besides going to the doc, and not sratching
2007-03-27 17:40:03 · 8 answers · asked by smartylicious_09 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Some good answers here!
Sunlight - Sunlight or heat is proven to 'cook off' eczema, so to speak. However, if you are hypersensitive to light or heat, prone to sunburn I wouldn't recommend these. Alternatively, you can go to a tanning salon and use a tanning bed as these generally produce the same results.
Itch Relief - If you already know something that works, stick with it! If not, I'd say try Emu oil or Glaxal Base. Daily applications of moisturizers provide relief for eczema in a majority of its sufferers -- this is because the condition itself causes the skin to not retain moisture! In this respect, providing skin care can help tremendously.
Environment - In dry environments, the air sucks moisture away from the skin, making it even harder for eczematic rashes to retain moisture. Providing even artificial humidity for a short part of the day should help relieve symptoms. However, avoid attempting to provide this by watering down the skin! As soon as it dries, it'll get even more itchy!
Control - Eczema is prominently a symptom of allergies. If you figure out what trigger it, then attempt to avoid these allergens as best as possible. Foods, in particular can be the culprit. Use a systematic process of elimination and combination to isolate the food or foods responsible. This is a LONG process without direct testing by a doctor. However, remember that it is possible. If foods don't work, look at ingredients. Then look at other environmental factors, such as Pollen, dust and cigar or cigarette smoke. In some cases, mine quite personally, eczema can be triggered in times of emotional highs and lows, or from something as hidden as built up stress. Look around : ) the answers ARE there!
Eczema is a disease, hereditary nonetheless. Talk with your family to see who had the disease. They will be able to relate experiences to you much better, as they are likely more attuned to your particular environment. Remembering that it is a life long condition, begin to try making small changes to your lifestyle. Ensure that they are most certainly reversible at first; Don't get set in a way that might not work, especially if you're not certain of the cause or effects! If you have children or siblings speak with them about the condition. Its not life threatening, so don't stress about that. But ensure that they are aware of it and learn how to deal with their individual reactions and situations!
Well, that's my mouthful! Message me if you need to chat about things, I'm always around!
2007-03-27 18:25:58 · answer #1 · answered by Kim M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may sound funny but go to the beach. Lying out in the sun and the salt from the sand and water will start to clear it up. The suns rays along with the salt help to dry it up and you wont itch as much. Dont put sunblock on the spots or it will not work. You need the UV rays and a tanning booth doesnt work either. Wrong kind of rays. You have to go out in the sun for several hours just make sure you watch yourself and dont get sunburned on top of it.
2007-03-27 17:50:15 · answer #2 · answered by joyfulndiva 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many types of exczema. Generally it is an inflammation of skin or rash, usually on the upper body and limbs. Most doctors would give you some sort of skin cream to combat the inflammation and keep the affected areas from getting too dry and cracking up. There is not much else you can do but wait for it to go away on its own.
2007-03-27 17:54:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use good quality moisturizers preferably without scent. If it's very dry or cracked use something heavy enough to keep it hydrated. If it's only a nuisance use a lighter product. It also depends where it is on your body. Check out this link for more specifics:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema
2007-03-27 18:06:23 · answer #4 · answered by MissWong 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No soap or detergents whatsoever. Use only sorbolene cream to wash. Stay out of sun. Keep cool in summer. Have an allergy check.
2016-03-17 03:44:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had it on my hands the other day, try getting an oil like Vitamin E oil sold at health food stores and rub it on top of it.
2007-03-27 17:59:10 · answer #6 · answered by haylie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres a website about healing from eczema the natural way. google "heal from eczema naturally" and u might get the result.
It was talking about eating well diet control..
2007-03-27 17:49:27 · answer #7 · answered by xythyl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hydracordizone works but triamcinalones the best but you need a prescription for that if you cant get that then get aveeno it doesnt work as well but it will help
2007-03-27 18:24:27 · answer #8 · answered by jake c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋