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Eczema Remedies
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[YEA] 05/31/2008: WT from Spartanburg, SC writes: "I read somewhere that Epsom salt baths would cure eczema. My secretary has a friend who has a kid who suffers with it really bad, to the point he doesn't sleep well because of it. After I mentioned it to her, the friend tried it and she was floored with the results. It began clearing up very quickly and he has been sleeping very well lately. Another friend tried it with great results. People are simply amazed at the results."
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[YEA] 06/02/2008: Nick from Grayslake, IL writes: "Fish oil also known as cod oil makes the biggest difference in my skin condition. I take a spoon full daily and it either completely heals my skin or dramatically reduces the amount of eczema as well as the redness, bumps, itchiness, etc... As a side note, Fish oil is also good for your hair and nails as well."
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GLYCERINE AND WATER: 1/1 RATIO FOR INFANT ECZEMA
[YEA] 02/28/2008: SP from Lawrence, KS writes: "Applied a solution of glycerine and water (equal portions) to 4 month old with eczema. Huge improvement in both inflammed areas and scaly spots within 48 hours. I had earlier tried other options including applying coconut oil, olive oil, flax seed oil and strong chammomile tea. I had also tried adding glycerine drops to the massage oil but that did not help. Diluting with water in approx 1:1 ratio, is important."
03/08/2008: Joyce from Joelton, Tn replies: "to SP from Kansas: Leave off the soap when bathing your 4 month old - use only water and washcloth- and see if your little one's eczema goes away! If it does, you'll know your little one's skin will not tolerate soap (alkaline).""
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HEAVY METAL DETOXING, ZINC SUPPLEMENTATION
[YEA] 09/01/2009: Katie from Ozona, Fl writes: "My daughter had eczema since she was 3 months old. NOTHING has worked. We thought coconut oil but it ended up coming back. I took her to a natural doctor who detoxed her of the heavy metals in her system from vacinations. She also put her on double doses of Zinc. Her eczema went away and only came back after I stopped the Zinc. Most people are either deficient in ZINC or MAGNESEUM. I thank god because it was a daily battle nobody should have to endure."
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[YEA] 07/03/2007: seagull from Atlanta, GA writes: "i read the suggestion of using honey for eczema - i mixed honey with some vaseline for easier spreadability and then put on cotton gloves - altho it took several days - it worked!! the palms of my hands are almost clear now - were really bad. great idea - tx so much!!"
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[YEA] 04/07/2007: Anonymous from Northern Cali, CA writes: "The honey cure did work to dry up my eczema blisters on my hands. Probably because of the potassium explained in the other entries. After it dries, the skin just turns dry, so I think it's best to use lotion or even better Aloe Vera onto the eczema area. If you are able to get the actual Aloe Vera plant, then cut off the skin and just rub the natural pulp onto your dry skin to heal faster. Alrighty, hope that helps. *Also, Does anybody know any cures or home remedies to get rid or fade away the ECZEMA SCARS? Thanks."
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[YEA] 12/28/2006: Natalie from Jacksonville, FL writes: "Today I told my mother about putting honey on her eczema. She applied some and left it on for ten minutes. She had been taking antibiotics for quite some time but nothing had stopped the itching. Immediately after applying the honey the itching was gone. Now we'll just have to see if it heals it completely."
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[YEA] 03/16/2006: Connie from HoHoKus, NJ writes: "I had a kind of eczema in the corner upper eye lid which refused to go away for months. After trying many different remedies, I decided to try honey after reading about its healing properties. One application did it, it was amazing!!!!"
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[YEA] 04/25/2008: Marsha from Freeport, Bahamas writes: "I have just spent two hours reading testimonials from your readers. While taking a break I used the product on a flaky itchy area between my eyes above the nose and would you believe its gone already. I am going to use this remedy at least three time a week, but I will add some oil to it."
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 04/29/2009: Susie from Austin, Texas writes: "Has anyone tried Iodine as an eczema cure? I've been painting it on the skin in the affected areas and it seems to be helping. Now I'm going to try taking some iodine tablets. Iodine deficiency is apparently becoming a problem and can be one of the causes of eczema."
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 02/23/2009: Gwen from Toronto, Ontario, Canada writes: "I have been suffering through a 16month eczema outbreak. Nothing has worked for long. I have tried every natural remedy under the sun. Spent a fortune on creams that don't work. Only relief I had was in France during the summer - very hot, & sunny. I've been gluten free for 3 months (worked last time I had eczema, but no relief this time, so far). I may be sharing this prematurely, and maybe it won't last, but I've been itch free for almost 24hrs! The itch has driven me mad - and I have done lots of damage to my skin because of itching. To be itch free for even a day is heaven. I've been researching iodine & eczema. Bought the 10% povidone iodine at the drug store applied as directed and hardly an itch since. One site said to put vitamin E oil on top of the iodine, which I did after the 3rd application of iodine. It is suggested that you apply it 2X a day. Even put it on my face this morning and the itch stopped. There is a decolourized iodine, which I couldn't find - the iodine will stain clothes when wet, but dries in 10 seconds and then no staining. Can't hurt to try & inexpensive too. Nothing else has relieved the itch as well - with no itch maybe my skin will begin to heal? Good luck."
02/23/2009: Stephanie from West Palm Beach, Florida replies: "4 years ago i started to have a rash on both cheeks on my face. it was dry, ichy, and peeled daily! i tried numerous perscriptions for creams and pills but yet no real outcome. the creams worked for maybe two weeks and then i had to switch.... i dont think there is a lasting cure. i stay away from scented lotions and iching. also when the weather gets cold in sure to keep my rosey cheeks (as my doctor calls them) moisturized! iv actually got my doctor to admit that most creams prescribed dont really work because eczema has its outbreaks one its time, not ours! oooo.. n additionally, doctors profit more in the end! "
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[YEA] 11/27/2008: Lisa from Coto de Caza, Ca writes: "Paint on povidone iodine twice daily on eczema patches. Worked on my 3 year and it's cheaper than the prescription drugs. Don't use iodine tincture since it has alcohol and will sting...especially for young child who scratches the eczema until it bleeds. Since the iodine stains clothes, I put large bandaids over the areas on his legs and arms."
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[YEA] 04/23/2008: Debbie from Philadelphia, PA writes: "Hi there, I've suffered from mild to severe eczema for decades. Lately, it has gotten worse with my hands openly bleeding. A month ago, I started taking Iodoral tablets (iodine-potassium) because i was told it's good for my hypothyroid condition. But a surprising thing happened! My hands got a lot better within days! I don't know if it's the iodoral for sure, but that was the only new thing I introduced into my body then. Anyway, I hope this helps someone."
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JOJOBA OIL AND SHAMPOO WITHOUT SULPHATES
[YEA] 05/11/2007: Dawn from Pocahontas, usa writes: "Pure Jojoba oil has cleared up my daughters eczema ; shampoo without sulphates cleared up her eczema."
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KOMBUCHA AND KEFIR, RAW MILK PRODUCTS
[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 08/25/2009: Lauren from Davis, California writes: "okay, i have eczema and it has not gone away completely. however, i recommend drinking kombucha, kefir, or coconut kefir. I know it sounds strange, but I've read several places on the internet where it says that eczema and other problems may be caused by a yeast infection! look it up! also, raw milk products, including raw butter are said to help! i know there is a supposed risk, but when milk is pasteurized, it actually becomes harder to digest, which may be why so many people are lactose intolerant. raw butter is supposed to be really good for you!"
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[YEA] 12/18/2007: Francy from Lewisville, Texas writes: "Ok. After 20 years of dealing with dyshdriotic eczema, allergic dermatitis, contact dermatitis...essentially every skin malady recognized under the sun... I think I can provide some help. While steroidal creams such as diflorasone diacetate provide relief, they do not cure or prevent. The problem is organic. Here is the cocktail that I have found keeps me quasi-remissive with the least amount of side-effects: 1200mg of Lecithin, 50mg of zinc, 400 I.U. of vitamin E and 500mg L-Lysine once daily after a meal. For some reason, the anti-hystaminic effects of loratadine are more effective for skin disorders than other common OTC anti-histamines. I suggest one 10 mg loratadine once to twice a week to give the skin a "calm-down" period. Works for me...and I cook for a living."
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[YEA] 10/08/2008: Millicent from Missouri City, TX, USA writes: "I am a 25 year old female who just acquired eczema for the first time at 20 years old when I had my second daughter (who also has eczema). Any medication the doctor gave her would make her worse, and me. That's when I found out that eczema, allergies, and sensitive skin are all completely seperate from each other.
For example: The first cream that was given to us, we found out contained petroleum, which I found out we are allergic to and it made the eczema worse. The creams that did not contain petroleum still had a lot of chemicals, which our skin is sensitive to, so they too made the eczema worse. The only thing that I have found that will COMPLETELY heal my eczema and leave me and my daughter with the most smooth, beautiful, flawless skin you have ever seen is Oatmeal. I guess because my skin is sensitive, the Apple Cider Vinegar dries my skin and causes peeling, even with very small doses. Oatmeal contains fiber which I have found is the only thing that will clear my skin. Any thing I eat I make sure contains lots of fiber and whole grains.
I understand that skin problems start in the digestive tract but I think my skin problems came from taking too much iron. The doctor would always complain about my iron being so low. When I was pregnant, I was taking pre-natal vitamins with iron, and a separate iron pill. I just recently read that a person's Iron cannot be low. Iron is stored in the body in the right amounts, then is has to get released into the blood. I think my body was not releasing the iron in the right amounts. My mother also had the same problem. When she was pregnant with my sister, her iron was really low, and she had to get iron shots everyday. My sister now has eczema, allergies, and very sensitive skin too. Oatmeal and other high fiber foods (not only grains but spinach, apples, bananas, beans, etc are also high in fiber) cleans all the gunk out of the blood whch helps your body to regulate the minerals in the blood. I am not a doctor so I do not know how this works. I would love for some one the explain it more thoroughly."
10/16/2008: Juli from Socorro, NM replies: "Your story is very familiar to me. I, too, was iron deficient throughout my last pregnancy. My eczema began during pregnancy and continued after it, and my son was born with the same skin problems. My doctor diagnosed it as "eczema", which is a spurious diagnosis that means your doctor is too lazy to discover what is really wrong with you. When I started to come down with the flu, I went to the store and bought zinc lozenges. After three days of the lozenges, most of the eczema went away. After a few weeks of 50 mg zinc tablets, my rashes were gone. So were my son's (probably from nursing). During pregnancy, the woman's body ups its copper storage for the protection of the baby. Some women are prone to storing too much and can become zinc deficient. BTW, it is the excess copper that causes the rashes and not the lack of zinc. Many months later, I still take the zinc on and off. It has completely gotten rid of my acne, the white spots on my nails, as well as the eczema. This is kind of a complex subject, but I will try to make it simple: when the body is overloaded on copper, it is stored in the liver, thereby causing a deficiency in the blood which shows up as a kind of anemia in blood tests that has nothing to do with iron deficiency. It also isn't copper deficiency, but copper overload that causes a false reading. Anyway, your story is so familiar, and zinc supplements are so cheap, that it is worth a try.
p.s. another BTW, I still can't wear jewelry, even after months of zinc lozenges, due to the copper alloy in gold and silver jewelry."
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[YEA] 10/08/2009: Doug from Cucamonga, Ca, Usa writes: "I have had a large patch of eczema on the back of my leg for about 10 years. Sometimes it doesn't itch much, other times it itches so bad that I scratch it until it's raw. I have tried a number of topical treatments, all of which helped...but none of which were able to cure it completely. So finally, after 10 years, it's gone! And what, you ask, is the reason? Ocean water. Several months ago I went to a 2 week training in San Diego and noticed that after snorkeling a handful of times in my spare time, the itch was lessened and the skin on the back of my knee felt softer. I loved snorkeling (not for eczema reduction, but simply because I enjoyed it) and I recently decided to get Scuba certified. After a dive I would notice, like with snorkeling, that the itch was lessened and the skin on the back of my knee felt softer. Well, over the past 2 months I have done about 15 dives and the eczema is gone! Ten years of various natural and unnatural salves/creams/pastes couldn't fix what the ocean could after only several "treatments".
It's worth noting that (I believe) one would have to actually go to the ocean and be in the water to get the benifits. That is, I do not believe mixing salt and water would work. Nor do I believe you could bring home some ocean water and apply it and get the same results. It is my belief that the ocean water needs to be "alive". Meaning, it needs to be full of all the bacteria/microorganisms/fresh plant particles etc. that are present in the water's natural state. I realise that not all eczema sufferers live on the coast, so for many sufferers this may not be helpful info--but for eczema sufferers living near the beach, they would be well advised to take make as many beach trips as possible...it could very well be the miracle cure they're looking for.
Also, I had the thought that maybe fresh "ocean" water from a salt-water aquarium could be effective. Since, in the aquarium, the water contains many of the same bacteria etc. that would be found in the natural ocean it seems at least possible that this water could be used to treat eczema (i.e. dipping a cloth in the tank and applying it to the affected area. In theory, at least, this seems more likely to be successful than, say, transporting ocean water from the beach since many of the living organisms in the water will be unable to survive for more than a couple of hours.
Sincerely,
Doug"
10/09/2009: Rob from Manhattan, New York replies: "Hi Doug, good to hear you found a cure... I have a friend with severe Psoriatic Arthritis and for him the only really effective treatment is a trip to the Dead Sea. He said buying the bath salts just didn't do it. I wonder if it could be a combination of the sun and sea water and stress relief. Tout ensemble!"
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 09/29/2009: Suzanne from Kansas City, Mo, Usa writes: "On the subject of Eczema - I have been giving my teen Oil of Oregano in capsules (one in the morning and one at night) to help with her Eczema; this has helped trememdously with the itching and some of the redness. We have tried the cortizone cremes from the doctors and that did not help her at all. I've been reading here today on the suggstions of using Apple Cider Vinegar and plan to try that. I can remember as a small child my grandma taking vinegar to help with her ailments so maybe there is something to this.
As a side note I personally am taking the oregano capsules as well for sinus relief (have been for three years). I used to have a large problem with my sinus passages closing up when I laid down for the evening. I was taking a ton of OTC medications to just be able to go to sleep. I started taking this after reading up about the many health issues that are related to what is in our blood stream and that this herb can help with this. I do belive that this herb has helped us a lot."
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[YEA] 09/29/2006: Tricia from Astoria, NY writes: "I have been pulling since july 06 with sesame and safflower oils. I just love the sesame because it tastes like halvah to me. My skin on the top of my right foot was covered with eczema and it was itchy and inflamed constantly. It is still discolored from all the abuse it received from me. The wonderful result though is the inflammation has subsided. I am noticing new skin growing back slowly. It is thrilling to know that this harmless protocol is helping this painful debilitating disease that orthodox meds cannot heal. Peace and Health to all."
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 09/25/2009: Genevieve from Bronx, Ny writes: "I have serious eczema and i found that since i have been taking probiotics the inflammation has reduced dramatically. I know how badly eczema can make you feel. I have suffered with it for over 15 years."
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12/28/2008: Linda from West Newfield, Maine writes: "RE: metal contamination...I haven't attempted a detox...I have eczema, so the docs have told me. Sometimes the itch is to the point where I could scratch the skin off my hands and fingers...often, I try to just rub my hands together to alleviate the itch and quite often this results in a strong odor on my hands - as if I've been handling coins. Would this appear to be indication of metal overload? I take levothyroxine for a radio-iodine-fried thyroid...drink lots of coffee and have recently given up the flouride toothpaste; gave up the aluminum deoderant a month or two ago...thanks for all feedback.
Earth Clinic is a wealth of information and great reading!!
Happy New Year!"
EC: That's a great question for Ted! We'll send it to him and post his response as soon as we hear back.
[YEA] 12/29/2008: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "Handling coins can result in a couple of contamination that has been known to cause irritation of the skin and metals does get absorbed through the skin, but much more so in handling of coins compared to taking showers, as the metal concentration on handling coins are much higher, and the oils on the skin makes it an ideal carrier for metal absorption. Interestingly, for some reason or another, virus also exists in handling paper money which develops skin eruption immediately. The other issue is the unknown pathogens that exist on metal coin, in particular, certain funguses, that seem to thrive in certain metals. I haven't found which kinds of metallic coins are responsible, but there is a presence of certain fungus that may also lead to eczema. The only known remedy I used to chelate out heavy metals, externally, is either the tetrasodium EDTA or the disodium EDTA, to be used as a soap after counting coins. So the use of EDTA solution helps prevent accumulation of them by their chelation.However, the most frequently encountered eczema from handling coins are fungus and mycoplasma, that causes skin eczema and irriation. There is a couple of remedies that can be tried, one is plain distilled vinegar, soaking the hands for a couple of minutes. This is a mild remedy. If that doesn't work, another possible remedy is a saturated borax solution and if possible the addtion of either ammonium chloride, or ammonium bicarbonate is mixed into the solution helps, of equal amount in a water solution. The strongest of the remedy is either a sodium chlorite 25% concentration, adding several drops of that in a cup of water with a tablespoon of vinegar is one possibility. However, an alternative is also possible, which means a Clorox one cap, per cup for the skin also helps. Some person actually were so desperate the use full undiluted Clorox solution to stop the itchiness. Although I believe this to be too strong and reduces the body's iodine by displacement and make the body more vulnerable to diseases as it tends to suppress the immune functions of both the thymus and the thyroid by chlorine displacing iodine. In any event this issue is also the same if a person happens to be using the MMS (sodium chlorite 28%) with a citric acid. They work similarly, but it's long term use I have found was a goiter or a hypothyroid problem. This can be lessened with a supplements of an iodine solution. One other possibility is the use of Lugol's iodine applied to the area of eczema.
Of course I am always assuming this organism to be of fungal orgins, as a result, I sometimes used a 1.5% hydrogen peroxide mixed with equal amounts of vinegar. This becomes peracetic acid. This is also fairly effective in neutralizing the fungus/mycoplasma caused eczema too. It is soaked in the hands for a couple of minutes, or less, if it becomes somewhat of an irritant, then the hand is removed, and rinsed thoroughly. In the long run, it's best to handle coins with a latex glove, although unconfortable sometimes it won't cause new infections. But that's assuming of course the skin's no longer infected. If it was to be infected, and the use of latex this would inevitably make it worse because the moisture on the hand would feed the fungus. Hence, rinsing the skin with fungus with vinegar for example, before latex glove use may lessen the problem.
It should be noted that eczema skin problem is the most frequently encountered problems for me and as a result, I have devised many formulation. One recent one, which is my favorite, but there is a big downside to cause the skin to be temporarily blue, but can be easily removed with a dishwasher liquid. For some reason or another, the soap seems to encourage fungus growth, but not dishwasher liquid, perhaps the sodium lauryl sulfate, but I can't be certain as I haven't tested this. Anyway the solution I am using is the methylene blue 0.1% concentration, applied to the skin. It stops eczema invariably within 5 minutes because of it's antifungal properties.
Taking sodium ascorbate vitamin C, and a carbicarb remedy is the other ones that reduce overall eczema issue, but is non localized, so its effectiveness here is limited.
A very agressive form of eczema, I may resort to a stronger means, such as a 2.5% - 5% copper chloride solution applied to the skin for 1 minute before rinse. Some of my friends liked it so much they refused to rinse it, but I prefer to rinse it. In event someone don't like to rinse, a lower concentration such as 2.0% - 2.5% is a preferred one since it causes less skin irritation.
If there is anything I haven't quite covered, but is also unlikely is the MRSA, which can easily be neutralized with a milk of magnesia 8% solution. The reason why I know it to work, besides my own experience is in microbiology it is well known that staphyloccous can't survive in pH of above 9 and the milk of magnesia solution is between 9-10, as well as these MRSA have a weakness in presence of magnesium. However MRSA don't cause itchiness. Other forms of bacteria is a possibility and causes itch too, so milk of magnesia is an old standby if none of the above works. However, they all work, but how thoroughly they kill them, varies.
Ted"
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09/09/2009: Alyson from Plano, Tx writes: "HELP!! I seem to have horrible excema in my ear canals. Its very difficult (and, I know, unwise!!) to scratch, but the irritation is so bad sometimes I actually twitch! It then eventually leads to an outer ear infection and so on. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to relieve this? Im nervous trying other excema remedies for my ear canal for fear it will hurt my ear drum or sting (I read the post about putting oregano essential oil in the ear canal - I laughed and cried so hard!!). Any suggestions would be so appreciated!! Thank you!
Alyson"
09/09/2009: Chanel from Philadelphia, Pa replies: "Are you sure this is eczema? It sounds like you may have a candida problem. One of the symptoms is itchy ears. I had that problem a couple of years ago and it was pretty bad. My ears itched all the time and they were scaly and the back of my scalp was scaly too. I was very lucky - I went to a local pharmacy that promotes holistic healing and asked for a dandruff shampoo that wasn't too harsh...the wonderful pharmacist said the problem is on a cellular level and gave me a questionaire to help determine if I had a candida problem. He also recommended probiotics twice per day. I realized I did have a candida problem and had great success with the probiotics, and I also followed up with some dietary changes and using a product from ___ called ___ which is an herbal cleanse. It worked for me because my ears and scalp are no longer scaly and itchy and I had that problem for years!"
09/10/2009: Linda from York County, Maine replies: "Hi Gals...I've had itchy ears, too, but not deep in the ear canal...more at the opening of my ear...got very crusty and yucky, I couldn't leave it alone. The back of my head has itched for a year...not scaly, really, but itchy like crazy...both have been better of late. (My daughter once massaged my head briefly and said my scalp felt 'tight' - she's an LMT.) I tried __ Food which helps the oxygen in your body be dispersed for the ulitmate benefit....also, my thyroid replacement was reduced a month or so ago...not sure what has helped my condition, but thought I'd check in to commiserate a bit. And to offer my experience with something that sounds so similar to what you're suffering with. I thought I was the only one!!"
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06/10/2009: Nangy from North Myrtle Beach, S.C. writes: "my granddaughter suffers greatly from eczema, she has battled an undiagnosed skin infection for six months, the dr. said it was only an eczema flair up, after going to 5 different drs. they finally tested her and she had an infection on her skin, her mom has spent thousands of dollars on drs.and steroids which she hates using!!! now the dr. is telling her to give her bleach baths, and im not sure about this. he said it would change the ph in the water but their water has chlorine in it already. she is seven years old and has many food allergies, cant go outside much because her grass and pollen allergies flair up her eczema, home schooled because of severe peanut allergy and the dr.said public school was to risky. please help me help my precious baby."
06/10/2009: April from Gary, In replies: "Please don't give her a bleach bath. I have been suffering from eczema since my preteen years, so I can deeply sympathize. It sounds like she is very sensitive as am I. I am no dr. but I would think that chlorine would dry her skin even more. I personally can't use bleach at all. You want something that is going to moisturize and repair her skin. I have been using coconut oil and it seems to be working very well."
06/10/2009: Anonymous from Anonyville, USA replies: "Google goji health food stories and read how goji has helped people there with various skin conditions and ailments. it may help with ph levels too. Burt's B__'s milk and honey body lotion, seems to be very soothing and healing for the skin. bleach sounds pretty harsh and may make it worse. wishing you and your family well!"
06/10/2009: Robin from Corvallis, Oregon replies: "I have used 1/2 Apple Cider Vinegar and 1/2 Water to get rid of eczema. You can use stronger solutions depending on the area of the body. Give it a few days and watch the difference. :)"
06/10/2009: Mo from New York, NY replies: "Hello Nangy,
I understand your concern - but as April mentioned - a bleach bath does not sound like such a good idea although some might swear by it. My 2 year old had terrible eczema on her cheeks and my son (almost 4) on his legs. I did not want to use steroids although my daughter looked dreadful at least for my son his legs were hidden.
I read almost all the remedies here on Earth Clinic and finally did the following:
For my daughter:
1) As it was her face with weeping, blood encrusted skin (partly from scratching)- I was afraid to use ACV. Therefore I cleaned it with a drop or two of iodine and then applied Coconut Oil. After it closed and there was no fear of infection and the itching decrease I only applied Coconut Oil. I did this diligently every night and just about any time that I saw that her cheeks looked dry. The skin seemed to drink it all up and looked dry very quickly - but I persevered.
2) I also blending flax seed every morning and added it to breakfast (no particular measurement. Again I persevere and still continue.
My daughter looked wonderful and for the first time in a while the pinkness in her cheeks is due to a healthy glow - not eczema.
For my son:
I diluted ACV with water 50/50 - spray it on his legs - when it seeped into the skin - I would apply Coconut Oil.
Occasionally, I would give my children a bit (less than a teaspoon) of Coconut Oil when they would wat it. However, I begun cooking everything in Coconut Oil.
I have continued using Coconut Oil as the only type of lotion for my children. Therefore, I have lost track regarding how long the eczema took to clear up. However, for me the key was perseverance - when it seems like nothing was happening I continued and the results are perfect.
Thanks again Earth Clinic and to everyone who shared.
I really hope this can help Nangy's granddaughter - it is worth a trip anyhow.
Mo"
06/10/2009: sanchez0004 from Sacramento, CA replies: "Regarding 7 yr. old with eczema: I have battled with severe eczema for over 30 years. (I'm 32 now) Bleach is NOT the way to go for her skin. You want to try and get rid of perfumes and anything that has chemicals in it. Use laundry det with no coloring, perfumes, etc... Go through the entire household and get rid of all of your cleaners, scented items, dust, etc... Try buying some organic, natural detergent from your health food store. Do not use anything that has perfumes or chemicals in it.I have always been able to keep my eczema under control with plain lotion (no coconut oil because it can irritate skin) and no hot baths. Hot water makes eczema worse believe it or not; just make sure her shower is lukewarm.
Good luck for your baby and I highly suggest doing some internet research on natural eczema remedies."
06/10/2009: Luis from Cali, Colombia replies: "Dear Nangy:Make a paste of turmeric plus aloe vera and smear it in your grandaughter skin. It also prevents skin cancer. No more suffering. It is an ayurvedic medicine.
For your best days."
06/11/2009: Kyraf from Cortlandt Manor, New York replies: "Hi Nangy,
I have three girls who have suffered with Eczema since birth. Upon learning about Earthclinic I have made some changes to our daily grooming as a family. I prepare all baths with warm water. epsom salt, borax, baking soda, peroxide and tea tree oil. We use NO SOAP on our skin. After bathing we moisturize with extra virgin coconut oil. Honestly, my girls now have the most beautiful skin. No spots and no more itching. Coconut oil has amazing healing properties. There is another post on the Eczema page about not using soap. I believe that along with the coconut oil has made the difference."
06/12/2009: Mo from NY, New York replies: "Hello Nangy,
I also agree with Kyraf and other posts - I also eliminated all soaps. Additionally, I use a natural soap and no detergents in our home. I guess all these change plus what I mentioned previously contributed to my children now healthy skin!!!
All the best,
Mo"
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05/12/2009: Helena from Beijing, China writes: "facial veins from steroid use for treating eczema on baby:
Hi, wondering if anyone can help me.
I was living overseas in Asia when my daughter (9 months)began suffering from a very mild form of Atopic Ecezma. I consulted my Paediatrician(at the time) and a skin specialist. They both recommended I begin applying a hydra cortisone lotion which was 1% strength to her face(cheek area) and under neck and arm joints and back of knee joints. She suffered from this condition until approx. 2 years of age. She is now almost 5 and has developed fine veins on her cheeks or 'pityriasis alba" and 'facial telangiectasia'. This was diagnosed only last week by another skin specialist. I was not given any information on the danger of using such a strong lotion on my daughters skin or any potential side effects such as skin thinning, vein formation. It is quite common for hyrda cortisone to be used on babies in Asia and my 'old' skin specialist and paediatrician still stand by what they did as the best thing.
I am needless to say very devastated and emotional. Is there anything I can do that will help her skin grow back better and maybe repair some of the damage. I really hope that someone who has had this kind of experience with their child/ren can help."
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