By Tangel on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 06:45 am:
| By Tangel on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 06:45 am: |
I have eczema ever since i was born, got worse in 5th grade, I am now 20 and i have protopic medicine to help out but still sometimes get flares on my face and arms and upper lip..Stay out of the cholrine because i flare up after i swim..Put on no make up..Always use medicated chap stick..All natural soaps. Nivea is great lotion to use..stay away from sodas
| By leelee on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 11:30 pm: |
hi i am covered in red itchy blothces its driving me mad what is best to do i have got steroid ceam but dont seem to be helping
| By 26 now!! on Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 09:24 am: |
Louise
The same thing happened to me. I got it when I was three, had it til I was about 11....then it completely went away until Jan 2009 when I was 24. Then it came back worse than I ever had it. Its taken this long to get it under control. I tried everything, every supplement, every cream on the net, even bleach baths....
After depserate days of research and experiments I think its something to do with digestion, toxins in your blood, and sensitivities. Eat and drink anti-oxidants as if your life depended on it!! So eat blueberries and drink cranberry juice. Look anit-oxidants up on the internet. Also look up juices and fasting for eczema.
Before you get in the bath, rub youself with olive oil.
Only use the steriod creams on the red patches during a flare up.
The book 'the eczema solution' by susan armstrong brown will help you break the scratch cycle and will help to heal up a lot of your eczema and then you should be able to get rid of the stubborn eczema with changes to your diet.
Avoid red meat and dairy. Eat chicken occassionally and fish (salmon and cod) 3 times a week.
You can drop me an email if you want, just click on my name. Dont worry, it will go away....not as fast as it appeared, but it will go.
Oh and as Peter recommends 
gentle sunbathing whenever you can, in your bithday suit if your garden is quite private, as clothes can make eczema worse.
xxx
| By louise on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 06:35 pm: |
hi i had eczema as a baby and i grew out of it.now im 24 and its just come back inbetween my arms chest and back of my legs its so itchy and sore and burns no creams work so gonna have to go to my doctors
i have no idear why after all this time its come back?
| By stripeyzebrafish on Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 08:45 pm: |
Hey Richy7 Im 15 an di also have the exacts same it really gets me dow exspecially when im in the changing rooms and have a short sleeved top on i get a very bad red rash all ove rmy arms its very embarassing. Please help! x
| By heath on Monday, April 20, 2009 - 05:31 pm: |
keep getting a patch of itchy eczema on my top lip and surrounding skin also on my eyes have tryed everything nothing is helping?
| By Galadriel on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 11:42 pm: |
Hey all
Get flakey dry peeling skin under my nose and lip area, so itchy. No matter what I do it wont stop peeling. Now itchy around the eye area as well.
Use to get it bad on my back, but for some reason after 5 years it went away. I hardly but any cream on it cause it was hard to reach.
I am 30 and went through menopause,thats when it started. How do I get rid of this. So irratating.
| By anz on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 08:51 pm: |
i am 18 and i have some dryness on above my lips...it gus then cums.it gets me down,cus it is realli noticable.wat can i do?
| By wheatfreecured on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 04:12 pm: |
Can't Stand it....
Do your red spots look like this...???
csaceliacs.org/dh_symptoms.php
Cut and paste this site... and of course add the w w w in front.... see what you think...it could be your answer...
jeannine
| By Peter on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 08:17 am: |
Red spots could well be a symptom of yeast activity, which is one cause of eczema. Yeast thrives in dark, damp places so the best option is to get the sun and air to that part of your body and apply a good simple moisturiser. You cannot cure it, but it can with care be kept at bay.
| By Cant stand it on Monday, March 10, 2008 - 11:44 pm: |
Can any one please,please tell me how to get rid of the red itchy spots?Ive had these itchy red spots nearly a year now i thought i had scabies but my doctor told me i have eczema.Im 39 years old and never sufferd befor,im keeping on top of the flaky skin with creams but no matter what i do the red spots wont go and i cant stand how itchy they are.I dont no how much longer i can stand it.
| By asia on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 12:13 pm: |
i have just been reading all these messages and think i could help alot of you. im 18- had eczema all my life- at times it has become extremely bad- giving me bouts of depression etc. i have tried everything- really!ok so advice:
- maybe you need to try other sources of help, other than doctors- but use their creams, bath oils, and steriods when needed- to stop the suffering- just get the prescriptions- patch tests- never worked for me and neither did blood allergy tests
- if its really bad- try alternative thearpy- hearbilists (for example, napiers- a herablist shop)- special concusions made up for you- really helped me. even massages, yoga, homeopathy
-dry skin: try evening primrose oil tablets (3/4 a day) and this is the best= Artic Omega (same amount)- these both did miracles for me alongside mostirisation
-baths (but not too hot- realives pain massivly) and immediatly moisterise. (although doctors say this takes away skins moisture- i dont think it does as long as you moisterise straight after)
- i have tried- diprobase/doublebase/aveeno/aquadarate etc. you need to change every now and again- new favorite ASTRAL- buy from boots etc. quite pricey which is really annoying but its worth it- thick and creamy- makes your skin feel holiday like
- maybe AVOID YEAST- i.e. bread also acidic fruit- oranges/lemons/limes etc- find they create itching and dryness
-also, honestly this sounds really gay- but do more exercise- you need to get your blood moving
- what about salt in your baths- like salt water- this helps somepeople. but be careful- may sting. i have heard bicarbonate of soda works- although havent tried this myself
-SUN- heals. also cut your nails. even wear gloves- its the hardest thing ever but just dont itch it.
- also if you have bad eczema- try cold baths in the morning. continually flush out your system- herbal teas- neetle, detox, GREEN tea, lots of water. (helps the dryness too)+ eat nuts, like almonds, pumpkin seeds etc.
- also maybe try the 'candida free' website- its quite complex. Its quite ambigious- but apparently somepeople dont have excema. i thought i had this but didnt- fill out a questionaire and someone replies quickly- really nice and helpful. maybe check this out.
good luck to you all. i seriously thought i would never grow out of it. i was covered when i was 16, allergic to everthing, i looked like i had been in a car crash at times. never become a recluse beacuse of it- i didin't. im happy, so much better and nearly finished school-thankgod!! you have to be posotive, although i never was!
| By Kim on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 08:46 pm: |
Dustin, it sounds like keratosis pilaris. Do a Google search and compare photos with your skin. If there are little white nodules in the bumps, it is either foliculitis or KP.
| By dustin on Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 06:17 am: |
I have had red small bumps on my upper arms and thighs for almost my whole life. They dont really hurt or itch. Im just embarresed to ever take my shirt off in front of people. Is there anything that will help or any ideas of what it may be? Please help!
| By Mitch on Sunday, July 08, 2007 - 11:21 pm: |
People with genetic eczema:
Please try this:
Take 50 mg of Zinc orally per day.
Chelated Zinc is preferred.
You can purchase this cheap at any vitamin store.
This treatment has put my eczema into remission.
Restrictions:
Do not do this if you are pregnant.
Also, you may want to start taking a multi-vitamin
as well.
If you try my Zinc treatment, please report the results (and your case history) to me.
-Mitch.
| By jamie86 on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 04:58 pm: |
hi everybody, ive started to get red dry patchs over my body and my hands are peeling all over, anyone got a clue in what it is? thank you,
| By NIC on Sunday, September 10, 2006 - 03:08 pm: |
HI I AM 29 AND HAVE RECENTLY DEVELOPED WHAT I THINK IS ECZEMA ON MY UPPER LIP AND CHIN(I CAN HIDE IT WHEN I HAVE A BIT OF STUBBLE)IS IT COMMON 2 RANDOMLY GET ECZEMA HAVING NEVER HAD IT BEFORE? ITS A LITTLE ITCHY AND RAISED BIT ITS THE REDNESS THAT IS EMBARRISING ANY HELP WITH WHAT MAY BE THE CAUSE OF HOW 2 GET THE REDNESS TO GO DOWN. THANKS
| By Paramjit on Saturday, June 03, 2006 - 11:34 am: |
Hi everyone has anyone tried Triceram ceramide dominant barrier repair cream? this is a non steroidal moisturizer for eczema it is fragrance free hypoallergenic non comedogenic safe to use on all skin types effectively treats dry irritated red itchy skin best used twice a day it does work it has cleared up most of my eczema condition and dry skin it feels beautiful and wonderful to have normal skin again try it another thing thats great for hand eczema or dry skin is gloves in a bottle i hope this helps you all god bless stay happy and enjoy life keep moisturising.Paramjit xx
| By richy7 on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 04:15 pm: |
I am 16 years old and i have dry eczema on my arms it is all over i have had it all my life, i doesnt not itch or irritate me in anyway apart from it is extremely imbarrasing to take my top of and have arms covered in a rash.Does any one know any treatments that would calm it down or something i could do?
| By Peter on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 07:54 am: |
It sounds as if you could have seborrhoeic eczema and red spots can be a symptom. It is thought that one cause can be yeast spores, which cause the spots You may well find that applying a slightly antiseptic moisturiser like Dermol lotion or E45 and fresh air and sunlight will help or may even cure.
| By shayjonez on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 - 12:22 am: |
I am 25 yrs old and after the birth of my daughter a year ago i started to develope these small red pimple that would eventually turn into a scaly patch on my arms, leg calves and on my forhead. it last for awhile but goes away..seems like when i think its all gone it comes back again. has anyone had something similar to this?
| By Kristy on Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 09:01 am: |
I'm 35, and a week and a half ago I got some spider bites from some bedding I had washed and then stored in the basement for a while. The entire area of the spider bites became extremely dry and itchy and looks exactly like Eczema. Which I've never had nor has anyone in my family that I know of. But my mom's hands look just like the pictures when she washes dishes. She was told it was just an alergy to dish soap. But has anyone heard of Spider bites triggering Eczema in adults who never had it. Cause it's been a good week and a half and these dry spots itch like crazy and show no signs of stopping. I don't know if I ought to go to the doctor or not.
| By Vic on Friday, March 04, 2005 - 08:14 pm: |
Princess, Diprobase is RUBBISH, that's why it's not working! lol. Have you tried Doublebase gel? It's not greasy at all so really good for your face. I think you have to keep trying lots of different emollients. If you are in the UK, your GP should be able to go through the BNF and pick you out 3 or so to try at a time, and see which one suits you. Ask for the doublebase though, it really is worth a try. You could also try a really greasy emollient at night when it's not going to matter that it's greasy, like Hydromol or Epaderm. Good luck!
| By Sarah on Friday, March 04, 2005 - 07:32 pm: |
Hi Princess, I also get really dry skin - the things that help me are:
For my body - having baths using an emollient oil - I use Aveeno Oil, but there are lots of others such as Oilatum bath oil. I have the water warm but not too hot (that makes me itchy) and try to soak for 15-20 minutes.
For my face - I use Aveeno cream on my face because it seems to moisturise well without being greasy. Also I use lip balm to stop my lips getting cracked at the edges
Drinking plenty of water - if I don't I really notice the difference
I think the main thing is to always carry some cream with you and if you get dry try to reapply it as often as possible - it can't do you any harm. I know it can be embarrassing when you are out and about - I sometimes duck into a toilet cubicle to put my creams on!
Hope some of this helps you,
Sarah
| By Princess on Monday, February 28, 2005 - 05:16 pm: |
Hi. Im 15 years old and had eczema since i was a baby. I have dry skin on my face, legs, arms etc. I also sometimes have redness on my upper lip area. It's horrid. I moisturise using a cream called diprobase, but the minute i go outside, it just goes all dry again. Can anyone recommend something else? Ive also tried vaseline but the same thing happens.
| By kim on Thursday, April 15, 2004 - 07:48 am: |
There is a lotion called KP duty created by the dermatologist who runs dermadoctor.com. Keratosis pilaris and eczema (I am 'lucky' enough to have both) are similar (although visually different) skin problems. Anyway, I have dry skin on my arms (and KP) and the KP duty really softens them. Another lotion I like is Vaseline's Total Moisture (the newer yellow bottle). I LOVE that lotion and it is cheap. If you have dry skin and it is 'thick' moisten the skin with cool-tepid water for no more than 5 minutes or the lotions and esp thicker creams will just sit on the top layer. Another good lotion is the hemp lotion from the body shop. Also, increase your water intake and hydrate from the inside out.
To relieve itching, I cheat and use neosporin with pain relief (on my feet where my eczema is). It keeps me from itching. I have heard some people are allergic to it but it is better than long term steroid use. If you live in a humid area, you have to actually drink more water than usual b/c the moisture in the air pulls moisture from your body (I am a ballet dancer and if you dont drink more in humid weather, you get feet cramps as well).
Burts Bees makes a great Baby lotion for sensitive skin as well and it smells yummy.
Good luck everyone.
| By girl on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 - 08:25 pm: |
I am a 12 year old girl who's had eczema all my life now it's turned to horrible dry skin any suggestions on how i can help it (i have an egg and nut allergy and sensetive eyes and hayfever.)
| By anonymous41 on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 - 04:28 pm: |
Hi Wendy and Cordeygirl, I have found that either sea salt in the bath or tying some oats in muslin and hanging them in the water so it goes all creamy really helps my skin. Good luck
| By Wendy on Monday, April 12, 2004 - 11:12 pm: |
I am 26 and suddenly developed red scaly skin on my legs. Ive never had any skin problems before and nothing that the doctors give me helps at all. Can anyone out there help me stop scratching PLEASE!
| By Cordeygirl on Sunday, September 07, 2003 - 02:58 pm: |
Does anyone suffer from excessive dry skin? I have had eczema all my life (28 years) and have always had red, sore patches all over my body but never had this peeling/flaky skin that sheds when you touch it, only to produce another layer of flakiness underneath. I use dermol and diprobase ointment to moisturise, but once that has dried, my skin just flakes off into my clothes. It is mainly on my back and upper arms, and i have stopped wearing dark clothes as its really quite noticable. (My poor washing machine is working overtime!) Any ideas?
| By sidalha on Wednesday, July 02, 2003 - 12:11 pm: |
Hi there
My four year old daughter was born with eczema and it's been under control. But it leaves dark patches on her body where the skin is most affected. Have you had the same experience and how can this be treated?
| By C. on Saturday, May 03, 2003 - 08:44 am: |
I have exactly the same problem! I used to suffer from eczema on my arms which has been clear for about ten years. I have suddenly got dry patches either side of my chin. They have now turned into eczema all over my neck and eyelids as well. I still have oily/combination on the rest of my face so it's very confusing!
Can anybody help?
| By Brenda on Monday, May 21, 2001 - 12:56 am: |
I am a female 46 years old. Why would I suddenly develop very dry, red scaly skin on both sides of my chin area, just below the lower lip area. Until now I have always had oily to normal skin and have never needed to use moisturiser etc. Any advice or help would be welcome please.
Brenda