Jul
09
2010
Any over the counter treatments for eczema that works well?
Posted by: Alan in eczema treatment, tags: Counter, Eczema, Over, Treatments, Well, Works.
I have an annual deductible that I never meet. My doctor charges $80 for a basic visit, even just to have a medication renewed. I don’t feel that a 1 inch eczema spot is worth this expense to me.
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July 9th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Try AVEENO. It usually works wells for eczema. Try changing your soap too. Dove is full of moisture and it help out a lot too. It’s best to get the one for sensitive skin.
July 9th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Yes. I too have terrible bouts of eczema on my palms and thumb ends. I have to start by saying this IS NOT A JOKE. You’ll think it is but it’s not.
It’s called Bag Balm. It’s a salve for chapped bovine teats. It relieves the splits and is anti-biotic. You can buy it at the link below.
It costs 1/3 of the expensive eczema salve (like Eurcine) that don’t work.
July 9th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Try using a natural soap for washing. Something with olive oil in it for instance. You can moisturise your skin with natural almond oil bought from the pharmacy. Almond is nearest in it’s constitution to the natural oils in the human skin. My sister used it for her little boy when he had patches of eczema and found it to be very good. Keep away from anything with perfumes or colourings. Natural products are less irritant.
July 9th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
You can try serenaskin anti-eczema herbal remedies at serenaskin.com, it works for my eczema and is steroid free.
July 9th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Combining organic eczema treatments with herbal treatments is a win-win situation. For example, the use of pasteurized cream is very soothing to the skin. In the chemical world, it is what is known as a base and bases are excellent for neutralizing the effects of diseased skin. If you suffer from eczema, you already know that soothing relief is the one thing you want the most.
July 9th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Ideally you should apply a topical steroid (to control a flare) from your doctor for the prescribed time, and then switch to an EMOLLIENT (to prevent flares and heal skin) for as long as your skin desires.
However, DRINKING MORE WATER and Original Eucerin will stop your Eczema if you apply it 2-3 times daily, allowing it to soak in. If you find yourself rubbing the spot during sleep, etc, try putting a soft cotton bandage over a fresh application of Eucerin before you sleep, by morning you’ll see a noticable difference, guarenteed! Take short showers and avoid abrasive material, soap, i.e. things that dry the skin!