Eczema or Atopic Dematis

[adhdadhd]

@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.

[Breadandmuffins]

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.

[adhdadhd]

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

[cnimed]

Breadandmuffins:

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.

Hi,
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!

[kidzo galore]

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.

[Margaret80]

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

[sgmom]

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

[Joan Tan]

EatNonStop:

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.

Hi!
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/

[sparks]

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.

[kitty2]

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 :?