My daughter,5, has severe eczema. She has no relief from her prescriptions. Does anyone know what i could use?

Answer 1

here are some links to info...

Eczema and Atropic Dermatitis (sebborheic dermatitis,etc)

atropic dermatitis (eczema is one type) at govt. website
http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/dermatitis/ffdermatitis.htm

National eczema Association
http://www.nationaleczema.org/lwe/aboutad.html (about atropic dermatitis)

Government clinical trials
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/action/FindCondition?ui=D004485&recruiting=true (clinical trials for eczema…hit map button for local trials..don’t forget to turn pages)

eczema topics on medline plus (national library of medicine)
http://search.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/qu...

some possible vaccine problems with smallpox vaccine and people with atropic dermatitis (eczema is one type) (link above says people with eczema should NOT take the smallpox vaccine)
http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/news/newsreleases/2006/eczema_spox.htm

they say sometimes food allergies are involved..here are some links...
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsConditions/Eczemacc.html
http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/pa/pa_eczema_hhg.htm
http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/allergies_immune/eczema.html

a general discussion of food allergies (govt website)
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/food.htm

an eczema diet
http://kroniknya-duniaku.blogspot.com/2006/11/eczema-diet.html

one woman's journey
http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/eczema.htm
http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/eczema2.htm
http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/eczema2.htm#cause

another person's journey
http://www.eczemavoice.com/forum/messages/271/48.html

here is questions about eczema on yahoo answers
http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061201032215AAtOUyG
http://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061210040314AA20M0e
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArFUqUXxCk8Ca4YzgxRP5uTsy6IX?qid=20070227120626AAdFeNs&show=7#profile-info-852395927c9364fe1e8c7cdf222d61dbaa
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ag6Dt9nBMrtRRIELgyTSyO_YxQt.?qid=20070305002036AAMc1lp

In Japan and turkey they have a treatment for it where you get into a sauna and let little fish eat off the eczema flesh.
http://www.realself.com/blog/psoriasis_treatment_doctor_fish.html

here is the hygiene hypothesis
http://www.theopenpress.com/index.php?a=press&id=13747

eczema vs psoriasis
http://curezone.com/forums/fm.asp?i=6909

Answer 2

I concur with "Nurse Susan". . . and add these suggestions, as a fellow eczema sufferer, some 22+ years now: 1. Creams don't always totally absorb into an eczema area. In fact I sometimes find they clog pores and make my eczema episode worse. (I use Eucerin products too, as often as possible). 2. Instead of soap, I shower using Origins brand (it's a natural ingredients skin care company - often having their own stores in malls across America) "Modern Friction" Facial Scrub. . . a little goes a VERY long way. Yes, I said 'facial scrub.' The body scrub is too harsh for my sensitive skin. It is expensive, at about $38, but one jar lasts me about 4 months of 3 x's/wk. showers. 3. After I shower, I rub-in 'food grade' pure almond oil, or pure jojoba oil (which seems to absorb quicker than the almond oil) all over my body - especially eczema areas. 4. I keep a prescription cortizone cream on-hand, and use very sparingly light 'dots' of it rubbed onto the areas that may be near peeling or bleeding stage. 5. This regime has nearly cleared my eczema one hundred percent on my legs. ( I also quit shaving my legs - as that dries them even more - and I always keep the sun off my legs: long skirts and pants only; no shorts - sun exposure seems to make my eczema worse too. 6. Diligence is the key. Pay attention. Treat. Treat. Treat. Moisturize. Keep hydrated. 7. My fingers are crossed for your successful healing :-)

Answer 3

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 4

Eczema can be triggered by allergies, and according to data from double-blind research most children with eczema have food allergies.
Try to eliminate milk, dairy, corn,sugar, and peanuts for her diet for a few weeks. Re-introduce them one at the time. By this method you can evaluate if food allergy is her cause of discomfort.

P.S.
In treating eczema with topical applications, a good rule of thumb is to use herbal liquids or lotions on oozing spots, and creams and ointments on dry patches.

Topical creams containing chamomile or licorice reduce skin inflammation and can be wonderfully soothing when applied directly to sores and cracked skin. (People with hay fever may be allergic to chamomile, however.)

Licorice cream (also called glycyrrhetinic acid cream) works especially well in combination with prescription or over-the-counter cortisone creams. Glycyrrhetinic acid both enhances the effectiveness of cortisone and also reduces cortisone's possible side effects, such as itching and burning.

Witch hazel cream can relieve itching, making it beneficial for the treatment of eczema. Another itch-reliever, calamine lotion, can be applied with a cold compress for relief. Some people have even found relief from cold milk compresses. Just pour cold milk onto a washcloth and place it on an affected area for several minutes. (A small number of people have allergic reactions to topical applications of milk and so should avoid this paricular remedy.)

Loose-fitting cotton clothing is less likely than wool, silk, or synthetic fabrics to irritate the skin.

Less frequent bathing and showering reduce the risk of the skin drying out (dry skin is more prone to eczema). Lukewarm water is best. Be wary of deodorant soaps, bubble baths, and perfumed products, all of which can worsen eczema. After bathing, the skin should be patted dry, not rubbed. Apply unscented moisturizer on damp skin after bathing to seal in moisture.

Answer 5

Yes I've had that problem. I found emu oil does the trick for me and its not as expensive as the creams and going to the doctor
I use the Just Plain farm fresh soap
http://www.gentleridge.com/soap1.html
Then apply the oil after drying off no rubbing
http://www.gentleridge.com/emuoilprices.html
I also use manuka honey or raw honey right on the affected area.
My hands and arms were red and raw like this lady's face
http://www.gentleridge.com/eczemapics.html
It took about 4 weeks and my skin began to heal. I use unscented laundry soap and wear cotton clothes. It helps me a great deal . Don't give up . Sometimes as frustrating as it is you have to try until you find what works .
Good luck

Answer 6

Look up what there is as advice on Earth Clinic on the net. I went there in the middle of the night after waking up with a sore throat, and it said to gargle with cayenne pepper... soreness was gone!

I could look it up for you, but I may not see the best thing for a child to use.

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Answer 7

This can be caused by a food allergy. It might be worth trying a diet change for a couple of days to see what happens. Wheat and dairy are notorious for causing skin problems.

http://www.mercola.com/2002/jul/17/eczema.htm

http://www.drgreene.com/21_1522.html

Answer 8

My dermatologist has developed a homeopathic treatment for eczema. And you can order from his company through the internet.

http://www.lomalux.com/Eczema.html

It does say for ages 6 and up but talk to your doctor about giving it to her.

This is a wonderfully gifted doctor. He helped me so very much with seborrhea and rosceaca using one of his homeopathic treatments. The link below has some of his credentials.....

Answer 9

It could be there is something you need to quit using. Anti-bacterial soaps contain chemicals which strip the natural oils off of the skin and laundry detergents contain ingredients which can irritate the skin. Try using soaps and detergents that are free of dyes etc.

Answer 10

i heard taking supplements such as omega 3 or flaxseed may relieve the eczema