Eczema or Atopic Dematis
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Hi; I co-author a Singapore blog on allergies and we've interviewed some of SG's top doctors about eczema.
There are some great tips from Dr. Mark Tang at National Skin Centre at
http://sneezywheezy.com/?p=580.
Also, an NUS study found that the stress of caring for a baby or child with eczema can have a negative emotional impact on the mom. The moms in the study felt down, isolated and stressed out. We wrote about that this week, at http://sneezywheezy.com/?p=1060.
One mom, meanwhile, shares her story - on how taking care of her baby induced stress in her life & marriage, and how she ultimately learned to treat and cope her child's condition. To read her story, click here: http://sneezywheezy.com/?p=1036.
There's help out there! You are not alone.. -
ngchris:
My ds is enzymic as well. I use Cetaphil shower as well as Cetaphil moisturing cream. The best advice i had when he had rashes was to bathe him in/with ABC Guiness Stout beer. No kidding, it works!
:scared: :yikes:
Really...!! Effective?? -
tree nymph:
:scared: run in the family?Foreverfriends:
My hubby got ezcema after his brother and nephew got it. Then my elder son got it. My baby got it when he was few months old. It seems contagious. I am still breastfeeding my baby. He is 24 months now. His ezcema flare up when he perspires. His condition is much better though from all joints to right ankle joint now.
I think it probably runs in the family, not contagious, its genetic.
Both dh n myself do not seem to have ezcema.. but it seem like ds has it.. esp now weather is getting hotter each day.. now his legs has little rashes..from the knee cap area till the ankle... which is really unsightly..
Is this sympton consider ezcema?
I thought of applying lotion.. but was afraid will trigger more... headache.. -
Personal experience in adult eczema
1) started around 2008 (age then 47) after taken some Glucosamine.
2) visited western doctors, given steroid cream, failed to help.
3) visited famous TCM, spent lot of $, EYS, BTRT etc, all not helping.
4) chanced upon Chlorella (Holland and Barrett), recommended by friend as daily supplement.
5) Eczema healed, after detox flush 2 days later.
Food to avoid: Chicken, diary products (especially cow milk of any kind), peanuts, soya bean.
Root cause for me: poor digestive system. -
here are some skincare tips to prevent eczema flare-ups whi i've read..
[list]- [*]Reduce level of dust. Avoid fluffy toys and carpets
- [*]Give an antihistamine to help your child to reduce the itch
- [*]Treat allergy and infection with antibiotics
- [*]Avoid hot weather
- [*]Wear light cotton clothes
- [*]Avoid food that can cause allergy such as eggs and peanuts
- [*]Use medicated creams (e.g. mild steroid creams) to relieve the dry, scaly skin
[/list]source: http://lifestyle.sg.88db.com/good-skincare-prevent-eczema-flare-ups/ -
adhdadhd:
Personal experience in adult eczema
1) started around 2008 (age then 47) after taken some Glucosamine.
2) visited western doctors, given steroid cream, failed to help.
3) visited famous TCM, spent lot of $, EYS, BTRT etc,, all not helping.
4) chanced upon Chlorella (Holland and Barrett), recommended by friend as daily supplement.
5) Eczema healed, after detox flush 2 days later.
Food to avoid: Chicken, diary products (especially cow milk of any kind), peanuts, soya bean.
Root cause for me: poor digestive system.
Hi, just wanted to check with u. How did u find out the root cause of yr eczema? I went to NSC twice. Both times they prescribed oral steroids. I do not have eczema until last yr . Also no family history. Doctor said I was allergic to paint. Second time said I am allergic to sunlight! Just had an outburst again yesterday when I finished my course of steroids. Even the antihistamine cannot stop my itch which is only on the arms and legs.
Very desperate now as I don't want to see him again as they will prescribe steroids again. -
Sharing my own experience as someone who has suffered from eczema for over 20 years. For me, other than avoiding feeling stressed out (my number one trigger), the most important thing to do is to moisturise, moisturise, moisturise. Currently my favourite lotion is from the Physiogel range. I react to an incredible number of commercial moisturisers, but this one works well for me. Actually the best i’ve ever used is an Australian baby product, but it’s not available here so i resort to next best.
Other things i avoid: synthetic clothing (e.g. polyester), scented products, makeup, commercial laundry detergents. -
@Breadandmuffins:
Root cause derived was my own opinion, is digestive system + stress + weather.
My eczema would healed by itself when I was in China, or France etc dry countries.
For your condition, I would advise to avoid peanuts, chicken, prawns, milk or raw fish, any raw food would trigger the itch.
Externally, must avoid bar soaps. use QV, Cetaphil etc PH balanced soap. Bath not with hot water, and < 3 minutes, followed by quick wipe, minimize contact with water!
If you would, try Chlorella (Holland and Barrette), after taken the supplement, I seldom need moisturiser (I use Physiogel too, its greatest but most costly :oops: ). I recommended a Hong Kong friend whose son was suffering similarly like the condition you described, and she reported great improvement within days, at least his wounds and itch dried up quicker than before.
Warning: Initial side effect is detox type of LS (diarrhoeal)
Relax and go botanical garden more often, will help too.
Best of luck. -
I went to Holland and Barrett and got the chorella. They also recommend Burdock Root. I also use Manuka Honey with UMF 25 to heal the wounds as a result of the constant scratching. Hands look horrible now but at least the honey works wonders on my skin. It only take two changes of the dressing (lined with honey) for a wound to close up. Skin very very dry and itchy after the wounds heal. Slept with the bandage (lined with honey) for the last few nites , helps to prevent me fr scratching but can’t sleep cos skin so itchy and yet cannot scatch…urrgh.
Also taking antihistamines and trying many moisturiser. Personally like the Neem lotion (a bit of cooling effect) as well as Physiogel Intensive Cream. The California candela cream is also calming on the skin. -
wow, IMHO Manuka UMF25 is overkill for the skin, UMF 12 is good enough for the skin…
But, itch must be due to food, in order of my allergy:
1) Peanut
2) Chicken/ Duck
3) Shell fish: prawns, etc
4) Milk
must avoid heavy food, go on light, soupy diet will help.
never bath with hot water.
Good luck -
Breadandmuffins:
Hi,
Hi, just wanted to check with u. How did u find out the root cause of yr eczema? I went to NSC twice. Both times they prescribed oral steroids. I do not have eczema until last yr . Also no family history. Doctor said I was allergic to paint. Second time said I am allergic to sunlight! Just had an outburst again yesterday when I finished my course of steroids. Even the antihistamine cannot stop my itch which is only on the arms and legs.
Very desperate now as I don't want to see him again as they will prescribe steroids again.
I had bouts of severe itch in early adulthood and urticaria. After asking me about my diet, a senior dermatologist put me on a chemical-free diet for three weeks. That took care of it. He was Dr Lawrence Leong. I had the sudden onset of rash and I ran to the nearest building I could find and his office was the first one I came to. I went to him three times, all emergencies, before he put me on the diet. Sadly, by the time I became a mother and needed a dermatologist for ds2, I learnt that he was retired. When I took ds2 to NSC, I learnt from the doctor there that he used to be the head of NSC.
Anyway, you can also look up food chemical, salicylate sensitivity. The \"treatment\" for this is to remove as much chemicals from your diet as possible and see if the symptons are relieved. If it improves, you can slowly add food back into your diet, making periodic adjustment according to your personal threshold. After I went on the three week diet, the periodic itching in my palms and feet also went away. After the episode, I realise that the itching was due to msg when I eat out.
hope you find relief soon! -
Hi daddies & mummies
m juz sharing on my own experience, if u r int to know more, feel free to ask.
Me & My kids r on this thing called soy oligopeptide.
Coz I’ve Eczema since young,it’s on both of my arms. both my kids also have. My elder have it on the joint of the elbow & knees. it’s bummpy & rough like sandpaper.
After taking within a week, my eczema cleared & my elder boy eczema on the elbow also cleared. His knees ones also improving.
Not only I feed them i also apply on them.
Oligopeptide is something that belongs to our body. It’sthe thing that made up cells in our body. Thus it’s Natural & Holistic.
Many testimonies include improvement of conditions of Gout, Arthritis, High Blood pressure, Infection, Eczema being cleared, Skin condtions improves eg freckles/ blemishes faded, Weight managed & much more.
If u need assurance of the product. It has received many endorsements, out of which , 1 is being Sole Supplement of 2012 China Olympic Team. -
I got eczema on my leg for about 20yrs. Feel so sad bcos it become scars in dark colour. I cannot wear shorts or skirts...
I went to NSC many times but no help. Already give up to cure my eczema -
Hi -- there is a seminar (free) on eczema on Sunday, Oct 2 at EZY Health's Qualities of Life seminar, Suntec Convention Centre, Hall 404.
A panel of doctors will be talking about allergies, and there is a session on eczema. The allergy seminar is from 11- 1. You can find out more at http://sneezywheezy.com/?p=1384.
cheers!
Cris -
EatNonStop:
Hi!Hi, parents,
My 5yr old gal can't stop scratching herself leaving alot of scar on her body.
Anyone parents can adv / share on how to stop her itchiness and scratching w/o applying steroid cream too often that can thin her skin in long run.
That sounds like eczema. My 7 y/o niece also had a similar problem and used steroid cream. found it ineffective as itching came back after she stopped usage! :stompfeet: My sister tried many different types of creams and lotions but none of them worked, until she used emu oil. After a few days, the itching stopped. My sister also noticed that some of my niece's scars from her scratching has faded. You can check out this link if you wanna know more about eczema cures and causes and how emu oil can help. http://emutracksasia.com/skin-problems/ ... of-eczema/
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For those looking for moisturiser for skin prone to eczema, can try this moisturiser which my family doc has recommended
http://www.cetaphil.com/restoraderm-ecz ... oisturizer
It's pretty ex abt $34 for a small bottle & it's only avail by prescription. But it's easily avail from Amazon at abt S$16 (provided free shipping).
Ds has been using it for more than a year now. He also uses the body wash. -
Anyone tried mangosteen juice for eczema? My friend's teenage son has very bad eczema the whole body and face also have scars and can't sleep at night as it is very itchy he needs sleeping pills . Has seen so many doctors but of no help! Another friend recommends mangosteen juice ,wonder it helps :?
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Sun cream for eczema: What Creams work?
The skin is basically the largest organ in our bodies and it tends to be exposed to lots of elements, both good and bad present in our environment. Taking good care of the skin is important as it does not only affect our aesthetic value but it is also a reflection of our general health. But in case of trouble with the skin, how do you go about it? Here is a detailed review of some of the best sun creams for eczema.
i like this article and i want share this with your http://www.suncreamforeczema.com/category/sun-cream-for-eczema/ -
I developed Ezcema after delivering DS2. My fingers & palm were constantly itchy and the itch was unbearable. Uncontrollably, I scratched hard enough and the skin broke, and the skin became infected and painful. On bad days, I could not even hold chopsticks as the contact with the skin was just too much and had to bandage my hand before I eat meals. Saw many doctors and was given different steroid cream and told to avoid water . But how to? Almost all the activities requires you to wash your hand at some point.
Then a miracle happened.
My MIL went around asking for cure. She came back and told hubby to go and chop Rambutan tree bark and she cook the bark in water with a chinese Stuff ( one that they used in making soy beancurd back in the old days). Sorry, I cannot remember the name. Boiled it with the barks for about 15 mins. Once it is done, I will dipped my hand (palm down) into the very very very hot mixture. It was like scalding yourself with hot water. Not enjoyable but had to go through it. I did it for about 3 weeks and during those times, I saw small improvement everyday, including lesser itch everyday.
Amazingly, at the end of around 1 month, the eczema was gone...Totally! Touchwood! since , it was never back.
For those who dare to try and have access to the 'ingredients', you may try this old traditional method. I think the remedy worked fast on me, because I was able to dip my whole hands into the hot liquid. For other body areas, may have to resort to using towel and put over the body.
All the best. Hope this helps. For those suffering from Eczema, I understand the pain you are going through :grphug: -
Hi happy heart, what are the Chinese stuff? Can you describe it? I think I can find a rambutan tree... thanks!