Eczema

SpicyWater
SpicyWater Posts: 99 Member
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This is totally non-MFP related but do any of you have any home remedies for eczema? I can't take my prescription ointment for it for awhile and need some ideas. Google got me nowhere :/
Curious to see if anyone has any insight!

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  • kindalikevelma
    kindalikevelma Posts: 1,337 Member
    I’m not sure what your dairy consumption is like but my brothers eczema disappeared when he eliminated it from his diet completely.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    lubriderm, petroleum jelly and cetaphil can help the symptoms
    i have found no relation to my diet and my eczema. other than allergies, there hasn't been conclusive studies one way or the other

    the other thing you can do is double check you do not have any of these triggers in your life
  • SpicyWater
    SpicyWater Posts: 99 Member
    mbaker566 wrote: »
    lubriderm, petroleum jelly and cetaphil can help the symptoms
    i have found no relation to my diet and my eczema. other than allergies, there hasn't been conclusive studies one way or the other

    the other thing you can do is double check you do not have any of these triggers in your life

    I'm using all 3! XD Thank you :)
  • ythannah
    ythannah Posts: 4,371 Member
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  • Just_Mel_
    Just_Mel_ Posts: 3,992 Member
    I battle it constantly and winter is hell for me. When it gets bad I have to take steroid shots.
    I can only use baby Aveeno lotion on my eyelids or they get swollen. I've recently discovered an amazing cream that I use on my face as well as my hands. It's amazing!

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  • PAFC84
    PAFC84 Posts: 1,871 Member
    SpicyWater wrote: »
    This is totally non-MFP related but do any of you have any home remedies for eczema? I can't take my prescription ointment for it for awhile and need some ideas. Google got me nowhere :/
    Curious to see if anyone has any insight!

    Do you find it only rears its head when the temperatures plummet? Mostly confined to the area between your fingers and on your knuckle joints?
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  • Just_Mel_
    Just_Mel_ Posts: 3,992 Member
    When in doubt, use coconut oil.
  • SpicyWater
    SpicyWater Posts: 99 Member
    PAFC84 wrote: »
    SpicyWater wrote: »
    This is totally non-MFP related but do any of you have any home remedies for eczema? I can't take my prescription ointment for it for awhile and need some ideas. Google got me nowhere :/
    Curious to see if anyone has any insight!

    Do you find it only rears its head when the temperatures plummet? Mostly confined to the area between your fingers and on your knuckle joints?

    I get it on my eyelids, around my mouth, on one side of my neck, my wrists, fingers, and arms.
  • SpicyWater
    SpicyWater Posts: 99 Member
    kace_kay wrote: »
    Honey and tea tree oil can really help. The link below usd for a DIY cream I love.
    https://www.diynatural.com/homemade-eczema-cream/
    There are great brands on Amazon but a tad pricey.
    Also, wondering if you use a lot of fragranced products (soaps, laundry detergent, etc..) I find they can really irritate my skin.

    When I'm not flared up I use anything - but right now I'm reverting back to gentler options. At this rate I'll be back to using only Aveeno and Cetaphil pretty soon. It seems to help a little but I don't think it's my main trigger.
    I'll try the honey and tea tree!
  • SpicyWater
    SpicyWater Posts: 99 Member
    Avocado_AS5 wrote: »
    When in doubt, use coconut oil.

    I've heard of FAB and this makes me tempted to give it a try -
    I use shea butter a little more than coconut oil - although I love coconut oil for shaving.
  • ythannah
    ythannah Posts: 4,371 Member
    CookingWithCumin wrote: »
    ythannah wrote: »
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    How well does this work on toothpick legs, toothpick leg person

    Any legs of any shape or size, any body part, it's amazing stuff. But spendy.
  • GoodLardy
    GoodLardy Posts: 163 Member
    Dermatologist gave me Vanicream ( over the counter ) for mine, took a couple days but works amazingly!
  • rockymountaindawn
    rockymountaindawn Posts: 146 Member
    I use to get it on my hands and between my fingers so sooo bad!.. i found my cure completely by accident when i gave up sugar.

    I didnt even realize at that time that it was the sugar causing it until i crashed and went off diet and started putting sugar in my coffee or eating baked goods etc. But it finally occured to me after the umpteenth time.. everytime i eat sugary foods my hands break out really bad! And when i cut out all the sugar, ..in just a matter of days.. the skin clears up and its comletely gone.

    So, now, i just have to remind myself that i am.. litterally.. allergic to sugar!

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