what is a good cure for eczema?

Question

my son has terrible skin the doctors said he would grow out of it by the time he went to school he is now 10 he has all the creams from the doctor but he scratches constantly and is covered in red rashes which he scratches till he bleeds any ideas?

Answer 1

Claire i really do understand your plight my son from age of one had eczema it was terrible I have a photo of him in a bad spell and his face looks like a bad case of scalding his arms where in ribbons I tried everything from the doctors ,oils for bath ,creams,bandages,aviod dairy etc.Nothing worked then
I went to a Chinese doctor and he had to drink these herbs and rub on his skin it might not work for everyone but it really cleared him up thank fully he grew out of his eczema but he was 17 when that happened.
When I say really cleared him up I seen a difference within a week it really would be worth a try only prob it can be costly depending what you can afford mine was roughly £30 to £40 a fortnight but just having him clear was worth it.

Answer 2

There is no cure for eczema. Sorry but once you have it you have it for life. I've had it since I was a kid. The best way to treat it is to learn what triggers it in the first place. You will probably need to switch to a less harsh laundry detergent. I use All Free and Clear. Do not use dryer sheets either. Make sure to use a mild body soap such as Ivory and do not take hot showers as hot water dries out the skin. Make sure to moisturize after bathing. A really good eczema moisturizer I found is called Dermarest. Do not let him scratch either, this will only spread it around and make it worse. You'll probably have to try different creams until you find one that works. Hope this helps!

Answer 3

I have eczema too, so can sympathise with your son! You have two options really, the first being going back to the doctor. What he should prescribe for you is cream and bandages which you wrap around particular problem areas during the night to ease the scratching. If the doctor doesnt prescribe this for you ask to see a dermatologist who can help. Alternatively, try him on a course of antihistamine, the same tablets used to treat hay fever, as this will supress any allergies he may have which trigger his eczema! Cutting out certain foods such as dairy products can also be effective, but it is best to get a food allergy test first. I'm 19 and have had eczema all my life, so you need to make the doctor listen incase it is a long term issue!! Hope this helps :)

Answer 4

I used to have exzema, but not any more. well maybe a little here and there. any way, there is no cure. my suggestion would be to have him put the stronger cream on those raw spots. yes, it will sting but what I've always done was drape a cool damp rag over it or had a cool breeze blowing at it with a fan. these I'm hopping will work so that if he puts off the cream and doesn't want any thing to do with it just tell him that he'll feel better after wards. that is another thing the cream should be put on every day until the spots are gone. once they are gone and even when they are still there try not to get those areas over heated. This will cause more itching. I need be have a cold patch or some thing on the areas during exercise. I know I used to scratch my wrists and the back of my legs till they bleed. Even my neck would get so red it hurt to do any thing. I have practically out grown it except for some here and there especially when i get really warm. Oh yeah another thing if neither of the cooling down things work i would use a feather or something like that to sort of tickle the area out of pain. So I hope any of my information helps. If you want, you can email me any questions that me or even my sister, who also has it,could answer.

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I talked to my mom about this and she said it would be best to get prescription lotion from the doctor. he can give you the strenght or cream your son might need.

Answer 5

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This is a natural remedy I used to cure my Eczema: http://www.goobypls.com/r/rd.asp?gid=556

Eczema is a broad term used for various skin irritations. If you look at medical books and journals, you'll see that the term dermatitis is also a moniker for this skin inflammation. Eczema is essentially an abnormal condition of the skin, interfering with its function or duty to resist infections and irritations, and causing it to swell, dry up, or redden. It is usually caused by a genetic condition, although there are other causes. Itchiness is one of the symptoms of eczema. Skin flakes may also be observed in some eczema cases. Lumps, or blisters, can also occur in affected areas
Cheers.

Answer 6

If he has infected areas, he should go to a doctor for a round of antibiotics. He doesn't want to loose his feet or legs to an infection. Infections are very serious and if they travel to his heart, they could even cost him his life. Talk him into getting some antibiotics if at all possible. And it wouldn't even hurt to check his blood sugar levels. Most people believe eczema is an auto-immune disease. If the homeopath is treating him with things and lifestyles that help with allergies then she is probably helping him. My last thought would be about her possibly using those foot pad things at night? Has he been doing that? If he has, they may actually be causing the infection. I am not sure what they are called, but they look like big tea bags and are supposed to drain the "poisons" from your system through the bottom of your feet. Is he using those? Are they causing this problem? If this were me....... I would go to a doctor. I do believe in homeopathic approaches at times, but when it comes to an infection, it is just not worth the risk of not treating it. Aspirin might also help with the itching. And he might try some anti-fungus cremes too. Finally, the doctor could prescribe some steroids if he chooses to go that route. At least get the antibiotics.

Answer 7

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 8

I've advised this to someone else but this site has really info on alternative treaments,natural remedies,diet etc.
It also has a kids zone & related eczema info regarding children. Please type in eczema & look thru' results.results:http://www.whatreallyworks.co.uk/start/kidszone.asp?article_ID=160
& this article mentions suuceessful remedies for children with eczema:
http://www.whatreallyworks.co.uk/start/qanda.asp?article_ID=283

Answer 9

Do you know the cause of the eczema? If not, then try to find out....e.g. sensitivity tests......could be food, airborne particles, cats....

I used to get it because of various foods I was allergic to. Reducing those foods made it less of a problem.

You must not let his skin dry out or give it cause to dry out. Hot showers and central heating make skin dry. You could try a humidifier if you think it may help.

You could cut his nails short or make him wear gloves during the night.

It may last until he is 18yrs.

Answer 10

Put a handful of raw oats in a clean net or stocking tied to the tap when you run the bath, has an amazing effect on soothing the skin, not a cure but very effective.