendly flora such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are involved with proper digestion, detoxification, and immune function.
Zinc - needed for skin healing.
Vitamin A - promotes skin healing.
Quercitin - anti-inflammatory effects.
Dandelion Root - assists the liver in its detoxifying functions.
Red Clover - beneficial for many skin disorders, although nobody's sure how.
Neem Oil - applied directly to skin to heal and sooth patches of inflamed, red, and itchy skin.
If you are under stress, drink a cup of peppermint, chamomile, or passionflower tea to help you relax. Also, learn relaxation techniques, techniques to cope with stress, etc. There is a definite mental aspect to this disease. Even if stress isn't the cause, it'll always make it worse.
A little morning sunlight on your skin promotes healing, so take walks early in the day. If you live in a warm climate, be careful. Don't let your skin burn.
You can make a cream, a lotion, a cool compress, or a poutice with any of the following: comfrey, chamomile, calendula, chickweed, and witch hazel. Some people find them helpful.


If you'd like to try some of the Bach Flower Remedies (and yes, they do work if you know how to choose one), some of the following may help you cope:
If eczema is causing feelings of shame about your appearance, use Crab Apple.
If you've given up hope of finding a cure for your eczema, Gorse will help.
Larch is the remedy for people who lack self-confidence.

That's all I can think of just now. I hope it helps, hon :)

Answer 6

There is one RX that causes cancer. I forget what drug/cream it is - but don't use that one.