I hope you're healed soon! Nell Rose (author) from England on February 28, 2012: Thanks Alicia, I have got some new cream today from the Doctor, so hopefully it will work, thanks as always, nell. In a study published in the British Journal of Dermatology, patients with eczema were given … Maria Cecilia from Philippines on August 03, 2012: Hi Nell Cortizan is a brand name of an ointment that contains cortisone or steroid... so far it's ok making the affected area thin and calm. Eczema Treatment. 1.2K likes. Diana Grant from London on June 28, 2013: I only developed eczema in my seventieth decade, rather surprisingly, but, although my doctor didn't mention it, a friend told me that it is not unusual for people with type 2 diabetes to develop eczema on the legs. Never had it until moved to AZ. I hope that your leg continues to improve. Ben Steele CC BY-SA 3.0 Soak a small face towel in this decoction. Your doctor should review your skin care routine. I suffered for years with a huge, never healing patch on my skin. CASE1WORKER from UNITED KINGDOM on February 24, 2012: Glad to here its on the mend. Hi, Dr. Ope, I am glad you found it helpful, I hope your son is better from it now? as you said, god bless the good old national health! Take cool baths or showers. Guess what? I know, we all want a boiling hot, lovely soak, but it's not doing your skin any good. Eczema (atopic dermatitis) causes the skin to become red and itchy. Watch out with this one if you get it prescribed - it permanently stains any clothing it comes in contact with bright yellow! I heard old barrio folks stories regarding this approach and its really effective according to them.In fact,traditional”tuli”(circumcission) the “manunuli”use guava leaves for fast healing.During the procedure,they start chewing the leaves and place it around the wound right after the circumcission. as in biblical times. I'm going to try your idea about the bath and moisture blocking cream as the past couple of days my legs have been really bad. I will try the nappy rash cream because I haven't thought of that or heard of it as a remedy. Who would have thought? ajayshah2005 from Mid Asia on January 02, 2013: Thanks a lot for such a wonderful hub. I am 61 months off topical steroids and my skin is the best it has ever been! These are applied to the affected areas of the skin. No luck. Free consultation. I wonder if I can buy this steroid cream in the Philippiens? Aqueous cream, a commonly prescribed treatment for eczema. Avoiding likely sources of irritation (triggers) 2. Nell Rose (author) from England on December 06, 2017: Thanks Frank, its been updated a bit since then, what with all the trying out and failing, then trying and working! thanks for reading, cheers nell, Hi, Caseworker, thanks for the info, I may have to try the gluten free stuff, I actually went into my town today to buy a food mixer, to make smoothies etc, and would you believe it? Choose from 8 Dermatitis Treatment Clinics in Manila with 2 verified patient reviews ★ find the best one for you. Nell Rose (author) from England on July 01, 2014: Thanks Cris, its a horrible itchy nasty scaly thing, and when its gone it feels amazing! At first I thought it was too much OFF! I know that was a horrible pill to swallow and whatever she did to get even wasn't enough. I found out after 2 years that if swim in chlorine pool, then the only one I can go in is the indoor town pool that has reverse osmosis because the water here is very very hard. lol! Very useful information for those suffering from eczema. I didn't know about taking cooler showers as I am a huge fan of of showers especially in the winter, but this would explain why my daughter hates warm water on her skin. I agree with you about aqueous creams - nightmare! She advised me to make sure the eczema was moisturised and to use thick skin cream without any perfumes in it, and to smother my legs. Nell Rose (author) from England on June 28, 2013: Hi Diana, sorry to hear that you suffer from eczema, I know how itchy and horrible it is, the steroid cream was perfect for me and I also use non perfume cream in between, hope yours stops soon, and maybe getting out in the sun for a while will help, it does for me, thanks so much for reading, nell. It also helps in soothing itchy, cracked, irritated and red skin; making it ideal for skin conditions like eczema, inter itch and psoriasis. Severe eczema is typically treated with topical steroids or other oral options of varying intensities. I am not referring to eating it, but the kind that is in some lotions. Nappy rash cream is perfect because it is a barrier cream. Thanks Peter, I will take a look at your link, thanks! This summer, I gave up wheat, and coincidentally, it started healing! Eczema treatment (CMB.Herbal Oil) This CMB Herbal Oil is really good to cure your skin deases problem specially in Eczema and Alipunga Instead of moisturizing your skin, it will dry it out. It's common in children but can occur at any age. A month ago, I took her to a skin specialist and she was prescribed some protopic ointment and antibiotics. I use epsom salt from the box and rub it one my skin to make it softer. Alternative Herbal Medicine – List of herbal treatments for illnesses and application of common medicinal plants in Philippines for treatments of common ailments. I have always suffered from asthma ever since I was a small child, and as anybody knows, where there is asthma, there is sometimes eczema. Nell Rose (author) from England on August 04, 2012: Thats great news, good luck with it, nell. Very well done. But others find that sunlight is a trigger. Nell Rose (author) from England on April 09, 2014: Thanks ptosis, I never knew that about 'The Sewers' Wow! lol! I am still in withdrawal after 36 months of no steroid creams and trying to regain my life again. Having an eczema flare out of the blue is common and can happen despite your best efforts. Founded in 1882 by Paul C. Beiersdorf in a 19th century pharmacy, Beiersdorf was able to patent a new approach to medical dressing. I like foderma serum because it's natural, no steroids or cortisones. It just doesn't want to go away. in one particular shop a food mixer was 499.00 pounds! Linda Crampton from British Columbia, Canada on February 27, 2012: This is a very useful hub for someone suffering from eczema, Nell. https://ggenereuxblog.wordpress.com/2015/02/12/eca... Nell Rose (author) from England on February 14, 2015: That's great Rita! thanks! I also noticed that if you are suffering from constipation, sorry, lol! I now try to use a simple cream that just moisturizes it, so far so good! I am trying an experiment this year: after swimming when I go home. medium and strong) depending on the severity of the eczema and the inflammation they really help if appropriate grade is chosen. Everyday things can cause eczema to suddenly appear or worsen. I too slather myself. Thanks so much Sue, glad you liked it, cheers nell, Hi, pras, thank you so much, it can be so painful, but eczema is not that easy to treat, as it just keeps irritating the skin, appreciated the rate, and thanks as always, nell. I got so fed up with it that I got the doc to give me dermovate, a stronger cortisone cream, and then buy some see through plastic cooking wrap that you use to cover cold food, wrap around your legs/arms for an hour a day. I am not selling or promoting anything. Please use caution dear people. Sunlight or phototherapy is said to be beneficial. Eucerin Philippines is one of the country’s most trusted beauty care product brand, offering a wide variety of skin care treatments and systems for all skin types. I would just wash my legs every day, patted them dry and left them. I was prescribed Eumovate ointment (a steroid) when it's bad, and Cetomacrogol Cream for general use, and to use as a soap as well. There should have been a charge there and I can't imagine why the Queen did not insist on that then, they could have cost her her life, who really knows? One night in 1996, I had to go to casualty as the skin on my legs and arms was actually bursting when I moved. There are many OTC products available that may help prevent and control eczema symptoms in your child. Her father, the chemical engineer, double checks the ingredients to ensure no contaminants. I swore off doctors for now, not until my symptoms are that bad. In fact, I have gotten great results with its use on my dry eczema skin. Eczema symptoms and effective therapies vary. Eczema is an acute or chronic, noncontagious, itchy, inflammatory disease of the skin. Nell Rose (author) from England on March 01, 2012: Hi, Wanderer, yes I think I have heard of that before, I will give it a try, thanks! After years of suffering, it was something I just got used to and moisturized. This was not the case. When it gets warmer, it is advised to get out and about with bare legs. Please be cautious with using topical steroids too long as the side-effects are not eczema. Would you mind to let me know what gently moisturizer did you apply on top of Sudocrem? If it doesn't heal then you will have to get a stronger cream from the doc which is the same cream but with the extra steroid in it, sorry if I didn't make myself clear, hope that helps, nell. Still looks really bad, but no longer feel ashamed as if a leper and yell out "I'm unclean!" She also prescribed Doublebase Gel which is a wonderfully absorbent and soothing ointment which can be applied as often as required. You can get medicines for eczema readily available at the market. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC42286... Hi Laura, I found a much better solution! Aloe vera gel. I suffer with the problem on my face, mostly on the sides of my nose and in my eyebrows and have learned to live with it but I hate it. As eczema is still bothering me in patches, which drives me insane! lol! It's like a common skin allergy, but it is much harder to clear. I am a fellow eczema sufferer from Canada. I had not a blemish afterwards - until December 2011... A couple of months ago, I started the exact same symptoms. Shared with followers. the cream I am using is pretty useless, so I am going to the Docs tomorrow, and see what they give me, thanks again, nell. I have been meaning to go into the doctor, but not wanting to pay the co-pay, for the rash on my face that I'm fairly certain in eczema I think I'll try your tips first though. Nell Rose (author) from England on February 13, 2014: Thanks Barbara, yes its all sorts of things that can start it off, and I do believe you are right, mine started back in the summer and it must be sweat however much we try to keep washing it does cause the problem in the first place, I also noticed that using eczema cream all the time can make it worse! I will have to check it out. Joey from Michigan on September 09, 2013: Thank you for trying to help people with this debilitating disease that I had since I was a baby. Thanks jseven, the ones I used are purely a one off, but thanks for the warning. I underwent allergy testing, with patches containing test substances taped to my back a week at a time to test for a reaction - inconclusive. I would like to share this theory and ask for feedback from others regarding it. The whole episode went on for two or three years and I was using some pretty strong steroid creams, which wasted I don't know how many items of clothing by staining them beyond repair. Sunlight can be a salve for eczema. Thank you for sharing your experience with eczema. I've seen hundreds of others in my same boat who used steroid creams like over -the-counter hydrocortisone who also got addicted to it in a short time of 3 months off and on use. Often occurs after skin injury. Hmm was sure I commented on this, but guess not. This is a serious drug with a lot higher addiction factor than the medical community makes known. Nell Rose (author) from England on November 01, 2016: Foderma serum works very well on my daughter eczema. how can i heal eczema desease it will be cancer???? The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition. Your email address will not be published. You can try to stop it in its tracks by doing the following: My eczema cleared up for a long time, but recently, it came back in full force. However, I'm going to pass her this hub and let her read your tips in order to prevent it, if not to completely stop it. She is also fascinated by strange medical anomalies. Steve Andrews from Tenerife on August 02, 2012: Voted Up and Useful for this excellent hub! I should try your cool shower idea. I do believe that Kate and Will are going to sue, but whether it comes to anything is anybodys guess, I suppose this is a learning thing for her, she will be much more careful in the future, but sadly she has to put up with it for now, they are fine I think though even though they must have been really annoyed. thanks for reading and commenting, nell. Aqueous cream, a commonly prescribed treatment for eczema. Understanding pH for Skin Care. I searched right away on google for relief and purchased Foderma serum. I even tried showering to see if that made a difference. It looked like dandruff and it was super embarrassing. The sun makes me sweat and that it what seems to cause mine. Betnovate-C (steroid ointment) which should be sparingly applied twice a day. Of course, once you stop use the rash comes right back. You’ll also want a good moisturizer in cream, lotion, or ointment form. I get my eyes tested every year for contact lenses, and its only since I used the cream have I got them! The word dermatitis actually means irritation of the skin, and trust me, the incessant itching can drive you insane! Rather than simply exfoliating or moisturizing the outer layer of skin like most eczema treatments, Tremotyx™ works from the inside out by blocking the production of the enzymes that trigger flare-ups. Also have you tried diet- it is not that well known that Gluten found in wheat can cause a skin disease that is similar to exzema. Nell Rose (author) from England on November 30, 2015: To be honest jseven, I discovered after all of this that not using anything was the best way to go! It's working! Fish oil. It came and went but each bout was worse than the one before. Light therapy, or phototherapy, uses ultraviolet light or sunlamps to help prevent immune system responses that trigger eczema. I just slather a generous layer on the itchy spot and truly, within seconds, I no longer want to claw at my flesh. It worked well and her skin has healed and no more itch. Barbara Badder from USA on February 13, 2014: I have just the opposite problem from you with eczema. Treatment and Management Tips Eczema cannot be cured, but symptoms can be controlled with moisturizers, self-care measures and medications. Seasonal eczema is usually caused by hay fever and other autoimmune allergies, and generally disappears by the time summer is in full swing. Less than a week later, all was clear. We also do not use any synthetic chemicals in the house for personal and environmental reasons. My daughter has been bothered with this for several years on her feet, and I know that would be awful because you have to wear shoes. Drugs used to treat Eczema. seems paradise is a bit stinky! “Although there is no cure”, with the right treatment, you can control eczema. This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and does not substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, and/or dietary advice from a licensed health professional. Treatment options Your dermatologist may prescribe a combination of topical treatments for your eczema called emollients which vary based on their ingredients and lipid content: Lotions – contains the most water which replenishes and hydrates. Thanks Maria, that's great, I thought perhaps you would be able to buy it somewhere, glad you sorted it out, and thanks for coming back, nell, an update I went to another drugstore and asked for an steroid ointment, I was surprised I was given a Cortizan. lol! Lillian K. Staats from Wasilla, Alaska on February 23, 2012: I have a client w/ cradle cap and ezcema, and this is really useful, as always, love ya Nell, prayers your way! Thanks for writing this well-informed hub! 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