DIET DIET DIET!!! It’s so important and no dermatologist has ever told me this!! I’ve been dealing with eczema all my life and im 29. I just found about this recently after spending so much money on all these medicines like Dupixent and steroid creams. All I did was change my diet and all my rashes are almost gone (been doing this for a month now). I went vegetarian,cut down on sugar to abare minimum and excercised alot to sweat and clean the skin. You don’t need anything else really other than a good lotion to keep your skin soft. I’ve never had so much progress in such little time and all I did was change my eating habits!!!! I encourage anybody suffering with this to try it! It will be hard to adapt to a new diet but if you can do it you can cure it!!! I hope this message gets to anybody who needs it.
Vegetables are cheaper to cook than meat and im Asian so eating rice with everything definitely helps lol. You should try some Asian vegetable dishes like eggplant tortlang or Thai basil eggplant with rice. So good and filling. Salads dont do justice
can u please share ur experience with Dupixent and about to start to take it and i heard thats it may damage ur eyes, well my eyes are alreaday dry, can u maybe tell me how it did to you.
1. Find out if have allergies to food/animals/ outdoor (plants) get skin test. Oh boy learned it well without a test I got me a guinea pig loved him he passed away at 5 years old. He gave me hives had guinea pigs but never knew sinceoutside as a kid 🤣. I have dogs and cats yes my foolish self knows I am allergic to furry animals take allergy medine. Food potatoes and eggs guess what shit bull shit you can still eat your food allergic to if not peanut allergy where die from it. I do my mother slowly get my body use it as child so I can eat them in moderation. My lame ass allergic to certain grass and found out sap from a willow tree (had above ground pools under) at my mil house if sit in with shorts break out in hives. 2. Skin care/hygiene: alway use non fragrance products. Test it on small spot before going all out. Luckily I can use fragrances on my head. Body not so much.
@@mohamadsino6388if eye itchy take some allergy medicine first. So quit rubbing it. I use a fragance free face lotion like neutrogena hydroboost gel cream if stings I would just use body lotion some say its bad but how can it be if helps other parts of the skin not be dry?
Rudi, for what it's worth, your advice helped turn my little boy’s life around. I took Dr. Dray’s product suggestions (because they were immediately available in my local pharmacy) and combined them with your daily routine. Within a couple of weeks, my son’s eczema had almost completely gone away. It was so bad I thought we were going to have to pull him out of sports and have to put him on steroids. His classmates had started noticing and making comments. It killed me to see him have to go through that. You’ll never fully know how much you've helped us, but you've given my child his normalcy back, and I am truly grateful. Thank you so much and God bless you.
I've been traumatized by using steroids for all my life. Hearing a similar story really makes me feel not alone. Right now i am trying to fight my eczema, trying to make it calm without using steroids. I really hope that this year my eczema would be gone.
I had eczema since very early childhood. At times it became almost debilitating especially when it involved both of my hands. At one point, I was referred to a dermatologist who lectured me about wasting his time with my eczema and there was nothing that he could do or prescribe. Later on, I discovered a severe allergy to eggs with increasingly more severe allergic reactions. So, I had to remove all eggs from my diet. Some months after this I realized that I had no eczema ANYWHERE for the first time in my life. I long suspected that eczema is an external reaction to something going on inside. Get tested for possible food related allergies or conduct your own elimination of possible culprits. Common food allergies are milk/dairy, wheat or gluten, eggs, nuts, seafood. Mine is eggs. Eczema-free for 15+ years now.
@Dr. Laura Tamburin Dear, I removed allergy causing foods from my diet...eczema GONE. Presto! Topical treatments will not cure something which is sourced from something happening internally. Science.
I had it so bad both arms and hands in high school (now they just take turns between summer and winter 😅). I had a horrific outbreak during exam season and I bombed my math one because I was so distracted and just wanted to go home and shred my skin in private. I get your struggle. I know I'm milk sensitive so maybe I'll cave and start getting soy/almond milk again. 😂 I'm stubborn and like food so much but my constant flares and infections are making me want to never eat again at this point.
I healed my eczema through healing my gut , sleeping 7 hours of sleep , drinking apple cider vinegar , taking the right vitamins , not stressing so much ! For me, a balanced diet with lots of fermented veggies at first not eating gluten . I also used tea tree oil with a bit of coconut I sea salt with pepermint oil. It took me four months of trial and error , I stopped using lotion, too. At first, I was using all these products, but after 1 month of using them, it wasn't working 😕 so I bought a mugwort with pepermint salve , and it worked like magic , my cuts and the imflammation from my hands went after applying it. Whenever I had eczema, I just applied it on my . I am also mindful of what I eat
Hi , mugwort peppermint salve, and also I take probiotics and prebiotics . Liposomal vitamin c , you should see a functional doctor.. I am seeing one right now. I also take zinc ,super enzymes, and vitamin b12. You must see a doctor...
@@peppapig4007Hi, my little one (5 years old) is itching like crazy, especially at night. His skin around eyes is red and he looks like panda. His genitals are very itchy too. Very painful to watch. Could you please recommend anything that works against itchy skin and also what to apply around eyes? Doctor prescribed steroid for eyes! Even pharmacist was shocked when I told that. We got a refusal to see dermatologist as NHS is cutting costs. I am desperate to find a solution. My boy is really suffering and doesn't sleep at nights and then has to get up early for school every day.
I've been struggling with eczema since I was born and I'm getting 21 in September. My parents and doctors from dozens of hospitals said that it would get better when I grow up, but sadly it didn't. Eczema had really brought some mental problems such as social anxiety as a teenager. I really hope I could get rid of eczema this year.
If not done so already, ask your doctor/dermatologist for patch testing. Game changer for me as I was allergic to several chemicals in the house and removing them completely removed all my skin problems.
I'm in the exact same boat as you, docs told my family by 18 I wouldn't have it, or by 20 I wouldn't have it but here I am, almost 21 and still dealing with it, but i'm hopeful to following her tips! i've been on the path of fixing my self esteem and i'm hopeful this will help
Drink carrot juice regularly. * carrot 2 2 cucumber pieces. ). Apply alovera N ROSE WATER ON FACE REGULARLY AT NIGHT N USE USE A GOOD MOISTURISER REGULARLY. IT HELPED ME.
48 Year old man here. Suffered with eczema for all my life. I must admit that I've used a CRAZY amount of steroids in my years. I can also attest to the sheer pleasure of the burning hot showers during a flare up. I know it'll only make my problems worse in the long run, but I could never stop myself! Thank you for these tips. I am going to put them into action right away and hopefully I can get the same results!
I suffered from eczema as well. I changed my detergent to baby detergent or Always for sensitive skin. Switched to dove soap for sensitive skin. Then I mixed organic Shea butter, coconut and olive oil on my skin and it worked. Haven’t had a breakout in years. Also change your sheets and washcloths weekly.
Use All free and clear laundry, oxy free clear for stains, dove brand sensitive body wash and deorant, vaseline advance fragrance free body lotion. Can't use cocoa butter broke me out found that out during my pregnancy for stretch marks. If ever get a itch Grandpa soap co. Has pine tar soap bar but not soap pine tar help with the itch. Use in hair if hair itches too . Had this happen when tried a new product in my hair before bed.
It really is crazy how we don't get anything more than a short term solution from doctors. I know I, alongside everyone else here, have had it come back again and again and have had no idea how to keep my skin happy. Thank you so much for sharing your story and your tips.
You never bet rid of eczema. Eczema is life long and it can “suppressed” but it can pop up at any time. The cerave itch relied cream i suggest putting in the refrigerator and when you put it on an itchy spot the cooling helps a lot also.
As far as I know, it's an Autoimmune condition. You heal the gut, you heal your skin. I have psoriasis that at one point covered my whole body. It very much under control now. I'm glad you found what works for you.
drugs work pretty well sometimes though - i tried a variety of natural, otc over a period of a few years to get rid of some skin issues(didnt work) that a doctor visit got rid of in about a week
Swear… first and last trip to the dermatologist the bia told me to shower with dial hand soap and apply steroids…& just like this video I didn’t know any better and put it on everything incorrectly and now I have little ultra white or bleach splatter spots on my arms…
@@LifewithCeleste_ My son has finally recovered from steroid addiction. But we did put him back on hydrocortisone cream 1%. The stuff he was on before is supposedly 1,000 times more potent.
Thank you! I’ve been struggeling with atopic eczema my whole life. And now unfortunately I have developed chronic hand eczema. The eczema affects my work, my sleep and my psyche. I get restless easily, and the itching is made worse by internal stress. I constantly have to lubricate my hand and this makes everything I touch sticky. This is terribly difficult to live with. I itch so bad that i have to take a towel and scratch it against my skin. So i just want to thank you for the good advices❤️ It helps to hear others share their stories☺️
Cut out dairy! Game changer! I had eczema in every crevice...looked like I was wearing a turtle neck and my skin was always raw from scratching. I went into a health food store for something else and the clerk asked if I had eczema... at the time I was super self conscious because of my skin. I said yes and got really shy...she's like cut out dairy and your eczema will go away...didn't make sense to me but I tried it anyways out of desperation. Within a month I saw changes...6 months in GONE! I had eczema from 4 years old until 19 years old and I tell you, I felt amazing eczema free for my 20th birthday! Try it out see it it works for you.
So funny. I also cut out diary and it made my eczema 1000x worse! Went back to normal diary and my eczema calmed down significantly. I also have eczema on my hands and it’s horrible :(
Gut healing is key, especially through plant based/vegan consumption. Sea salt baths will definitely help (2-3 cups). Lotions and creams mask the problem. Dermatologist can be a waste of time. Fasting can rid toxins out of the body.
ditto on everything you mentioned! thank you for making this video because it is what i’ve been dealing with for the last 5 years. i’ve had eczema since childhood, but it decided to get out of control 5 years ago! the only thing i’d add is that once you get a handle of your skin with a routine, pay attention to the different triggers that cause your skin to get dry in the first place and that’ll be when you’ll need to get ahead before the eczema flares out of control. triggers like the weather, food/skin allergies, stress, etc. my journey included learning that i’m allergic to coconut, aloe, and vitamin e, which are in about 95% of skin products. but learning to read ingredient lists has been my most recent life-saving skill. eczema survivors unite!!
Hello- I’ve been struggling with eczema for about 10 years of my adult life (had bouts as a kid but never too bad). Ive had eczema from head to toe- literally. Ive seen multiple allergists and dermatologist and I feel like I should make my own damn video at this point lol. Anyways, here’s what generally works for me: everything free of dyes, perfumes, etc. For laundry I use arm & hammer detergent that’s free & clear (I’ve tried other brands this one is just really affordable), downy free & clear softener, up & up free & clear dryer sheets. For body care I use Cetaphil gentle soap bar and CeraVe healing ointment immediately after the shower. I have tried a slew of products but these seem to work with me. When it comes to hair care I’ve tried so many things too but currently I’m loving Garnier Fructis’ curly shampoo & conditioner. When I flare-up I use Protopic (generic version is Tacrolimus), I try stay away from steroids as much as possible but I will use on more stubborn flares- as needed. I try to manage my stress (stress can cause flares), and I try to stay away from my allergens; cats & dogs 😭 and a blue dye found in synthetic clothing 🤯, I know (disperse blue dye 106). Anyways, hopes this helps someone.
@@DottieDott have been diagnosed with a pet allergy? There is the option to get allergy shots but it’s not 100% effective. Otherwise, you have to pick btwn your health vs your car 🤷🏽♀️
I’m amazed at how relatable your journey is! I had a very similar experience with my eczema, although I think I found my methods a little earlier in life, as I’ve gotten older I’m having different types of eczema sprout in my face. I tried curology, and it helped my face for a long time, but eventually I just don’t think it’s something I need all the time once I’m healed - similar to steroid creams. I just discovered Cerave, and it is INCREDIBLE. Never going back. And boy did you call it with the hyaluronic acid! It’s in a lot of stuff, always in Cerave. Great video! Thanks for your help.
As a kid I had really bad eczema on my hands where it would bleed all the time in winter, but as a teen I developed really bad acne and as we know, acne treatments can be extremely drying and it flared up the eczema under my eyes which was SO painful, especially when I would cry, as girls with teenage hormones tend to do a lot, and I was wearing concealer and waterproof mascara every day to school and I was rubbing at my eyes and using a very strong makeup remover and it was just a MESS- being in quarantine and being able to take a makeup and mental health detox has helped so much though, thank god :)
I'm clad you found your answer! I totally went natural, I found out the hard way that big pharma products are designed for a person to keep coming back which keeps them rich. Every summer I would get Eczema on the back of my neck, none of those creams stopped it from coming back each year. I said to myself I need to try natural, I researched and came across natural castor oil it does every thing and some (don't need all those different creams), I added to it with my own understanding honey (it has natural healing properties), I used Manuka it was grade 250+. Now it's completely gone, I still use it after shower due to skin drying out from the hard water. Thanks for sharing, you speak very well, just came across your video.
I was on Dupixent for about 9 months until my health insurance just decided to stop covering it. However, when I used it I saw results after a couple of days. I had really bad flare ups on my eyelids, face, neck, stomach, behind my knees and on top of my elbows. All of the dermatologists around my area are booked until April 2023 which is a real struggle. Finding the right products and consistent routine can also be emotionally draining when you’re not seeing results. I’ve been staying moisturized and hydrated, modified my diet, used the best products and still no luck. Let’s hope this new year brings us all good health and flare up free skin.
I have ordered this vaccine for eczema. I haven't received it yet. My heart broke when I saw your experience .. bit my doctor said its only for 3 months..I'm even struggling with depression. Meanwhile, this eczema...😢
My 1 year old has severe ectopic dermatitis and wet wraps works so well for her! Would be worth a try! Also a humidifier during dry months. Climate can also be a huge factor. Keeping sheets and pillows clean! At least wash 1 a week using the extra rinse cycle to make sure there’s no soap residue left. Eczema is such a hard thing to deal with. Good luck to everyone
Hello, i got psoriasis two years ago doctors give me like ten diferents ointments nothing works, i take a shower with sulfur soap and the next day i clear all the rash and itch, maybe you can try it or neutro soap, is 3 months and im still clean, good luck
Hello I had eczema since my childhood now I am 25 years old and finally I dont have eczema about two years. Only sometimes in the summer or winter. Cerave was my number one it was THE only thing which helped me with a dry and irotated skin. I use cerave for my body and also for my face every day. My dermatologist told me to try and oat bath. Oats contains from lactic acid and your skin will drink it in bath. It was a game changer also for me 😊
Thank you for sharing this. I don't normally talk about my eczema, I've had it for 13 years and I went through so many struggles. And even thinking about it makes me cry, let alone talk, so I am proud of you for being so brave and resilient. I couldn't even wear clothes without feeling irritated. And lol I have the same steroid tub. And I've used it almost all over the course of a few years. I knew steroids are harmful so I only used little but at one point I was using more and when I kind of quit, I think I went through tsw but i'm not sure but I was literally dying and somehow recovered without medication except hydroxyzine which I needed to prevent myself from scratching until I bled while I slept. Idk how I survived. Protopics and vaseline and honestly just vaseline by itself. Protopic wasn't helpful. I am now on dupixent and doing much better. I have a lot of hyperpigmentation and I have a deeper skin tone so I am addressing that now. And yessss i relate to the burning your skin part. Your skin looks amazing now and I hope your eczema totally disappears forever and your life to the fullest. Sending you hugs and best wishes.
Mineral salt bath may help a little. I make a excema butter with shea butter,jojoba oil, glycerine,colloidal oat powder for itch. Depending on the person I will use lavender Essential oil that has been scientifically studied for eczema. I personally think detoxing help and stopping gluten and dairy and processed foods/sugar.
I am another eczema victim, but it my case also asmathic since I was a child. Asthma and eczema are "best friends" because you hypersensitive. I put a lot weight during covid and struggled from anxiety, depression and alcohol abuse and things went from bad to worse. However, in summer I was strong enough to carry and and found out that intermitent fasting was very useful focused on a highly veggie diet and a 10-15km walk. I literally felt the effect in less than 1 month and was literally a new man. However, I lost the battle again for many reasons and am really looking to give myself another chance. Trust me, there is nothing worse than having asthma and eczema at the same time. Eczema is probably one of the worst chronic diseases in the world. Good and useful video.
Great video! What also helps my skin is not showering everyday, I always shower every other day and moisturize afterwards. I never tried leaving my skin really damp and inmediately applying the moisturizer on damp skin, so Im going to start doing that, hopefully it will make a difference!
My 5 month old has weeping eczema head to toe. I did all sorts of research and came up with your plan before I found your video! I'm glad to see that this plan worked for you and that there may be hope for my son to be steroid free when it comes to controlling his eczema ❤ thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your story. I am literally living your past with eczema and needless to say, struggling with pain. I started following your solution, hope it helps me.
my youngest had nasty eczema, and it usually flared after a "sugar binge". I also found that putting her affected body locations in direct sunlight, I could see almost immediately a change for the better, which led me to believe a possible vitamin D deficiency, as it was worse in winter time with low sunlight exposure...
Rudi THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video I have been suffering from eczema for years but it has been the WORST for the past 3 years now. I'm buying all of the products you have recommended Hopefully this works!.
GIRL, I live in NY, and WINTER IS COMING 😩🥺. My eczema got really bad when COVID hit due to all the gloves and hand sanitizer and Lysol being sprayed everywhere. It broke out all over my body….. I’ve been through several dermatologist, and finally one prescribed me dupixent….. I tried it out but didn’t like it because of constant sticking myself with needles 😂😂😂😂 WE REALLY GO THROUGH IT! As of today I’m clear but as I said winter is coming. Smh so I really thank you for this!!!! Shout out to all my Eczema Warriors! Stay hydrated and Stay moisturized this winter!!!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍
Hope your skin has stayed clear!! I was on Dupixent for about 9 months until my health insurance just decided to stop covering it. However, when I used it I saw results after a couple of days. I had really bad flare ups on my eyelids, face, neck, stomach, behind my knees and on top of my elbows. All the dermatologists around my area are booked up until April 2023 so I’m hoping to push through this winter as well. Stay strong people!!
I'm in the same position I'm really terrified of winter. Does dupixent had any side effects for you? I didn't know about this medicine only been prescribed steroids by docs
Thank you so much ^^ I've watched a bunch of videos about eczema today and I've learned a lot of things by watching yours. I think I will buy the cerave moisturizer to test for myself. things I learnt and think is good advice are: eat oily food for your dry skin and anti oxidants food to reduce skin inflammation, eat as less sugar as you can, probiotics can help too but don't rely on them only. keep your routine.
@@simbajohn1882i started to use it only one week ago, my skin had to get used to it, you might have some little breakouts in the beginning, but keep going! that’s a good moisturising cream and it penetrates the skin so you don’t feel oily during the day :) i recommend you put it everyday on clean skin
Things that I've found help me, even if I still have Eczema today, it's nowhere as itchy as it used to - I've been off steroids for 2 years now, and I have never learned so much about Eczema since I stopped using that ' easy ' solution (which as you clearly say, is not really a solution on the long term! and Yes, that steroid tub is MASSIVE, I would have a panic attack🤣) : - Making my own laundry with marseille olive oil soap and bicarbonate of sodium. Adding an essential oil of your choice if you want, whatever your skin can handle. - Cotton only wardrobe (for the tops, jeans etc are fine for me personally) - Getting a lot of sleep (at least 9, sometimes even 10 hours) Taking enough breaks during the working day. - Spending time outside, walking, cycling. - Vitamine D supplement + Probiotic - Paying attention to what I eat in general - for example, I notice that I feel itchy after having eaten things like tomatoe sauce from the shop! Or sometimes something too sweet, like crumble or fruit juice. I suppose this all comes down to sugar. - Drinking enough water during the day! No alcohol, which I find quickly dehydrating. And again, that sugar... - Washing my face only with cold water and Aloe Vera shampoo (I love Dr. Organic brand!) Never using the shower head on my face, it's too strong. Only at the sink, using my hands. And when taking a shower, using "low-mode" hose. For the body, I use Tea Tree Shampoo from Dr Organic. It has a very nice cooling effect. I know Dr Organic also has Aloe Vera/Tea tree body wash but I haven't tried these yet. I initially used the shampoos for my hair, and realised it works well for my skin also! - Shea & Cocoa Butter from the Fushi brand has been a blessing. - Aloe vera gel - Keeping track of my menstrual cycle: I know there are sensitive times when my skin will be more inflamed, but thanks to an app I can see what part of my cycle I'm on and understand better why it's flaring without any apparent reason - I find that ovulation is usually a tricky time. Ah, hormones! I got off the contraceptive pill for that reason also, because I suspected that it was drying my skin even more and I wanted my body the chance to heal without interference. But to each their own choice. You are brave that you have gone back to a dermatologist. I have been very disappointed in how limited our medicine is, especially how Eczema is seen as a skin condition, when it's so much more. Good luck to all the Eczema warriors out there!
I haven’t finished this video, but I am SO glad I stumbled on this video. My go to when I get eczema around my mouth is just to put the steroid cream on because it sometimes works, but usually doesn’t make my eczema worse on my body, and I just want it to go away. Recently (I’m blaming an infection I got for this because I’ve been on antibiotics for about a month and my immune system has been fighting this instead of the eczema) I’ve gotten eczema EVERYWHERE. I have eczema on my back, stomach, sides, places where there are no folds of skin. Anyways. I had no clue there was such a thing as eczema body wash!
Thank you I’ve had eczema for 85 years up-and-down back-and-forth different spots now my eyelids. I do not want to be on any steroids because they do not agree with me. Thank you for your info. Have a blessed day.
IV been suffering with bad eczema for a few years now in nearly all the same places you mentioned and it's no joke the back of my knees can get so bad it's extremely painful to bend them or even walk never had the opportunity to visit a deontologists and IV not even been able to see the doctor in about two years all they do is prescribe steroid cream over the phone thanks for the tips I'll definitely try them👍
I too have eczema on both my hands and I saw a video then I tried what was recommended and it has helped considerably they said to use Castor Oil all the area in question and take ACV- Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with water equal portions 1 Tablespoon & 1 of water then drink it in the morning that will help our gut then in the evening I soak my hands in a bowl for 10-15 mins. ACV 50/50 with water and it does help I just started 1 week ago. Hope this helps. I also heard that we need to fix our gut issues first then all else will follow. I will start with probiotics for my gut hope it works! I'm exhausted with this eczema.
Thanks for the tip about CeraVe Cream. Sometimes I wear rubber gloves in the shower so I'm not tempted to use super hot water on my hands. It's a hard thing going through.
Thank you for sharing these tips, I struggle with eczema on my hands and I always feel like I need to cover up my hands because people will judge me, once someone asked me “Are you okay? What happened?” When they were especially bad. It made me feel like there was something wrong with me and I’m always self conscious about it. Thank you for this video, I will do these things and hopefully they will help!
Don’t worry you’re not the only one. I been struggling with hand ezcema almost 10 yrs. It is terrible! Hopefully we can find a solution because doctors are not here to help but to patch
A friend of mine developed eczema in his 60's when his Mother died. He had a lot of unresolved issues with her. I am going to make some need oil and go from there . Thanks for your experience!
I do not know how relevant this is to the topic but i have had Psoriasis for over 20 years now and at first i treated it it with corticoid steroids because of course that is what my dermatologist prescribed me and as you said no one tell you exactly how to use it or for how long . The instructions said to avoid healthy skin . It did not mention to make sure to wash my hands after , or how often to use it so i would use it every day . Long story short avoid steroids as much as you can . The treatment that has given me the best results is cold showers , lots of sunlight , soaking in salt water and Vaseline on the red areas .
Suffered eczema for 8 years dad says not to itch it just can’t help it bruh… I would definitely recommend VISCOPASTE bandages, they cleared up all of my rashes and blooded skin cuts. If you suffer eczema like me, I wish you good luck if you beat it
Thank you for all this information! I have tried many of these suggestions and am still perfecting my process. I've had very dry skin all my life so these recent eczema outbreaks are the pinnacle of all that! Best results for me are Aveeno's colloidal oatmeal eczema wash and lotion. Also got some relief from a homeopathic remedy, Petroleum, which fit the specifics of my skin condition.
Hello Rudi and thank you so much for sharing your experience. I am almost 34 yo and I have been dealing with eczema since I was an infant. It got much better with puberty but I still struggle with it when stress or adverse external conditions hit me. I have been using a steroid cream since I remember and I have to say, it was very brave for you to cut it out from your life because I don't know how I could live without it. Your advice are deeply welcomed and I will consider trying to go without my usual cream.
Had eczema for years mostly induced due to an anti fungal topical cream. Steroids used to just work as long as they were applied and then symptoms used to get back within no time. Was using them occasionally. Had finally given up when the use of steroids started causing the eczema to flare-up like crazy. Coming across this video was certainly a game changer. Having tried so much until then, I found no harm in trying this out. So, just a regular use of CeraVe Moisturizer worked wonders for me repairing my skin to an extent where I do not even have to rely on it anymore. Definitely worth a try. To be noted is the fact I never had acquired eczema by birth, rather as an unfortunate side effect. So, not sure whether a moisturizer could entirely address the root cause in other cases as there could be more to it that may require something more than a mositurizer. Thanks a ton!
I’ve had eczema all my life and currently going through the worst flare up of my life (I’m 42 now). The best moisturiser I’ve found is anhydrous lanolin ointment
You’re an angel for taking the time to share your experience!!! My six-year-old gets terrible eczema, and her Dr prescribes a cream that does NOTHING; you have been more helpful than any of her Doctors so thank you!!! 🤍
Get y’all some of that aveeno eczema itch relief balm and put it on your red, irritated spots. Wait for it to dry and soak in and then apply your steroid over top using as little of it as you can. Then apply your lotion over that to lock it in. I had a nasty red area on my stomach and I got the redness down in about 3-4 days using the steroid mostly at night. It still hurts a bit, but the area isn’t red anymore so I’ve discontinued the steroid as it causes me pain at tbks point. But the aveeno balm is the truuuuth! Also the first aid beauty ultra repair cream works to calm itching. I love that stuff so much. It’s expensive though. But yeah get yourselves the balm. It’s lovely. Not 100 percent, but infinitely better than scratching and leaving scars
I have severe eczema on my hands. So many infections, bubbles, sores, flaking, leaking.....I used to be on steroids but i cant stay on them for long and I worry about long term effects so I've been avoiding going back on them. My eczema is multiple kinds in one so if it's dry, it gets irritated. If it hydrates from anything even oatmeal creams, it gets irritated. I know oatmeal baths or bleach baths work for some people and I'm willing to give those a whirl. I hope those help because I don't want to take auto immune supressors. I'll definitely try your routine and pray it works.
Thanks so much for this video. I have not struggled with eczema until later in life. I am currently treating a flare with oral steroids and hydrocortisone and tacrolimus on my face. I will totally take your suggestions to heart Thank you for posting this great video that there is hope
I've been dealing with eczema since my 30s and that was 20 years ago. For me...stress and eating too much sugar seems to trigger my flare-ups. My hands and lower legs get it the worse. I've had it on my scalp, elbows, inner thighs over the years. I combat it with working out and trying to control my sweet tooth. I'll use clobetasol proponiate only if my skin breaks open or if my itch is unbearable. I'll try your skin care suggestions.
I've had atopic dermatitis since I was born, it was all over my arms, belly and legs. Now I only have it in the back of my elbows and knees. It's a condition for the rest of our lives, but we can make the time between the crisis go longer and longer. When I'm itching like hell and it has liquid or blood, when I definitely can't use any ointment, I put cornstarch, which is usually in the refrigerator. It is cold and reliefs the itching.
For rough dry spots, I used regular Cetaphil lotion all over my body and then added the first aid beauty ultra repair cream over that. I was an oily mess but it got rid of the larger dry areas. I’m new to my diagnosis and I’m not sure where the irritation will show up, so I treat my whole body as if it has it and I’m hoping that it’ll prevent it. I get it on my arms, on my sides, the sides of my knees, and sometimes right on my boobs as well as on my back.
This was so helpful! I don’t have eczema but my 3 yr old daughter does. These frigid Midwest winters make her flare and I’ve been wanting to avoid the steroid route if we can. That Cereve cream has been working really well for us too!
I’ve been using the Tower Beauty spray on my face for a couple of weeks. I think it’s been helping around my eyes and hairline. Another cream I love ( for hot weather especially), is CeraVe Eczema Relief Creamy Oil. It’s lighter weight so for me, it feels better when I start sweating.
Great video! After an allergic reaction to the Portland cement in tile grout during two DIY bathroom remodels I had chronic and worsening eczema on my hands and wrists that lasted for several years, with frequent cycles of itchy, thickened, peeling, & cracked skin. None of the dozens of OTC remedies I tried provided enough relief or stopped the intense inflammation. “Clean beauty” and “natural” products usually made it worse - especially those with essential oils! Eventually, I saw a dermatologist and when the first steroid prescribed didn’t make a dent in the problem, I was prescribed a strong steroid ointment (halobetasol) that I applied (per Dr instructions) before bed with (occlusive) exam gloves on my hands over the steroid ointment to increase the medication’s effectiveness and to keep the ointment on my hands and off the bed linens. During the day I avoided or minimized soap use (dermatologist recommended Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser instead - I carry a trial size in my purse for use in public restrooms bc the anti microbial soaps provided dry out and strip my skin barrier). And I applied Cerave moisturizing cream or Ceramedx cream several times a day and always after washing hands, showering, etc. creams and lotions that contain ceramides are critical to successful eczema treatment, because the natural ceramides (lipids) in the skin barrier are inadequate in eczema. Every time I washed dishes or or other household tasks that involved getting my hands wet, I wore Playtex Living gloves (deluxe version, with fold back cuff to prevent drips going in the gloves). Within two weeks I saw considerable improvement in my symptoms. I gradually backed off using the steroid ointment at night and replaced it with Vanicream Moisturizing Ointment (new name for the same ointment with dimethicone that was former.y called Vaniply Ointment). I also switched from wearing exam gloves to white cotton gloves over the generous ointment or thick cream at bedtime. I also became a Dr Dray RUclips video watcher and started focusing on protecting my skin barrier with ceramide containing products, such as Cerave, etc. I also like lightweight products with high dimethicone amount, such as Gloves in a Bottle, which is popular with medical and restaurant workers who have to frequently wash their hands. It’s been a few years and my hands are well healed, though I occasionally have slight flare ups if I slack off my hand cream and Playtex glove habits. At the first sign of dryness, itching, red or slightly bumpy skin rashes between my fingers or on my palms, I double down on my good habits, generous moisturizing cream applications, or even a couple nights with the steroid ointment & white cotton glove treatment. I cautiously have used alcohol hand sanitizers since 2020 when it’s been prudent in public places, etc., but always follow right up with a generous moisturizing cream with ceramides application (excess wiped with a paper towel).
My daughter had eczema when she was around the age of four. Her doctor said there was nothing we could do to get rid of it, but she could use a cream that might help. I was in her room and I had seen a tube of A&D Ointment on her bookcase. I thought wow, I wonder how that would work on it. I started putting the A & D Ointment on the eczema daily and it went away never to return.
I have been eczema free from ages 18 to 70 !!! After age 70 it flared up but eventually went away even though it was pretty serious. There is hope for this mysterious disease. RUclips has many suggestions for sufferers and everyone is different. I was helped by a Detox formula from an online dermatologist.
I am new to eczema. It only started after I had my fifth Moderna booster vaccination, also had a clot in my left leg. Then followed eczema on the same leg. No one diagnosed this condition for four months? Only after seeing a private doctor it was confirmed. I even had a spell in hospital and confirmed two others with the same condition. Both had the vaccination. So this is a side effect from the vaccination. If anyone out there has an itchy rash after having the vaccination then there is a good chance that you now have eczema and contact your doctor straight away in UK.
It's so rare to find someone like me that has oily acne prone skin and eczema on my body! Thank you for the video. I just cured my eczema after a really bad bad flare up by eating how the Eczema Diet book says. I still use small amounts of steroid cream but in a mix given by a dermatologist (body lotion, triple antibiotic, hidrocortizone and steroid cream) but only if the eczema patch is to die for.
I have that skin type as well. Mine is also aggravated by contact allergies and sweating which I think is the main reason I have eczema on really oily skin at all.
I really appreciate your recommendations. I have suffered from very dry skin (not eczema) since young, but did not know this until my adulthood and have had some bouts of eczema and extremely dry scalp as an adult. I have even had eczema in my ears. I now have children with varying, yet fairly mild forms of eczema that we've been able to keep under control. I have been researching and looking for something for my daughter with eczema that recurs quite regularly around her eyes and on her eyelid. When it's been bad it will break the skin, cause bleeding, spread to her mouth area, and anything you put on it will feel like and even sometimes burn the skin. There's things like aquaphor ointment that I've used on the kids other body parts with extremely dry skin or eczema that make her eyelids sore. So I thank you for the recommendation on the facial spray. I hope it will help it to not recur. A steroid cream is the only thing that helps when it flares up which is totally not a good thing to be using by the eyes. Now that her eyelid situation is under control, as soon as a spot of eczema comes back a tiny bit of steroid cream will vanish it away in one treatment and keep it at bay for weeks at a time. Other things we use are humidifiers in winter, aquaphor on hands with gloves at bedtime, aquaphor on face before going out in cold winter winds, making sure to keep the face very clean especially after windy beach trips and sand/dirt gently washed in just warm water on a washcloth, and we use Vanicream lotions which a free of all the junk. I have tried Cicaplast balm by La Roche Posay and had success with stubborn dry spots in my ears and on my neck. We also use very gentle sunblock especially on the daughter with facial eczema such as La Roche Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk. I have extremely sensitive skin and this sunblock irritates my skin very little. Usually I breakout with most sunblock use. I wish I would've understood my skin when I was a child because I think I would've had a lot less breakouts and negative reactions to treating my persistent acne as well..
i’m going through a rough patch with my eczema journey and just knowing that others are/have been going through this too just warms my heart. if i may ask, how long did you use these creams before seeing results? i’ve had eczema for a while over my whole body and i just wanted to see if this step by step tips would help me with my journey so since two days ago i’ve bought the cerave moisturising cream and i’ve tried it on my hands and so far i haven’t seen any big differences, my skin is still extremely red so i was just wondering how long it would take before seeing massive results.
@@RudiBerry thank you a lot! i have a dermatology appointment check up soon during september and i will make sure to ask furthermore about these creams and if they would make a difference to my skin. i’ll soon be sure to make an update to let you know if changes have been made and if it has improved!
Can you please make a detailed video on how to treat eczema on face and what products can be used on face safely , I've been dealing with the same steroid withdrawal perioral dermatitis and I'm not able to manage it.
I keep regular cerave lotion in the fridge. The cooling sensation helps against itch without the need of any active ingredients, but only if it's a mild flare. I do use steroids if the itch worsens but most time it doesn't
Same here man. Rashes, perioral dermatitis, horrible hormonal acne. I just started using the SLMD sensitive acne line by Dr Sandra Lee and i think I finally found something that works. The main active is a leave on sulfur lotion. It’s the only acne skincare routine I have tried that doesn’t seem to irritate my skin further and I’m so relieved to see it finally healing...
I feel so seen. I have struggled with my eczema for years. It started in college, before that was just nail biting. My skin on my face, at the corners, on my neck is healing from eczema at the moment. Same with right above my lip. My hands are also crazy dry. The other day I put on two moisturizers and one on top of the other made my hands burn that I had to wash them with soap and just use one. Definitely have had to go through so many products that claim to work but just don't. So helpful to have this list!
Borage oil worked for me. Open up a cap and rub it on affected areas. Anything with GLA helps, Borage is highest. Sun also helps. Steroid cream made the eczema go away but pop up in other places. Plus it thins skin over time.
I`m curious to know if you have looked into the foods you eat. I did an elimination diet to find out if I had any clear allergies, well apparently I do not, but it was worth it anyway. I have changed what foods I eat and cut sugar and carbohydrates by at least 50%, my skin issues and arthritis have improved. I hope this idea can help you or someone else.
I’ve had eczema since I was born. Luckly I don’t have on my face or arms anymore but my legs has been an issue my whole life. I hate wearing shorts/swimsuit since my legs has so much eczema. I’m already 21 years old. I’ll try this method from you and see if it works! Thank you for this video
I’ve been *lucky* enough to only have had eczema on the outside of my hands. It’s been a HUGE struggle and I wasn’t able to get an appointment for months. The doctor gave me a cream that isn’t a steroid and is new and it healed my hands in 2 days.
let me share my journey to CONTROL my eczema after more than 40 years of suffering. after my shower, i quickly rubbed a generous amount of store bought aloe vera gel (i got mine from the body shop) before applying my body butter (my fave - the body shop argan body butter). to seal in all the goodness, i applies a mixture of my own diy sunflower, grapeseed and coconut oil concoction all over my skin. been eczema free for almost a year now!
Thanks for the tips. Thumbs up. I bought some products from your Amazon link. Other links may be sold out of products from other online stores. Looks like Vaniplay change to Vanicream Moisturizing Ointment.
I’ve always had eczema on the crooks on my arms and legs. It was always manageable, but annoying. However, in the past month my eczema has just exploded. The entire top half of my body is completely covered with eczema. It’s dry, it oozes, and it’s so unbearably itchy. What’s helping for me is showering, then using argan oil, then vanicream, then eucerin, and finally aquaphor. It’s really time-consuming, annoying, and greasy but at least takes the itch away in the day. At night though, I’m forced to use Benadryl to sleep. If you have any tips let me know!
this is word for word what happened to me just a week ago! my eczema has spread all over my upper body unlike ever before. I just use copious amounts of lotion and aloe vera gel T-T. I think maybe because of the dry weather here but i'm really confused why this is happening
This is happening on me now, may I asked if you got a cure? or tried anything that works? i haven't been using a lot of steroids either so doubt it's TSW but looks like TSW for some reasons @@LeanneFan8
Instead of using the Vaniply that she has reviewed in the video, I use the CeraVe Healing Ointment, Aquaphor, or the Vaseline all-over healing balm, hope this helps! They are all dye and scent-free, along with being very good for dry spots to really seal the moisturizer into your skin!
Great video! I just moved and watching your video brought some normalcy to my life.😊 I would like to here more about the other skin conditions you have dealt with. I think you have some information that can really help others suffering from those same conditions.
When you brought up the big tub of steriod cream.... GIRL you don't know how much I related to that. I remember when my dermatoligist perscribed me that and I was so suprised at how huge that thing was but it did work for me back in high school until one day I had the urge to scratch and I did and well.... Yeah. I've suffered from eczema since I was about 10 or 12. I'm 20 now and its still a reoccuring issue. Because of eczema its made me very insecure and unsure of myself because of how ugly it looks on my skin. I was young then so I couldn't invest into other forms of treatment that aren't bound to a doctors perscription but now as a working adult i've invested into cerave and so far their goated. I'm investing into the cerave body wash and soon the moisturizer as you reccomend to see how things will go. I use cerave hydrocortisone cream which helps with an eczema rash or breakout and its king. I'm gonna start invest more into certain cerave products and with consistent use hopefully my ugly scarred eczema will go away one day. People really don't understand how bad and uncomfortable eczema is unless they deal with it themselves. Its not pretty. Especially when its inflamed OH GOD its some of the worst days I've had. Thanks for this vid sweetheart. I'm glad to see a video of someone who relates to this annyoing ass condition. And thanks for the reccomendations as well.
Well done! I came here because I have a small patch on my elbow (old man elbow?) Nothing cured it yet. It's small but unsightly according to my wife and I'd really like to keep her! Lol I think the Vanicream might be worth a shot! Thank you for your UNboring video!
It’s amazing to hear another persons story about their eczema. It’s so similar to mine! I only started getting it in my teens and have struggled with it since. It’s so hard to get it right with steroids too. I will be trying your tips and hope it makes a difference! Hopefully I won’t have to resort to steroids anymore. I know a big game changer for me too was applying lotion to wet skin, it definitely helps lock in moisture throughout the day. My biggest struggle is moisturizing every single day because it’s time consuming and I’ve gotten in the routine of only moisturizing after showering/ bathing. I am going to try the body wash too I think that would help me a lot. Im wondering if anyone else has tried taking antihistamines? I was told to try them and I know it helps me from flaring up with eczema when something irritates my skin like pet dander or dust.
Hi there! I was prescribed an antihistamine called hydroxyzine and it really does help with the itch. However, it made me really drowsy and I could barely do anything throughout the day because of how sleepy I was, so I just had to stop using it. Now I just use an ice pack if the itch gets out of control and then follow it up with a moisturizer to lock in the dampness from the ice pack.
As per naturopathy, peanut has all 3 vitamins which cure eczema. In 2006, I had eczema and I cure it, by eating peanuts for a year daily. Now, I again has some skin disease, which is cure by eating walnut.
My wife suffered with it for a very long time. She stopped using steroids and used emotserfying cream it’s like a wax she also had warm water baths with a sea salt bath bomb. My wife was a redhead and so had fair skin and struggled a lot with clothes as well as some fabric made he ichy.
I know that eczema can be very a personal issue, but if you want to share what’s worked for you below I would love that! ⤵️
Where is the sleeve? I'd like to try it on my leg?
What the brand of the huge tub of steroids?
@@cappricorn29 the name of the products are all on the description!
Pls help me
Are these product safe to use on face? I have eczema on my forehead cheeks and lip area!
DIET DIET DIET!!! It’s so important and no dermatologist has ever told me this!! I’ve been dealing with eczema all my life and im 29. I just found about this recently after spending so much money on all these medicines like Dupixent and steroid creams. All I did was change my diet and all my rashes are almost gone (been doing this for a month now). I went vegetarian,cut down on sugar to abare minimum and excercised alot to sweat and clean the skin. You don’t need anything else really other than a good lotion to keep your skin soft. I’ve never had so much progress in such little time and all I did was change my eating habits!!!! I encourage anybody suffering with this to try it! It will be hard to adapt to a new diet but if you can do it you can cure it!!! I hope this message gets to anybody who needs it.
How are you able to have a vegetarian diet on a budget? I wanna start but I'm not sure where
Vegetables are cheaper to cook than meat and im Asian so eating rice with everything definitely helps lol. You should try some Asian vegetable dishes like eggplant tortlang or Thai basil eggplant with rice. So good and filling. Salads dont do justice
can u please share ur experience with Dupixent and about to start to take it and i heard thats it may damage ur eyes, well my eyes are alreaday dry, can u maybe tell me how it did to you.
1. Find out if have allergies to food/animals/ outdoor (plants) get skin test. Oh boy learned it well without a test I got me a guinea pig loved him he passed away at 5 years old. He gave me hives had guinea pigs but never knew sinceoutside as a kid 🤣. I have dogs and cats yes my foolish self knows I am allergic to furry animals take allergy medine.
Food potatoes and eggs guess what shit bull shit you can still eat your food allergic to if not peanut allergy where die from it. I do my mother slowly get my body use it as child so I can eat them in moderation. My lame ass allergic to certain grass and found out sap from a willow tree (had above ground pools under) at my mil house if sit in with shorts break out in hives.
2. Skin care/hygiene: alway use non fragrance products. Test it on small spot before going all out. Luckily I can use fragrances on my head. Body not so much.
@@mohamadsino6388if eye itchy take some allergy medicine first. So quit rubbing it. I use a fragance free face lotion like neutrogena hydroboost gel cream if stings I would just use body lotion some say its bad but how can it be if helps other parts of the skin not be dry?
No one ever talks about how serious eczema is :( thank you for sharing your story!
It is really serious, sometimes I just wanna die and stop dealing with my eczema
@@L.D.G.Jme too it is frustrating being a teenager and not being able to express myself and wear short clothes
@@L.D.G.JThis is exactly what I'm feeling right now.
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Rudi, for what it's worth, your advice helped turn my little boy’s life around. I took Dr. Dray’s product suggestions (because they were immediately available in my local pharmacy) and combined them with your daily routine. Within a couple of weeks, my son’s eczema had almost completely gone away.
It was so bad I thought we were going to have to pull him out of sports and have to put him on steroids. His classmates had started noticing and making comments. It killed me to see him have to go through that. You’ll never fully know how much you've helped us, but you've given my child his normalcy back, and I am truly grateful. Thank you so much and God bless you.
Oh my gosh, I’m so so glad to hear this. Thank you SO much for all of the support and I’m happy to hear he’s back on track to healthy skin!
I've been traumatized by using steroids for all my life. Hearing a similar story really makes me feel not alone. Right now i am trying to fight my eczema, trying to make it calm without using steroids. I really hope that this year my eczema would be gone.
I had eczema since very early childhood. At times it became almost debilitating especially when it involved both of my hands. At one point, I was referred to a dermatologist who lectured me about wasting his time with my eczema and there was nothing that he could do or prescribe. Later on, I discovered a severe allergy to eggs with increasingly more severe allergic reactions. So, I had to remove all eggs from my diet. Some months after this I realized that I had no eczema ANYWHERE for the first time in my life. I long suspected that eczema is an external reaction to something going on inside. Get tested for possible food related allergies or conduct your own elimination of possible culprits. Common food allergies are milk/dairy, wheat or gluten, eggs, nuts, seafood. Mine is eggs. Eczema-free for 15+ years now.
@Dr. Laura Tamburin Dear, I removed allergy causing foods from my diet...eczema GONE. Presto! Topical treatments will not cure something which is sourced from something happening internally. Science.
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Thank you -- I am going to allergy testing as I believe there is something there contributing
What were you allergic to?
I had it so bad both arms and hands in high school (now they just take turns between summer and winter 😅). I had a horrific outbreak during exam season and I bombed my math one because I was so distracted and just wanted to go home and shred my skin in private. I get your struggle. I know I'm milk sensitive so maybe I'll cave and start getting soy/almond milk again. 😂 I'm stubborn and like food so much but my constant flares and infections are making me want to never eat again at this point.
I healed my eczema through healing my gut , sleeping 7 hours of sleep , drinking apple cider vinegar , taking the right vitamins , not stressing so much ! For me, a balanced diet with lots of fermented veggies at first not eating gluten . I also used tea tree oil with a bit of coconut I sea salt with pepermint oil. It took me four months of trial and error , I stopped using lotion, too. At first, I was using all these products, but after 1 month of using them, it wasn't working 😕 so I bought a mugwort with pepermint salve , and it worked like magic , my cuts and the imflammation from my hands went after applying it. Whenever I had eczema, I just applied it on my . I am also mindful of what I eat
100% agree, all this helped me too! Also changing my laundry detergent to a natural, sensitive alternative and letting go of dairy products and meat
Which peppermint salve is this?
Hi , mugwort peppermint salve, and also I take probiotics and prebiotics . Liposomal vitamin c , you should see a functional doctor.. I am seeing one right now. I also take zinc ,super enzymes, and vitamin b12. You must see a doctor...
@@peppapig4007Hi, my little one (5 years old) is itching like crazy, especially at night. His skin around eyes is red and he looks like panda. His genitals are very itchy too. Very painful to watch. Could you please recommend anything that works against itchy skin and also what to apply around eyes? Doctor prescribed steroid for eyes! Even pharmacist was shocked when I told that. We got a refusal to see dermatologist as NHS is cutting costs. I am desperate to find a solution. My boy is really suffering and doesn't sleep at nights and then has to get up early for school every day.
how were you consuming the apple cider vinegar -- what volume, what dilution? and how often?
I've been struggling with eczema since I was born and I'm getting 21 in September. My parents and doctors from dozens of hospitals said that it would get better when I grow up, but sadly it didn't. Eczema had really brought some mental problems such as social anxiety as a teenager. I really hope I could get rid of eczema this year.
If not done so already, ask your doctor/dermatologist for patch testing. Game changer for me as I was allergic to several chemicals in the house and removing them completely removed all my skin problems.
I'm in the exact same boat as you, docs told my family by 18 I wouldn't have it, or by 20 I wouldn't have it but here I am, almost 21 and still dealing with it, but i'm hopeful to following her tips! i've been on the path of fixing my self esteem and i'm hopeful this will help
Drink carrot juice regularly. * carrot 2 2 cucumber pieces. ). Apply alovera N ROSE WATER ON FACE REGULARLY AT NIGHT N USE USE A GOOD MOISTURISER REGULARLY. IT HELPED ME.
@@CarlosGamarraDLOL normally desonide cream helps (0.5%) i’ve been using that since birth and no one can tell that i have it
I was similar found out I had topical steroid withdrawal years ago and it explained everything :/
48 Year old man here. Suffered with eczema for all my life. I must admit that I've used a CRAZY amount of steroids in my years. I can also attest to the sheer pleasure of the burning hot showers during a flare up. I know it'll only make my problems worse in the long run, but I could never stop myself!
Thank you for these tips. I am going to put them into action right away and hopefully I can get the same results!
I dream of my burning hot showers!
I suffered from eczema as well. I changed my detergent to baby detergent or Always for sensitive skin. Switched to dove soap for sensitive skin. Then I mixed organic Shea butter, coconut and olive oil on my skin and it worked. Haven’t had a breakout in years. Also change your sheets and washcloths weekly.
Use All free and clear laundry, oxy free clear for stains, dove brand sensitive body wash and deorant, vaseline advance fragrance free body lotion. Can't use cocoa butter broke me out found that out during my pregnancy for stretch marks. If ever get a itch Grandpa soap co. Has pine tar soap bar but not soap pine tar help with the itch. Use in hair if hair itches too
. Had this happen when tried a new product in my hair before bed.
It really is crazy how we don't get anything more than a short term solution from doctors. I know I, alongside everyone else here, have had it come back again and again and have had no idea how to keep my skin happy. Thank you so much for sharing your story and your tips.
Really they still do the steroid method eveb after 40 years... I am old 🤣
You never bet rid of eczema. Eczema is life long and it can “suppressed” but it can pop up at any time. The cerave itch relied cream i suggest putting in the refrigerator and when you put it on an itchy spot the cooling helps a lot also.
Yeppp I know this, but I’ve had great luck keeping it at bay with these tips! Great idea on the itch cream
That is what deematologists say. It can be cured. But not going after the simptoms, but the root cause... what you eat and drink.
It can be cured
or you can just add sum menthol if u want "cooling"
@@cupcake2009ist how
As far as I know, it's an Autoimmune condition. You heal the gut, you heal your skin. I have psoriasis that at one point covered my whole body. It very much under control now. I'm glad you found what works for you.
We need more real people like you on social media to share real stories. Thanks for all the help
Dermatologists are strangely ignorant about treatment options other than drugs. It makes me wonder what they actually teach in medical school.
drugs work pretty well sometimes though - i tried a variety of natural, otc over a period of a few years to get rid of some skin issues(didnt work) that a doctor visit got rid of in about a week
@@jss.2020 Oh yeah drugs work great. It's getting off of them that's the problem.
Swear… first and last trip to the dermatologist the bia told me to shower with dial hand soap and apply steroids…& just like this video I didn’t know any better and put it on everything incorrectly and now I have little ultra white or bleach splatter spots on my arms…
Their trained to treat everything with medicine but a lot of the times medication is no different than a band aid sadly
@@LifewithCeleste_ My son has finally recovered from steroid addiction. But we did put him back on hydrocortisone cream 1%. The stuff he was on before is supposedly 1,000 times more potent.
Thank you! I’ve been struggeling with atopic eczema my whole life. And now unfortunately I have developed chronic hand eczema. The eczema affects my work, my sleep and my psyche. I get restless easily, and the itching is made worse by internal stress. I constantly have to lubricate my hand and this makes everything I touch sticky. This is terribly difficult to live with. I itch so bad that i have to take a towel and scratch it against my skin. So i just want to thank you for the good advices❤️ It helps to hear others share their stories☺️
Cut out dairy! Game changer! I had eczema in every crevice...looked like I was wearing a turtle neck and my skin was always raw from scratching. I went into a health food store for something else and the clerk asked if I had eczema... at the time I was super self conscious because of my skin. I said yes and got really shy...she's like cut out dairy and your eczema will go away...didn't make sense to me but I tried it anyways out of desperation. Within a month I saw changes...6 months in GONE! I had eczema from 4 years old until 19 years old and I tell you, I felt amazing eczema free for my 20th birthday! Try it out see it it works for you.
So funny. I also cut out diary and it made my eczema 1000x worse! Went back to normal diary and my eczema calmed down significantly. I also have eczema on my hands and it’s horrible :(
Gut healing is key, especially through plant based/vegan consumption. Sea salt baths will definitely help (2-3 cups). Lotions and creams mask the problem. Dermatologist can be a waste of time. Fasting can rid toxins out of the body.
ditto on everything you mentioned! thank you for making this video because it is what i’ve been dealing with for the last 5 years. i’ve had eczema since childhood, but it decided to get out of control 5 years ago! the only thing i’d add is that once you get a handle of your skin with a routine, pay attention to the different triggers that cause your skin to get dry in the first place and that’ll be when you’ll need to get ahead before the eczema flares out of control. triggers like the weather, food/skin allergies, stress, etc. my journey included learning that i’m allergic to coconut, aloe, and vitamin e, which are in about 95% of skin products. but learning to read ingredient lists has been my most recent life-saving skill. eczema survivors unite!!
did u get an allergy test? how can i know what im allergic too?
Hello- I’ve been struggling with eczema for about 10 years of my adult life (had bouts as a kid but never too bad). Ive had eczema from head to toe- literally. Ive seen multiple allergists and dermatologist and I feel like I should make my own damn video at this point lol. Anyways, here’s what generally works for me: everything free of dyes, perfumes, etc. For laundry I use arm & hammer detergent that’s free & clear (I’ve tried other brands this one is just really affordable), downy free & clear softener, up & up free & clear dryer sheets. For body care I use Cetaphil gentle soap bar and CeraVe healing ointment immediately after the shower. I have tried a slew of products but these seem to work with me. When it comes to hair care I’ve tried so many things too but currently I’m loving Garnier Fructis’ curly shampoo & conditioner. When I flare-up I use Protopic (generic version is Tacrolimus), I try stay away from steroids as much as possible but I will use on more stubborn flares- as needed. I try to manage my stress (stress can cause flares), and I try to stay away from my allergens; cats & dogs 😭 and a blue dye found in synthetic clothing 🤯, I know (disperse blue dye 106). Anyways, hopes this helps someone.
You might be going through Topical Steroid Withdrawal
My cat is super clingy so i dont have the heart to take distance from her. Dont know what to do 😓
What about makeup? I get a lot of flare ups on my face when I wear makeup. Are there any gentle brands that you would recommend?
@@kayleegk I don’t use steroids
@@DottieDott have been diagnosed with a pet allergy? There is the option to get allergy shots but it’s not 100% effective. Otherwise, you have to pick btwn your health vs your car 🤷🏽♀️
I love that you still acknowledged the importance of seeing a doctor before you move on to other cream options for maintenance.
I’m amazed at how relatable your journey is! I had a very similar experience with my eczema, although I think I found my methods a little earlier in life, as I’ve gotten older I’m having different types of eczema sprout in my face. I tried curology, and it helped my face for a long time, but eventually I just don’t think it’s something I need all the time once I’m healed - similar to steroid creams. I just discovered Cerave, and it is INCREDIBLE. Never going back.
And boy did you call it with the hyaluronic acid! It’s in a lot of stuff, always in Cerave. Great video! Thanks for your help.
As a kid I had really bad eczema on my hands where it would bleed all the time in winter, but as a teen I developed really bad acne and as we know, acne treatments can be extremely drying and it flared up the eczema under my eyes which was SO painful, especially when I would cry, as girls with teenage hormones tend to do a lot, and I was wearing concealer and waterproof mascara every day to school and I was rubbing at my eyes and using a very strong makeup remover and it was just a MESS- being in quarantine and being able to take a makeup and mental health detox has helped so much though, thank god :)
I'm so sorry and I also know exactly how you feel! I'm so glad that you've gotten a break during quar!
I'm clad you found your answer! I totally went natural, I found out the hard way that big pharma products are designed for a person to keep coming back which keeps them rich. Every summer I would get Eczema on the back of my neck, none of those creams stopped it from coming back each year. I said to myself I need to try natural, I researched and came across natural castor oil it does every thing and some (don't need all those different creams), I added to it with my own understanding honey (it has natural healing properties), I used Manuka it was grade 250+. Now it's completely gone, I still use it after shower due to skin drying out from the hard water. Thanks for sharing, you speak very well, just came across your video.
I was on Dupixent for about 9 months until my health insurance just decided to stop covering it. However, when I used it I saw results after a couple of days. I had really bad flare ups on my eyelids, face, neck, stomach, behind my knees and on top of my elbows. All of the dermatologists around my area are booked until April 2023 which is a real struggle. Finding the right products and consistent routine can also be emotionally draining when you’re not seeing results. I’ve been staying moisturized and hydrated, modified my diet, used the best products and still no luck. Let’s hope this new year brings us all good health and flare up free skin.
I have ordered this vaccine for eczema. I haven't received it yet. My heart broke when I saw your experience .. bit my doctor said its only for 3 months..I'm even struggling with depression. Meanwhile, this eczema...😢
Are you around extreme heat, kitchen heat? How long are you exposed to the sun?
My 1 year old has severe ectopic dermatitis and wet wraps works so well for her! Would be worth a try! Also a humidifier during dry months. Climate can also be a huge factor. Keeping sheets and pillows clean! At least wash 1 a week using the extra rinse cycle to make sure there’s no soap residue left. Eczema is such a hard thing to deal with. Good luck to everyone
Yes! Wet wraps are amazing!
Thank you n at the laundromat I'd pay twice to thoroughly rinse my clothes.
Any residue of soap wrecks havoc on my skin.
Hello where can I purchase wet wraps from? My daughter is suffering from eczema and I need help 😭
Hello, i got psoriasis two years ago doctors give me like ten diferents ointments nothing works, i take a shower with sulfur soap and the next day i clear all the rash and itch, maybe you can try it or neutro soap, is 3 months and im still clean, good luck
Hello I had eczema since my childhood now I am 25 years old and finally I dont have eczema about two years. Only sometimes in the summer or winter.
Cerave was my number one it was THE only thing which helped me with a dry and irotated skin. I use cerave for my body and also for my face every day.
My dermatologist told me to try and oat bath. Oats contains from lactic acid and your skin will drink it in bath. It was a game changer also for me 😊
Thank you so much for posting this. Today I was suffering from severe eczema so I decided to research and found this video.
Same here 😞
Thank you for sharing this. I don't normally talk about my eczema, I've had it for 13 years and I went through so many struggles. And even thinking about it makes me cry, let alone talk, so I am proud of you for being so brave and resilient. I couldn't even wear clothes without feeling irritated. And lol I have the same steroid tub. And I've used it almost all over the course of a few years. I knew steroids are harmful so I only used little but at one point I was using more and when I kind of quit, I think I went through tsw but i'm not sure but I was literally dying and somehow recovered without medication except hydroxyzine which I needed to prevent myself from scratching until I bled while I slept. Idk how I survived. Protopics and vaseline and honestly just vaseline by itself. Protopic wasn't helpful. I am now on dupixent and doing much better. I have a lot of hyperpigmentation and I have a deeper skin tone so I am addressing that now. And yessss i relate to the burning your skin part. Your skin looks amazing now and I hope your eczema totally disappears forever and your life to the fullest. Sending you hugs and best wishes.
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us Violet. I'm so glad to hear you're doing better
Mineral salt bath may help a little. I make a excema butter with shea butter,jojoba oil, glycerine,colloidal oat powder for itch. Depending on the person I will use lavender Essential oil that has been scientifically studied for eczema. I personally think detoxing help and stopping gluten and dairy and processed foods/sugar.
Ok ok
This may be the best eczema video I've ever watched.
I am another eczema victim, but it my case also asmathic since I was a child. Asthma and eczema are "best friends" because you hypersensitive. I put a lot weight during covid and struggled from anxiety, depression and alcohol abuse and things went from bad to worse. However, in summer I was strong enough to carry and and found out that intermitent fasting was very useful focused on a highly veggie diet and a 10-15km walk. I literally felt the effect in less than 1 month and was literally a new man. However, I lost the battle again for many reasons and am really looking to give myself another chance. Trust me, there is nothing worse than having asthma and eczema at the same time. Eczema is probably one of the worst chronic diseases in the world. Good and useful video.
Great video! What also helps my skin is not showering everyday, I always shower every other day and moisturize afterwards. I never tried leaving my skin really damp and inmediately applying the moisturizer on damp skin, so Im going to start doing that, hopefully it will make a difference!
Has anything helped u
My 5 month old has weeping eczema head to toe. I did all sorts of research and came up with your plan before I found your video! I'm glad to see that this plan worked for you and that there may be hope for my son to be steroid free when it comes to controlling his eczema ❤ thanks for sharing!
Research has shown that eczema is related to gut issue's, i.e. leaking gut etc, check out Dr Berg's videos.
Please make changes in diet and aveeno eczema baby is just out of the world. It helped alot. May God make it easy. 🫂❤️
Thank you for your story. I am literally living your past with eczema and needless to say, struggling with pain. I started following your solution, hope it helps me.
my youngest had nasty eczema, and it usually flared after a "sugar binge". I also found that putting her affected body locations in direct sunlight, I could see almost immediately a change for the better, which led me to believe a possible vitamin D deficiency, as it was worse in winter time with low sunlight exposure...
Rudi THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video I have been suffering from eczema for years but it has been the WORST for the past 3 years now. I'm buying all of the products you have recommended Hopefully this works!.
Please keep me updated!!!
@@RudiBerry where I can buy it?
GIRL, I live in NY, and WINTER IS COMING 😩🥺. My eczema got really bad when COVID hit due to all the gloves and hand sanitizer and Lysol being sprayed everywhere. It broke out all over my body….. I’ve been through several dermatologist, and finally one prescribed me dupixent….. I tried it out but didn’t like it because of constant sticking myself with needles 😂😂😂😂 WE REALLY GO THROUGH IT! As of today I’m clear but as I said winter is coming. Smh so I really thank you for this!!!! Shout out to all my Eczema Warriors! Stay hydrated and Stay moisturized this winter!!!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍
Hope your skin has stayed clear!! I was on Dupixent for about 9 months until my health insurance just decided to stop covering it. However, when I used it I saw results after a couple of days. I had really bad flare ups on my eyelids, face, neck, stomach, behind my knees and on top of my elbows. All the dermatologists around my area are booked up until April 2023 so I’m hoping to push through this winter as well. Stay strong people!!
I'm in the same position I'm really terrified of winter. Does dupixent had any side effects for you? I didn't know about this medicine only been prescribed steroids by docs
Thank you so much ^^ I've watched a bunch of videos about eczema today and I've learned a lot of things by watching yours. I think I will buy the cerave moisturizer to test for myself. things I learnt and think is good advice are: eat oily food for your dry skin and anti oxidants food to reduce skin inflammation, eat as less sugar as you can, probiotics can help too but don't rely on them only. keep your routine.
How did the cera be moisturizing cream work for you
@@simbajohn1882i started to use it only one week ago, my skin had to get used to it, you might have some little breakouts in the beginning, but keep going! that’s a good moisturising cream and it penetrates the skin so you don’t feel oily during the day :)
i recommend you put it everyday on clean skin
@@arianesbr222thankyou
I have learned more from you than the doctors. Thank you.
Things that I've found help me, even if I still have Eczema today, it's nowhere as itchy as it used to - I've been off steroids for 2 years now, and I have never learned so much about Eczema since I stopped using that ' easy ' solution (which as you clearly say, is not really a solution on the long term! and Yes, that steroid tub is MASSIVE, I would have a panic attack🤣) :
- Making my own laundry with marseille olive oil soap and bicarbonate of sodium. Adding an essential oil of your choice if you want, whatever your skin can handle.
- Cotton only wardrobe (for the tops, jeans etc are fine for me personally)
- Getting a lot of sleep (at least 9, sometimes even 10 hours)
Taking enough breaks during the working day.
- Spending time outside, walking, cycling.
- Vitamine D supplement + Probiotic
- Paying attention to what I eat in general - for example, I notice that I feel itchy after having eaten things like tomatoe sauce from the shop! Or sometimes something too sweet, like crumble or fruit juice. I suppose this all comes down to sugar.
- Drinking enough water during the day! No alcohol, which I find quickly dehydrating. And again, that sugar...
- Washing my face only with cold water and Aloe Vera shampoo (I love Dr. Organic brand!) Never using the shower head on my face, it's too strong. Only at the sink, using my hands.
And when taking a shower, using "low-mode" hose.
For the body, I use Tea Tree Shampoo from Dr Organic. It has a very nice cooling effect.
I know Dr Organic also has Aloe Vera/Tea tree body wash but I haven't tried these yet. I initially used the shampoos for my hair, and realised it works well for my skin also!
- Shea & Cocoa Butter from the Fushi brand has been a blessing.
- Aloe vera gel
- Keeping track of my menstrual cycle: I know there are sensitive times when my skin will be more inflamed, but thanks to an app I can see what part of my cycle I'm on and understand better why it's flaring without any apparent reason - I find that ovulation is usually a tricky time. Ah, hormones! I got off the contraceptive pill for that reason also, because I suspected that it was drying my skin even more and I wanted my body the chance to heal without interference. But to each their own choice.
You are brave that you have gone back to a dermatologist. I have been very disappointed in how limited our medicine is, especially how Eczema is seen as a skin condition, when it's so much more.
Good luck to all the Eczema warriors out there!
I haven’t finished this video, but I am SO glad I stumbled on this video. My go to when I get eczema around my mouth is just to put the steroid cream on because it sometimes works, but usually doesn’t make my eczema worse on my body, and I just want it to go away. Recently (I’m blaming an infection I got for this because I’ve been on antibiotics for about a month and my immune system has been fighting this instead of the eczema) I’ve gotten eczema EVERYWHERE. I have eczema on my back, stomach, sides, places where there are no folds of skin. Anyways. I had no clue there was such a thing as eczema body wash!
All of a sudden getting eczema flare ups so this is very helpful!! So happy you got control over it!❤❤
Thank you I’ve had eczema for 85 years up-and-down back-and-forth different spots now my eyelids. I do not want to be on any steroids because they do not agree with me. Thank you for your info. Have a blessed day.
IV been suffering with bad eczema for a few years now in nearly all the same places you mentioned and it's no joke the back of my knees can get so bad it's extremely painful to bend them or even walk never had the opportunity to visit a deontologists and IV not even been able to see the doctor in about two years all they do is prescribe steroid cream over the phone thanks for the tips I'll definitely try them👍
I too have eczema on both my hands and I saw a video then I tried what was recommended and it has helped considerably they said to use Castor Oil all the area in question and take ACV- Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with water equal portions 1 Tablespoon & 1 of water then drink it in the morning that will help our gut then in the evening I soak my hands in a bowl for 10-15 mins. ACV 50/50 with water and it does help I just started 1 week ago. Hope this helps. I also heard that we need to fix our gut issues first then all else will follow. I will start with probiotics for my gut hope it works! I'm exhausted with this eczema.
Thanks for the tip about CeraVe Cream. Sometimes I wear rubber gloves in the shower so I'm not tempted to use super hot water on my hands. It's a hard thing going through.
Thank you for sharing these tips, I struggle with eczema on my hands and I always feel like I need to cover up my hands because people will judge me, once someone asked me “Are you okay? What happened?” When they were especially bad. It made me feel like there was something wrong with me and I’m always self conscious about it. Thank you for this video, I will do these things and hopefully they will help!
Don’t worry you’re not the only one. I been struggling with hand ezcema almost 10 yrs. It is terrible! Hopefully we can find a solution because doctors are not here to help but to patch
Same! People have asked me if my eczema was burns
A friend of mine developed eczema in his 60's when his Mother died. He had a lot of unresolved issues with her. I am going to make some need oil and go from there . Thanks for your experience!
I remember the steroid cream and of COURSE the infamous perioral! Thank the lord you were able to find solutions and get it all under control!
The beginning and END of our relationship with radish!
I do not know how relevant this is to the topic but i have had Psoriasis for over 20 years now and at first i treated it it with corticoid steroids because of course that is what my dermatologist prescribed me and as you said no one tell you exactly how to use it or for how long . The instructions said to avoid healthy skin . It did not mention to make sure to wash my hands after , or how often to use it so i would use it every day .
Long story short avoid steroids as much as you can . The treatment that has given me the best results is cold showers , lots of sunlight , soaking in salt water and Vaseline on the red areas .
Suffered eczema for 8 years dad says not to itch it just can’t help it bruh… I would definitely recommend VISCOPASTE bandages, they cleared up all of my rashes and blooded skin cuts. If you suffer eczema like me, I wish you good luck if you beat it
Thank you for all this information! I have tried many of these suggestions and am still perfecting my process. I've had very dry skin all my life so these recent eczema outbreaks are the pinnacle of all that! Best results for me are Aveeno's colloidal oatmeal eczema wash and lotion. Also got some relief from a homeopathic remedy, Petroleum, which fit the specifics of my skin condition.
Hello Rudi and thank you so much for sharing your experience. I am almost 34 yo and I have been dealing with eczema since I was an infant. It got much better with puberty but I still struggle with it when stress or adverse external conditions hit me. I have been using a steroid cream since I remember and I have to say, it was very brave for you to cut it out from your life because I don't know how I could live without it. Your advice are deeply welcomed and I will consider trying to go without my usual cream.
Had eczema for years mostly induced due to an anti fungal topical cream. Steroids used to just work as long as they were applied and then symptoms used to get back within no time. Was using them occasionally. Had finally given up when the use of steroids started causing the eczema to flare-up like crazy. Coming across this video was certainly a game changer. Having tried so much until then, I found no harm in trying this out. So, just a regular use of CeraVe Moisturizer worked wonders for me repairing my skin to an extent where I do not even have to rely on it anymore.
Definitely worth a try. To be noted is the fact I never had acquired eczema by birth, rather as an unfortunate side effect. So, not sure whether a moisturizer could entirely address the root cause in other cases as there could be more to it that may require something more than a mositurizer.
Thanks a ton!
I’ve had eczema all my life and currently going through the worst flare up of my life (I’m 42 now). The best moisturiser I’ve found is anhydrous lanolin ointment
Thank you for sharing ❤🌸🌷🌸💕
THANKS 13+ YEARS OF MY LIFE TO ECZEMA GONE! Eczema sense birth (14 tomorrow) its getting better thank you so much!
YAYYYY
You’re an angel for taking the time to share your experience!!! My six-year-old gets terrible eczema, and her Dr prescribes a cream that does NOTHING; you have been more helpful than any of her Doctors so thank you!!! 🤍
I'm going to see a Dermatologist tomorrow, but I don't have much faith he'll be able to help me, they are supposed to be experts.
Get y’all some of that aveeno eczema itch relief balm and put it on your red, irritated spots. Wait for it to dry and soak in and then apply your steroid over top using as little of it as you can. Then apply your lotion over that to lock it in. I had a nasty red area on my stomach and I got the redness down in about 3-4 days using the steroid mostly at night. It still hurts a bit, but the area isn’t red anymore so I’ve discontinued the steroid as it causes me pain at tbks point. But the aveeno balm is the truuuuth! Also the first aid beauty ultra repair cream works to calm itching. I love that stuff so much. It’s expensive though. But yeah get yourselves the balm. It’s lovely. Not 100 percent, but infinitely better than scratching and leaving scars
I have severe eczema on my hands. So many infections, bubbles, sores, flaking, leaking.....I used to be on steroids but i cant stay on them for long and I worry about long term effects so I've been avoiding going back on them. My eczema is multiple kinds in one so if it's dry, it gets irritated. If it hydrates from anything even oatmeal creams, it gets irritated. I know oatmeal baths or bleach baths work for some people and I'm willing to give those a whirl. I hope those help because I don't want to take auto immune supressors. I'll definitely try your routine and pray it works.
Thanks so much for this video. I have not struggled with eczema until later in life. I am currently treating a flare with oral steroids and hydrocortisone and tacrolimus on my face. I will totally take your suggestions to heart Thank you for posting this great video that there is hope
Yes ceraV does work for sure! I can confirm it with what my daughter was going through for so long until this product came out. It’s miracle 🎉
CeraV which one ?
I've been dealing with eczema since my 30s and that was 20 years ago. For me...stress and eating too much sugar seems to trigger my flare-ups. My hands and lower legs get it the worse. I've had it on my scalp, elbows, inner thighs over the years. I combat it with working out and trying to control my sweet tooth. I'll use clobetasol proponiate only if my skin breaks open or if my itch is unbearable. I'll try your skin care suggestions.
I've had atopic dermatitis since I was born, it was all over my arms, belly and legs. Now I only have it in the back of my elbows and knees.
It's a condition for the rest of our lives, but we can make the time between the crisis go longer and longer.
When I'm itching like hell and it has liquid or blood, when I definitely can't use any ointment, I put cornstarch, which is usually in the refrigerator. It is cold and reliefs the itching.
For rough dry spots, I used regular Cetaphil lotion all over my body and then added the first aid beauty ultra repair cream over that. I was an oily mess but it got rid of the larger dry areas. I’m new to my diagnosis and I’m not sure where the irritation will show up, so I treat my whole body as if it has it and I’m hoping that it’ll prevent it. I get it on my arms, on my sides, the sides of my knees, and sometimes right on my boobs as well as on my back.
Good video. I have found CeraVe to be helpful also. Changing laundry detergent and soaps can also help, as you pointed out.
This was so helpful! I don’t have eczema but my 3 yr old daughter does. These frigid Midwest winters make her flare and I’ve been wanting to avoid the steroid route if we can. That Cereve cream has been working really well for us too!
I'm so glad I can help! The CeraVe cream has been such a game changer for me.
Do you apply it to the face
I’ve been using the Tower Beauty spray on my face for a couple of weeks. I think it’s been helping around my eyes and hairline. Another cream I love ( for hot weather especially), is CeraVe Eczema Relief Creamy Oil. It’s lighter weight so for me, it feels better when I start sweating.
Great video!
After an allergic reaction to the Portland cement in tile grout during two DIY bathroom remodels I had chronic and worsening eczema on my hands and wrists that lasted for several years, with frequent cycles of itchy, thickened, peeling, & cracked skin. None of the dozens of OTC remedies I tried provided enough relief or stopped the intense inflammation.
“Clean beauty” and “natural” products usually made it worse - especially those with essential oils!
Eventually, I saw a dermatologist and when the first steroid prescribed didn’t make a dent in the problem, I was prescribed a strong steroid ointment (halobetasol) that I applied (per Dr instructions) before bed with (occlusive) exam gloves on my hands over the steroid ointment to increase the medication’s effectiveness and to keep the ointment on my hands and off the bed linens.
During the day I avoided or minimized soap use (dermatologist recommended Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser instead - I carry a trial size in my purse for use in public restrooms bc the anti microbial soaps provided dry out and strip my skin barrier). And I applied Cerave moisturizing cream or Ceramedx cream several times a day and always after washing hands, showering, etc. creams and lotions that contain ceramides are critical to successful eczema treatment, because the natural ceramides (lipids) in the skin barrier are inadequate in eczema.
Every time I washed dishes or or other household tasks that involved getting my hands wet, I wore Playtex Living gloves (deluxe version, with fold back cuff to prevent drips going in the gloves). Within two weeks I saw considerable improvement in my symptoms. I gradually backed off using the steroid ointment at night and replaced it with Vanicream Moisturizing Ointment (new name for the same ointment with dimethicone that was former.y called Vaniply Ointment). I also switched from wearing exam gloves to white cotton gloves over the generous ointment or thick cream at bedtime.
I also became a Dr Dray RUclips video watcher and started focusing on protecting my skin barrier with ceramide containing products, such as Cerave, etc. I also like lightweight products with high dimethicone amount, such as Gloves in a Bottle, which is popular with medical and restaurant workers who have to frequently wash their hands.
It’s been a few years and my hands are well healed, though I occasionally have slight flare ups if I slack off my hand cream and Playtex glove habits. At the first sign of dryness, itching, red or slightly bumpy skin rashes between my fingers or on my palms, I double down on my good habits, generous moisturizing cream applications, or even a couple nights with the steroid ointment & white cotton glove treatment.
I cautiously have used alcohol hand sanitizers since 2020 when it’s been prudent in public places, etc., but always follow right up with a generous moisturizing cream with ceramides application (excess wiped with a paper towel).
My daughter had eczema when she was around the age of four. Her doctor said there was nothing we could do to get rid of it, but she could use a cream that might help. I was in her room and I had seen a tube of A&D Ointment on her bookcase. I thought wow, I wonder how that would work on it. I started putting the A & D Ointment on the eczema daily and it went away never to return.
The diaper clean one?
I have been eczema free from ages 18 to 70 !!! After age 70 it flared up but eventually went away even though it was pretty serious. There is hope for this
mysterious disease. RUclips has many suggestions for sufferers and everyone is different. I was helped by a Detox formula from an online dermatologist.
Rudi… I would love to hear about your perioral dermatitis journey. What you used to heal from it!!
I had gut issues, likely SIBO and other dysbiosis of the gut. As my gut gets better, so does my eczema.
I am new to eczema. It only started after I had my fifth Moderna booster vaccination, also had a clot in my left leg. Then followed eczema on the same leg. No one diagnosed this condition for four months? Only after seeing a private doctor it was confirmed. I even had a spell in hospital and confirmed two others with the same condition. Both had the vaccination. So this is a side effect from the vaccination. If anyone out there has an itchy rash after having the vaccination then there is a good chance that you now have eczema and contact your doctor straight away in UK.
It's so rare to find someone like me that has oily acne prone skin and eczema on my body! Thank you for the video. I just cured my eczema after a really bad bad flare up by eating how the Eczema Diet book says. I still use small amounts of steroid cream but in a mix given by a dermatologist (body lotion, triple antibiotic, hidrocortizone and steroid cream) but only if the eczema patch is to die for.
We are a rare breed alright! 😂
I have that skin type as well. Mine is also aggravated by contact allergies and sweating which I think is the main reason I have eczema on really oily skin at all.
I really appreciate your recommendations. I have suffered from very dry skin (not eczema) since young, but did not know this until my adulthood and have had some bouts of eczema and extremely dry scalp as an adult. I have even had eczema in my ears. I now have children with varying, yet fairly mild forms of eczema that we've been able to keep under control. I have been researching and looking for something for my daughter with eczema that recurs quite regularly around her eyes and on her eyelid. When it's been bad it will break the skin, cause bleeding, spread to her mouth area, and anything you put on it will feel like and even sometimes burn the skin. There's things like aquaphor ointment that I've used on the kids other body parts with extremely dry skin or eczema that make her eyelids sore. So I thank you for the recommendation on the facial spray. I hope it will help it to not recur. A steroid cream is the only thing that helps when it flares up which is totally not a good thing to be using by the eyes. Now that her eyelid situation is under control, as soon as a spot of eczema comes back a tiny bit of steroid cream will vanish it away in one treatment and keep it at bay for weeks at a time. Other things we use are humidifiers in winter, aquaphor on hands with gloves at bedtime, aquaphor on face before going out in cold winter winds, making sure to keep the face very clean especially after windy beach trips and sand/dirt gently washed in just warm water on a washcloth, and we use Vanicream lotions which a free of all the junk. I have tried Cicaplast balm by La Roche Posay and had success with stubborn dry spots in my ears and on my neck. We also use very gentle sunblock especially on the daughter with facial eczema such as La Roche Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk. I have extremely sensitive skin and this sunblock irritates my skin very little. Usually I breakout with most sunblock use. I wish I would've understood my skin when I was a child because I think I would've had a lot less breakouts and negative reactions to treating my persistent acne as well..
Commenting again because you mentioned the burning your skin in the shower and YESSSSSS. It feels so freaking good 😭😭😭
i’m going through a rough patch with my eczema journey and just knowing that others are/have been going through this too just warms my heart. if i may ask, how long did you use these creams before seeing results? i’ve had eczema for a while over my whole body and i just wanted to see if this step by step tips would help me with my journey so since two days ago i’ve bought the cerave moisturising cream and i’ve tried it on my hands and so far i haven’t seen any big differences, my skin is still extremely red so i was just wondering how long it would take before seeing massive results.
Hi friend! It can take weeks for your skin to begin to heal, but I would contact a dermatologist to discuss prescription options.
@@RudiBerry thank you a lot! i have a dermatology appointment check up soon during september and i will make sure to ask furthermore about these creams and if they would make a difference to my skin. i’ll soon be sure to make an update to let you know if changes have been made and if it has improved!
Can you please make a detailed video on how to treat eczema on face and what products can be used on face safely , I've been dealing with the same steroid withdrawal perioral dermatitis and I'm not able to manage it.
I have eczema and have patches on my arms now that are healing. It's like ot changes the texture of your skin. Fabulous vlog
Thank yoou!
I keep regular cerave lotion in the fridge. The cooling sensation helps against itch without the need of any active ingredients, but only if it's a mild flare. I do use steroids if the itch worsens but most time it doesn't
Same here man. Rashes, perioral dermatitis, horrible hormonal acne. I just started using the SLMD sensitive acne line by Dr Sandra Lee and i think I finally found something that works. The main active is a leave on sulfur lotion. It’s the only acne skincare routine I have tried that doesn’t seem to irritate my skin further and I’m so relieved to see it finally healing...
I need to find a good sulfur lotion!
Very informative. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us.
I feel so seen. I have struggled with my eczema for years. It started in college, before that was just nail biting. My skin on my face, at the corners, on my neck is healing from eczema at the moment. Same with right above my lip. My hands are also crazy dry. The other day I put on two moisturizers and one on top of the other made my hands burn that I had to wash them with soap and just use one. Definitely have had to go through so many products that claim to work but just don't. So helpful to have this list!
Is just itch now on my neck,elbows, legs,my body also itch 😭😭😭😭😭
Thank you for your information, I'm 14 years old and i have eczema since im a baby, still dealing with eczema
Borage oil worked for me. Open up a cap and rub it on affected areas. Anything with GLA helps, Borage is highest. Sun also helps. Steroid cream made the eczema go away but pop up in other places. Plus it thins skin over time.
I`m curious to know if you have looked into the foods you eat. I did an elimination diet to find out if I had any clear allergies, well apparently I do not, but it was worth it anyway. I have changed what foods I eat and cut sugar and carbohydrates by at least 50%, my skin issues and arthritis have improved. I hope this idea can help you or someone else.
I’ve had eczema since I was born. Luckly I don’t have on my face or arms anymore but my legs has been an issue my whole life. I hate wearing shorts/swimsuit since my legs has so much eczema. I’m already 21 years old. I’ll try this method from you and see if it works! Thank you for this video
Right food can solve this problem
This is a fantastic presentation and breakdown! Thanks
I’ve been *lucky* enough to only have had eczema on the outside of my hands. It’s been a HUGE struggle and I wasn’t able to get an appointment for months. The doctor gave me a cream that isn’t a steroid and is new and it healed my hands in 2 days.
let me share my journey to CONTROL my eczema after more than 40 years of suffering. after my shower, i quickly rubbed a generous amount of store bought aloe vera gel (i got mine from the body shop) before applying my body butter (my fave - the body shop argan body butter). to seal in all the goodness, i applies a mixture of my own diy sunflower, grapeseed and coconut oil concoction all over my skin. been eczema free for almost a year now!
Thanks for the tips. Thumbs up. I bought some products from your Amazon link. Other links may be sold out of products from other online stores. Looks like Vaniplay change to Vanicream Moisturizing Ointment.
I’ve always had eczema on the crooks on my arms and legs. It was always manageable, but annoying. However, in the past month my eczema has just exploded. The entire top half of my body is completely covered with eczema. It’s dry, it oozes, and it’s so unbearably itchy. What’s helping for me is showering, then using argan oil, then vanicream, then eucerin, and finally aquaphor. It’s really time-consuming, annoying, and greasy but at least takes the itch away in the day. At night though, I’m forced to use Benadryl to sleep. If you have any tips let me know!
this is word for word what happened to me just a week ago! my eczema has spread all over my upper body unlike ever before. I just use copious amounts of lotion and aloe vera gel T-T. I think maybe because of the dry weather here but i'm really confused why this is happening
Is it tsw?
I don’t think it’s tsw, I’ve never really used steroids and it started to get bad before I even used them.
@@LeanneFan8 Yeah it’s sooo annoying and frustrating.
This is happening on me now, may I asked if you got a cure? or tried anything that works? i haven't been using a lot of steroids either so doubt it's TSW but looks like TSW for some reasons @@LeanneFan8
Instead of using the Vaniply that she has reviewed in the video, I use the CeraVe Healing Ointment, Aquaphor, or the Vaseline all-over healing balm, hope this helps! They are all dye and scent-free, along with being very good for dry spots to really seal the moisturizer into your skin!
Great video! I just moved and watching your video brought some normalcy to my life.😊 I would like to here more about the other skin conditions you have dealt with. I think you have some information that can really help others suffering from those same conditions.
This is the sweetest comment! I hope your move went well!
You are so on point with CeraVe. My dermatologist told me the some thing you said about putting it on after th shower .
My eczema is on my face! What product to you recommend using to moisturize my face?
When you brought up the big tub of steriod cream.... GIRL you don't know how much I related to that. I remember when my dermatoligist perscribed me that and I was so suprised at how huge that thing was but it did work for me back in high school until one day I had the urge to scratch and I did and well.... Yeah.
I've suffered from eczema since I was about 10 or 12. I'm 20 now and its still a reoccuring issue. Because of eczema its made me very insecure and unsure of myself because of how ugly it looks on my skin. I was young then so I couldn't invest into other forms of treatment that aren't bound to a doctors perscription but now as a working adult i've invested into cerave and so far their goated.
I'm investing into the cerave body wash and soon the moisturizer as you reccomend to see how things will go. I use cerave hydrocortisone cream which helps with an eczema rash or breakout and its king. I'm gonna start invest more into certain cerave products and with consistent use hopefully my ugly scarred eczema will go away one day.
People really don't understand how bad and uncomfortable eczema is unless they deal with it themselves. Its not pretty. Especially when its inflamed OH GOD its some of the worst days I've had.
Thanks for this vid sweetheart. I'm glad to see a video of someone who relates to this annyoing ass condition. And thanks for the reccomendations as well.
Well done! I came here because I have a small patch on my elbow (old man elbow?) Nothing cured it yet. It's small but unsightly according to my wife and I'd really like to keep her! Lol I think the Vanicream might be worth a shot! Thank you for your UNboring video!
It’s amazing to hear another persons story about their eczema. It’s so similar to mine! I only started getting it in my teens and have struggled with it since. It’s so hard to get it right with steroids too. I will be trying your tips and hope it makes a difference! Hopefully I won’t have to resort to steroids anymore. I know a big game changer for me too was applying lotion to wet skin, it definitely helps lock in moisture throughout the day. My biggest struggle is moisturizing every single day because it’s time consuming and I’ve gotten in the routine of only moisturizing after showering/ bathing. I am going to try the body wash too I think that would help me a lot. Im wondering if anyone else has tried taking antihistamines? I was told to try them and I know it helps me from flaring up with eczema when something irritates my skin like pet dander or dust.
Thank you for sharing your story Mary!
Hi there! I was prescribed an antihistamine called hydroxyzine and it really does help with the itch. However, it made me really drowsy and I could barely do anything throughout the day because of how sleepy I was, so I just had to stop using it. Now I just use an ice pack if the itch gets out of control and then follow it up with a moisturizer to lock in the dampness from the ice pack.
As per naturopathy, peanut has all 3 vitamins which cure eczema. In 2006, I had eczema and I cure it, by eating peanuts for a year daily. Now, I again has some skin disease, which is cure by eating walnut.
My wife suffered with it for a very long time. She stopped using steroids and used emotserfying cream it’s like a wax she also had warm water baths with a sea salt bath bomb. My wife was a redhead and so had fair skin and struggled a lot with clothes as well as some fabric made he ichy.
I have severe eczema too, been watching Dr Dray's vids. I use CeraVe products as well. Works like a miracle.