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Posted By Nangy (North Myrtle Beach, S.C.) on 06/10/2009

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.

Replied by April (Gary, In) on 06/10/2009

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.

Replied by Anonymous (Anonyville, USA) on 06/10/2009

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!

Replied by Robin (Corvallis, Oregon) on 06/10/2009

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. :)

Replied by Mo (New York, NY) on 06/10/2009

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

Replied by sanchez0004 (Sacramento, CA) on 06/10/2009

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.

Replied by Luis (Cali, Colombia) on 06/10/2009

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.

Replied by Kyraf (Cortlandt Manor, New York) on 06/11/2009

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.

Replied by Mo (NY, New York) on 06/12/2009

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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