Anyone know of a cure for eczema

[mrscorpio]

I have suffered for years on my hands but it seems to be getting worse.

I know strong steriod creams work, but these are also bad for you in other ways.

Do you have a remedy?

[Tomatoking]

Drinking goats milk, is said to be good, worked OK for my niece.

[Glutton4...]

Being made redundant cured 99% of mine. After I got over the stress of having no job and no money, that was. Mine was always triggered by stress. I have a naturally high body temperature, and if I get over-heated, it comes back on my inner elbows and the backs of my knees.

There was a thread a few months ago on here, started by me, I think. I'll see if I can find it.

[Bigmallly]

I don't wish to state the obvious but have you seen your GP or a Dermatologist?

[Glutton4...]

Here ya go;

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ema_42743.html

If you type 'eczema' into the search box, you'll actually come up with loads of threads where it has been discussed. Good luck!

[weekendwellies]

my daughter had it in her bellybutton. got cream from the doc and it cleared up within days. i have it on my right palm and got cream from doc which has helped a lot but not completely gone yet. i often forget to put it on, i think you are supposed to apply it twice a day. It can thin the skin so prolonged use is not advisable.

[StephenH]

I have suffered for years on my hands but it seems to be getting worse.

I know strong steriod creams work, but these are also bad for you in other ways.

Do you have a remedy?

Do you own a cat?
My sister suffered from bad eczema throughout her childhood, but when our family cat died when she was in her mid-teens, it cleared up very quickly, and we realised that she'd been allergic to the cat. (Well, I don't think we ever got official medical confirmation of that, but it seems likely.)
Just a thought.

[Rabidbun]

For me it's hormone based (has strong potential to get worse/show itself twice a month) and irritated by a fair few of the synthetic products in handwashes, skin care products and detergents etc.

I use gloves at all times for washing up/household tasks (non latex), organic surge handwash (basically one that hasn't got the sodium laureth/lauryl in it which I have worst trouble with) and boo boo baby moisturizer (missing all the same sort of stuff) and similar products for hairwashing and bathing. Also, when my skin starts to itch anywhere I use a small amount of low strength hydrocortizone (one or two and a half percent just to ease the itching) and moisturize like heck. My triggers (which can cause low level itching and thus skin damage on scratching to allow patches to develop if I'm not careful) are most nuts (ingested and topical for peanut oil in makeup etc) and also dust mites and cats/dogs.

Hope you find something that works to minimize symptoms for you!

[mrscorpio]

Here ya go;

http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ema_42743.html

If you type 'eczema' into the search box, you'll actually come up with loads of threads where it has been discussed. Good luck!

Great link - thanks for all your replies

Im gonna give up dairy for a couple of weeks starting NOW.

I have noticed how bad it has been recently - I have been drinking lots of milk in the last 3 weeks.

[mrscorpio]

For me it's hormone based (has strong potential to get worse/show itself twice a month) and irritated by a fair few of the synthetic products in handwashes, skin care products and detergents etc.

I use gloves at all times for washing up/household tasks (non latex), organic surge handwash (basically one that hasn't got the sodium laureth/lauryl in it which I have worst trouble with) and boo boo baby moisturizer (missing all the same sort of stuff) and similar products for hairwashing and bathing. Also, when my skin starts to itch anywhere I use a small amount of low strength hydrocortizone (one or two and a half percent just to ease the itching) and moisturize like heck. My triggers (which can cause low level itching and thus skin damage on scratching to allow patches to develop if I'm not careful) are most nuts (ingested and topical for peanut oil in makeup etc) and also dust mites and cats/dogs.

Hope you find something that works to minimize symptoms for you!

Do you own a cat?
My sister suffered from bad eczema throughout her childhood, but when our family cat died when she was in her mid-teens, it cleared up very quickly, and we realised that she'd been allergic to the cat. (Well, I don't think we ever got official medical confirmation of that, but it seems likely.)
Just a thought.

Thanks Both
I dont own any pets as I also suffer from Hayfever.

[Bigmallly]

Luckily, I don't have any skin problems so cannot speak through personal experience but hope the link below helps. I do hope you find a cure or at least something to ease the irritation.

Contact dermatitis | Eczema | Health | goodtoknow

[swansea girl]

Get yourself an Aloe Vera plant cut a leaf and slice it length ways and apply the gel from it it provides a thin film over your skin and it hydrates and has anti-inflammatory properties,works well on burns too

[Brengirl]

realise that I maybe stating the obvious but 2 months ago I developed a patch of eczema on my chest and back. My GP wasn't particularly concerned and prescribed E45 anti itch cream. This did no good at all so I bought some Eurax. Worked a treat. The area is no longer itchy and sore.

[FROSTYFRECKLE]

Bog Myrtle is very good for skin complaints - all sorts. Is there anywhere near you that sells Bog Myrtle soap/balm/lotion to give it a try?

[mrscorpio]

Hi
Thanks again for all of your comments.
Aloe vera doesn't work, I did have a plant and also have some pure aloe which I bought in spain.
Eurax stops the itching but doesn't stop the eczema.
I have more creams than boots - they have mounted up over the years.
I have not used Bog Myrtle - research needed.

Dermovate is the temporary cure but my DP warned excessive use was bad. After pushing him for an explanation, he said it could cause skin cancer.

I bought some Goats milk at lunch time and will try that. The more I think about it the more my eczema appears to be linked to my intake of dairy products.

Hope it works