Comments on: New to Group-Atopic Dermatitis http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/12/new-to-group-atopic-dermatitis/ Eczema, dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, dry skin, skleroderma and other skin disorders. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:08:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: elicia140 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/12/new-to-group-atopic-dermatitis/#comment-12668 elicia140 Fri, 07 Apr 2006 13:45:36 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/12/new-to-group-atopic-dermatitis/#comment-12668 I used to get light treatments through a Dr. So it was all controlled. Hard to say if it helped, as I was using medication too back then. I stopped when I no longer worked in the city. I have since moved out of state. Had periods of really bad flare ups after that time but also have been much better in recent times. Hard to say what has helped. David I used to get light treatments through a Dr. So it was all controlled. Hard
to say if it helped, as I was using medication too back then. I stopped when
I no longer worked in the city. I have since moved out of state. Had
periods of really bad flare ups after that time but also have been much better
in
recent times. Hard to say what has helped.

David

]]> By: Sasha Tamie http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/12/new-to-group-atopic-dermatitis/#comment-12657 Sasha Tamie Tue, 04 Apr 2006 06:03:38 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/12/new-to-group-atopic-dermatitis/#comment-12657 That's a good idea, however you may wanna check what kind of uv rays they use at the tanning salon. UVB rays are best for your skin. David Visit your group "eczemapsoriasis" on the web. --------------------------------- That’s a good idea, however you may wanna check what kind of uv rays they use at
the tanning salon. UVB rays are best for your skin.

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]]> By: Lavonne Mckee http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/12/new-to-group-atopic-dermatitis/#comment-12656 Lavonne Mckee Tue, 04 Apr 2006 02:23:53 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/12/new-to-group-atopic-dermatitis/#comment-12656 Hello all eczema suffers... well I have tried lots like the rest of you and now I am trying something I haven't done before... I have started going to the tanning bed and it looks like it has been helping the itch and dryness.... I have only gone a couple times but seems to be helping... I am going to keep up on it and go a couple times a week to see what it does with my skin... David Hello all eczema suffers… well I have tried lots like the rest of you and now
I am trying something I haven’t done before… I have started going to the
tanning bed and it looks like it has been helping the itch and dryness…. I
have only gone a couple times but seems to be helping… I am going to keep up
on it and go a couple times a week to see what it does with my skin…

David

]]> By: Jamie Deleon http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/12/new-to-group-atopic-dermatitis/#comment-12655 Jamie Deleon Mon, 03 Apr 2006 07:02:14 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/12/new-to-group-atopic-dermatitis/#comment-12655 My son is 2 years old with severe eczema and I just wanted to tell everyone of a soap we have started using. It is Dr.Bronners Pure Castile Soap. There is many different kinds and we are using the unscented mild liquid one. It is great and it is really helping my son's skin to look better. It has different oils in it and 100% vegetarian. It is also cheap. I got it at www.drugstore.com. I was able to get a small 4 oz. small bottle to try and now I think I have found the best, even for my extremely dry skin. Karena My son is 2 years old with severe eczema and I just
wanted to tell everyone of a soap we have started
using. It is Dr.Bronners Pure Castile Soap. There is
many different kinds and we are using the unscented
mild liquid one. It is great and it is really helping
my son’s skin to look better. It has different oils in
it and 100% vegetarian. It is also cheap. I got it at
www.drugstore.com. I was able to get a small 4 oz.
small bottle to try and now I think I have found the
best, even for my extremely dry skin.

Karena

]]> By: virginia_19 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/12/new-to-group-atopic-dermatitis/#comment-12647 virginia_19 Thu, 30 Mar 2006 07:46:13 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/12/new-to-group-atopic-dermatitis/#comment-12647 Hi Kristen, I've basically cured myself from a never ending flare up of atopic eczema. I am unsure if it was the result of a Chinese herbalist, or avoiding ALL citrus fruits, or the fact that our water tanks have now filled up with pure rain water. I also cannot use ANY soaps on my skin, and have been told to avoid anything with cholesterol in it (including anything containing coconut). I only use 'Alchemy" soap free organic wash (around $13 AUD), and "A'kin" body moisturiser (around $20AUD). I have tried to go back to organic soaps but they sting my skin and have caused a small flare up, so its back to avoiding any such products. As I am a vegan I refused to use of the products that the dermatologists tried to make me use, all scripts were promptly thrown in the bin as most were <!--more--> cortisone based and only tends to make the condition worse by thinning the skin. I kept on trying because I knew that there was a way to get my body back in balance as, although this is apparently hereditary, I had never suffered the symptoms until just over 2 yrs ago. I hope this helps. Regards Charmaine P.S. the only reason I am now unable to sleep at night is due to the humidity in the air! Hi Kristen,

I’ve basically cured myself from a never ending flare up of atopic eczema. I
am unsure if it was the result of a Chinese herbalist, or avoiding ALL citrus
fruits, or the fact that our water tanks have now filled up with pure rain
water. I also cannot use ANY soaps on my skin, and have been told to avoid
anything with cholesterol in it (including anything containing coconut). I only
use
‘Alchemy" soap free organic wash (around $13 AUD), and "A’kin" body
moisturiser (around $20AUD). I have tried to go back to organic soaps but they
sting my
skin and have caused a small flare up, so its back to avoiding any such
products. As I am a vegan I refused to use of the products that the
dermatologists
tried to make me use, all scripts were promptly thrown in the bin as most were

cortisone based and only tends to make the condition worse by thinning the
skin. I kept on trying because I knew that there was a way to get my body back
in
balance as, although this is apparently hereditary, I had never suffered the
symptoms until just over 2 yrs ago.

I hope this helps.

Regards

Charmaine

P.S. the only reason I am now unable to sleep at night is due to the humidity
in the air!

]]> By: Dollie Towanda http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/12/new-to-group-atopic-dermatitis/#comment-12646 Dollie Towanda Thu, 30 Mar 2006 04:19:51 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/12/new-to-group-atopic-dermatitis/#comment-12646 Nikki - I want to apologize for taking so long to respond to your questions inquiring about my long history with eczema and how it could relate to your daughter, Abby. First of all, I live in Reno, NV, which is probably one of the worst places I could choose to live due to the fact that the air is so dry and there is absolutely no humidity whatsoever. Also, I cannot fail to mention the fact that I live in the desert and am allergic to dust! Like most others, my skin becomes drier during the winter months where it tends to become really flaky and even chapped, no matter how much creme or lotion I use. However, the time of year that my skin seems to be at its worst, is when the seasons are transitioning from one to the next. Not so much in the spring, as it is in the fall. This is a time where my face tends to crack in just about every crease including the <!--more--> corners of my mouth, eyelids, chin, earlobes, neck, and sometimes forehead. I think this could possibly be due to having to turn on our heaters that have been turned off all summer where dust and pollens have been allowed to accumulate. Recently, I have been discovering that dirt and dust are more aggravating to my eczema than I had once thought. But, I do know there are other contributing factors to my situation; between my many food allergies/sensitivities, asthma, owning pets, stress, emotions, and generally not always eating right or getting enough sleep. So pinpointing what they are becomes very difficult. I'm 32 years old and I still don't quite know. Concerning your daughter and what I have learned in my experiences with eczema, is that when my skin is irritated; whether it be hives, cracked, itchy, or oozing; the only thing I have found to work for me is adding baking soda to my bathwater. I'm sure it is not necessary to use this much, but I put the whole box in. It seems to soften the water and is very soothing to the skin (does not sting much like showers can). It works much like Aveeno but is a lot cheaper. It even seems to help exfoliate the dead skin layer that tends to build up and become itchy. I swear by this because at times it has been the only thing that would offer some relief when honestly I couldn't stand living in my own skin!! When my skin isn't inflamed, to this I'll add a little bit of lavender oil or some other type of bath oil. But not to much because it can sometimes irritate, making my skin itchy. Afterward, I do not use a towel and I apply moisturizer right away while my skin is still wet. If I wait too long, I have to get back into the water until my skin is moist again. Applying moisturizer to my skin when it is dry only irritates it further. It doesn't seem to become fully absorbed but rather to just coat the skin. As far as what moisturizer to use, I have had the most success with Curel lotion and Cetiphil creme in the tub. Some moisturizers feel great when you put them on, but an hour later you become dry and itchy again. Another moisturizer I really like, but costs a little bit more, is Corium 21 Skin Care. I found it at a kiosk in the mall, but you can get it through the mail. Let me know if you would like the information on ordering it. Sometimes it's worth the extra expense. As far as to why Abby screams and cries during her showers could be due to chemicals like chlorine that are added to our water are stinging her skin. People don't think plain water can hurt, but to skin that is already irritated, chlorine can feel like acid. At the beginning of the year I purchased a filter for my shower head that claimed to remove chlorine and other synthetic chemicals from your shower water. I loved it at first but then decided that it wasn't helping anymore. Then when I decided not to reinstall it after replacing my shower head, after about a week without it I noticed that my skin was becoming drier. So to make a long story even longer, I am waiting for my replacement filter so I can reinstall it. Also, I've even noticed that my hair has become much drier without it. They unfortunately do not have an attachment for the bathtub, but they do have these vitamin C tablets that you ad to the bath water and is supposed to neutralize the chlorine and other contaminants. I have yet to try these so I'm not sure if they actually work or not. Again, let me know if you'd like more information on these products and I will email you the information. I hope you find at least some of this to be helpful and hopefully what I've found to work for me will also work for Abby. I could go on for days about what I have tried and about what works and doesn't work. If you ever have any more questions, feel free to email me. I am happy to be of any help. Best wishes to you and Abby, Kristen Thanks...Nikki SPONSORED LINKS Health and wellness Alternative medicine Health wellness product Health and wellness program Diet fitness health nutrition wellness Health promotion and wellness Visit your group "eczemapsoriasis" on the web. --------------------------------- Nikki -

I want to apologize for taking so long to respond to your questions inquiring
about my long history with eczema and how it could relate to your daughter,
Abby.

First of all, I live in Reno, NV, which is probably one of the worst places I
could choose to live due to the fact that the air is so dry and there is
absolutely no humidity whatsoever. Also, I cannot fail to mention the fact that
I live in the desert and am allergic to dust! Like most others, my skin becomes
drier during the winter months where it tends to become really flaky and even
chapped, no matter how much creme or lotion I use. However, the time of year
that my skin seems to be at its worst, is when the seasons are transitioning
from one to the next. Not so much in the spring, as it is in the fall. This is
a time where my face tends to crack in just about every crease including the

corners of my mouth, eyelids, chin, earlobes, neck, and sometimes forehead. I
think this could possibly be due to having to turn on our heaters that have been
turned off all summer where dust and pollens have been allowed to accumulate.
Recently, I have been discovering that dirt and dust are
more aggravating to my eczema than I had once thought. But, I do know there are
other contributing factors to my situation; between my many food
allergies/sensitivities, asthma, owning pets, stress, emotions, and generally
not always eating right or getting enough sleep. So pinpointing what they are
becomes very difficult. I’m 32 years old and I still don’t quite know.

Concerning your daughter and what I have learned in my experiences with eczema,
is that when my skin is irritated; whether it be hives, cracked, itchy, or
oozing; the only thing I have found to work for me is adding baking soda to my
bathwater. I’m sure it is not necessary to use this much, but I put the whole
box in. It seems to soften the water and is very soothing to the skin (does not
sting much like showers can). It works much like Aveeno but is a lot cheaper.
It even seems to help exfoliate the dead skin layer that tends to build up and
become itchy. I swear by this because at times it has been the only thing that
would offer some relief when honestly I couldn’t stand living in my own skin!!
When my skin isn’t inflamed, to this I’ll add a little bit of lavender oil or
some other type of bath oil. But not to much because it can sometimes irritate,
making my skin itchy. Afterward, I do not use a towel and I apply moisturizer
right away while my skin is still wet. If I
wait too long, I have to get back into the water until my skin is moist again.
Applying moisturizer to my skin when it is dry only irritates it further. It
doesn’t seem to become fully absorbed but rather to just coat the skin. As far
as what moisturizer to use, I have had the most success with Curel lotion and
Cetiphil creme in the tub. Some moisturizers feel great when you put them on,
but an hour later you become dry and itchy again. Another moisturizer I really
like, but costs a little bit more, is Corium 21 Skin Care. I found it at a
kiosk in the mall, but you can get it through the mail. Let me know if you
would like the information on ordering it. Sometimes it’s worth the extra
expense.

As far as to why Abby screams and cries during her showers could be due to
chemicals like chlorine that are added to our water are stinging her skin.
People don’t think plain water can hurt, but to skin that is already irritated,
chlorine can feel like acid. At the beginning of the year I purchased a filter
for my shower head that claimed to remove chlorine and other synthetic chemicals
from your shower water. I loved it at first but then decided that it wasn’t
helping anymore. Then when I decided not to reinstall it after replacing my
shower head, after about a week without it I noticed that my skin was becoming
drier. So to make a long story even longer, I am waiting for my replacement
filter so I can reinstall it. Also, I’ve even noticed that my hair has become
much drier without it. They unfortunately do not have an attachment for the
bathtub, but they do have these vitamin C tablets that you ad to the bath water
and is supposed to neutralize the chlorine and other
contaminants. I have yet to try these so I’m not sure if they actually work or
not. Again, let me know if you’d like more information on these products and I
will email you the information.

I hope you find at least some of this to be helpful and hopefully what I’ve
found to work for me will also work for Abby. I could go on for days about what
I have tried and about what works and doesn’t work. If you ever have any more
questions, feel free to email me. I am happy to be of any help.

Best wishes to you and Abby,
Kristen

Thanks…Nikki

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]]> By: Ethan Danette http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/12/new-to-group-atopic-dermatitis/#comment-12636 Ethan Danette Fri, 24 Mar 2006 10:54:06 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/12/new-to-group-atopic-dermatitis/#comment-12636 You are welcome. I really hope this helps you! It is the most FRUSTRATING thing. Sheri Sheri SPONSORED LINKS Health and wellness Alternative medicine Health wellness product Health and wellness program Diet fitness health nutrition wellness Health promotion and wellness Visit your group "eczemapsoriasis" on the web. --------------------------------- <!--more--> SPONSORED LINKS Health and wellness Alternative medicine Health wellness product Health and wellness program Diet fitness health nutrition wellness Health promotion and wellness Visit your group "eczemapsoriasis" on the web. --------------------------------- SPONSORED LINKS Health and wellness Alternative medicine Health wellness product Health and wellness program Diet fitness health nutrition wellness Health promotion and wellness Visit your group "eczemapsoriasis" on the web. --------------------------------- SPONSORED LINKS Health and wellness Alternative medicine Health wellness product Health and wellness program Diet fitness health nutrition wellness Health promotion and wellness Visit your group "eczemapsoriasis" on the web. --------------------------------- You are welcome. I really hope this helps you! It is the most FRUSTRATING
thing.

Sheri

Sheri

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]]> By: June Nickie http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/12/new-to-group-atopic-dermatitis/#comment-12634 June Nickie Thu, 23 Mar 2006 22:53:56 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/12/new-to-group-atopic-dermatitis/#comment-12634 Thank you so much for your reply - I'm definatley going to try that. I will go tonight to get the pills you mentioned below! Sheri Sheri SPONSORED LINKS Health and wellness Alternative medicine Health wellness product Health and wellness program Diet fitness health nutrition wellness Health promotion and wellness Visit your group "eczemapsoriasis" on the web. --------------------------------- <!--more--> SPONSORED LINKS Health and wellness Alternative medicine Health wellness product Health and wellness program Diet fitness health nutrition wellness Health promotion and wellness Visit your group "eczemapsoriasis" on the web. --------------------------------- SPONSORED LINKS Health and wellness Alternative medicine Health wellness product Health and wellness program Diet fitness health nutrition wellness Health promotion and wellness Visit your group "eczemapsoriasis" on the web. --------------------------------- Thank you so much for your reply - I’m definatley going to try that. I will go
tonight to get the pills you mentioned below!

Sheri

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]]> By: Marcelo Campos http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/12/new-to-group-atopic-dermatitis/#comment-12629 Marcelo Campos Wed, 22 Mar 2006 15:17:38 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/12/new-to-group-atopic-dermatitis/#comment-12629 > How do you take ozone baths? > Just bubble ozone gas from a water ozonator into bath water for 30 minutes or longer and bath in the water. ymp > How do you take ozone baths?
>

Just bubble ozone gas from a water ozonator into bath water for 30
minutes or longer and bath in the water.

ymp

]]> By: Susan Anneliese http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/12/new-to-group-atopic-dermatitis/#comment-12628 Susan Anneliese Wed, 22 Mar 2006 06:27:12 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/03/12/new-to-group-atopic-dermatitis/#comment-12628 Did you handle food products with yeast in them? My Grandfather couldn't work in a bakery because any time he touched the dough his hands would break out in eczema. It may be a yeast allergy. Many doctors don't "believe" in it unfortunately. Alison Sheri, I have bad eczema on my face and used to have it on my hands terribly. It is only on my face now, and it went away COMPLETELY on my hands after I stopped working at a Mexican restaurant. I have no idea why it's still on my face...However, lately it is better and I think it's because 1 mo. ago I started taking: flaxseed oil pills (2000 mg/day-2 pills) fish oil pills, omega 3 fatty acids (2000 mg/day-2 pills) <!--more--> evening primrose oil pills, (3900 mg day-3 pills) I asked my derm. and she said that this amount was fine and safe to take. I have also started "experimenting" to see which foods make my face worse, and have since eliminated apples (weird, I know), spicy foods, Mexican food, melted cheese, pizza, melted butter, pepper, and spaghetti sauce. Interesting because my "food allergy test" showed I was not allergic to anything, so I don't get that...but all of those foods REALLY trigger my rashes. When I had the bad eczema on my hands I would use eucerin lotion (obviously) and steroid cream and sometimes would sleep with gloves on with a THICK layer of Bag Balm rubbed all over my hands. This was very uncomfortably hot, though, so sometimes I'd wake up having taken the gloves off in the night! It really did help, though, when I kept them on all night. Something cheap to try, anyway, and it can't hurt! I don't know whether it's the oil pills or the food that is helping more, but I'm guessing a combination of both. I've heard amazing testimonials about evening primrose oil, though, and also read in many places that people with eczema are lacking in omega 3 fatty acids. These pills are good to take for a lot of reasons, not just eczema! I hope that my suggestions help! I know it is so frustrating. :) Heidi Sheri > Thank you for responding Karena! I have gone to a few dermatologists to > get some type of cream or something, but they never do. They say to use a > standard cream......it is so frustrating. I wonder if I go and just state SPONSORED LINKS Health and wellness Alternative medicine Health wellness product Health and wellness program Diet fitness health nutrition wellness Health promotion and wellness Visit your group "eczemapsoriasis" on the web. --------------------------------- SPONSORED LINKS Health and wellness Alternative medicine Health wellness product Health and wellness program Diet fitness health nutrition wellness Health promotion and wellness Visit your group "eczemapsoriasis" on the web. --------------------------------- Did you handle food products with yeast in them?
My Grandfather couldn’t work in a bakery because any time he touched the
dough his hands would break out in eczema. It may be a yeast allergy. Many
doctors don’t "believe" in it unfortunately.

Alison

Sheri,
I have bad eczema on my face and used to have it on my hands terribly. It
is only on my face now, and it went away COMPLETELY on my hands after I
stopped working at a Mexican restaurant. I have no idea why it’s still on
my face…However, lately it is better and I think it’s because 1 mo. ago I
started taking:
flaxseed oil pills (2000 mg/day-2 pills)
fish oil pills, omega 3 fatty acids (2000 mg/day-2 pills)

evening primrose oil pills, (3900 mg day-3 pills)
I asked my derm. and she said that this amount was fine and safe to take.
I have also started "experimenting" to see which foods make my face worse,
and have since eliminated apples (weird, I know), spicy foods, Mexican food,
melted cheese, pizza, melted butter, pepper, and spaghetti sauce.
Interesting because my "food allergy test" showed I was not allergic to
anything, so I don’t get that…but all of those foods REALLY trigger my
rashes.
When I had the bad eczema on my hands I would use eucerin lotion (obviously)
and steroid cream and sometimes would sleep with gloves on with a THICK
layer of Bag Balm rubbed all over my hands. This was very uncomfortably
hot, though, so sometimes I’d wake up having taken the gloves off in the
night! It really did help, though, when I kept them on all night.
Something cheap to try, anyway, and it can’t hurt!
I don’t know whether it’s the oil pills or the food that is helping more,
but I’m guessing a combination of both. I’ve heard amazing testimonials
about evening primrose oil, though, and also read in many places that people
with eczema are lacking in omega 3 fatty acids. These pills are good to
take for a lot of reasons, not just eczema!
I hope that my suggestions help! I know it is so frustrating. :) Heidi

Sheri

> Thank you for responding Karena! I have gone to a few dermatologists to
> get some type of cream or something, but they never do. They say to use a

> standard cream……it is so frustrating. I wonder if I go and just state

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