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Any Suggestions on Minimizing/Curing Eczema
Heyy!!
I have had eczema since I was 1 and now I am 18. I am getting so tired of this skin disease and hoping to find a cure or minimize it once and for all. I put on Cetaphil eczema cream daily. Do you guys have any suggestions on this or any creams/pills I should take??
I have had eczema since I was 1 and now I am 18. I am getting so tired of this skin disease and hoping to find a cure or minimize it once and for all. I put on Cetaphil eczema cream daily. Do you guys have any suggestions on this or any creams/pills I should take??
Hi again.
Should you decide to get treated with a cortisone based cream,as suggested in the previous reply, please note that there are some potential dangers.
For any effectiveness when treating a serious case of eczema, the cortisone cream must be of high potency, as correctly mentioned by Paderla Anitha.
The issue with this is that a serious and likely side effect is Dermal Atrophy.
Dermal Atrophy because of skin thinning, renders the skin more susceptible to fungal and bacterial infections, not a good thing for
eczema sufferers. There are other side effects as well, but please
do research on your own.
A relative of mine, who albeit the warnings, opted for the supposedly faster results with the dermatologist prescribed hydrocortisone cream treatment, only to experience within weeks a severe case of Dermal Atrophy, multiple infections following that and NO answer for the continuous skin thinning- after discontinuing the use of the cream-from any dermatologist!
She eventually improved, somewhat, but the sad fact is that in the process
she developed depression.
I do not mean to sound like an alarmist- not everyone will have such a devastating experience. You may have even used cortisone creams in the past with some, little or no results and no side effects.
It is important to know the downside of different treatments, and it always wise to be thorough and proactive in all health matters.
Cheers!
Niko
Should you decide to get treated with a cortisone based cream,as suggested in the previous reply, please note that there are some potential dangers.
For any effectiveness when treating a serious case of eczema, the cortisone cream must be of high potency, as correctly mentioned by Paderla Anitha.
The issue with this is that a serious and likely side effect is Dermal Atrophy.
Dermal Atrophy because of skin thinning, renders the skin more susceptible to fungal and bacterial infections, not a good thing for
eczema sufferers. There are other side effects as well, but please
do research on your own.
A relative of mine, who albeit the warnings, opted for the supposedly faster results with the dermatologist prescribed hydrocortisone cream treatment, only to experience within weeks a severe case of Dermal Atrophy, multiple infections following that and NO answer for the continuous skin thinning- after discontinuing the use of the cream-from any dermatologist!
She eventually improved, somewhat, but the sad fact is that in the process
she developed depression.
I do not mean to sound like an alarmist- not everyone will have such a devastating experience. You may have even used cortisone creams in the past with some, little or no results and no side effects.
It is important to know the downside of different treatments, and it always wise to be thorough and proactive in all health matters.
Cheers!
Niko
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello and hope you are doing well.
Understand your predicament. People who suffer from eczema should avoid contact with triggering factors like soaps, cosmetics, jewelry, clothing, and detergents. Sometimes sweat, changes in temperature and psychological stress are known to trigger these episodes. So, the best way to prevent attacks is to identify those substances which you are allergic to and avoid them.
So, Allergy testing would be worth looking into. And treatment is with cortisone based creams, which need to be very potent and of increased strength. Always wear gloves for washing and while going outside, as cold increases drying. Don't wash your hands anymore than necessary and use very mild soaps. Apply constantly plenty of good moisturizing creams and alternate with steroid creams. Use a humidifier in the rooms to avoid dryness.
Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
Understand your predicament. People who suffer from eczema should avoid contact with triggering factors like soaps, cosmetics, jewelry, clothing, and detergents. Sometimes sweat, changes in temperature and psychological stress are known to trigger these episodes. So, the best way to prevent attacks is to identify those substances which you are allergic to and avoid them.
So, Allergy testing would be worth looking into. And treatment is with cortisone based creams, which need to be very potent and of increased strength. Always wear gloves for washing and while going outside, as cold increases drying. Don't wash your hands anymore than necessary and use very mild soaps. Apply constantly plenty of good moisturizing creams and alternate with steroid creams. Use a humidifier in the rooms to avoid dryness.
Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
Hey cutie_tiggers.
Nutritional Medicine is probably the top option for approaching eczema.
It will take a couple years for substantial results, but only weeks to experience improvement, depending the level of commitment and individual factors.
A strict eczema diet, rich in fresh, organic, nutrient dense foods with the least amount of processing and alteration is of vital importance.
From "What Doctor's Don't Tell You"
here's a recommended protocol:
Diet plays an integral role in allergy/sensitivity-type disorders such as atopic and allergic contact eczema. While the buildup of chemicals in the body puts increasing stress on the immune system, a nutrient-deficient diet weakens immunity even further, causing it to eventually buckle under the toxic overload.
Below are some key nutrients that have been proven to be able to help ease the symptoms of eczema, as well as to restore balance to the immune system and to strengthen it against further flare-ups.
* Antioxidants (vitamins A, C, E and selenium). Ensuring that your diet is rich with these well-known free-radical scavengers can help support the body’s defences against the daily chemical onslaught. Vitamin C strengthens the skin; vitamin E improves skin healing; and vitamin A helps to regulate the rapid turnover of skin cells seen in eczema. The trace mineral selenium plays a crucial role in the glutathione-peroxidase system (the body’s natural antioxidant process) and is effective for detoxing heavy metals. Suggested dosages: vitamin C, 1000 mg twice daily; vitamin E, 400 IU/day; vitamin A, 5000-10,000 IU/day; selenium, 50-200 mcg/day
* B vitamins. B3 (niacin) and B6 (pyridoxine) are both integral to the process of new cell formation, and play a key role in the healthy function of body tissue - especially skin, which has a quick rate of turnover. A deficiency of these vitamins has been linked to various types of eczema and other skin disorders. Suggested dosages: B3, 100-500 mg/day; B6, 50-100 mg/day
* Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid found naturally in borage (starflower), evening primrose and blackcurrant oils, could help to improve the roughened skin seen with eczema, as well as keep inflammation under control (Am J Clin Nutr, 2000; 71 [1 Suppl]: 367-72S). One study gave 3 g/day of GLA for 28 days to children with atopic eczema; although none were completely cured, all experienced improvement in their symptoms and a reduced need for medication (J Int Med Res, 1994; 22: 24-32). Suggested dosage: 2-3 g/day
* Omega-3 fatty acids. These essential fatty acids have recognised anti-inflammatory properties. A double-blind study found that atopic eczema patients given 10 g of fish oil for 12 weeks all achieved a reduction in itching, scaling and other eczema symptoms (J Intern Med Suppl, 1989; 225: 233-6). Suggested dosage: 1000 mg three times daily
* Zinc. A deficiency in this essential mineral is common among people with allergies, and may play a role in the development of recurring or chronic eczema (Br J Dermatol, 1984; 111: 597-601). One team of Hungarian researchers found that zinc supplementation reduced the severity of eczema symptoms in children (Orv Hetil, 1989; 130: 2465-9). Suggested dosage: 15 mg/day of zinc with 2 mg of copper (as zinc is known to deplete the body’s copper reserves).
Combining this with Energy Medicine, should help treat your eczema
successfully. (Allergy Antidotes+EFT practitioners or, NAET practitioners)
Please do your own research, in order to establish your own opinion regarding this suggested regimen, or check with your own health professional.
Note: Doctors who do not specialize in Nutritional or Cellular Medicine,
usually know very little about nutrition!
Also check the Cetaphil for ingredient safety at the cosmetics database
website and for personal reactivity. There could be a hidden or delayed reaction/allergy/sensitivity. Do a thorough search on that.
Let me know if you need more details.
Cheers!
Niko
Nutritional Medicine is probably the top option for approaching eczema.
It will take a couple years for substantial results, but only weeks to experience improvement, depending the level of commitment and individual factors.
A strict eczema diet, rich in fresh, organic, nutrient dense foods with the least amount of processing and alteration is of vital importance.
From "What Doctor's Don't Tell You"
here's a recommended protocol:
Diet plays an integral role in allergy/sensitivity-type disorders such as atopic and allergic contact eczema. While the buildup of chemicals in the body puts increasing stress on the immune system, a nutrient-deficient diet weakens immunity even further, causing it to eventually buckle under the toxic overload.
Below are some key nutrients that have been proven to be able to help ease the symptoms of eczema, as well as to restore balance to the immune system and to strengthen it against further flare-ups.
* Antioxidants (vitamins A, C, E and selenium). Ensuring that your diet is rich with these well-known free-radical scavengers can help support the body’s defences against the daily chemical onslaught. Vitamin C strengthens the skin; vitamin E improves skin healing; and vitamin A helps to regulate the rapid turnover of skin cells seen in eczema. The trace mineral selenium plays a crucial role in the glutathione-peroxidase system (the body’s natural antioxidant process) and is effective for detoxing heavy metals. Suggested dosages: vitamin C, 1000 mg twice daily; vitamin E, 400 IU/day; vitamin A, 5000-10,000 IU/day; selenium, 50-200 mcg/day
* B vitamins. B3 (niacin) and B6 (pyridoxine) are both integral to the process of new cell formation, and play a key role in the healthy function of body tissue - especially skin, which has a quick rate of turnover. A deficiency of these vitamins has been linked to various types of eczema and other skin disorders. Suggested dosages: B3, 100-500 mg/day; B6, 50-100 mg/day
* Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid found naturally in borage (starflower), evening primrose and blackcurrant oils, could help to improve the roughened skin seen with eczema, as well as keep inflammation under control (Am J Clin Nutr, 2000; 71 [1 Suppl]: 367-72S). One study gave 3 g/day of GLA for 28 days to children with atopic eczema; although none were completely cured, all experienced improvement in their symptoms and a reduced need for medication (J Int Med Res, 1994; 22: 24-32). Suggested dosage: 2-3 g/day
* Omega-3 fatty acids. These essential fatty acids have recognised anti-inflammatory properties. A double-blind study found that atopic eczema patients given 10 g of fish oil for 12 weeks all achieved a reduction in itching, scaling and other eczema symptoms (J Intern Med Suppl, 1989; 225: 233-6). Suggested dosage: 1000 mg three times daily
* Zinc. A deficiency in this essential mineral is common among people with allergies, and may play a role in the development of recurring or chronic eczema (Br J Dermatol, 1984; 111: 597-601). One team of Hungarian researchers found that zinc supplementation reduced the severity of eczema symptoms in children (Orv Hetil, 1989; 130: 2465-9). Suggested dosage: 15 mg/day of zinc with 2 mg of copper (as zinc is known to deplete the body’s copper reserves).
Combining this with Energy Medicine, should help treat your eczema
successfully. (Allergy Antidotes+EFT practitioners or, NAET practitioners)
Please do your own research, in order to establish your own opinion regarding this suggested regimen, or check with your own health professional.
Note: Doctors who do not specialize in Nutritional or Cellular Medicine,
usually know very little about nutrition!
Also check the Cetaphil for ingredient safety at the cosmetics database
website and for personal reactivity. There could be a hidden or delayed reaction/allergy/sensitivity. Do a thorough search on that.
Let me know if you need more details.
Cheers!
Niko
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