Battling Eczema | Can Ask Meh?
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- Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
- Is Eczema contagious? Do you like the way you look? Were you ever asked on a date? These are some of the questions that people battling Eczema answer on this episode of Can Ask Meh?
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Having this skin condition your whole life and having some random normal person tell you that doing this or that will help your situation is just annoying.
I want to make a trip to their studio? Anyone else wanna come?
I was born with a rare skin condition diagnosed as Ichthyosis. family of skin disorder similar to eczema and psoriasis but more rare. i was covered with ichthyosis from head to toe, not one part is spared. its been 23 years growing and living with ichthyosis. i am from Malaysia. Lives in KL. i can totally relate to them. i have a friend who has the same condition as me in Singapore, His name is Keven Chua. He is about 17 years old now. was also born with it. its not easy, especially when there is still no known cure.
i hv had eczema since birth. i know my parents mean well but when they tell me this and that it gets frustrating and annoying, and then they get mad at me for finding them annoying!
@@RaphJonathanTan it must be tough, hope you get through this phase as painless as possible
What exactly have you tried though?
“Eh Don’t scratch”
“Eh put moisturizer”
If things were so easy.
I wouldn’t wish this condition on my worst enemies
👋🏼 fellow eczema sufferers
The constant *STOP SCRATCHING* I hear really gets me because it's truly something
easier said than done
"just put lotion and it will cure"
if its so easy then why does the internet says it has no cure.
Stop eating gluten, dairy and meat and it will help a lot. Try at least
Wow I didn't realise people felt this way regarding eczema I just scratch my skin and keep it pushing. I also don't drink milk which helps sooo much
C Jie ikr my mom always says that
People with eczema really suffer more thani thought they would :( its pretty sad people outwardly comment on their physical appearance
I was born with a rare skin condition diagnosed as Ichthyosis. family of skin disorder similar to eczema and psoriasis but more rare. i was covered with ichthyosis from head to toe, not one part is spared. its been 23 years growing and living with ichthyosis. i am from Malaysia. Lives in KL. i can totally relate to them. i have a friend who has the same condition as me in Singapore, His name is Keven Chua. He is about 17 years old now. was also born with it. its not easy, especially when there is still no known cure.
Agreed I have eczema it’s was so bad when I was a child but I am so greatful that it is getting better
Thank you, I appreciate that
@@elenivoigt8994 I know this might not help and sorry if this is annoying, but this helped someone really close to me and thought maybe it could help you. He got this lotion that works like crazy. I couldn’t believe it, but the really red itchy areas were gone within 2 days and visible results within hours. Go to hamsaheal dot com. it's totally organic and steroid free. There are true results from real people (before and after pics) you can look at. He's actually one of the success stories on the site. Worth a shot and it's just like 10 bucks.
Yes, my friend was in the hospital for like a month because he has eczema and had an infection
“When we shower, we called it Torture Chamber”
Yes girl, I feel you 😞
Highlight was "EZCE-MATES"
I was born with a rare skin condition diagnosed as Ichthyosis. family of skin disorder similar to eczema and psoriasis but more rare. i was covered with ichthyosis from head to toe, not one part is spared. its been 23 years growing and living with ichthyosis. i am from Malaysia. Lives in KL. i can totally relate to them. i have a friend who has the same condition as me in Singapore, His name is Keven Chua. He is about 17 years old now. was also born with it. its not easy, especially when there is still no known cure.
My girlfriend has eczema. We've been together for 3 years and she still makes my heart flutter whenever we meet. Still gorgeous to me as always.
Edit: Its been 4 years since we're together. Still the beautiful love of my life
Edit: Its been 5 years now. She still has her flare up days and the good days. But nevertheless, im always by her side to make her feel better when she needs it. Still the love of my life
Edit: 6 years now. Feeling blessed more than ever. We finally got engaged! Makes me feel like the happiest man in the world. Super proud of who she has become and the confidence shows on her skin. My god shes gorgeous. Shes my everything and I will love her always and in all ways.
EDIT: 7 years now. Cant believe we are married. The journey has been surreal and amazing. Waking right next to my wife is the best feeling ever. I used to live my life in black and white. But she added color to my life eversince. Shes been an amazing wife and a bestfriend to me. Shes there when im at my lowest and shes there when im at my highs. Thankful always for her❤️
That's so sweet :)
Bless you
True 💓
We need more of you people
awh
as a teenager with eczema, this summer my self confidence has been at its highest and i’m so proud to wear shorts or short sleeves in public with my excema scars and patches on show with :)
Oh my god! Yay! I still have to gain confidence to go out in shorts
@@anjalijha5014 I really hope you! It's hard personally the stares are the hardest thing to deal with but im trying you know i really am.
@@anjalijha5014 it’s now 90 degrees where i live and i want to wear shorts so much and i haven’t gathered the strength to wear them yet. :(
"Hey don't eat spicy food u will get better" "Eh try this soap it says will fix cracked areas" "Aiyo put moisturizer can already ma" "Why not shower more times?" "Oh I also have dry skin so I know. See, my elbow also cracked" - GO AWAYYYY AND STOP GIVING "SOLUTIONS" and comparing it with your dry skin
I want to give them a hug! Also, do not feel bad when people move away from you (in buses, pools etc) because it is actually great when trash clears itself out.
Thanks for your last liner, I lol'd!
Well said!
Love this!
It's so touching to hear their stories. I've got eczema myself ever since I was a baby so this is very relatable for me. Huge love to all of my eczemates (lol the girl who coined this is awesome) and please treat yourself well no matter what people say to you. And remember, don't scratch your skin!
I was born with a rare skin condition diagnosed as Ichthyosis. family of skin disorder similar to eczema and psoriasis but more rare. i was covered with ichthyosis from head to toe, not one part is spared. its been 23 years growing and living with ichthyosis. i am from Malaysia. Lives in KL. i can totally relate to them. i have a friend who has the same condition as me in Singapore, His name is Keven Chua. He is about 17 years old now. was also born with it. its not easy, especially when there is still no known cure.
@E Cho i've had eczema ever since i was an infant as well, and i turn eighteen this year too! reading this comment made me realize how alike we are.. sometimes i would prefer staying at home because of how my skin is doing, and i would always wear a hoodie when i go out with my friends. it's truly unfortunate, but i've learned to cope with this.
*Here are a few tips that I hope may help others that have this.*
*Disclaimer: This may be too long of a read*
I've suffered this condition ever since I was born and this breaks my heart because not everyone is able to afford to constantly see a dermatologist. So I mean, if it helps, it helps. I'm not trying to bring out the worst but i will say that I've tried alot of medications on both minor and major spectrums from hospital drugs to emolients or creams price range wise. I do have to add, expensive does not mean it would work. It's all about trial and error. Also please read it till the end, helps to get a good grasp on everything I mention and you could also pass this on to anyone you may know that has this condition, also knows as atopic dermatitis (eczema), major ones include seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis. I'll start advising accordingly, right from showering, after showering and what you could have orally.
Avoid using soaps or shampoos that have any fragrance or is an irritant because it will prolong the
Inflammation and cause your skin to itch more. It may even cause it to become drier and may not allow the skin enough space in terms of time to heal:
*Brands for shampoo and body soap that is non irritant - ask or find the ones meant for dry or sensitive skin*
SebaMed (use the baby version if you feel that your skin may be extra sensitive - has both soap and shampoo)
QV (has shampoos and soaps)
Cetaphil (soaps only)
Cerave (has both)
True earth (works better for psoriasis related, the only thing I've nevet tried but heard well, you could try the rest on the list if you wish)
Eucerin (more on the high end but has both)
I'm currently using a cream that works well for me but may not for others: Aveeno eczema therapy for my body. If you're anything like me and actually have very very sensitive skin, use the baby night time balm.
*Other Alternatives*
*Vaseline* works too if your wounds have closed and you're just trying to actually moisturize budget wise. I would say mixing it with pure coconut oil (I'm talking organic af) to have that sort of consistency of staying on your body. Oil moisturizes the skin but dries kind of fast and sort of gets a little itchy (at least to me) so i mix them.
*Other types of emolients*:
Lipobase
Cetaphil
Dermalcalm (Mid price range)
Mustela (Mid price range)
Eucerin (Higher price range)
*NOTE* Take warm to cold showers to prevent your skin from being irritated and dehydrating with hot water. Avoid scrubbing when you have open wounds or scabs and if not, just lightly scrub if you wish, although thorough washing should be more than enough with the type of skin you have. Oh! Also, rub your body dry with a towel once you're out of the shower, pat dry should be enough leaving the skin not to dry and not too wet, just enough for the cream to be absorbed into the skin by the water that is still present on the surface. This applies basically as a general rule before applying any cream tbh.
*For open wounds:*
Also know as a hydrocortisone or prednisolone, comes both oral and topical (applied on the skin)
*SKIN*
The creams:
Elocom
Fucicort
Fucidin
Dermavate (The most extreme one that I use, may result in leaving skin discoloration)
They all work alike but sometimes one may not be suitable and you might need to keep changing. Give it from a few days to about 1 to 2 weeks maximum to take effect. I would like to add that one may not work for you but it does for others. Everyone is still different at the end of the day despite the same condition. So, yknow, trial and error.
*NOTE* When applying on your skin, steroids help but just ensure not to over put it. Maybe three times a day just on the area that's affected or open. Never all over the body unless your body is filled with open wounds. Applying them in patches would help.
After showers it is best to apply it immediately and let it sit about 15 to 20 minutes, in the meantime moisturize on the area that doesn't have the steroid cream and once it dries off, not necessarily completely but enough to be absorbed, then continue to moisturize the area.
If you happen to also have open wounds on your scalp, you could use the cream or for better results, use *Locoid*, you could either use the scalp lotion if the open wound on the head isn't that deep, or the alcohol concentrated one (this might be painful however, but you get used to it eventually).
If you have dry patches but no open wounds, then moisturize it with coconut oil. However that didn't work for me but i do consistently use the Aveeno eczema therapy lotion in small applications on the patches that are dry, especially after showering so that it gets absorbed. Works well for me. Again, trial and error.
*ORAL*
I do recommend asking your doctor for permission if you can use it. Usually they're safe but have certain side effects that may differe from people to people. If it worsens, then i suggest you immediately stop the medication, let the reaction subside and then try something else. Although based off my experience, I've not had side effects, i just gradually needed to switch because of days when I needed more.
*Note* when taking these, a maximum of two tablets a day should be consumed. Maybe intervals if you wish, but this is to avoid possible palpitations or "your heart beating faster"
*Antihistamines* these lessens or decreases the itch
Xyzal
Claritine (not clarityne)
Aerius
Pheniram
Allegra (24h effect, one tablet in this case is enough)
*Best taken at night to avoid scratching the itch at night*
Zyrtec
Chlorohistol (tablets or syrup, both make you sleepy)
*Prednisolone (steroid, hydrocortisone)*
Isolone
Gupisone
Depending on the severity of your skin, you could take upto 15mg on intervals. But i would mostly suggest to stary with 10mg. Still see with your doctor if you can consume it because they are very strong but they take away the inflammation. I take them for a werk straight until the inflammation goes but I would suggest to gradually decrease the doses. From 10mg in 3 days, go upto 5mg. Unless my allergies or my skin flares up, then im injected with.. a shit tonne. Don't take these consistently in the long run and while on these medication, do not consume anything that could harm the liver such as alcohol and grapejuice (yes. Grapejuice. Look it up) as this could cause serious consequences. However, once you're off them, go ahead. But once you need them, eliminate anything that could affect the liver in the meantime.
If you are considering the whole medication thing, for steroid, i would suggest having this medicine called *Pantozol* or any medication that can coat your stomach so that you do not develop any ulcer or whatever that may destroy it. Yknow, with acidity and such.
- Have them before eating and let it settle.
- Never have the steroid without food.
- Take them at interval timings, equally apart from each other. Once you miss your dose and it is time for the next, don't double take it.
Honestly varies but I'm speaking from experiene.
*Things to remember:*
-Rehydrate
-Give your skin some time to adjust to the product, otherwise jumping from one to the other may worsen it.
- Dont take long showers. If you're sweaty, take a short once and repeat the process when moisturizing.
- when you're dry, moisturize as much as possible and if you need to head out, apply in advance, this will give the cream some time to dry and be absorbed. If you wanan be on the safe side, apply once again.
- don't wear materials that are too rough on your skin or maybe at least not so often especially when youhave open wounds to prevent from anything scraping or entering, or making you itch for any of that matter.
- Dont have way too much spicy food. everything in moderation is best because otherwise having too much while sensitive to it may give you this illusion of needing or feeling the need to itch.
- You can actually go out in the sun just as long as it is during the time of day it is healthy to do so which is in the morning for vitamin D for 10 to 30 min.
- Try soaking by the beach once your skin is healed. doing this while you still have opem wounds may cause irritation or inflammation. Test it out in small patches if you wish.
*AND WE'RE DONE*. I know this has been way too long but i do hope this helps honestly. Pass it on aswell if you know someone that may need these tips.
Edit: to my lovelies that still battle with this condition such as myself and to the people that found at least a little bit of solice in this advice, you're wonderful, patient, still beautiful and you'll get through this
My apologies for some of the spelling errors
@@alka3897thank you!
Tyvm
I also have had very bad eczema and I agree with this advice 👍
All these pharmaceutical drugs, creams and lotions only treat the symptom (eczema) and not the underlying cause (gut issues) the only way to get rid of eczema forever is to work from the inside with diet and lifestyle changes.
Namaste.
I literally cried while watching this video, so much I could relate to. People couldn’t understand why I need to run from the rain or the sun or avoid sweating as it would hurt sometimes. Going to the onsen is a pain as I would need to apply tons of cream to my skin subsequently. Sometimes I would wish that they could feel the itch or pain for a day so that they can understand what’s it’s like. Through the years, I learn that applying a good moisturizer after every shower and keeping hydrated is the key to reducing the chances of my flare ups. To all my ezemates, stay positive and stay hydrated!
I have eczema and uhm if u still have it right out this cream called Elomet it's quite good and I think you can buy it at like guardian in SG
@@julianne7133 thank you so much for replying, i will try it, i recently got suu skin, thats good too!
My baby has eczema and as a mom it really breaks my heart to see him itching and bleeding. Virtual hugs to all of you who has struggling with eczema.
I’m so sorry ❤️ He I still hansome
Lots of love to your baby and lots of respect to you from me. My 11 years old son has eczema and food allergies. I understand your situation as a mom.
Same here. My son have Atopic dermatitis and is hard as for mom to see your child suffering
the girl in the white blouse has such a beautiful and lively personality :’) she seems so easy to talk to
I always cover up my skin using long sleeve because I am insecure about it, im scared people will ask about it. :( Let's all heal together guys :)
Same here and I have to cover it most of the time due to work
could you do a “battling acne” version of this? would be nice to listen to their stories.
ren n Omg yes !! This video itself already makes me cry even if I don’t have eczema skin.
Omg yes acne.
Cystic acne in adults is HORRENDOUS and a very real big deal over 40% of women suffer from acne
I've had both real bad 😫
Reminds me of the 'tug-n-war' between my school's health education n my parents - the former advices against pimple-popping but the latter advocates it (a.k.a. 'housekeeping' by my mother's facial shop - supposedly to 'release' the 'pressure' and thus the 'inflammation' exerted on the dermis by the pimple's pus). My mum had her sewing needles n loads of tissue at the ready, while my father had OXY-10 cream that he believed would sterilise the popped pimples from any infection
My girlfriend suffers from eczema but I always feel down when I cant do much to help her with her condition. All I can do is to give her my unwavering love and support and prays she pull through her dark days. To all the ppl who (like me) cant relate to the condition, just give ur friends the support they need and care for them, I guess that's good enough? 😅
i know your comment is a few months old but i just was to say thank you. All we need are people like you to help us through our dark days. I've had supportive and loving boyfriends that care for me like you do your girlfriend and let me tell you it makes a world of a difference. I know how much she appreciates you!
I have mild eczema, and I hate to say jovial personality and staying cheerful helps maybe.... Cuz I realised damn, stress does trigger eczema lol😑
Eddie C it does .
IT DOES!!!!
i have eczema and i found it so hard to watch this without crying
stay strong eczimates XD
it gives me confidence to see the likes vs dislikes having only known how painful eczema is my whole life mentally and physically - such oblivious comments as well
This was so heartbreaking, my husband has severe eczema too and it's been so hard watching him deal with it over the years and trying SO many treatments from light therapy, to immune suppressant infections, steroid creams, etc....everything! Nothing really worked, he is now doing a 30 day juice cleanse and guys his skin is CLEARING up after 7 days! Please if you have ezecma you have NOTHING to lose PLEASE try a juice fast and see if it can help you too! All the best to all you who have ezecma and those who provide emotional support to those who do! Xx
Interesting. I'll try that soon.
What is he using in his juice cleanse if I may ask?
Thanks for making this video. I have eczema since young and it was a real struggle seeing my parents struggle with the kind of care that is needed for my skin. Coming from a working class family, that makes it worse cos they had to spend a sum of money on something that is not life threatening. You know.. spend money on skincare products and visits to the doctor. Also, not forgetting the MANY home remedies and good "advices" offered by well-meaning aunties which often didn't really work for me (things like what one of the ladies.. soak yourself in sea water, steep yourself / bath yourself in tea water, I've ever heard of just shower with warm water only lol!).
It's hard to explain to others on so many things - why I can't buy certain clothes made of certain material (cos then I will get contact dermatitis too), why I can't accept scented moisturisers as presents, why I can't just use ANY shampoo or shower gel from the minimart (girl, it ain't because I have expensive taste. MY SKIN NEEDS GOOD DERMO PRODUCTS so that I can stay sane and not scratch myself 24/7), why there are blood spots on my sheets etc. It's endless and I can go on and on about this. But all eczema sufferers will know very well what I've just said here!
Epsom salt and rooibos tea really works for my friend's son. Also she use moogoo brand for her son
@@zareenarahmatrahmat645 How to use the Epsom salt? Need a bathtub to soak? If no bathtub how?
@@zareenarahmatrahmat645 thanks for that! I've learnt from my own experience that different products / remedies works differently for everyone so this might be worth a try!
I am using QV moisturising cleanser for years, and my skin got better from eczema, I not sure whether it suit for everyone but you can try it.
I myself also have eczema since I was a baby. Now I'm 19 years old and I'm still dealing with it. My parents spend so much money just to find me a good doctor to cure my eczema. It's really very painful. You can't do sports, swimming and all that most people can do. You can't eat what most people can eat like seafood and will get rash. I feel insecure most of the times when I'm going out with my friends. But I'm really glad that they are very understanding towards my condition. They even bought me lotions as a gift for my birthday. It's just unexplainable how eczema is.
People out there that are fighting eczema, u are not alone! We can fight through it!
They are all so lovely. I've always wondered what eczema was. This cleared a lot of questions in my head. Thank you. I have 17 keloids all over my shoulders and chest, and I never wore sleeveless tops out in public just because I'm ashamed of them. My boyfriend adores them and calls them butterflies. It really helps when people are kind towards others who are different.
For someone who has ezcema myself, I can totally relate to this. Breaks my heart when they’re in tears when sharing cause seriously, it’s a condition that you have to live with. We also really wish we had flawless or at least non-ezcema skin! So please be kind and show some love and empathy. Love this episode so much! Stay strong, my ezcemates! ❤️
I just transferred to a new school last year and i was never as comfortable as i am now. Theres a new classmate who has pretty bad eczema too and being around her has mad me feel more confident seeing how confident she is as a person even though she has eczema 😔 and im truly greatful to have her in my class :')
I will never complain about my eczema again... (scratches)
*real fighters, fighting through life*
*they deserve so much more*
*so much more*
After trying so much "solutions", I feel that the most effective way is still to treat your eczema as a moody friend who is always by your side, know its triggers and try your best not to trigger it.
*What triggers eczema?*
@@MrForeverBean There are a lot of triggers for eczema including irritants, food, stress, environment and more. You can read more at nationaleczema.org/eczema/causes-and-triggers-of-eczema/. Everyone has their own set of triggers and will differ from one another.
Have eczema too. Happy you made this video
I was born with a rare skin condition diagnosed as Ichthyosis. family of skin disorder similar to eczema and psoriasis but more rare. i was covered with ichthyosis from head to toe, not one part is spared. its been 23 years growing and living with ichthyosis. i am from Malaysia. Lives in KL. i can totally relate to them. i have a friend who has the same condition as me in Singapore, His name is Keven Chua. He is about 17 years old now. was also born with it. its not easy, especially when there is still no known cure.
It’s so nice to see that so many “eczemates” are out there in this journey of torture, suffering, pain with me.
I cried immediately when I saw those pics of how bad the girl’s skin was when it flared. And I cannot explain how much I relate to everything & was agreeing to every sentence. Felt the pain even as they shared.
Thank you for sharing & bringing this up to the world. I hope this helps others to be kinder, more sensitive & supportive.
To all those who are still suffering with it, fearful of bathtime, struggling to sleep because it’s so damn itchy & painful, worrying about your every next flare, we’re in this together & believing things will indeed get better in time ❤️
After a lifetime of extreme full body eczema I finally have normal soft skin now. I remember watching this video in my dorm when my eczema was at its worst and being blown away by just how relatable these stories were. I hadn’t even realized some of this stuff for myself until I heard others say it.
"Is my face very red today?"
friend: it's always red
me: :)))
omfg why is that always me
:( my face gets red during the winter
I used to ask my friends this alot but i stopped because i was afraid they would find me annoying
I forgot how often I used to ask that until I read your comment...
Thats me with my severe rosacea !
More than suffering physically, eczema does great damage to your self esteem. I've had it since I was 10. I am 30 now and it has come and gone. The worst was during my younger years and my hands would completely be covered in eczema and bubble-sores (vesicular hand dermatitis) to the point that my nails would fall off (sorry for the graphic detail). As a kid, you don't really understand why this happens. You're shoved with all these medicines (oral medication, creams, steroids, change in diet, lifestyle, name it) nothing seems to work and you just learn to live with it. I thank God everyday for having amazing parents who were my support system and sent me to the best dermatologists. As an adult now eczema free, it has made me somehow more confident to talk about the condition. Kudos to these people who suffered way more than I ever did, being confident enough sharing their stories now in the hopes of helping others. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Never stop researching and exploring for new ways to beat this condition.
that girl who talked about feeling awkward when religious people prayed for her... SAME GURL
Oh gosh. I really needed this. I had eczema as a kid and it reappeared after my puberty. I actually had pretty skin throughout puberty and then it hit me. I have scars on my hands now and people started saying stuff: " Oh poor you, without it, you would have such nice hands." or "Do you even wash?" or "What's wrong with your face?" It always gets me. However I'm so lucky I've got very understanding fiance, who is not embarrassed and actually encourages me to not wear makeup and to wear short sleeves when I feel like it. I hope everyone can find a person like that. :)
And to everyone who's still battling: You are a beautiful person no matter what. It's the character, not the skin condition that can make the world a better place.
Goddammit it. Pretty much the story of my life because I had it since 4. Many biases, can't do physical outdoor activities, parents and friends can't seem to understand my pain and suffering.
Really really hate Eczema.
10:41 “Hi, can I tell you more about Eczema?” OMG GIRL YASSSS!
I've had eczema since I was a toddler, the skin behind my elbows and knees are constantly riddled with scabs and dry, flaky skin. When I was younger, I used to get sooo many stares and comments about my skin. I used get called 'elephant' because of how dry my skin was. Kids would even go out of their way to avoid me because their parents told them it was contagious (which it isn't). For me, the psycological effects of having to deal with the stares and comments outweighed the physical pain. I'm thankful my skin is a lot better now and I've found ways to deal with flare ups.
To my fellow eczema sufferers, press on :-)!!!
Thank you. Thank you for saying it louder for the people in the back.
Just wanna share my story about eczema.
I've had eczema only after O levels and it was a painful and gruesome time in my life. People don't understand how terrible it is living with the condition. I use do a lot of running and playing in the Sun but now I can't even step out for more than a minute without some form of shade. The condition forced me to overhaul my lifestyle and restricted me from a lot of things.
So thank you. Thank you for being our voice and letting people understand our condition better.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for whoever thought of making this video, and to the people who filmed and helped to make it happen. The eczema community needs this spotlight. To everybody out there struggling with eczema: stay strong. You are stronger than most people can even imagine or hope to be. I am proud of you for making it this far and the journey ahead might seem endless and pointless, but I hope that you take hope from the spirit of the people in this video. I hope you find meaning within your pain. And I hope you know that you are not alone.
they are all soso beautiful and i dont mean this in a patronising or pitying way. i truly find their insights and their personalities so charismatic. thank you for sharing- ive learnt alot.
This means a lot to someone who has this condition! And yes I agree on the "torture chamber" part
In NS my unit had this driver with really really bad eczema. He used moisturiser to the point you could tell he was coming easily a minute before you see him because of the scent of the moisturiser.
I used to think that those more senior to him were jerks for calling him 痒男 (itchy boy) and all other names. But after a while i started to see that behind that facade they actually cared a lot for him and took extra effort to take over some of his responsibilities even though he never complained about it :)))
Hope people would start initiating help to those with such conditions instead of saying horrible things to them... As if saying those things makes you any better of a human being...
Eczema left my legs with too many scars... now I lost confidence :(
Dont worry about it. Time will heal it, but even if it doesn't one day someone will come into your life and accept as well as love for who you are. Sometimes I feel eczema for me can bring me benefit. It is able to show me who are my true friends & who really care me for deeply. We eczema people gave up much about appearance that's when we work more on building our personal character. It also changes our perspective on others, we tend to focus more on another person's character and behaviours more than their appearance. To me eczema can be a curse but at the same time a blessing. It shows me the true side of another person.
Gosh, I have it worse on my legs than my arms too.
Berberis aquafolium Q .... It's a homeopathic medicine used to reduce the darkness of skin caused by scaring ... I have exzema too ... And my skin scars were almost black but they are turning pinkish and some scars now look like healthy skin colour ... I am using it ... Homeopathic treatment works for me ... Ask a homeopathic doctor for recommending it ... Also I have tried this medicine and it has no side effects which is why I am recommending it to you ... Also I too had lost hope for living a normal life ... But let's keep the hopeless feelings for the last days last second of our life ... Untill then just make full use of every second if your life and surround yourself with more people / things / dreams / everything that makes you happy ... Good luck for a great life ahead ...
Eczema left scars on my almost whole body.
Little Prince me too... same...
This rlly is an eye-opener for many Singaporeans and young audiences out there, we never ever think abt how much inconveniences this skin condition brings to them even in their daily routines, let’s hope that more ppl see this and try to understand them more
thank you so much for making this video, i got really emotional watching this :”” i’ve dealt with eczema my entire life and it’s been so so tough
I had slight eczema as a kid but I outgrew it.
2 years ago when I was 41, i suddenly developed eczema again.
the most obvious part was my neck, followed by my eyelids and then at my 2 armpits.
went to dermatologist at hospital. used steroid cream but also tried to lessen the use of it coz i scared of the withdrawal thingie.
also tried all sorts of eczema washes & loitions from Aveeno, Dove and Eversoft.
then a few days back, i used Johnsons & Johnsons Milk & Oats bath for babies.
woah that is a game changer. my eczema improved tremendously.
i wish i am sponsored by J&J to say the above. but i am not.
for once in 2 years, i am finally happy to see an improvement in my eczema.
陳米雪 Weren’t there some rumours months ago about J&J products potentially containing carcinogenic materials? I’m unsure whether it’s true though.
I have eczema on my feet so oftentimes nobody will notice them at all, so my self-confidence has suffered but no one hardly notices.
I've had eczema on my right hand for about 10 years now and while it does act up occasionally when i'm stressed, it's never been as bad as these people's. And I've been extremely fortunate to have understanding family and friends about it too. //hugs 'em
I'm always stopped at airport control/immigration because they can't scan the fingerprints on my right hand at all. "Try adding hand sanitizer?", they'd always ask. No amount of hand sanitizer would make my fingerprints magically appear! x'D
omg same i have it on my right hand!!! it hurts just putting on hand sanitizer haha
i have it on my right hand as well HAHAH omg
Hahaha same for me and my Mom. All.the.time.
ugh omg I relate to this so much! lost my fingerprints a couple years back & read online that they would come back but nah, they haven't. always have trouble at customs ahaha but glad to know I'm not alone!
I also have it on my right hand!!!!
i watched this a year ago and it made me cry. i've never felt this kind of support from this commmunity of "ecze-mates".
one year later, i'm watching this again because my eczema has been so bad recently and i really dk what to do about it but watching this made me feel much better. thank you for this.
I hope your healing is going well
😭 stay strong guys. battling with eczema for 13 years already
Coincidence : while complaining in my head that I have to do my morning treatment for eczema and trying to forget about the pain, trying to find a video I can watch to forget and fall on this compassionate video. I don't feel so alone in this pain, this morning. Even tho I used to have it at 90% of my body and now it's midley 20% of my body I can maybe advise dupixent medicine, aquaphor cream for hydratation and to avoid any milk products ( it flares up any skin condition). Ps from someone that lived with the condition for 30 years who tried so much.
Been having eczema for 18 years now. This video really got to me when my parents definitely showed more care towards me than my siblings. They have tried many methods in hope of curing the eczema. I know they love me, but sometimes the constant nagging can be quite bothersome. As a result, i lash out at them and i feel very bad about it afterwards and will tear up whenever i think about it.
To my parents: i am grateful for your tlc, but i do not know how to express it properly and i am sorry for that.
I relate to the itchy but so much. When it flares up my skin will hurt so much. I felt so insecure, my mother was like to me, who's going to hold your hand if it's so ugly. I felt so upset. They even said to put your hands in sea water because of the salt water being disinfecting traits, I'm like ok. Then I realized that there is so much bacteria in sea water and I'm never listening to their bs again
I fell all of u! I too have eczema, trying to reject the temptation to itch is truly suffering, I used to have pretty bad eczema and my parents would bring us to the skin specialist. And I have to say, those morning night creams are so useless. Me staying in Malaysia, isn't helping my condition cuz it's so hot and government schools has like 3 fan in a classroom with 50 students cramped together. Those are the days I feel that I have overcome. It is not easy, but to my fellow eczemates, I hope y'all stay strong and those without eczema, DO NOT take your skin for granted. Thank u for this channel that helps people like me to express what we have always wanted to tell the world. God Bless! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you for making a video about eczema. I've had eczema since I was around 13 (im 20 now) and have been struggling with it for all these years. My eczema is mostly behind my knees, with big dark patches of skin due to scarring. Back in secondary school I had classmates who would call me dirty because of how my skin looked and honestly that affected my self-esteem. I struggled with wearing shorts because I was afraid of how others were going to look at me and this kind of insecurity really affects you for a long time. I haven't been able to wear shorts in public ever since i've gotten my eczema, and even on better days when my scars were healing, I still couldn't bring myself to go out in any clothing that did not hide my scars. It comforts me a little more to know that I'm not alone in this. If you see someone with eczema, please be a little nicer to us!! eczema is not contagious
To my other eczema sufferers i love you!! please don't scratch!! If it helps I recommend suubalm, it's not greasy and its also minty so it helps relief itch very quickly :)
mark's floop doop I USED TOO MUCH SUUBALM AT ONE GO ONCE and gave my entire arm both sides chemical burns HAHA it was an extreme flare up period...
The best for Super Super sensitive periods is still moisturisers with nothing fancy in them! Pure petroleum jelly etc
@@HianDenkaYESS Suubalm love it. Tho the instructions specifically says not to apply to broken skin, I will still do it to make the itch go away (it will burn for a while, then the itching stops..for a while). Asked my doctor once if it's ok to apply on broken skin, he said it's fine if it can stop the scratching hahaha
But ya if too painful just moisturiser cream the best ah
Torture chamber could not be any more accurate for showers. Thank you for making me feel less alone. This video helped me mentally.
Loving how positive the brother and sister pair are
I have Eczema on my lower limbs and Dyslexia in my head. However, I still, feel grateful every morning that I am not in this battle alone and have understanding family and friends. Life still can go on as normal and having 2 medical conditions should never be a limit to anyone. To all my EZCEMATES, fight on, there is no glass ceiling.
14:55 "It's not so much about the way I look, but what I can do. And the way I look does not influence what I can accomplish " #justwow
15:00 "The way I look doesn't influence what I can accomplish"
I like that
I had eczema on my toes for my teenage years and it healed itself when I stayed in Australia for my degree, probably because of the drier climate. Have faith and I hope you guys finds the way to heal too.
Same happened to me. Had eczema but when I visited Florida, it just went away. When I returned to my hometown, it just flared up again
I'm with you! Stay strong dear eczema warriors!
The sibling pair was so inspiring, their view on themselves and the world. It's nice to see the sister having that mindset and instilling those values in her brother, tells so much about how beautiful their family is
I love that siblings, especially the big sister and you can tell how their parents raised them in a loving and caring family.
I have been battling skin condition (vitiligo and eczema)for so many years is always hurtful when ppl look at u and point out ur skin and they keep ask hurtful questions but I'm so glad this video is out ppl would understand and be more sensitive towards each other I hope yall would make more kinds of this video and educate ppls
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Keep ice pack in ur fridge it helps during bad days 🤗
I’ve pretty much have eczema since birth and I found mine most flaring the most due to my emotions. Mine used to be very bad in my joints it’d hurt to walk, and I’ve gotten a lot of scarring and sleepless nights due to it. I had horrible mouth eczema so even simple things like eating apples made me cry, and of course I have image issues. Some people don’t understand the effort to even achieve slightly normal skin with eczema, I related so much to this video, thank you.
omg. I remembered that I commented about this topic on the first video in the second season and I’m really thankful for this!! As an ‘Ecze-mate’, I feel like eczema awareness isn’t as big as it should be in Singapore and boy was it tough to find someone who I can relate to in the media, and even in the streets too- tough to see people who look like you because you’re just one of the minority. This was really real and personal to me because it reminds me of when I was growing up as a child, (my eczema is hereditary) just like them I’ve heard my fair share on things and homemade remedies from peeps who are brave enough to step into someone else’s comfort zone. I also really love the questions that are out of just the ‘eczema bearer’ zone, talking about confidence and self-love. (This shows that y’all really understand the point of how we are all more than what we suffer from & I really appreciate that!!) This video’s placed in a special part of my heart and goodness 18 minutes passed so quickly!! So awesome and can’t wait for what’s next :’) and for those of y’all who happens to be struggling with their eczema I hope that one day y’all would come to realise that life is to short to join in on those who can’t understand you and is insensitive about it, so spend that time learning to embrace what you have. A thing I came to figure out myself is that truth be told everyone has some kind of sickness/illness too, but majority of the time theirs are being battled internally and ours just happens to be externally as well for the whole world to witness. :’) good to know that I’m not alone, this was really comforting!! Thank you once again!! 🥺🥳😄
I have it for 32 years. All over my body. All my life. Kinda got used to it, physically and mentally, but it did affect my confidence even till today.
To my fellow eczemates, press on, don't think too much about it, do things that you enjoy, and your itch would go away! :)
Thanks to this show, I have a deeper understanding of what eczema is. My heart goes out to people with this condition
This breaks my heart. I hope you guys are cured and heal soon.❤️🧡
i've had eczema for 6 years , since 14. I cant express how much i relate to this video, I hardly have anyone i can relate to irl or someone i can talk to about having eczema so i'm so thankful for this video. everything they say is so true, and i think not a lot of people are aware or know about eczema. I hope more people can come to understand it and start to see people pass their conditions..
This video made me so happy. I have eczema and it used to be so bad and horrible and I was so depressed, I struggled a lot and hated myself. But somehow over the past two years, it has gotten so much better- I don’t ever get flares up anymore and my skin is smooth. I’m not sure how that happened but I’m thankful anyway. Please have hope and try to live your life, don’t waste your days even tho it’s hard. 화이팅~
My eldest teenager has eczema since she was a toddler. We went through hospitalization, compression treatment and we still visit to the Dermatologist, with less visits now. It breaks our heart when it flares up, especially this time of the year when it gets REALLY HOT & HUMID. PE, outdoor camps are painful for her but good thing is perseverance : try-play first, pain later.
We always get recommendation and questions on which Dr we visit, what remedy, cream, ointment, food to eat or not to eat.. Sometimes we wonder if the questions, question our parenting ways.. like as if we do not know how to care for her diet, cleanliness at home and so on.
What I learnt is, eczema may spread or "run" to different places. It used to be on her skin folding (arms, back of knee) and now it is on her neck & face. I also learnt that different eczema people needs different care and it cannot be any-o-how listen to whoever and trial & error... because it really hurts. What works for you, may not work for me.
Always remember what matters, more meaningful and attractive - is what's inside 💝
Thank you for this feature, OGS!
I'm so happy that I only have minor eczema that only flares up now and then. I can't imagine living with it
Hello! :-)) I just really wanted to thank you guys for putting this video out and also my fellow eczemates(!!) for sharing their stories with us. :-) Your stories really resonated with me. :''")
I've had aunties point and talk about me, parents pulling their children away from me when they got too close and people looking at me with disgust. With time I got used to it, but I always wished there was some way to educate the public on eczema and other skin conditions as well.
I've been having a really bad skin period and this video honestly gave me a lot of strength knowing that I'm not in this alone.
So to all my other eczemates, I'm here for you too
Jing Yi Wee heyyyooo!! We are all in this tgt whoop whoop
Thank you so much for making this video. I am also currently going through topical steroid withdrawal, it's the hardest thing I've ever had to deal with. Seeing the girls who are going through speak about their experience brought tears to my eyes as I felt less alone.
Hey, are you in Singapore? We have a group chat to support each other during this arduous journey of TSW.
Cathy L hello! I’m the polka dot dress girl :) Glad u feel less lonely. I’m on the topical steroid withdrawal/RSS fb group
@@leveragebuying582 Hey! Not I'm not, unfortunately :/
@@happykitty5486 Hello :) Thank you so much
Love this episode, personally connected with the pains and insecurities that they faced too but as I opened up to ppl and inform them more about eczema, it really boost my confidence. Thank you guys for sharing too ! :D
I went through steroid withdrawal when I was 18, after having eczema since birth. My skin around my ears, nose, mouth, elbows, neck, armpits it was all broken and weeping. So many people were telling me oh go to your Dr and they will give you a cream, then they are surprised when I say 'No, this is BECAUSE of the steroid cream'. I wish people who are ignorant would just keep their mouth shut sometimes.
I developed eczema in my early 20s, and yes it definitely affects my confidence and social life. I have eczema all over my face and neck. Last few months started to grow on my feet and back of my elbow. I have been living in the dark since then, if I expose to the sun (even just a little bit)/ changing of temperature/ sweat/ stress. My skin will sting badly. Other time is just red, itching, inflammation. Never expect I will have this in my life and I'm a newbie of eczema, and now I realize I'm not the only one who suffering everyday! Let's battle together! Good days will come very soon!
I also developed eczema on my hands and feet during my late teens/early 20s (during my college years). It has affected my confidence/social & work life since my hands are always inflamed/have scars & covered in bandaids. My co-workers probably thought it was weird that my hands were always covered in them haha, but I’ve learned to live with it and am grateful that it’s quite mild compared to others. Ive become comfortable telling friends about my condition & theyve been very understanding. We’ll all overcome this!
As a person who has been suffering with eczema for 24 yrs, this video made me bawl my eyes out. I can relate to each of them and it’s nice to be reminded that it will be better sooner or later. Thank you for the wonderful video ❤️
I have Eczema and people avoid me in class because they think Eczema is a virus which can be spread but in reality it is a genetic thing. I keep getting bullied for my skin and avoided the way I look and my condition. I believe that Singaporeans should raise awareness of the truth of Eczema and what is Eczema. It would really help me and those who suffer from the effects of other's views on Eczema.
Could we all appreciate that we live together and even through epidemics we are together as One. People who despises others for the way they look or what they befriend with, are those who destroys it. I really hope that Singapore could raise even more awareness about it and how to take care of others who have it.
I've had this condition since I was born and I just cried so much during this video. Thank you for making this and raising awareness, you are all wonderful people and I wish you the best in your lives
This video just hits the nail on the head completely. It makes me feel so much better to know I’m not alone and it’s not just me ❤️
I lowkey have a crush on the guy with the striped polo shirt. I like his speaking voice and personality. :3
Lmao same 😅
I’ve had eczema for close to 30 years. And I can definitely relate to many of the stories here. The scars are there, not just the ones that are on our skin, but the psychological ones and the insults or painful remarks that were thrown our way. I will always remember that I’ve had so-called good friends saying to me that my skin is like a snake. These comments and remarks hurt, but all I can say is that I’ve learnt to rise above these and ignore them. I still struggle with my eczema till this day and it’s not easy. But to my fellow eczema suffers you are not alone!
I wanna work for u guys. I just absolutely love the content u put out.
The most annoying thing is people asking me not to scratch. I wouldn't scratch if it wasn't this itchy...
For those who asks me is that thing contagious, or that is disgusting, I just ignore them, but hearing don't scratch just makes me really tired.
Wow these people are so brave. When I started to have eczema symptoms, I was put on topical steroids and it made my skin thin which lead to stretch marks. It ruined my self esteem, but I'm glad these people are here to prove that this condition can't stop you from loving yourself. Thank you so much for this
I cried so much watching this. I have been having eczema for my whole life (I'm 24 now), and I couldn't agree more with everything that has been said. Especially when people question my "faith", saying I'm not religious so that's why God is testing me smh. I had my own relatives saying I will never get married because no one would like someone with a skin condition. Living with eczema is truly hard, mentally, physically and even financially. Watching this video warms my heart because there are people out there who understands me. So thank you a lot for this. ❤
Wow thank you for this. I thought I was the only one being dramatic about how much it sucks to have eczema. I was born with it and i just started to get control over it! I’m 22 now. People would call me a drama queen for getting anxious when it was too hot or not going in the water because it would burn 🙄. I was actually taken out of class in 1st grade because the teacher thought I was contagious 😪
I keep praying and praying that medical world's hope can make a cure for eczema. I have this for 20 years until now. This skin disease destroys my childhood and teenage life. I have no confidence and socialization. Emotional breakdowns hit me much. It's really difficult. Hoping for such miracle. :( :( :(
I cried several times watching this. I also have it and sometimes you feel like hell inside of you and you can't do anything about it... Stay strong and just make sure you look at yourself in the mirror, you have to, you need to, because this way you start to learn and accept this condition, then you began to love yourself and that's the first step to get over with a part of the pain.
I had minor eczema on my face for a couple months, even though it has completely recovered now, it is still a nightmare for me to recall the feeling of waking up with an itchy, burning face in the middle of the night. I’m really sorry for what they’ve been through and I truly feel what they’re feeling now. Everyone who are suffering from this are so brave. Thank you for sharing your story
Thank you so much for making this video. As someone who have had eczema since i was 4, i really never had a day of peace since then. Every now and then my skin will blow up and i absolutely hate showers because they sting so bad. One time it was so bad i had to stay home from school for a week. I was shedding skin so badly then.
Was bullied since kindergarten and no one really understands me, they think its contagious and so on yada yada.
I feel so bad for my parents who tried so hard to keep me from scratching myself and them spending so much just so they can find a solution to my eczema.
I am really thankful for them though.
I'm also glad we are getting more representation and awareness and i really do hope one day everyone knows that eczema is a normal thing (as in the sense its non contagious and so on) and i hope they learn to be more understanding to us. For now i am just grateful for all the people who have understood me during my life. Thank you .
And I thought I HAD eczema, turns out mine is very mild! I have had it my whole life but it never made me look odd, I just can't usually wear short dresses for example because my legs are always bleeding and have scars all over, my arms and the rest of my body can also get really irretated ,but I didn't know it could be this serious...
I loved this video! Please make more! As someone who has personally experienced eczema my whole life and being able to relate to this video, watching these videos makes me want to better understand other people with other conditions as well!
Truly hell on earth, during the worst flare ups I couldn’t sleep for days on end
You guys are the best, it really means alot to me. Your words are so powerful.