Comments on: Winter Flare-ups http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/05/30/winter-flare-ups/ Eczema, dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, dry skin, skleroderma and other skin disorders. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:49:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: elicia140 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/05/30/winter-flare-ups/#comment-12838 elicia140 Sun, 11 Jun 2006 00:07:06 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/05/30/winter-flare-ups/#comment-12838 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. 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.

]]> By: Willard Marlena http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/05/30/winter-flare-ups/#comment-12826 Willard Marlena Fri, 02 Jun 2006 13:25:34 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/05/30/winter-flare-ups/#comment-12826 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 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

]]> By: Willard Marlena http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/05/30/winter-flare-ups/#comment-12825 Willard Marlena Fri, 02 Jun 2006 06:45:39 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/05/30/winter-flare-ups/#comment-12825 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 <!--more--> extremely dry and the cold certainly can't be helping. > > K 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

]]> By: Sasha Tamie http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/05/30/winter-flare-ups/#comment-12824 Sasha Tamie Thu, 01 Jun 2006 20:26:49 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/05/30/winter-flare-ups/#comment-12824 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? <!--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. --------------------------------- Visit your group "eczemapsoriasis" on the web. --------------------------------- 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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]]> By: Sasha Tamie http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/05/30/winter-flare-ups/#comment-12823 Sasha Tamie Thu, 01 Jun 2006 13:46:54 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/05/30/winter-flare-ups/#comment-12823 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 <!--more--> supplements? 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. --------------------------------- 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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]]> By: Jeanne Wong http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/05/30/winter-flare-ups/#comment-12822 Jeanne Wong Thu, 01 Jun 2006 10:34:30 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/05/30/winter-flare-ups/#comment-12822 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 <!--more--> 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 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

]]> By: Savannah Mindi http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/05/30/winter-flare-ups/#comment-12821 Savannah Mindi Thu, 01 Jun 2006 02:31:28 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/05/30/winter-flare-ups/#comment-12821 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, <!--more--> 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 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

]]> By: Jeanne Wong http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/05/30/winter-flare-ups/#comment-12820 Jeanne Wong Wed, 31 May 2006 21:14:39 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/05/30/winter-flare-ups/#comment-12820 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. <!--more--> 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 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

]]> By: Reed Tamatha http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/05/30/winter-flare-ups/#comment-12819 Reed Tamatha Wed, 31 May 2006 13:16:58 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/05/30/winter-flare-ups/#comment-12819 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 <!--more--> 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 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. --------------------------------- 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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]]> By: Reed Tamatha http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/05/30/winter-flare-ups/#comment-12818 Reed Tamatha Wed, 31 May 2006 06:37:03 +0000 http://www.skin-care.dmfans.org/2006/05/30/winter-flare-ups/#comment-12818 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? <!--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. --------------------------------- 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?

SPONSORED LINKS
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