What is the best way to treat eczema?

Question

What is the best way to "cure" it and keep it gone for a while? Whats the best topical cream?

Answer 1

What is the best way to treat eczema? As I'm fed up with very dry skin & eczema at the moment I'm tempted to say nothing works :(. Seriously though, the best prescription cream I've had is fucibet, which clears it up very quickly (I did once put it on in the evening at it had nearly healed it by morning). Fucidin is a similar, less strong cream. However as with all creams like this my skin has built up a resistance to it & as like most prescription creams they do contain steriods which thin the skin through constant use - but it does work - your choice :s. I now only use them when it becomes absolutely necessary.

Eurax cream I have found works wonders for when my skin is really itchy, it claims that it can 'stop itching for up to 10 hours' - ok so it doesn't quite make the 10 hours but it does work long enough for your mind to forget about that irritating itch!

Another suggestion is to try a natural remedy. I have found tea-tree oil works wonders in healing eczema - it briefly really stings & has an definate smell (heh although I like it so much I like the smell now!) but it is a brilliant antiseptic, which clears up infected areas well.

Have a blood test done to see if you are allergic to anything which could affect or make your eczema worse/flare up. Also (I imagine you already do this but just in case) using non-bio washing power or tablets for sensitive skin might help.

Otherwise sorry, but moisturise, moisturise, moisturise :(! (I use 'Simple' & 'Sanex', although I have another prescribed cream, Diprobase).

I know this probably isn't the response you were hoping for but you seem to realise that eczema can't be 'cured' & that it is and always will be an annoying fact of life. Umm...I've found that the best way to cope with it (especially during winter) is to explain to a friend (or if I'm lucky I'm at home & my mum already knows) about the basics of eczema and then just ask them to stand there (& then give you a little hug at the end) while you rant about why it is so unfair and why you hate it so much - ok, so it doesn't help 'cure' it as such, but it does help you release your anger/annoyance about it ;)!!

Sorry I'll shut up now! Just going through a bad patch myself & you provided me with the perfect opportunity to complain :S!

:)

Answer 2

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I have been suffering from eczema since when I was just a kid and none of the many products I tried ever really worked. My eczema kept coming back again because I was never really addressing the root of the problem
Best

Answer 3

Hi Miss G

Here is a herb remedy that will work, but will require some patience.

1. Take 1-3 droppersful of Echinacea Plus Tincture (at herbdoc.com or another qualified site).

2. Rub Garlic oil ALL over the affected area (Garlic will kill anything if you use enough of it)

3. Give 1-3 glasses of Activated Charcoal Slurry per day (to absorb the toxins out of the blood)

4. Mix equal parts of Aloe Vera Gel, Slippery Elm Powder and Activated Charcoal Powder together (absorbs the toxins externally)

5. Apply a thin layer of this mixture over the AFFECTED area(s).

6. Continue this treatment, until the desired Results are achieved.

This is healing at it's finest and you have freedom when you can do this for yourself or others.

Cause
Eczema is often called Dermatitis, and may be a symptom of an omega-3 fatty acid deficiency. Eczema can be due to allergies, allergies secondary to digestive disorders such as hydrochloric acid deficiency, rashes secondary to immune diseases, genetic metabolic disorders, and/or nutritional deficiencies, especially of niacin (vitamin B3) and B6, as well as other B vitamins.

To minimize your risk of developing eczema, avoid irritating substances, wear natural nonirritating materials, use soothing ointments, and check to see if dietary, nutritional, and/or and allergy-causing factors need to be considered.


Best of health to you

Answer 4

I have had bad eczema my whole life. I keep mine from flaring up by washing my clothes in perfume and dye free detergent like the Arm and Hammer free, Dreft, or Cheer free. I also rinse my clothes twice to make sure all the soap is out. I also find that my skin gets irritated when I use dryer sheets. I use only Dove soap in the shower. My dermatologist told me that other soaps are too harsh, even Ivory. I also use Lubriderm lotion for sensitive skin. I put it on every day, especially after bathing. Try not to take too hot of showers or baths because that can dry your skin out even more. Aveeno also makes a soothing oatmeal bath for eczema. I've tried the fluocinamide cream and also triamcinolone. My doctor just prescribed elecon for any flare-ups. But I like doing all the other things to prevent it instead.

Answer 5

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 6

If you go to a dermatologist, they will probably prescribe a topical steroid. If you do get any of this medicine, it is probably going to be a little messy to use. What I have done is I put it on the affected areas at night, and then I bought a pair of those cheap stretchy cotton gloves so it won't rub off at night. I sometimes will also put on heavy moisturizer (Curel has worked pretty good) and then wear the gloves. Also, getting some supplements with omega-3 (I think that's right) will help too.

Answer 7

just went to the doctors on friday for it..
he prescribed me this cream call fluocinonide (kind of like cortozone cream)