Eczema Sufferers

[MAChostage]

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Originally Posted by MAG0TS0UUL

I believe petroleum is actually bad for eczema. Am i wrong?

I've not heard that it is, and I use Aquaphor to moisturize with (it's predominately petroleum). My skin loves it! Maybe it depends on the person?

[jani04]

Oh one thing to watch out for is nickel and food that contain nickel. Also dairy has been known to be cause eczema flare ups.

[anne123]

Eczema Symptoms:

* Redness of the skin around the blisters
* Dry, extremely itchy skin
* Raw areas of the skin from scratching which may even lead to bleeding

Herbal Remedies for Eczema:

Neem (Azadirachta indica): One of the most powerful blood purifiers and detoxifiers in Ayurvedic usage, Neem is often used to maintain healthy skin. There is plenty of scientific backup for Neem's immune enhancement properties as a booster of the macrophage's effectiveness. Neem is used for external applications in skin diseases. Scientific studies indicate that Neem boosts the immune system by energizing lymphocytes cells to respond to infection and other challenges to the body's immunity. More..

[amyzon]

My hands flared terribly duing the winter. I was constantly in pain and one finger couldn't even bend all the way. This was recommended by my dermatologist and helped TREMENDOUSLY... when I am compliant of course and not forgetful.

Coating the hands in Aquaphor and sleeping with 100% cotton gloves.

My hands were improved over a few days.

[MAChostage]

I agree, Aquaphor is soothing to my eczema, especially when it's angry.

[booboo39]

Have you or know of anyone who has used this successfully on the face?
thank you

[booboo39]

thanks for the tip on Emu. I use it on my heels @ bedtime but never thought of using it for the eczema patches on my face

[emmemma]

OMG I've been suffering from eczema for years..I have eczema on both of my eyelids, my browbones, my chest, both of my hands and my arms and legs.. they are especially sensitive when there's a change of season, and I can't even wear eye makeup coz the rubbing makes the flare ups even worse..
Here's my story:My "smart-ass"doctor initially told me that it was fungal infection-without even looking at it for 3 seconds.. I used ketoderm for 3 months and of course it got worse, anywayz long story short, eventually another doctor told me that I had eczema 100%, and my journey started from there.. I wish I had known that benedryl helps with eczema, coz my skin kinda became resistant to cortisone.. I'm now taking some Chinese Herbal Medicine.. the result is slow but effective, it takes a lot of patience and you have to bare the smell and taste.. trust me it's hard! But there's far less side effects and it really works. I would recommend seeing a chinese herbalist if you are like me.

[mel0622]

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Originally Posted by emmemma

OMG I've been suffering from eczema for years..I have eczema on both of my eyelids, my browbones, my chest, both of my hands and my arms and legs.. they are especially sensitive when there's a change of season, and I can't even wear eye makeup coz the rubbing makes the flare ups even worse..
Here's my story:My "smart-ass"doctor initially told me that it was fungal infection-without even looking at it for 3 seconds.. I used ketoderm for 3 months and of course it got worse, anywayz long story short, eventually another doctor told me that I had eczema 100%, and my journey started from there.. I wish I had known that benedryl helps with eczema, coz my skin kinda became resistant to cortisone.. I'm now taking some Chinese Herbal Medicine.. the result is slow but effective, it takes a lot of patience and you have to bare the smell and taste.. trust me it's hard! But there's far less side effects and it really works. I would recommend seeing a chinese herbalist if you are like me.

What type of herb is it? Is it in a tea form or like a chewable tablet?