Does anyone have any experience with eczema and other skin sensitivities?
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I'm sure your dermatologist has given him topical meds. you and him just have to learn to live with this basically.  Hopefully he will grow out of it.\n\nI had it as a child age 3 to 21.  I was on every med. there was, the aveno baths, gloves at nite (I would itch and weep) I went thru school poorly treated by the other children. Did the sweat thing too, was hospitalized probably around 6 times it became so bad.  From head to toe.\n\nAt 21, it was gone, only to reappear in small patches periodically over the years.  Still at times I need a topical med. \n\nI wish you all the luck in the world, and do hope it will be like mine,\nthat was then this is now.  None of my children have it, nor do there children.\n\nSo this is a positive story!
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My both kids had severe eczema. My boy had it worse. He had almost 21 different food / common chemical allergies that made the situation worse. Due to this, I have learned a lot. I can explain you about eczema better than most doctors. Here are some of the points:\n1. All eczema is commonly due to allergies and dry skin combined.\n2. All alergies has resistance levels. This means if you give a product today and it was OK then that does not mean that person is not allergetic to it. Tomorow the same product can trigger allergies.\n3. Protiens are the source of major allergies. Try to introduce protien rich food later. Also avoid milk, potatoes, wheat, eggs (esp. whites), sea-food, food colors, artificial food favorings and nuts.\n4. Keep the child away if you are cooking in your home. I found that the smell of allergy causing food also creates allergies.\n5. Keep a log of daily activities including food / drinks, motion and irritations. If you keep the log it will be easier to find the problem foods.\n6. Give one food for one week without switching. Start with rice and carrots or rice and broccoli (choose one). Give the same food for a week. If severe allergies are noted then remove it from diet and introduce a new one. Any one food introduced should be given continously for 1 week.\n7. After giving a bath pat with a towel slightly leaving a film of water in the skin. Seal that to skin by applying thick gel like plain Vaseline. Many creams also create allergies so be careful in using creams other than plain unscented Vaseline. Also do not use the baby oil - many kids are allergic to mineral oil.\n8. The allergies becomes severe if you reintroduce the same allergic food again and again but may go away if you remove it from diet for long periods like more than a month.\n9. Angry and sad moods of child make the situation worse. I know that a child with eczema takes parens to the edge and many times we may become harsh. Try to keep your child happy.\n10. An unconventional treatment, NAET (http://www.naet.org) worked well for my son. For people I have referred it did not work well since it depends a lot on the practitioner.  For my daughter we did not take treatment since we knew a lot about eczema and could control it well.\n11. It is late to tell you but it is best to introduce the solids a little late to kids with eczema.\n12. If your child has severe itch, ask him/her to scratch using the back of the nails by scratching backwards (in the opposite direction of normal scratch). You can also scratch him like that. Less damage occurs by scratching reverse.\n\nIt may take a long time to write all I know but it helps if you talk. Feel free to contact me through Yahoo messenger id : littleBhishma or skype: hgangadh
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1. The most common reaction is contact DERMATITIS, or skin inflammation.  Repeated skin contact with resins and hardeners may also cause chronic contact dermatitis, which is usually milder but longer lasting. If left untreated for long periods it can progress to eczema, a form of dermatitis that can include swelling, blisters and itching.\n\n2.   ALLERGIC DERMATITIS is a more serious problem, but less than 2% of epoxy users are likely to get it. Allergic dermatitis is when the body hyperreacts to an allergen.  You are most susceptible if you have been grossly overexposed to epoxy or if you are inherently sensitized or allergic to a component of epoxy.  Once sensitized, additional (and sometimes increasingly severe) reactions become likely upon future exposures, even to tiny amounts of epoxy. It is difficult, but not impossible to prevent recurrences. Resume epoxy use only after symptoms disappear, and strictly follow the recommended handling procedures to prevent exposure.\n\n3.  Inhaling concentrated epoxy vapors, if done frequently or for long periods, can irritate your respiratory tract. Exposing sensitive skin areas, like the eyelids, to highly concentrated epoxy vapors may cause itching and swelling.   Never breathe the sanding dust of partially cured epoxy. Epoxy chemicals remain reactive until they have cured. Serious health problems can result from sanding epoxy before it is fully cured. When you inhale these dust particles, they become trapped in the mucus lining of your respiratory system. The reactive material can cause severe respiratory irritation and/or respiratory allergies.\n...breathing any nuisance dust will worsen existing respiratory problems. Smokers and others whose lungs are under strain are far more likely to develop serious respiratory problems.\n\n***Note--I did not just copy and paste this info.  I took the time to copy over the info that was important, as your question is of a serious nature--and deserves serious attention.  I would also recommend asking to see the MSDS sheets for the epoxy you are wokring with to familiarize yourself with what you need to avoid to prevent further sensitization.  Good luck and take care of yourself.
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try aquaphore and eucerine or see your doctor for a perscription  i have to use triamcinolone which is a steroid because mine is so bad.  i also have to take shots sometimes and i take steroid pills.  but use nonscented lotion, soaps, and detergent.  i say use aveeno oatmeal formula, dove for the soap, and purex free and clear for the detergent.  the detergent has no scent or color so it won't irritate your skin.  take an aveeno oatmeal bath too to relieve the itching.  and to help moisturized the skin try the wet pj treatment.  dunk your clothes in water and ring them out. put them in the dryer to warm them.  then just soak in a bath tub for 15 minutes and then apply the lotion or ointment  do this for 3 or 4 nights and your skin will seem so much different because the moisture stays on your skin instead of rubbing off.  you can protect your mattress and pillows by buying plastic coverings for them.  eczema is a non curable disease that is caused by a build up of dead skin cells since the skin cells produce more rapidly than normal skin.  since your skin cells produce more rapidally that means no layer of natural moisture like normal skin.  that also means less acne since the skin is natrually dry. (excluding where oil usually builds up  ie nose and chin)  i've had eczema for 15 years (all my life) and i still amaze doctors with how bad my skin gets.  the white marks that eczema may leave might go away or can be permanents scarring but keep putting lotion on it to reduce visibility and keep moisture on the skin.  check ya later ♥
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As a nutritionist, I would recommend a good B-Complex vitamin.  Eczema (and roscea) are prone to flare ups especially when Riboflavin (B2) and B12 are deficient.  When the body is under stress, the B vitamins are easily depleted, which lead to skin irritations, hair loss, sleep distrubances, and metabolic issues.
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Eczema is an allergy to either food or environment.  Try to determine what is causing your flare ups and eliminate the food or substance as best as you can. Some of the most common food allergies are milk, soy, eggs, nuts, corn.  Chocolate as well as food preservatives can also aggrevate the condition.
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is it eczema? that is what my kids have. They have to take Elidel. It's prescripted by a doctor.  go to the website....http://www.Elidel.com
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I used to have incredibly bad eczema on the palms of my hands. I never used Elidel or any other prescription medicine. I did have some success using MSM cream topically, and if it does come back I'd suggest giving it a try. I buy it at my local co-op grocery, but you could either try health-food/natural pharmacy type places, or else find it on line. The brand I used, which I thought was the best, was Source Naturals.\n\nBut there's a happy ending: after struggling with it for nearly 20 years, all of a sudden it just cleared up--completely! And there has been no trace of it for about 7 years now. I have no idea why it suddenly got better; I wasn't doing anything differently. But if it happened to me, it could happen for you.\n\nBest of luck. Believe me, I know what a life-disrupting condition this can be.
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I know how you feel. My daughter has had eczema since she was born and she is now 10 years old. I have taken her to 8 different doctors and she has had allergy testing done also. She now has to take 3 shots per week because her allergies are so bad. Allergies do have alot to do with it but I recently took her to a childrens dermatologists at childrens hospital and she has recommended that we : 1. make her showers last for no longer thaan 5 min. 2. within 3 minutes of her getting out of the shower we put on fluocinolone acetonide "you have to have a rx for that" then put a thick layer of vasiline on top of that. 3. If the ecxems is really bad put her in wet wraps 2 times a day for about 2 or 3 days " all you need to do is get some childrens stockings, the thick ones, and wet them with warm water and squeeze them out , put them on the places that are bad, like her legs or arms, and then take a blanket out of the dryer and wrap her in it for about an hour. This may be hard for you since your child is only a  year old. 4. Put one capful of clorox in her bathwater 2 times per week. Make sure you don't leave him in there no longer than 5 minutes. All bath water and showers should just be warm not hot, hot water dries the skin out. I know this sounds like a lot but it has helped her. She still has problems but they are not as bad as they were. If you want to talk my yahoo messenger is michelle062605. Good luck and I hope that things get better for you.
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I'm a 13 year old boy and I know what ur going through is tough ESPECIALLY at school w/ all ur friends lookin at u like they're embarrased to be seen hangin round u!!! I've got extream acne and i know how it feels to be excluded so my heart goes out to u! So, heres what i did. I looked up the symptoms and some cures for it. I really hope this helps u! Email me anytime at ryanfrancisbailey@yahoo.com Alternative names   \n\n\nInfantile eczema; Atopic eczema; Dermatitis - atopic \nDefinition    Return to top \n\nAtopic dermatitis, commonly referred to as eczema, is a chronic skin disorder categorized by scaly and itching rashes. People with eczema often have a family history of allergic conditions like asthma, hay fever, or eczema.\n\nCauses, incidence, and risk factors    Return to top \n\nEczema is most common in infants, and at least half of those cases clear by age 3. In adults, it is generally a chronic or recurring condition.\n\nA hypersensitivity reaction (similar to an allergy) occurs in the skin, causing chronic inflammation. The inflammation causes the skin to become itchy and scaly. Chronic irritation and scratching can cause the skin to thicken and become leathery-textured.\n\nExposure to environmental irritants can worsen symptoms, as can dryness of the skin, exposure to water, temperature changes, and stress.\n\nSymptoms    Return to top \n\nIntense itching \nBlisters with oozing and crusting \nSkin redness or inflammation around the blisters \nRash \nIn children under 2 years old, skin lesions begin on the cheeks, elbows, or knees \nIn adults, the rash more commonly involves the inside surfaces of the knees and elbows \nDry, leathery skin areas \nMore or less pigment than their normal skin tone (see skin, abnormally dark or light) \nLocated commonly in the inner elbow or behind the knee \nMay spread to the neck, hands, feet, eyelids, or behind the knee \nRaw areas of the skin -- from scratching \nEar discharges/bleeding \nSigns and tests    Return to top \n\nDiagnosis is primarily based on the appearance of the skin and on personal and family history. The health care provider should examine the lesions to rule out other possible causes. A skin lesion biopsy may be performed, but is not always required to make the diagnosis.\n\n\nTreatment    Return to top \n\nConsult your health care provider for a diagnosis of eczema because it can be difficult to differentiate from other skin disorders. Treatment should be guided by the health care provider.\n\nTreatment may vary depending on the appearance (stage) of the lesions -- acute "weeping" lesions, dry scaly lesions, or chronic dry, thickened lesions are each treated differently.\n\nAnything that aggravates the symptoms should be avoided whenever possible, including any food allergens and irritants such as wool and lanolin.\n\nDry skin often makes the condition worse. When washing or bathing, keep water contact as brief as possible and use less soap than usual. After bathing, it is important to trap the moisture in the skin by applying lubricating cream on the skin while it is damp. Temperature changes and stress may cause sweating and aggravate the condition.\n\nTreatment of weeping lesions may include soothing moisturizers, mild soaps, or wet dressings.\n\nMild anti-itch lotions or topical corticosteroids (low potency) may soothe less severe or healing areas, or dry scaly lesions.\n\nChronic thickened areas may be treated with ointments or creams that contain tar compounds, corticosteroids (medium to very high potency), and ingredients that lubricate or soften the skin. Systemic corticosteroids may be prescribed to reduce inflammation in some severe cases.\n\nThe latest treatment for eczema is a class of skin medications called topical immunomodulators (TIMs). These medications are steroid-free. They include tacrolimus (Protopic) and pimecrolimus (Elidel). Studies have shown as high as an 80% success rate using these new medications.\n\nExpectatio
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Eczema is sort of a catch all phrase for any skin rash that they really don't know what the origin is.  I went to a dermatologist once because I had a reaction to some antibiotics I took and they told me I had Eczema, this lifelong disorder there was no cure for.  I freaked.  I used their steroid creams to clear up that rash and I've never had an outbreak since (or prior for that matter).  \n\nHomeopathy is not intended to "cure" things.  The very nature of Homeopathy is to treat the symptoms, each and every one.  I am all for natural remedies but if you are looking for a "cure" you will not find it with just Homeopathy.  And according to my ex-dermatologist there is no "cure" for eczema anyway. \n\nWhat they do suggest is that you moisturize A LOT.  They gave me Cetaphil products to use and I have to admit (even though I don't like to admit this) the Cetaphil products didn't cause any other flare ups.  They are gentle cleansers for people with extra-sensitive skin.\n\nI find now that I don't need to purchase Cetaphil products only and in fact, I don't have any right now.  Now I use body washes with moisturizers instead of bar soaps and extra conditioning for my hair.\n\nI don't know if I'm "cured" but I've only had one outbreak in my life and that was about 4 years ago.  I still am convinced it was a reaction to the antibiotics but I'm not a doctor so...\n\nGood luck and try those Cetaphil products, they are carried in most grocery stores.
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My daughter in law and my nephew both have eczema.  They use a product called Eucerin...it works great. I worked with cardboard for years on my job and have very dry hands. I use it all the time......love it....don't use anything else. If you decide to try it, get the cream in the jar. For some reason  the lotion dosen't work as well.
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Doctors say there is no cure for it. There are creams and ointments to help control eczema, such as Fluocinonide, which is an ointment consisting of White Petrolatum, Castor Oil and Sorbitan Sesquioleate. I find this to be very helpful. If you don't have a prescribed medication, I would suggest that you apply petroleum jelly to help keep the area from drying out.
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I don't think there is. Many of the lotions that are over the counter can make your eczema worse. It is best to talk to you physician about this.
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A new study shows promise for an all-natural, external treatment \nthat can bring relief for eczema: vitamin B12 in a cream \nform. The B-complex has always had a reputation as a skin \nhealer, so this isn't particularly shocking news. But often, \nwhat works in one form -- such as supplements or shots -- \ndoesn't always work topically. \n\nA persistent, itchy, uncomfortable rash of many origins, \neczema can drive sufferers to distraction, particularly in the \nwinter months. While eczema is often linked with allergies, \nthe winter weather can exacerbate the condition. The most \ncommon topical prescribed is corticosteroids, which can have \nnegative side effects, especially over time. Having an \nalternative to relieve the itching and start healing the skin \nwill be a welcome change for many. \n\nThe best news, however, might be that you don't need a \nprescription -- vitamin B12 cream can be readily found as an \nover-the-counter or on-the-internet option. \n\nOf course, if you struggle with eczema on a regular basis and \ndon't know the cause, a visit to a nutritionally oriented \nphysician would still help. The vitamin B12 cream offers \nrelief, but diagnosis of the cause and a treatment plan that \nmight eliminate your eczema over time is still preferable. \n\nDr. Wright has long advised that your skin's good health is \nmore of a result of what you put inside your body than what \nyou slather on topically. But while you're working on the \nother aspects triggering your eczema, getting some extra \nrelief in the form of vitamin B12 cream certainly can't hurt.
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A fantastic lotion called Renew will clear up almost any case of eczema. It has been tested and found to be extremely effective against eczema.
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I would only suggest 10 minutes a day in the morning or evening sun.  A sunburn will only make your problem worse.  Overexposure to the sun is not a good idea.\n\nYou should look into some dietary changes to help control your eczema.  It's usually an underlying deficiency and can be corrected with herbal or supplements.  I don't think the steroid creams they give you are such a great idea.  \n\nNatural Treatments for Eczema\n\nThe use of soap can dry and irritate the skin. Conventional treatments for adults include antihistamines, ultraviolet radiation, psoralen, and corticosteroid creams and ointments. Oral corticosteroids are sometimes used as a last resort.\n\nDiet\nSome clinicians have reported improvement when patients avoid foods they are sensitive to, such as wheat, cow's milk, shellfish, oranges, peanuts, food preservatives, and corn. Flaxseed oil is a good source of essential fats, which help to decrease inflammation. One tablespoon per day is a typical dose. \n\nNutritional Supplements, Herbs, and Vitamins\nGLA (gamma linolenic acid) is an omega-6 essential fatty acid found in high quantities in evening primrose oil. It has been shown to improve the symptoms of eczema, and is widely used in Europe for eczema. A typical dose is 2 to 4 g per day, taken with food. Results can take up to six months to develop.\n\nZinc - Zinc supplements are said to be effective for eczema. Doses should not exceed 30 mg per day, because too much zinc can cause a copper deficiency.\n\nSkin and lymph cleansing herbs - yellow dock, burdock, cleavers, nettle, and red clover are all herbs that can help "drain" the skin and clear skin rashes. Yellow dock in particular is an excellent herb for chronic skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis. \n\nThis is a simple tea recipe using dry herbs that can be found in a health food store: \n\nburdock root, 1 part\n\nred clover, 1 part\n\nyellow dock, 1 part\n\nMix these dry herbs together. Add 1 teaspoon of this mixture to 1 cup of hot water.\n\nTopical Applications\nZinc oxide - Applying zinc oxide to unbroken skin can help relieve the itchiness of eczema.\n\nEvening primrose oil - The oil applied to cracked and sore skin can help to promote healing. \n\nVitamin B12 - Some clinicians believe that eczema tends to occur in people with vitamin B12 deficiency. \n\nChickweed, Chamomile, Calendula, St. John's Wort, and Goldenseal can be applied topically to the skin to promore healing of cracked, painful, or dry skin. Many companies make topical ointments using these hers, particularly formulated with eczema in mind.