Eczema advice needed!

pinkchick79 · 02-03-2007, 01:58 PM

[I have been wearing a lot of make-up for many years but in the last few years eczema has appeared on one eyelid. I have stopped wearing eye make-up and although it has got a bit better, it is still there. The doctors wont recommend any creams because they say it is a sensitive area so now im stuck with what to do. I'm getting married next year and a big red, flakey patch on my eyelid is not going to look good in the photos!! Its really itchy and I just want it to go. Does anyone have any advice please?

Tara · 02-04-2007, 12:36 AM

Have you tried using unrefined shea butter?

madrivergirl · 02-06-2007, 09:08 AM

I've had spots of eczema on my face over the years, but never on a spot like that (eyelid). I've always been successful with MK's Intense Moisturizing Cream, but like your doc said, that's a sensitive place... I'd start by giving up the makeup for a while...or at least go hypo-allergenic (Almay carries these).

YorLooks · 02-06-2007, 09:42 PM

Try an emu oil based product: http://www.emuoilsite.com/site/706409/product/30

sallyann2007 · 03-16-2007, 11:42 PM

Here is some information on ecaema:
Cause Of Eczema - Why It Happens If You Have Dry Skin?

releaves · 03-17-2007, 02:48 PM

Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis is a common and frustrating condition for parents and their children.

The main symptom of eczema is an itchy rash, which may be red, rough or irritated, scaly, and oozing. The rash typically begins in early infancy and almost always by age 5 years.

Although the rash does usually come under control and go away with proper treatment, it will likely come back at times. For professional info: click the signatory releaves and choose the view to homepage of Health and beauty

skincareteacher · 03-28-2007, 05:30 PM

Try drinking goats milk, it should clear it up. It worked very well for my brother. I remember as a kid taking a ride out to the country every weekend to pick up some fresh goats milk.

dre · 04-06-2007, 06:04 AM

Shame there's no cure for eczema. You could try a new product from Mannatech called Optimal Skin Care System which is water based (doesn't contain any preservatives either) and water is exactly what your dry skin needs. Do a quick search to see if anyone has any experience with the products and eczema

shocker1 · 10-22-2007, 11:00 AM

Alot of times eczema, especially in small spots is caused by stress. I owuld first stop the make up and secondly try and destress urself a bit. A cortizone cream should help--you can get them over the counter at the drugstore. I have also been using glove'n care for years...its a hand cream that i get from my dental dealer.. it has helped my eczema and skin problems for the lats couple of years.. i get eczema every once in a while on my legs and hands and within a few days of using glove;n care its usually gone. I know people outside the medical and dental communities can get it. glovencare good luck and let us know what happens! I hope i could help

mstar · 10-28-2007, 09:52 PM

My brother had eczema and it went away when he used cortisone cream 1% (prescription from the doctor) Have you seen your family doctor about your problem? Because you should, they'll prescribe something for you.

Hope this helps!

Good luck!

Dristina · 07-29-2008, 03:41 AM

Try Calamine Lotion, works great for 'Eczemans'. My twin cousins have eczema and they look great now. It gets kinda cold but you'll have soft nice skin in about a month and a half.

ththong · 08-09-2008, 05:03 AM

Hi, make arrangement with nutritionist for free consultation. Treating it from inner health rather than external application.

Regards, Thong bwL (Avance health supplement) 98274749

sentael · 08-09-2008, 01:03 PM

There are a number of over-the-counter remedies available from pharmacies to treat eczema including those below. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on which treatment to use.

* Emollients are moisturisers which soothe, smooth and add water to (hydrate) the skin. They are the most common treatment and should be used every day even if you do not have eczema symptoms. Examples include aqueous cream and E45 cream. You can apply emollients directly to your skin as lotions, creams or ointments. A good time to apply them is just after a bath, while your skin is still slightly moist. Oils or washes are also available, which you can use in the shower or add to a bath.
* Mild steroid creams, such as hydrocortisone (eg Dermacort or Lanacort) can calm flare-ups of eczema by suppressing your body's inflammatory response. You should ask the pharmacist's advice or see your GP before using any steroid cream. The stronger steroids are only available on prescription (see below). You should continue to use emollients at the same time as steroid creams.

sentael · 08-09-2008, 01:05 PM

[quote=sentael;9998]There are a number of over-the-counter remedies available from pharmacies to treat eczema including those below. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on which treatment to use.

* Emollients are moisturisers which soothe, smooth and add water to (hydrate) the skin. They are the most common treatment and should be used every day even if you do not have eczema symptoms. Examples include aqueous cream and E45 cream. You can apply emollients directly to your skin as lotions, creams or ointments. A good time to apply them is just after a bath, while your skin is still slightly moist. Oils or washes are also available, which you can use in the shower or add to a bath.
* Mild steroid creams, such as hydrocortisone (eg Dermacort or Lanacort) can calm flare-ups of eczema by suppressing your body's inflammatory response. You should ask the pharmacist's advice or see your GP before using any steroid cream. The stronger steroids are only available on prescription (see below). You should continue to use emollients at the same time as steroid creams.

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Lexii · 08-10-2008, 11:20 AM

The only thing I found that touches eczema is camomile lotion or a thick application of E45 cream.

franky · 08-11-2008, 09:28 AM

Presents a comprehensive picture of care, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and psychosocial aspects. The contributors cover basic science and epidemiological aspects of the public health challenge, but maintain a focus on the day to day issues encountered in dealing with affected people.

lola2008 · 08-12-2008, 09:11 PM

Have you gone to a dermatologist to get it looked at? They can prescribe you an
eczema cream. Or you can try using some hydocortosine also.

clinicpimple · 08-15-2008, 01:19 AM

eczema tends to recur. If u need instant relieve,gets advise from ur doctor. Hydrocortisone works well for mild case. For resistance case try tacrolimus 1% ONLY FROM UR DOCTOR THOUGH. hope it helps

joyfullam · 09-25-2008, 10:59 PM

I heard you can try this brand called Calamine. It's a lotion and works really well.

StayingYoung · 10-02-2008, 04:32 PM

My son suffers from horrible eczema. After doing a lot of research I realized how everyday products that we use (soaps, lotions and cream) were making his eczema worse. Most products use synthetic fragrances oils, which irritates the skin and makes it worse than it was before.

Fragrances oils are chemical reproductions of the real thing (essential oils) and contain alcohol. They add no health benefit to the final product, and can cause allergic reactions, dryness, and irritated skin.

Most soaps out on the market contain animal fats, petroleum derivatives, synthetic colorings and fragrances, along with chemical preservatives. Your skin is a living organ and absorbs all of these toxic materials into your body. No wonder your skin gets irritated.

I recommend a wonderful eczema salve I found at Siena Soap Company. Since I'm new on here I can't post the website. But if you google Siena Soap Company it will bring you to the webpage. The website is www (then a period, then) sienasoap (then another peroid with com) I'm sure you get the idea.

My son uses this daily and has gotten ride of his eczema. He also uses their Calendula soap. All of these products are handmade with natural products. I highly recommend them.

02-03-2007, 01:58 PM	#1
pinkchick79 SCT Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Eczema advice needed! [I have been wearing a lot of make-up for many years but in the last few years eczema has appeared on one eyelid. I have stopped wearing eye make-up and although it has got a bit better, it is still there. The doctors wont recommend any creams because they say it is a sensitive area so now im stuck with what to do. I'm getting married next year and a big red, flakey patch on my eyelid is not going to look good in the photos!! Its really itchy and I just want it to go. Does anyone have any advice please?

02-04-2007, 12:36 AM	#2
Tara SCT Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pa Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Re: Eczema advice needed! Have you tried using unrefined shea butter?

02-06-2007, 09:08 AM	#3
madrivergirl SCT Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vermont Posts: 89 Rep Power: 17	Re: Eczema advice needed! I've had spots of eczema on my face over the years, but never on a spot like that (eyelid). I've always been successful with MK's Intense Moisturizing Cream, but like your doc said, that's a sensitive place... I'd start by giving up the makeup for a while...or at least go hypo-allergenic (Almay carries these).

02-06-2007, 09:42 PM	#4
YorLooks SCT Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 Rep Power: 18	Re: Eczema advice needed! Try an emu oil based product: http://www.emuoilsite.com/site/706409/product/30

03-16-2007, 11:42 PM	#5
sallyann2007 SCT Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 35 Rep Power: 11	Re: Eczema advice needed! Here is some information on ecaema: Cause Of Eczema - Why It Happens If You Have Dry Skin?

03-17-2007, 02:48 PM	#6
releaves SCT Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 58 Rep Power: 11	ECZEMA: Get Rid Out! Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis is a common and frustrating condition for parents and their children. The main symptom of eczema is an itchy rash, which may be red, rough or irritated, scaly, and oozing. The rash typically begins in early infancy and almost always by age 5 years. Although the rash does usually come under control and go away with proper treatment, it will likely come back at times. For professional info: click the signatory releaves and choose the view to homepage of Health and beauty Last edited by releaves; 03-17-2007 at 02:51 PM.

03-28-2007, 05:30 PM	#7
skincareteacher SCT Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 92 Rep Power: 17	Re: Eczema advice needed! Try drinking goats milk, it should clear it up. It worked very well for my brother. I remember as a kid taking a ride out to the country every weekend to pick up some fresh goats milk.

04-06-2007, 06:04 AM	#8
dre SCT Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 10	Re: Eczema advice needed! Shame there's no cure for eczema. You could try a new product from Mannatech called Optimal Skin Care System which is water based (doesn't contain any preservatives either) and water is exactly what your dry skin needs. Do a quick search to see if anyone has any experience with the products and eczema

10-22-2007, 11:00 AM	#9
shocker1 SCT Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Destress Alot of times eczema, especially in small spots is caused by stress. I owuld first stop the make up and secondly try and destress urself a bit. A cortizone cream should help--you can get them over the counter at the drugstore. I have also been using glove'n care for years...its a hand cream that i get from my dental dealer.. it has helped my eczema and skin problems for the lats couple of years.. i get eczema every once in a while on my legs and hands and within a few days of using glove;n care its usually gone. I know people outside the medical and dental communities can get it. glovencare good luck and let us know what happens! I hope i could help

10-28-2007, 09:52 PM	#10
mstar SCT Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 15 Rep Power: 7	Re: Eczema advice needed! My brother had eczema and it went away when he used cortisone cream 1% (prescription from the doctor) Have you seen your family doctor about your problem? Because you should, they'll prescribe something for you. Hope this helps! Good luck!

07-29-2008, 03:41 AM	#11
Dristina SCT Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: At a castle, in a tower. Posts: 16 Rep Power: 2	Re: Eczema advice needed! Try Calamine Lotion, works great for 'Eczemans'. My twin cousins have eczema and they look great now. It gets kinda cold but you'll have soft nice skin in about a month and a half.

08-09-2008, 05:03 AM	#12
ththong SCT Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Re: Eczema advice needed! Hi, make arrangement with nutritionist for free consultation. Treating it from inner health rather than external application. Regards, Thong bwL (Avance health supplement) 98274749

08-09-2008, 01:03 PM	#13
sentael SCT Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	RE: Eczema advice needed! There are a number of over-the-counter remedies available from pharmacies to treat eczema including those below. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on which treatment to use. * Emollients are moisturisers which soothe, smooth and add water to (hydrate) the skin. They are the most common treatment and should be used every day even if you do not have eczema symptoms. Examples include aqueous cream and E45 cream. You can apply emollients directly to your skin as lotions, creams or ointments. A good time to apply them is just after a bath, while your skin is still slightly moist. Oils or washes are also available, which you can use in the shower or add to a bath. * Mild steroid creams, such as hydrocortisone (eg Dermacort or Lanacort) can calm flare-ups of eczema by suppressing your body's inflammatory response. You should ask the pharmacist's advice or see your GP before using any steroid cream. The stronger steroids are only available on prescription (see below). You should continue to use emollients at the same time as steroid creams.

08-09-2008, 01:05 PM	#14
sentael SCT Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	RE: Eczema advice needed! [quote=sentael;9998]There are a number of over-the-counter remedies available from pharmacies to treat eczema including those below. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on which treatment to use. * Emollients are moisturisers which soothe, smooth and add water to (hydrate) the skin. They are the most common treatment and should be used every day even if you do not have eczema symptoms. Examples include aqueous cream and E45 cream. You can apply emollients directly to your skin as lotions, creams or ointments. A good time to apply them is just after a bath, while your skin is still slightly moist. Oils or washes are also available, which you can use in the shower or add to a bath. * Mild steroid creams, such as hydrocortisone (eg Dermacort or Lanacort) can calm flare-ups of eczema by suppressing your body's inflammatory response. You should ask the pharmacist's advice or see your GP before using any steroid cream. The stronger steroids are only available on prescription (see below). You should continue to use emollients at the same time as steroid creams. Ovarian Cysts No More

08-10-2008, 11:20 AM	#15
Lexii SCT Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Re: Eczema advice needed! The only thing I found that touches eczema is camomile lotion or a thick application of E45 cream.

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clinicpimple SCT Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 2	eczema eczema tends to recur. If u need instant relieve,gets advise from ur doctor. Hydrocortisone works well for mild case. For resistance case try tacrolimus 1% ONLY FROM UR DOCTOR THOUGH. hope it helps

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StayingYoung SCT Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lovely Mindwest Posts: 51 Rep Power: 3	Re: Eczema advice needed! My son suffers from horrible eczema. After doing a lot of research I realized how everyday products that we use (soaps, lotions and cream) were making his eczema worse. Most products use synthetic fragrances oils, which irritates the skin and makes it worse than it was before. Fragrances oils are chemical reproductions of the real thing (essential oils) and contain alcohol. They add no health benefit to the final product, and can cause allergic reactions, dryness, and irritated skin. Most soaps out on the market contain animal fats, petroleum derivatives, synthetic colorings and fragrances, along with chemical preservatives. Your skin is a living organ and absorbs all of these toxic materials into your body. No wonder your skin gets irritated. I recommend a wonderful eczema salve I found at Siena Soap Company. Since I'm new on here I can't post the website. But if you google Siena Soap Company it will bring you to the webpage. The website is www (then a period, then) sienasoap (then another peroid with com) I'm sure you get the idea. My son uses this daily and has gotten ride of his eczema. He also uses their Calendula soap. All of these products are handmade with natural products. I highly recommend them.