Eczema

Question: What causes eczema and what makes it pop up in different places? I have eczema on the back of two of my fingers and now I'm getting it inside my elbow (where it bends). I also have a patch of it on the back of my leg. What causes it and why does it show up in such random places?

Answer: Eczema is caused by a lack of Vitamin E and dry skin. Avoid pool water. Always moisturize. My index finger has eczema too. I used to have it inside my elbows and other fingers. But they are all gone. Use steroid creams (prescribed by your doctor of course). Try shea butter for your skin. Use lotion with oatmeal. Use Ucerin cream for your hands. Do not let them stay dry. Eczema usually show up in joints (inside elbows and knees) and palm of hands (mostly fingers) and maybe feet. Use Aveeno cream (it has oatmeal formula). Hope this helps. It is not curable (Im mad about that). It's usually seasonal (usually summer for me). Might be winter for you. It's treatable by using the steps above. Good luck!

Question: How do I reduce the effects of scars from eczema? I'm 19 years old and have had eczema since I was roughly 15. It started just on my stomach cause of the belts I wore, and then on my arms, but that was nothing until this past year. I have it bad on my arms, stomach, half my back, upper thighs, chest, and neck. And I am also half hispanic, so I scar very easily. They aren't raised scars or anything, but just dark marks. And they stay, for years. Lotions for dry skin don't work, I know that. But even if I do control my eczema, the scars from it will last for a long time. Can anyone relate and possibly know any way to help me with my scars, or eczema? I'm running out of options! I feel like a leper here!

Answer: HI Amber Here are some ideas to start the healing process. Cause Eczema is often called Dermatitis, and may be a symptom of an omega-3 fatty acid deficiency. Eczema can be due to allergies, allergies secondary to digestive disorders such as hydrochloric acid deficiency, rashes secondary to immune diseases, genetic metabolic disorders, and/or nutritional deficiencies, especially of niacin (vitamin B3) and B6, as well as other B vitamins. To minimize your risk of developing eczema, avoid irritating substances, wear natural nonirritating materials, use soothing ointments, and check to see if dietary, nutritional, and/or and allergy-causing factors need to be considered. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Natural Cures Aromatherapy: Bergamot, chamomile, lavender, melissa, neroli, eucalyptus, geranium, and/or juniper can help speed healing and relief of symptoms when applied topically to the affected areas. Diet: Eat an organic, whole foods diet and avoid potentially allergy-causing foods, especially sugar, wheat, milk, and dairy products, including yogurt. Also avoid excess consumption of fruit, especially citrus and sour, as these foods may aggravate symptoms. Flower Essences: Rescue Remedy® for accompanying stress, and Rescue Remedy Cream® on the affected areas. Herbs: Herbal remedies such as cleavers, nettle, yellowdock, or red clover tea or tinctures may be very effective. They are often combined with relaxing herbs such as chamomile, linden flowers, or skullcap. One combination would be equal parts of cleavers, nettle, and chamomile drunk as an infusion three times a day. A stronger mixture combines the tinctures of figwort, burdock, and cleavers in equal parts; take one teaspoon of this mixture three times a day. To alleviate itching, bathe affected areas of your body with lukewarm or cold chickweed infusion. For cracked, dry, or painful skin, use a salve made from calendula flowers and St. John`s wort leaves. Goldenseal applied externally may also be helpful. Homeopathy:Dulcamara, Rhus tox., Sulfur, Arsen alb., and Graphites, taken alone or in combination with each other can help speed healing. Petroleum and Psorinum are also effective homeopathic remedies, but must be taken alone. Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments. Juice Therapy: The following juice combinations can help speed healing: black currant and red grapes; carrot, beet, spinach, cucumber, and parsley; and wheat grass juice. Nutritional Supplementation: Vitamin A and GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), an omega-6 essential fatty acid found in high quantities in evening primrose oil, have both been shown to improve the symptoms of eczema. Vitamin E. Other useful supplements for preventing and reversing eczema include vitamin B complex, vitamin B6, vitamin E, magnesium, and zinc. Topical Treatment: Apply evening primrose oil directly to cracked and sore areas of the skin. A topical paste made from ginkgo and licorice root extract has also been shown to improve eczema symptoms. Alternative Professional Care If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating and relieving the symptoms of eczema: Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Biofeedback Training, Bodywork (Acupressure, Shiatsu, Reflexology), Detoxification Therapy, Energy Medicine (Light Beam Generator, Ondamed, Photon Stimulator), Environmental Medicine, Hypnotherapy, Magnetic Field Therapy (North Pole Magnetic Energy Application), Mind/Body Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, Orthomolecular Medicine, Osteopathy, and Oxygen Therapy Best of health to you

Question: Will my eczema be a problem in getting a tattoo? I have had eczema ever since i can remember, and it was horrible when I was a kid. However, since i moved to Florida I've hardly had a break out in 4 years. Now, i have this awesome tattoo designed and ready to go. I was just wondering if my eczema is going to cause any side-effects and possible infection when i get the tattoo?

Answer: i don't think its going to cause any side effect or infection when you get it. but keep in mind i hope you're getting a tattoo in a place where your eczema doesn't break out. hoped i helped. ♥ kaye

Question: I get eczema and acne on my face, what can I do to get rid of it? Acne medication makes my eczema worst and eczema medication causes my face to get pimples. I don't know what to do, my face looks horrible!

Answer: Hi Peacon I would like you to try this cream it really works great: It is called - Rescue Remedy cream , made by naturals company called Bach, might also be known as Flower Remedy I really should have found the site for you, it is available in Australia and should be available elsewhere, It was recomended to me years ago by this really weird spiritual natural healer lady, but i tell ya what she was right i never had eczema again. Email me if you have any trouble finding it let me know how you get on? hope it gets better soon. Bach rescue remedy cream

Question: How long does it take for Eczema scars disappear? I've had eczema scars all over my legs for about 4 months now and they aren't looking any better. Can anyone tell me how long it'll take for them to at least fade?

Answer: Hi, I have been helping a friend get rid of his psoriasis’ on his skin, it covers about 2 square feet of his arms and hands. He has been spraying on 2.5 PH water for about a month now, and it is working. He is also drinking 9.5 PH water. His wife has MS, and is also drinking the 9.5 PH alkaline water, and is doing much better. You can get free alkaline water - place a wanted add on http://craigslist.com Here is a demo video to watch for the eczema cure as seen in Japan. Sorry but the hospitals in the United States and Europe are not this advanced at this time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxLW-HKgQzU&feature=PlayList&p=262C30FDF046ADAB&playnext=1&index=4 Alergies to food include shellfish, garlic, and others. Stop eating things like cheese, then milk products, then anything brewed (beer, yogurt, breads made with yeast). When it goes away, then you have some idea of what you should stop eating. Or use the process developed in Japan, and eat what you want to. Good Luck !

Question: How can I get rid of eczema located on my shin? I have eczema on my shin and it's embarrassing to wear shorts because it's like a big oval of redness. How can I get rid of it? I tried Aveeno cream but it only takes away the itch.

Answer: some eczema treatments are harmful to your skin since they can contain ingredients that can potentially harm your skin rather than making it heal. you can try covering the affected area with a gauze, be able to keep your fingernails short to avoid scratching it. a break in the skin can cause a secondary skin infection. be aware of it. the key to treat eczema on face is never to keep the skin of the face dry. check out your diet and avoid foods that can trigger allergy on the skin. keep the skin hydrated by drinking adequate amount of fluids. using an all natural skin moisturizer can help keep the skin moist all day. know what are the triggers of eczema and try to avoid. consult a dermatologist for the best precautions. visit http://www.skinoriginal.com for more tips that can help avoid eczema flares.

Question: How do you get rid of eczema without buying anything? No prescriptions. My friend has eczema above her elbow and arm area , and I wanna help her out. But I can't buy anything , and I know she has a habit of scratching. Help ? I wanna help my friend.

Answer: u can't, simple as. i've had it since i was two, now im 13 (14 in july) and even with all the prescriptions, dermatologists, dietitions and paedritions it hasn't gone. so sorry but you will have NO luck on your own. tell youir frind to visit a doctor, its VERY important before it gets out of hand. but meanwhile here's a few tips (if anyone has tips it's me!): 1. stay away from perfumes and other potentionally irritating smells 2 don't do the washing up 3. have short, quick warm (not hot) daily baths 4. of course 'not scratching' is hard so only scratch with a clean surface that won't infect 5. cut nails as short as possible 6. imagine that if you scratch something bad will happen (like you will melt or turn into a frog!) 7. wear soft, cotton clothing 8, don't wear too much cothing, the cooler the better 9. wear long sleeves and fully cover legs.so you can resist the urge to scratch 10. keep yourself busy!!!!! i have my entire day full of things to do and keep my hands busy just so i forget about scratching. hope these work and good luck, once again i stress the importance of seeing a doctor ASAP.

Question: What is a good eczema lotion for a baby with really dry skin, not eczema? My one year old has very dry skin and regular baby lotion does not help. I was wondering if anyone on here new of a good eczema lotion, they could recomend?

Answer: My baby has severe Eczema and i use Eucerin calming itch relief lotion,or just the regular Eucerin lotion. Kinda pricey but it works very well! I hope that helps.

Question: How often should you bathe an infant with eczema? I have a six week old son with eczema. I bathe him every night. Should I be bathing him every other night? His eczema seems to be getting worse and I'm not sure of proper treatment for eczema. What kind of lotion is best for eczema? I've tried Johnsons, Aveeno Baby, Palmer's, and am currently using Euceran Calming Creme which was recommended by a friend.

Answer: I have a little boy with severe eczema and we were told by our pediatrician to treat it with Hydrocortizone (sp?) cream applied to the affected area twice a day. We only bath him every 2 days and only for about 5-10 minutes. Frequent bathing removes the natural oils from the skin which can cause eczema to become worse. We also use a cool mist humidifier in his room to help keep his skin hydrated. Oh and after a bath make sure you moisturize his skin within 5 minutes of taking him out so he doesn't dry out too much. You can also use baby oil in the bath water. EDIT: Also switch to a baby safe washing detergent and don't use any fabric softener or dryer sheets.

Question: What should i use to treat my 9month old with eczema? Sorry I have just one more question lol Okay same with the cradle cap, he's had eczema since he was born on and off. Any suggestions what i can use? I have baby eczema lotion that i have been using, but i want something that works faster.

Answer: My daughter also had eczema luckily it got better as she got older. But, I used to use Aveeno oatmeal bath and it really helped/worked