ive been itching the parts behind my leg (knee), and its gone better now, but its left this big red patch..how do i get rid of it? Without makeup and stuff.
many thanks
2007-03-09 07:24:49 · 6 answers · asked by la de da 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Try aloe vera to sooth the red patch. Also look to see if Aveeno has any products that can help soothe the skin and take away the redness.
2007-03-09 07:33:26 · answer #1 · answered by ve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a thought - are you sure this is the same thing as the eczema? Moisturising is great for dry skin, but can make other problems worse. I had a similar itching leg problem, which would wake me in the middle of the night, feeling as though I had fire ants all over my legs. It went on for half a year and has only just cleared up over the last month. The doctor gave me moisturisers and steroids, neither of which worked. The only thing that stopped it for me is antihistamine, which I take twice weekly now (I took them more regularly at first). Some antihistamines also help you sleep, which is great if the itching is waking you, as it did with me. I had no obvious allergy (they tested me) but antihistamines still work for the legs. A lot of this sort of problem has to do with how your capillaries are behaving, so I'm guessing antihistamines calm them in some way, when rubbing moisturiser in only aggravates (in these cases). Some of them can make you sleep through the alarm in the morning, though, particularly Phenergen (prescription only). Surrounded by so much good advice on what to do if it definitely is eczema, I hope this might have helped in the event that it's not. Good luck with it:)
2016-03-16 08:07:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have eczema on my hands..
Just found out that a mild antihistamine is really good to keep the itching under control.... If benydril knocks you out like it does me and you don't want to go get a script for the doc.. Try taking kids benydril to releave the itching... My palms were red like that. The redness will go away... Try to keep it moist with lotions maybe with an anti-itch lotion to help. avenno has some really good anti-itch lotion.
It may be there a couple of weeks unless you have another itch attack then of course it will take longer to go away.
2007-03-09 07:49:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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?
2016-05-14 22:47:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some hydrocortisone cream (over the counter) for it. To prevent outbreaks, drink lots of water. Your skin hydrates from the inside, lotion and creams only slow the evaporation. Eczema is aggravated by dry skin. Get a humidifier for your house in winter if you need one, and don't take long hot showers.
2007-03-09 07:45:18 · answer #5 · answered by suzykew70 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try avoiding dairy products especially eggs. treat the infected area with a good cream such as EURAX cream from chemist. it cost around £5.00 for a tube but it is excellent. i know as i use it myself.the itch relief of the cream last for up to 10 hours not to be used on children under three years of age.
2007-03-09 07:47:34 · answer #6 · answered by fushia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can use sarna lotion, calamine lotion.. maybe even aloe vera.. it should help
2007-03-09 07:34:23 · answer #7 · answered by Sami J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋