[nicole84]

Anyone else suffer from eczema?? I have all my life and it drives me nuts. Its itching me right now on my back!! also I get little spots of it on dry skin (i have fair skin anyways that gets dry easy) In winter the eczema on my back gets better but the other spots get worse, and opposite in summer. I use Celestone cream on my back and Egocort for my little spots that pop up. Although i've recently read that using these creams too much can be damaging to the skin!!

[jennie]

My hubby, son, and I have eczema. My son's eczema is the worst.

I keep him in long sleeves and pants most of the time to keep contact to whatever allergens to the minimum. Whenever he wears shorts, his legs rashes return.

I don't use soap or cleaning bars on him every time he baths. Baths are short to not dry out his skin.

There is a baby balm that we use at a minimum to help when he does have a rash breakout. It's Mama Rose's Naturals Magic Touch Baby Skin Balm.

For my skin, I like California Baby Calming Botanical Moisturizing Cream.

I don't believe in using moisturizers/creams/etc. everyday. Skin absorbs everything, so if the moisturizer's ingredients aren't edible then they shouldn't really be applied to the skin (in my opinion).

Also, some lotions will say to apply after bath on wet skin. That does not work for me. After the bath, I make sure my skin is completely dry before using anything.

You may consider getting a water filter for your shower/bath. I believe it's the water impurities (fluorides, lead, chlorine, etc.) that cause eczema. Don't believe me? Try not taking a bath for a few days and see if you have eczema relief (of course, you'll be stinky).

[sunrise]

Nicole, I have eczema. It comes and goes. I have a powerful prescription ointment called Psorcon that is fairly effective. I think it is a steroid ointment and controls the eczema by suppressing the immune system.

My hands are the major site of my eczema. I avoid washing them as much as possible. When I wash dishes, I wear cotton liner gloves and then rubber gloves on the outside. I only use Dove soap to wash my hands. And I use Neutrogena hand ointment on my hands to help with dryness. I don't use any other lotions or creams, as many of them increase dryness, especially the water based ones. The Neutrogena hand ointment I used is glycerin based and is clear. Creams/lotions that are white, creamy looking are water based. Doing all these things, I can keep my eczema under control.