Comments on: Eczema. Only Doctor, Or People That Have It Please?

By: CO

CO — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:50:09 +0000

i have it on my arms and kinda on my cheeks i use lotions alot like ones with aloe that makes it smooth and its better. oat meals baths rreally work they makes it alot betterr. just dont use lotions that are oily.

By: Chicken in Black

Chicken in Black — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:24:13 +0000

I’ve got it, due to allergies. For control I use zyrtec, benadryl, and am taking allergy shots to try and get a handle on the reactions and this is helping to reduce the severity of the eczema. Another thing that seems to work is eating yogurt with live cultures, I’d read about it somewhere and tried it and surprisingly it has helped reduce some of the rashing and itching.
Avoidance is only possible if you actually know what is causing the problems, and for some things no matter what you do you’re aren’t going to be able to avoid the trigger (like if it’s from heat or clothing). Stress can also make it worse and isn’t something to easily avoid.
As to the wearing make up, I gave up wearing that because no matter what I tried I’d end up so itchy and miserable it just wasn’t worth wearing. Avon sells some that is supposed to be good for sensitive skin. Look for things that are for sensetive skin, hypoallergenic, and wear it sparingly.
Good luck

By: Hiba

Hiba — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:06:13 +0000

the best way to control is avoidance.
allergens differ from one to another so you should put a list to any thing u develop allergy to and don’t use it again.
you should know if any of your family is allergic to something u may be allergic to it as well.
if you are going to try a new thing try to put a very small quantity on your skin and wait 1-2 days to make sure you are not allergic to it.

By: healthwi

healthwi — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:12:11 +0000

the best thing you can do is to keep the skin moist all throughout the day using an all natural skin care moisturizer. be sure to keep the skin hydrated by drinking lots of water. avoid moisture robbers like dry air, humidity and too much exposure to extreme temperatures. avoid things and skin irritants that can encourage eczema outbreaks. consult your dermatologist about the best treatments for eczema. visit http://www.skinoriginal.com for tips on how to avoid eczema flares.

By: allicat

allicat — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:50:38 +0000

I have it and I have a prescription from a Dermatologist, but I only use it when it gets real bad. I like a few diff. lotions and creams, Eucerin cream (in the tub), Vaseline Intensive Care lotion, and baby lotion all work well. Try putting it on just after showering when your pores are open and can absorb it best.

By: takyira2

takyira2 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:04:47 +0000

Hye I had Eczrma on my face and eye lids to the point my face would peel at night as I was shedding skin! My BF told me I was a mutan and I felt like one. Everything that my doctor tried to recommend, like Eucerin, hydrocotizone creams, ointments (persribed) BIG 0! Did absoultely nothing for me. I had Eczema all over my body and wearing makeup was extremely tough to do, as I did wear it but I would sya by the end of the tight my face was so tight nd my eyslids so raw I looked like a freakin clown!
But try this sutff as this is what I did and see if it helps…
1. Buy a sensitive skin face wash… I would suggest DOVE SENSITVIE SKIN FACE WASH, AS I USED THERE SOAP AND IT HELPED MY SKIN A LOT….. DO NOT USE A WASH CLOTH! JUST USE YOUR HANDS, AS A WASH CLOTH WILL RUB YOU RAW!
2. Go to CVS and buy the CVS brand of Eucerin! (THE CREAM IN THE JAR! IT IS LIKE 8.00) This TOTALLY helped my skin as it is not as greasy as EUCERIN, and it feels so good on the skin and keeps it moist ALL DAY! It is in a white jar with Green label!!!!!
3.DO NOT USE OINTMENTS!!! I found out that Ointments just cause you to feel more itchy as they just sit on top of the skin as to cream you can rub in and they desolve inot the skin!!!
4. DERMATOP CREAM WORKS WONDERS!!!! This was something that was prescribed to me, but you can get it off the interent (need to know how let me know)! It helped heal my face, as well as other parts of my body!
5. I know this sounds crazy but eating a few dried pruines a day will help!
6. Now as far as makeup goes…I dont really know how bad your face is broken out. You will need to research and see what all is n them as well as if they are for sensitive skin! Nuetrogen may be good but then again if you have it really bad, this can also burn depending on what kind you get. Best bet is to stay away from any base powders which will dry out your skin and make you look caky
You need something that is moisturizing, sensitve skin, and/or light weight! I know that the new minerals make up covers a lot, as i have blemishes and it does amazing wonders for me…. I have dry skin, so waht I do is put a moisturizer on first let it dry..they put the minerals make up on and it leaves my face feeling soft, and breathable, not like i am wearing a ton of makeup!!! Oh the makeup I use is the Loreal Minerals makeup, try it it is usually by on eget one free at a drustore!
Hope this might be of some help! As I know living with Ezcema is totally no fun