Eczema question.......?

Question

I have developed varicous eczema on the front of my leg, near the foot, I have managed to scratch it several times during sleep.

I am told by some to keep the skin moist with creams and then I am told to get it dry. I am reluctant to use some medications as I have been told that it makes the skin very thin, I am scared that its going to become ulcerated.

Can anyone out then help put me wise about treatment for this, it seems such a waste of a GPs time for such a trivial thing if I can treat it myself, so much the better.

Answer 1

The key to getting rid of it is DO NOT SCRATCH! I've never succeeded, I've had excema for every one of my 27 years! Whilst bandages etc stop me scratching it directly, they make the skin hot, as does moisturising before bed, which makes it itchier so I scratch more. And scratching includes rubbing, and poking and prodding of any sort, with any sharp or blunt object. I find I feel most comfortable if I moisturise excema in the morning, and wash it off before bed. But some moisturisers are better than others - anything too greasy has me scratching and anything too watery is poinless. Good luck!

Answer 2

I believe you need a definite option for your eczema problem. Why not choose among the treatment options for eczema that would best suits you::



1. Healing Natural Products - made from the pure essential oils extracted from plants and applied topically to relieve eczema symptoms and to begin the healing process of repairing the skin.



2. Coal Tar - this should be used under the supervision of a doctor as it can irritate some people's skin. Coal tar has a strong smell and can stain clothing.



3. Evening Primrose Oil - this is either applied topically or taken in capsule form. This oil contains gamma linolenic acid which is thought to be lacking in some of those who have eczema.



4. Phototherapy - this is another treatment for those with chronic eczema where the patient is exposed to up to 30 sessions of ultraviolet radiation. Expert supervision is required because the risks are the same as for sunbathing namely accelerated ageing of the skin and the increased risk of skin cancer.



If you take good care of your skin and choose a course of treatment that will work, you will go a long way to keeping your eczema under control. For more information on http://www.skinoriginal.com/eczema.htm will help you a lot to get rid of eczema quickly and safely.

Answer 3

I have eczema and suffered for most of my life. I find that the best treatment is aqueous cream, readily available in the chemist it will keep the skin moist. When dry eczema will crack and sore which in turn becomes infected and painful. The Aqueous cream will stop the drying out and should stop the worst of the itching.

If you dont want to go to the chemist commercial varieties like E45 and Neutrgena Norwegan Hand Cream are almost as good. Eczema should not be taken lightly the patches you have now could easily grow, the doctor can provide medication for the worst sores and stop it getting infected but the key is not to let it dry out.

Answer 4

Oilatum cream is gud u also get the oil for the bath and the soap u can buy at all chemists and most supermarkets stock it. I use it use this on my daughter she suffers from eczema.



This is web page has some info on adult eczema



http://www.oilatum.co.uk/consumer/adult/index.asp



try wearing a stocking in bed it will be harder for u to itch when ur asleep. Iv beening giving Tubifast vest and tights for my daughter there make out of a bangage material it makes her look like a mummy but i really does stop her itching.



Finally nothing is to small to go to ur GPs about Eczema is a very common poroblem and ur GP will be happy to help.



Gud luck and keep them nails short no scatching

Answer 5

I have eczema and have sebborric dermatitis (eczema on your scalp) and I have no problem wasting a GP time bc thats what they are there for and they get more than compensated.



My areas differ each time, but your right it itches. I itched the skin so bad on my finger it bled.



I use eczema cream and it doesnt make it thinner or anything just makes it go away faster. My dr. did say if I didnt want to use the cream use cortizone cream. and just make sure you try not to get stressed and keep moisterized it will help you in the future.

Answer 6

I use oilatum oil for the bath but I only shower so I put it in a jug of water and pur it all over me at the end of the shower.



Then after the shower I use an aqueous cream which I rub all over.



Then I put clean clothes on that have had extra rinses in the washing machine because washing powder makes me even worse.



Unless I put on clean clothes every day I itch like anything.



I have had stuff from the doctors only on prescription and they have worked. But you may be able to get a hydrocotisone cream from the doctor which helps.



I think there is something like it you can buy over the counter, the chemist will tell you.



I cannot go into the swimming baths or in spas or hydro pools etc because the chlorine in the water really aggravates it and I end up with a horrendous hard rash which ends up bleeding. So really you need to check if there is anything you are allergic to and what could be making it worse.



You may be able to do it yourself, but if not then you can go to the doctors and say what you have done up to that point, and then go on to prescription medicines or he may have other ideas.



Hope this helps.



guenivere

Answer 7

My husband has suffered from eczema all his 45 years, at times when its really bad he can't even go to work. He uses an emulsifiying ointment from the GP, and dermivate when necessary. He stopped eating dairy products and only eats soya (cheese, butter milk etc), also no yeast products as this heats the blood and causes itching, no citrus fruits, no meat especially red, If this helps the book eat right for your blood type by Dr John D'amo is very informative this is the diet my husband has been using for 7 years and in that time has only has 1 bad breakout. Hope this is useful for you.

Answer 8

Ive had bad eczema too all my life on my face mainly and hands mainly. pops in in various places on my body aswell. I use a big tub of cream called Aqeuos cream bp on my face 2-3 times a day. its great. also if you have EXTREME eczema I have a tube of oinkment called protopic. try some of them. they're really good

Answer 9

first and foremost, the use of an all natural skin care moisturizer will be of great help. have a talk with a skin care expert about recommended products. if you want to avoid skin from scarring better try to avoid scratching the skin for a break in the skin can cause secondary skin infections. stop eczema itching by getting the skin moisturized. and you better keep fingernails short for you might forget sometimes that you have accidentally scratch it. remember that a break in the skin can cause a secondary infection.



try also avoiding a lot of things that can trigger eczema like:



- avoid perfumed skin care and body care products

- avoid extreme hot and cold weather conditions

- avoid keeping fingernails long

- avoid scratching the affected area

- avoid long baths

- avoid processed foods and foods with preservatives

- avoid skin irritants and allergens like dusts and pollens

- avoid clothes and material that are rough, course, scratchy and tight

- avoid activities that can make you sweat

- avoid smoking and alcohol



try to be gentle with your skin. visit http://www.skinoriginal.com for more tips on how to rejuvenate skin.

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Answer 11

Use Vaseline for moisturizer. Use herbal cream for eczema from Champori.com (it is free of steroids and will not thin the skin). Those worked better for me than anything else I tried.

Best,

Bernadette

Answer 12

Although I have not suffered from eczema, my mother has. she used to take saran wrap and wrap it around her legs at night when she slept. She said the moisture seemed to help...



can't hurt to try, right?

Answer 13

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Answer 14

hi i had this a long time ago . all i did was have a bath with some baby oil in it and used baby lotion during the day it cleared up in a few week and touch wood never had it since. give it a try cant hurt x

Answer 15

my son as it bad and e uses oilatum and its very good also try a steroid cream