2007-02-25 01:13:05 · 11 answers · asked by richard r 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I had really bad eczema and I was given a tub of eumovate and it cleared up within a day. I no longer get any problems unless its very cold and then I just put cream on and it goes quickly.
2007-02-25 01:26:38 · answer #1 · answered by DaniB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best thing to do is to see your doctor who will make a proper diagnosis and may prescribe a steroid cream like hydrocortisone.
In the mean time, you can gently exfoliate the dry skin away with a face cloth and apply a rich, hypoallergenic moisturiser or emollient. E-45 is a good product as is Bio-Oil. There are creams available in any chemist. Ask your pharmacist for advice.
You could also try upping your Omega-3 and Fatty acid intake in your diet or try supplements. This is said to aid the healing of dry skin conditions. Avoid using central heating and soap as it also dries your skin.
For more tips and info see www.eczema.org
2007-02-25 01:43:22 · answer #2 · answered by queenbee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to go to your doctor to get it diagnosed first. But, check out this website - http://www.talkeczema.com/
I have eczema and it's so embarrassing and painful. They say that having bad eczema is like clinical depression, and I imagine that having it facially as a teenager is most likely the hardest stage of this skin disease.
Your doctor might give you steroids to use... like mine did but I have heard many frightening stories about them- they make 3 year olds develop leg hair, give you unwanted facial hair, lighten skin, thin skin etc. Plus, you are not aloud to use these for more then about 3 days... if you do it can cause red markings on your face... eczema is a constant circle... it's a chain reaction.
So, what I am trying to say is- avoid steroids, use organic problems and keep on smiling because your emotional health effects your skin. Good luck x
2007-02-25 01:30:35 · answer #3 · answered by Cotton Candy Pie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder how old you are? Make certain first that it is not from sun damage....if it's at all suspicious, get it checked out at the docs. Some skin cancers can start like this.
However, that said, you should put a rich moisturising cream on it in the morning and plenty on at night...it should clear up after a few days.
Hope that helps.
2007-02-25 01:20:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the reading I have done on my problem, candida albicans fungal overgrowth (otherwise known as yeast), eczema can be one symptom. I would, therefore, try an anti-fungal cream, such as clotrimazole - before I would use steroids.
If you want some basic info on yeast before buying anything, check out the yeast link at www.hufa.org.
2007-02-25 02:11:12 · answer #5 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This site has sone good suggestions, please type in eczema in search, it'll give you lots of good tips. It is an excellent site to search for natural remedies on different ailments.
They recommend a really good cream called SK Cream (please see end of article) which is not available on the market ut can be ordered by phone.
2007-02-25 06:11:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you wear glasses? I found that my skin reacted from the metal on the frames and gave me an eczeme-like look where the frames touched.
2007-02-25 01:18:53 · answer #7 · answered by reader19492003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sandpaper?
Seriously though, its best to get it checked by your doctor. Asking un-qualified folk on the internet might lead to more problems...
2007-02-25 01:18:01 · answer #8 · answered by R Stoofaloh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Large brown paper bag with a couple of eye hole's.
2007-02-25 01:17:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
coconut oil,,, will help smooth it but also helps fight the fungus,,, coconut oil helps rids the body of fungus, if taken internallay also ,www.curezone.com
2007-02-25 01:21:18 · answer #10 · answered by ... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋