Fish oil.
Edible clay.
Vitamin E.
Evening primrose capsules.
More meat, for more protein.
Apple cider vinegar tea, three times a day.
Apple cider vinegar topically applied, three times a day.
Crystal salt from the Himalayas to be topically applied twice a day.
A diet without wheat.
A diet without eggs.
A diet without milk products.
A diet without sugar.
A diet without eggs, milk products, and sugar at the same time.
"Supergreens" in my water three times a day.
Oxygen alkalizing drops in my water three times a day.
A "cleanse" of maple syrup, cayenne pepper and lemon juice.
Mental meditation, clearing away "mental eruptions".
Eucerin Lotion.
Water, water, water.
Hydrocortisone very-bad-for-your-skin cream.
"Stronger" hydrocortisone extremely-bad-for-your-skin cream.
*Sigh.* :(
Any other ideas?
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There are non-steroid treatments, topical immunomodulators, that are out. Some of the brands are Protopic and Elidel.
Phototherapy? Don't know much about that, but I saw it as a proposed treatment.
A antihistimine cream might help if you're itchy.
I'm sorry you have to deal with this! But remember that day when I walked in the room and did a double take? I said, "Wow, Emily, you look so beautiful!" And you said that you had felt ugly because of the eczema? But you weren't; you were really pretty.
Oh, baby, I'm so sorry. I just refreshed my page and saw you had another post. Anyway, I know how it feels (kinda) cuz I have psoriasis. I know a lot of the same treatments don't work, but I've found success with these ideas:
1) Use shampoos and soaps that don't irritate the condition (for me, most "natural" ingredients derived from plants irritate, and anything with PABA, which is almost everything. Bumble and Bumble gentle shampoo is good for me, but expensive.
2) I now moisturize every time I shower. Olay has a new In-Shower Body Lotion that I love, and has helped.
3) My dermatologist finally told me to go tanning, that it was better for me than the medications at this point. Just a few really short sessions works wonders.
4) Avoid stress, drink water, wear soft fabrics, get lots of air to my skin. You know all this.
Maybe none of these apply to eczema. And anyway, it seems like most important is just that you know I feel for you. And at the same time, I have to tell you that in all the time I lived with you, I pretty much never noticed any eczema unless you pointed it out. Not only is it just not noticeable (we are all our own worst critics), but you are just so beautiful and alive and shining that one would literally have to be looking for it to see it. And even then... who cares? I don't think it crosses anyone's mind but yours. You probably know that too. But I'm just sayin'
You're in my heart so much tonight. I miss you.
I've seen you torture yourself for too long! *sigh* Sometimes, there is no cure. I don't know why, and I find myself waxing religiously philosophical every time I try to think of a reason... and it all comes back to myself.
Maybe God gave you this, so you wouldn't be 100% perfect! :) I love you Emily.
Oh my darling Emily, I ache for you dealing with this skin condition. Be carefull not to treat it like psoriasis - they are different. Im afraid that in severe cases as yours it really may come to an oral mild steroid. I know you may have an aversion to this but that will likely be the only thing that will work. and it could work very well too. Please see a regular dermatologist who is up on eczema. Today in sunday school I taught my kids about being faithful and fruitful through our afflictions. Be diligent and patient Emily - everything will be okay....
i love you
first of all let me say i love you. second let me tell you that you are one of THE most beautiful people i have ever known, met, and/or have seen.
okay, stick with the dr's advice, but maybe its time to do some more reiki--if you find someone you like there and go for more than one session it has the possibility of doing wonders-for the skin and for the soul.
thank you all. That's all I want to say.
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