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Azure · 06-26-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Superfraggle

A dermatologist is a skin doctor. If it's a skin condition, the dermatologist should know.

Or should I be hanging my head in shame for missing sarcasm in your post?

No, I'm honestly looking for help.

Jiggy_12 · 06-26-2009, 10:34 PM

Chlorine really dries out your skin. You could put a dechlorinator in your home and that might help.

TSXCman · 06-26-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey_the_redneck

I find our hard water and lots of exposure to soaps, detergents and cleaning sprays triggers the eczema on my hands.......

I find keeping my skin moist helps more than anything and although I'm not sure if it helps eczema per se, I find aloe gel to be great for relieveing any general irritation on my skin.

good point that i forgot to mention. I use all nonscented soaps, shampoos, moisturizers, etc. Everything as plain as possible. As well as keeping the water softener topped up.

In humid, sunny places it goes away quite a bit as well. Even just living in London, Ontario was making it easier for me to deal with the skin.

metallicat · 06-27-2009, 07:36 AM

Azure, I've had eczema all my life, but it was way worse when I was a kid. I still get the odd flare up on my hands or face, but I have it controlled really well with this one particular cream. This is the only thing that has ever really worked well for me. It is called Ectosone 0.1% cream. Obviously it is prescription only, but write that name down and ask for it from your doctor.

I once woke up with a massive flare up on my face, it was gross. I had to call in sick to work. I think that was the first time I was given this stuff, and I was virtually completely cleared up in two days.

Azure · 06-27-2009, 10:14 AM

I'll ask him next time.

I'm also going to ask about a referral to a dermatologist if I remember.

metallicat · 06-27-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Azure

I'll ask him next time.

I'm also going to ask about a referral to a dermatologist if I remember.

I've been to a dermatologist before too, but it's been a long time. I suppose if he/she can find the root cause of the problem for you, then it will be good. But if you can get it controlled really well with a creme, I think that's just as good an option. But it doesn't hurt to visit some specialists to see if you can get things taken care of.

EVERLAST · 06-27-2009, 11:22 AM

Emu oil

81flames · 06-27-2009, 07:20 PM

My sister had those red bumps on her upper arms as well. The dermatologist told her it's very common. He didn't prescribe anything for it, but told her to get sunlght on it. It's worth a shot cuz it worked for her.

hkstylez · 06-27-2009, 07:57 PM

Does this cream work for really itchy skin? My whole body gets these irratatioons every now and than, and ive tried almost all the cream my family doctors recommended me, ive one but i think its expired but its still somewhat effective.

Am i able to get this type of cream in like shoppers and whatnot? or do i have to actually go and prescribe it from my family doctor? Because I am pretty sure i have this condition as well...

Azure · 06-27-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 81flames

My sister had those red bumps on her upper arms as well. The dermatologist told her it's very common. He didn't prescribe anything for it, but told her to get sunlght on it. It's worth a shot cuz it worked for her.

I was wondering the same thing. I've never really tried to tan it, but I might have to give it a shot.

Flash · 06-28-2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by hkstylez

Does this cream work for really itchy skin? My whole body gets these irratatioons every now and than, and ive tried almost all the cream my family doctors recommended me, ive one but i think its expired but its still somewhat effective.

Am i able to get this type of cream in like shoppers and whatnot? or do i have to actually go and prescribe it from my family doctor? Because I am pretty sure i have this condition as well...

Hydrocortisone creams are supposed to help with the itchiness. You can get a low dose from Shoppers, Walmart, etc, but it's not supposed to be used over along period of time either. I think the directions are something like no more than 3-4 times a day for no more than 7 days.

Mr.Coffee · 06-28-2009, 03:18 PM

Had eczema my entire life. Was hospitalized for it in grade 8 but after that it got much better, and today it's pretty good but held under control by cortico steroids as well. Dermatologist said I was one of the worst cases he'd seen. Anyway..

Glaxal base is clutch. I prefer the cream to the moisturizer. Drink lots of water and maybe lay off on things that your liver has to work hard with (like booze). Use your cortizones sparingly. Check out an allergy test maybe, mine flares up in spring/fall because of the dusts, pollens, molds kickin around. Try not to scratch, people say it all the time and I actually have gotten pretty resistant. It sucks, but good luck.

But seriously I found one of the best / easiest / healthiest solutions was drinking more water.

kermitology · 06-28-2009, 03:38 PM

Try an elimination diet for a bit.

Try to avoid wheat, yeast and sugar. A lot of skin conditions can be attributed to food allergies.

Azure · 06-28-2009, 04:40 PM

I'm going with the elimination diet for now. Starting with bread, or pastries.

Tower · 06-29-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Lchoy

Didn't Tower have a cure for Eczema?

You are correct. It's in your diet.

TSXCman · 06-29-2009, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kermitology

Try an elimination diet for a bit.

Try to avoid wheat, yeast and sugar. A lot of skin conditions can be attributed to food allergies.

I have heard of the Elimination Diet that includes: gluten, dairy, citrus and fermented soy. Avoid these things for a month, if it goes away introduce dairy for 2 weeks, if fine gluten, and so on. This list i have heard from different doctors and people in relation to skin problems and ongoing stomach problems.

This never worked for me, but it provided the information that it is not food based reactions in those areas.

Azure · 07-08-2009, 09:10 PM

Well, after a good sunburn, and a week....I've gotten a pretty good tan, and most of the 'things' have gone away.

Still a bit to work on, but a good ol' suntan is apparently what I needed.

Rifleman · 07-08-2009, 09:32 PM

Azure, that is what you get for letting all those Thai hookers ride your arms.

Yes, I agree with others here. Go see a doctor.

Tower · 07-08-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TSXCman

I have heard of the Elimination Diet that includes: gluten, dairy, citrus and fermented soy. Avoid these things for a month, if it goes away introduce dairy for 2 weeks, if fine gluten, and so on. This list i have heard from different doctors and people in relation to skin problems and ongoing stomach problems.

This never worked for me, but it provided the information that it is not food based reactions in those areas.

Your immune system can also be very low so your response to diet slow to react.