Winter Flare-ups
Hey everyone! Ive been a memeber of the group for awhile but never
really payed much attention to it. I finally read one of the hunderds
of emails I get a week and realized that there is some really useful
information on here.
I was told i had Eczema about 3 years ago and I am now 17.
Normally during the summer my eczema stays pretty well hidden and i
dont have break outs that much but during the winter i seem to break
out everywhere! As of now i have it on the back of my arms and my legs
are even worse. I have been using Elidel but seems that its not
working like it used to. Any new ideas on how to make the winter a
less itchy time?? Let me know!! Thanks!
~Jessica
May 30th, 2006 at 7:15 pm
I used to think that it was the dryness of winter air that made things
worse. But, I’ve been reading that some people benefit from UV-B light
treatments. That makes me wonder if a lack Vitamin-D may have a role in
this (since vit-D is produced my our bodies with exposure to sunlight).
Have you had any allergy testing done? Tried any EFA-rich foods or
supplements?
May 31st, 2006 at 4:14 am
I have the same problem, winter is always the worst,
and I live in Colorado so it is really dry, which
doesn’t help.
First of all get a humidifier for your bedroom or
house. . . second take warm baths and exfoliate your
skin, I like to use a mix of almond oil, sugar,
ginger, and orange oil, I stand in the bath tub and in
small circles work the oil mixture into my skin, and
then I rinse it all off, beleive me your skin will
feel like heaven for a bit, the oil is great to
soothe.
Next of all drink lots of water, I drink 2 to 3
nalgene bottles a day, that is well lets see about
96oz. . .
Elidil doesn’t work for me either, the best lotions an
oils are the all natural organic ones, look on the
back and make sure they hve no alchohol which is an
astringent. . . things like jojaba almond and shea
butter are great mourstrizers for the skin. Dampen
your skin with rose water spritzer before you put them
on and the water will help hold the lotion in.
Be patient and try not to get stressed, because stress
is what really makes eczema worse. Pamper yourself
in the winter, know that your body is sensitive to the
seasons. . .
hope this helps. ..
cheryl
May 31st, 2006 at 9:37 am
Huh. That’s not a bad theory. Does anyone think those full-spectrum lightbulbs
will help at all?
For me, the dryness definitely does play a part - right now, I feel extremely
dry and the cold certainly can’t be helping.
K
I used to think that it was the dryness of winter air that made things
worse. But, I’ve been reading that some people benefit from UV-B light
treatments. That makes me wonder if a lack Vitamin-D may have a role in
this (since vit-D is produced my our bodies with exposure to sunlight).
Have you had any allergy testing done? Tried any EFA-rich foods or
supplements?
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May 31st, 2006 at 4:16 pm
Another thing might also be lanolin. I’m allerghic to lanolin and can’t have it
in lotions or, for the most past, wear wool. Most wool items will really bother
me and dry my skin out. It takes me a little while to even realize that it’s
happening.
Ths only lotions that are working for me these days are Aveeno and the really
thick Eucerin ointment. I haven’t wanted to explore beyond those right now
because they’re both really neutral and they’re both working well for me.
K
First of all get a humidifier for your bedroom or
house. . . second take warm baths and exfoliate your
skin, I like to use a mix of almond oil, sugar,
ginger, and orange oil, I stand in the bath tub and in
small circles work the oil mixture into my skin, and
then I rinse it all off, beleive me your skin will
feel like heaven for a bit, the oil is great to
soothe.
Next of all drink lots of water, I drink 2 to 3
nalgene bottles a day, that is well lets see about
96oz. . .
Elidil doesn’t work for me either, the best lotions an
oils are the all natural organic ones, look on the
back and make sure they hve no alchohol which is an
astringent. . . things like jojaba almond and shea
butter are great mourstrizers for the skin. Dampen
your skin with rose water spritzer before you put them
on and the water will help hold the lotion in.
Be patient and try not to get stressed, because stress
is what really makes eczema worse. Pamper yourself
in the winter, know that your body is sensitive to the
seasons. . .
hope this helps. ..
cheryl
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June 1st, 2006 at 12:14 am
Eczema comes from the inside out to, it is an auto
immune thing which means basically that your body is
working against itself, make sure you strengthen your
liver, kidney, and spleen during the winter months. .
. and put plenty of omegas in your system . You can
drink dandelion root tea, burdock root tea, an nettle
three times a day, and also take omega 3, 6, 9
capsules, I also eat ground flax with my breakfest of
fruit or oatmeal. The allergy test idea is a goood
one. I took a blood test which matched my blood with
400 different foods, and found out which ones I was
sensitive too, yeast is a big one, wheat, and black
beans, I find this to be a reoccurence in many eczema
sufferers. To help my sensitivities I take a
probiotic to help support my digestion.
These are just some more things. Eczema is a huge
part of my life, so my food, my sleep, my everyday
care centers around it, because when eczema is around
I am often miserable.
ps. I go to an acupunturist once a week too, and that
really helps in the winter, it helps to tonify my
blood, and energy, and the intense itch goes away for
awhile.
cheryl
June 1st, 2006 at 5:31 am
Cheryl,
Are you using grated ginger or some type of ginger oil? Just wondering how
to prepare it.
Thanks,
Dawna
I have the same problem, winter is always the worst,
and I live in Colorado so it is really dry, which
doesn’t help.
First of all get a humidifier for your bedroom or
house. . . second take warm baths and exfoliate your
skin, I like to use a mix of almond oil, sugar,
ginger, and orange oil, I stand in the bath tub and in
small circles work the oil mixture into my skin, and
then I rinse it all off, beleive me your skin will
feel like heaven for a bit, the oil is great to
soothe.
Next of all drink lots of water, I drink 2 to 3
nalgene bottles a day, that is well lets see about
96oz. . .
Elidil doesn’t work for me either, the best lotions an
oils are the all natural organic ones, look on the
back and make sure they hve no alchohol which is an
astringent. . . things like jojaba almond and shea
butter are great mourstrizers for the skin. Dampen
your skin with rose water spritzer before you put them
on and the water will help hold the lotion in.
Be patient and try not to get stressed, because stress
is what really makes eczema worse. Pamper yourself
in the winter, know that your body is sensitive to the
seasons. . .
hope this helps. ..
cheryl
June 1st, 2006 at 1:34 pm
Recipe
Find a shallow jar a bowl,
1/2-1cup of sugar preferabbly natural sugar (sugar in
the raw is not bleached)
1/2-1 cup of almond oil or jojaba (grapeseed works
too, I like auria cacia brand)
3-7 drops of essential ginger oil, or you may grate,
but then you will have to make a new batch daily or be
sure to put vitaman e or vegetable glycerin in the
mixture so the concoction will stay for at least 2
weeks. Ginger powder will work too, just mix it up
well
you can add any essential oils you want ie: chammomile
is soothing
peppermint is energizing
ylang ylang is sensual and relaxing
veviter is uplifting
orange oil is brightning
lemongrass is awakening
sandalwood is comforting
add and mix all thes ingredients together, stand in
tub and rub in circular motions from feet up with
mixture, it smells so good and is sooooo soothing.
hope this helps good luck, happy scrubbi
cheryl
June 1st, 2006 at 4:46 pm
I have had remarkable results with my scaly, red P after just a month of UVB
therapy 3 times a week. I’m insured by United Health Care, and the therapy is
covered 100 percent. You could check with your insurance on their policies for
therapy (non-doctor) visits. If it’s fully covered, why not give it a go? I
apply shea butter or coconut butter, peanut/olive oil mixture or organic lotion
to soften the skin. Now, I have no more scales and it does not itch. Red
turned to more of a brownish hue, like it’s starting to fade away. I’ll see
after further treatment. Hope this helps!!!
I used to think that it was the dryness of winter air that made things
worse. But, I’ve been reading that some people benefit from UV-B light
treatments. That makes me wonder if a lack Vitamin-D may have a role in
this (since vit-D is produced my our bodies with exposure to sunlight).
Have you had any allergy testing done? Tried any EFA-rich foods or
supplements?
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June 1st, 2006 at 11:26 pm
I have full-spectrum bulbs in my bedroom. They lift my mood and make me feel the
sunshineyness of a pleasant bright day.
For me, the dryness definitely does play a part - right now, I feel extremely
dry and the cold certainly can’t be helping.
K
I used to think that it was the dryness of winter air that made things
worse. But, I’ve been reading that some people benefit from UV-B light
treatments. That makes me wonder if a lack Vitamin-D may have a role in
this (since vit-D is produced my our bodies with exposure to sunlight).
Have you had any allergy testing done? Tried any EFA-rich foods or
supplements?
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June 2nd, 2006 at 9:45 am
Sorry about that last post….thought I was moderating ! ;p~
I have full spectrum bulbs in my basement and in my sewing room. When
feeling gloomy I just go do some sewing work in the basement or upstairs in
the machine room….yes! I do think they help!
Kat
Every word we speak is a prayer coming into reality. I can, I am, I will, I
choose, I have, I love, I create, I enjoy. - Robert Tennyson Stevens
> Huh. That’s not a bad theory. Does anyone think those full-spectrum
lightbulbs will help at all?
>
> For me, the dryness definitely does play a part - right now, I feel
extremely dry and the cold certainly can’t be helping.
>
> K
June 2nd, 2006 at 4:25 pm
Every word we speak is a prayer coming into reality. I can, I am, I will, I
choose, I have, I love, I create, I enjoy. - Robert Tennyson Stevens
June 11th, 2006 at 3:07 am
I was going to suggest anyone who uses tanning to try it through the Dr
instead as it is covered by insurance if you are insured. (light treatments) I
used
to get it a few years ago….and it’s all controlled to your individual need.