Ahhh the eczema is eating me!!!?
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I tried all possible creams, like trust me... ALL POSSIBLE CREAMS. Then I tried Cutivate 0.05%, and to date, it's what works for me.\n\nTry that... or sucks to say that maybe you're going to need to do a "cream-hunting" for THE cream that works for you.\n\nGood luck =)
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For heavens sake go see a doctor NOW!!!!!!!!
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I know how you feel \nI was covered in psorisis had it almost everywhere 18 years ago, now I have one tiny bit on my elbow\nYes it will go away ,its not cureable but you can stop it from spreading and itching by smothering yourself with the steriod cream and then covering that with plastic wrap\nTry not to scratch ...I know its hard but don't! and above all RELAX!! drink camomile tea stay way from stress be calm that will help you more than any drugs \nIt sure did for me
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The first goal is to identify whether food allergy is involved. Studies show that nearly ninety percent of people with eczema are allergic to one or more of seven foods: milk, egg, peanut, wheat, cod, catfish, and cashews. Another study found that milk, eggs, and peanuts accounted for roughly eighty-one percent of all cases of eczema. Yet another study found that sixty percent of people with severe eczema had an allergic reaction to one or two foods including eggs, cow's milk, peanut, fish, wheat, or soybean.\n\nTo discover if you have a food allergy, use the elimination diet and challenge method. Keep away from the most common allergens for a period of at least ten days. Also avoid artificial colors and preservatives. Then reintroduce the suspected foods slowly back into the diet. If symptoms return, keep from eating the food for at least a year.\n\nExternally put Vitamin E on your skin.  Use Dr. Bronners Organic Tea Tree Oil liquid soap (make sure to dilute it first)  Use for facial cleansing and cleaning minor cuts and scrapes as well as everyday bathing.  Get this at a health food store.\n  \nIngredients: Water, Saponified Organic Coconut & Olive oils (w/ retained Glycerin), Organic Hemp Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Tea Tree Oil, Citric Acid, Vitamin E
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UMMM............my hair aches!!
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Try some topical benedryl. The cream you can buy at the drug store. Sounds like an allergic reaction
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You need  to take fish oils, cod liver or  omega 3, it'll help you nutritionally to get over the eczema, then try using cold pressed avocado oil on your skin. It's really thick but it has a lot of Gamma Alpha Lineolic acids which acts as a humectant to draw moisture to your skin, which keeps it from being so flaky. You can also  try cream E-45 it's good for eczema as well.
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Ouch!!!!  Go to the DR.!!!!
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My doctor and many sites reccomended taking a daily dose of Flaxseed Oil (add to a smoothie) and rubbing Aloe Vera gel into the area at least twice a day.\n\nNot only has this cured me of most of my eczema but it has also reduced the itching on the tiny part still to go.\n\nFlaxseed oil is often reccomended for skin conditions. It's available from health food places and some supermarkets. Keep it in fridge and use quickly though, it goes off fast like milk. \n\nAs for Aloe, get a pure aloe gel - not one in moisturiser. It's more expensive but it lasts a long time. You will find it will itch or sting when you apply it but that will ease off and generally soothe it. \n\nHowever - talk to a doctor because eczema comes in many types and some treatments will work best on some and not so good on others. Generally they will either tell you the same as me or prescribe an ointment, but be careful as those ointments often steroid based and can be harmful. Generally they won't prescribe for any longer than a few months and won't give refills because of the health dangers.\n\nHope you find a cure, coz yes it sucks!\n\n\nEDIT: A poster above stated evening primrose oil is good, yes I had forgotten that, it is very good thanks to that poster.
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yep. worked for me. only do it in short stints though. 5 or 6 minutes at a time.\nalso try pinetarsol (australian name) which is a pine liquid to dab on eczema. works wonders
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My skin was very dry for a few days after, despite moisturising like mad,  and now its swings between being fine for a few days and then getting eczema over my cheeks and nose. I think its definitely unbalanced my skin, and there was really no beneficial change at all. Go to a reputable place and ask them loads of questions before you have it done. Maybe wait until spring because I think central heating makes a big difference to your skin.
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prednol cortisone cream is what i'd use if i started getting itchy..but being cortisone, there is only so much you can use of it so often.  you should seek an allergy specialist that you can afford, do some research online on health sites and archives-most importantly, join an allergy yahoogroup to reach a wider audience of people suffering from allergies who'd be experienced enough to guide you in different ways.  make sure you drink lots of water, do some relaxation techniques if possible-find out about EFT-and know that you're not alone.  I've been on zyrtec for almost four years and I'm having trouble getting off it too-although mine come in the form of headaches and constant sleep need along with hives.  GOOD LUCK!!!  ps It's also DEFINETLY worthwhile for you to keep a food and activity diary to try and pinpoint any new allergens that may have come up in your life.
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I'm soooooo glad you asked this. I was talking to my doctor the other day about just this exact question. \n\nNow I'm worried that Satan won't provide sunscreen with enough SPF. What if my plantars warts on the bottom of my feet get worse because of all of the sweating? I get really really bad headaches in the heat. Will they provide enough hydration? The smoke and ashes are so going to irritate my eyes. If they don't have a pharmacy in Hell where I can grab some visine I'm toast! And my eczema is just going to totally flare up. Ok this just won't do. Satan really needs to rethink these living conditions!
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You cannot go and see a doctor up there? I would try baby lotion, or something that obsorbs well. My sister used a lotion called cetaphor or something like that, her dermatologist said she should use it. She has eczema really bad on her arms and legs.  But I would highly recommend that if you are in the water don't stay in there to long, especially if it is salt water, this will dry it out more. Regular, cool water should be soothing if you have eczema, but don't stay in it to long. That lotion really worked for my sister.\n\nIf you are in a climate that is more humid than that can also help with the flare ups.\n\nYou can try something called "wet wraps". This is a treatment for eczema. Wet wraps are often made from articles of clothing that have been soaked in water. \nApply wet wraps to skin after soaking and sealing, and after applying any topical medicine. The wraps help keep skin moist and increase absorption of medicine. They also have a cooling effect. Re-wet or take the wraps off when they start to dry out.\n\n\nHope this helps. I know you said that when it gets wet it makes it worse, but this is a normal treatment, and you can get medicine to help with the rash.\n\nI to have mild eczema on my upper arms. Sometimes it can itch like crazy but its gotten better since I have been paying attention to it.\n\nGood Luck!
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try tea tree oil with some grapeseed oil, your dr. should have given you a steroid shot, if not I would go back and get one.\nIf your scratching, don't! Try not to even touch it.  you don't want it to get into sensitive areas--eyes, mouth, nose, south of the border region... After you take a shower, rinse in the coolest water you can, it will close up your pores so it won't spread so bad.\n\nA stupid question here, is it possible it is not poison ivy? Are you allergic to anything you may have eaten? Were you spraying poison on it at the time? You may have a reaction to what chemical you were using.  \n\nGood Luck---that crap is nasty
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I hope you shall feel better.\nYour skin sensitivity could be due to your immune system fighting/isolating the wrong thing. You should definitely see your doctor, even an over the phone conversation with your doc. could help you get a better understanding of the situation.\nAll the best
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Ok, did this start rather suddenly, does it itch?  Have you had contact with something new?...soap, lotion, etc.  sounds like an allergic reaction.  If your mouth or throat tingle or throat feels tight...GO TO THE ER.  If this is mild and does not progress tonite, you could try taking a Benadryl 25mg. tablet...can buy over the counter at Walmart or pharmacy.  Is there a walk in clinic in your town?  If not, call your doc ( there will be someonr taking call for the holiday) and see if he/she wants you to go to the ER or if there is an office or clinic you can go to.   Some hospitals have an Urgent Care Center in connection with the ER.  This would be an appropriate place to go.  You must have had skin contact with something you are allergic to.  Hope you do well.