Home remedies for eczema?? - Reef-Geeks

Tizzo · ♥...I'm justa girl...♫ ♪

My 8 year old has a terrible case of eczema on his legs- he always has, it just moves from lower to upper legs. Anyway he's been to a couple of dermatologists and tried a couple different scripts, but I was wondering if anyone here has ever tried any home remedies.

Ive tried lavender oil, & rose hip supplements. I've also tried dtletergents free of dyes and color- but it's been a while maybe I'll try that again...

Anyone got any ideas?

Kimberlee · Reef-Geek

Pro active, but thats a lot of skin. It does work though.

Meus · Newbie-Geek

Cold showers/baths. I found my eczema to be irritated by warm water, and after I started taking only cold showers it has gone down, sometimes to the point of being gone. It takes some getting use to, but its worth it. Ironically, sunlight seems to help too. I've noticed that after being outside for extended periods of time my eczema tends to leave for awhile.

HTH,
~Meus.

Edit: Honestly, I have never found a lotion, cream, oil or remedy that helps at all. So if you find one, let me know please.

Kimberlee · Reef-Geek

It is a 3 part system
Acne Treatment - Proactiv® - Official site - Special Offer
It drys the skin though, so I would not get the lotion it offers and go w/ a real lotion like gold bond. Takes a min to work so patients is the key

Kimberlee · Reef-Geek

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meus

Cold showers/baths. I found my eczema to be irritated by warm water, and after I started taking only cold showers it has gone down, sometimes to the point of being gone. It takes some getting use to, but its worth it. Ironically, sunlight seems to help too. I've noticed that after being outside for extended periods of time my eczema tends to leave for awhile.

HTH,
~Meus.

+1 on the sun light, the Doc will confirm sun light kills the bacteria the causes it. Tanning so you don't need to be in the sun or get a tan just expose the skin to the right spectrum. 8-10 every other day. Easier than the pro active

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

peppermint oil helps sooth the burning too, for over the counter lotions I prefer to use aveno, its mild and doesn't cause many breakouts... Eucerin is good too, but thick and oily!

rgrking · Spawning

Sweetie I just hope at least one of these work for your son. Good luck. when I get some sleep under me I might be able to find some better stuff.

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rgrking · Spawning

Sweetie I just hope at least one of these work for your son. Good luck. when I get some sleep under me I might be able to find some better stuff.

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Kimberlee · Reef-Geek

Aveno is the best, but for a lotion kinda spendy. They do offer 55sp though and w/ a tanning bed and a 8year old that sounds like a good combo

Meus · Newbie-Geek

What type eczema is it? And I don't think a tanning bed is needed, just a bit of time outside.

Tizzo · ♥...I'm justa girl...♫ ♪

The kid is always outside. Last year when it was on his lower legs he had white spots amidst the tan and he looked funny.
Any lotion with any fragrance in it- the menthol from gold bond, which I tried once and he cried!! It was extremely painful for him. I think peppermint would be too. I have vagicream on hand cause it has the most numbing agent at 20% benzocaine.

Rgr, I will go through those links.
Kim, I woulda never thought about proactive...

This was last night-

Tizzo · ♥...I'm justa girl...♫ ♪

Meus, he's never inside! Lol.
I have to fight with the boy when he wants to go get his friends at 8 and 9 am, lol.
He's very tan and being in Florida our outings usually include water.

I used to know a guy with psoriasis and sunlight helped him out tremendously, so I thought it would work with my own kid- but it doesn't.

I know my pool makes it worse so I'm glad it's getting cold.

Rgr- I went thru your links and I now have a list of stuff to buy from the health foods place!

We will see if it works.

Kimberlee · Reef-Geek

Careful w/ the pro active, it is an alcohol biased treatment, and after hearing how sensitive his skin is I recommend to use w/ cation. The product does say they can treat eczema

Meus · Newbie-Geek

It looks like nummular eczema, the same stuff I have. Most of the time I find cold weather and allergy season to bother it the most. But again, the warm showers also make it flair up. Try getting him to take a cool shower, and then afterwards let the water evaporate instead of rubbing it off with a towel. Hope he feels better soon, eczema sucks.

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

Ohh, and another thing that Meus reminded me of - stop using soap in the shower. Literally... throw it all away.

Just a little soap in the "smelly areas", but stop the all over lathering. Mine flairs up pretty much anytime I travel, wintertime, dry seasons, use soap, use lotion, look at perfume, enter Macys, etc.

I lotion myself with Aveno from head to toe after every shower, don't use soap, use Purex as my laundry detergent, never use fragrances - Mine was really bad like that when I was his age - we got to a point I wasn't allowed to shower but once a week!!! It eventually broke though, and once the main rash went away it is much easier to control is small breakouts.

spinycheek · Insert Custom Title Here

That's a bummer. If you buy proactive, get it at the mall and use cash, once they get your credit card, they will relentlessly charge it every month, even after they stop sending the product and you return the stuff they already sent. So far I've paid over $100 for nothing.

Kimberlee · Reef-Geek

Quote:

Originally Posted by spinycheek

That's a bummer. If you buy proactive, get it at the mall and use cash, once they get your credit card, they will relentlessly charge it every month, even after they stop sending the product and you return the stuff they already sent. So far I've paid over $100 for nothing.

I think you might be able to find it at the mall if you look. I saw it once at 1 of the stands that they have going through the walk ways.

inlander · Big-Geek

I use athletes foot spray on everything from poision ivy to dry skin .. seems to work for me , but I dont know about this one,, wouldnt hurt to try ?

I know it will take the itch or burn out of a lot of things.
JMO

rgrking · Spawning

Quote:

Originally Posted by estanoche

I lotion myself with Aveno from head to toe after every shower.

worthless without pics

spinycheek · Insert Custom Title Here

Lol

[1 (permalink)] Posted by Tizzo 10-21-2011, 09:31 PM	♥...I'm justa girl...♫ ♪
Home remedies for eczema?? My 8 year old has a terrible case of eczema on his legs- he always has, it just moves from lower to upper legs. Anyway he's been to a couple of dermatologists and tried a couple different scripts, but I was wondering if anyone here has ever tried any home remedies. Ive tried lavender oil, & rose hip supplements. I've also tried dtletergents free of dyes and color- but it's been a while maybe I'll try that again... Anyone got any ideas?	Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Land O' lakes, Florida Posts: 938 Gameroom cash: $296850 Rep Power: 38
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[6 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 10-21-2011, 11:39 PM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
peppermint oil helps sooth the burning too, for over the counter lotions I prefer to use aveno, its mild and doesn't cause many breakouts... Eucerin is good too, but thick and oily! __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,799 Gameroom cash: $1235065 Rep Power: 116
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[7 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 10-22-2011, 12:14 AM	Spawning
Sweetie I just hope at least one of these work for your son. Good luck. when I get some sleep under me I might be able to find some better stuff. Home Remedies for Eczema - My Home Remedies - Home Remedy Forum Eczema - My Home Remedies Home Remedies For Eczema Home Remedies for Eczema - Treatment & Cure - Natural Remedy for Eczema – Eczema Diet Home Remedies for Eczema, Natural Treatment, Cures, Symptoms, Relief Home Remedies for Dermatitis - Eczema Home Remedies - Using Home Remedy to heal skin rashes and irritations Eczema Home Treatment/Remedies Home Remedies for Eczema - Eczema Home Remedies - Natural Eczema Remedies Herbal Supplements for Eczema and Psoriasis and Home remedies for Eczema __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[8 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 10-22-2011, 12:14 AM	Spawning
Sweetie I just hope at least one of these work for your son. Good luck. when I get some sleep under me I might be able to find some better stuff. Home Remedies for Eczema - My Home Remedies - Home Remedy Forum Eczema - My Home Remedies Home Remedies For Eczema Home Remedies for Eczema - Treatment & Cure - Natural Remedy for Eczema – Eczema Diet Home Remedies for Eczema, Natural Treatment, Cures, Symptoms, Relief Home Remedies for Dermatitis - Eczema Home Remedies - Using Home Remedy to heal skin rashes and irritations Eczema Home Treatment/Remedies Home Remedies for Eczema - Eczema Home Remedies - Natural Eczema Remedies Herbal Supplements for Eczema and Psoriasis and Home remedies for Eczema __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[15 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 10-22-2011, 05:37 PM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
Ohh, and another thing that Meus reminded me of - stop using soap in the shower. Literally... throw it all away. Just a little soap in the "smelly areas", but stop the all over lathering. Mine flairs up pretty much anytime I travel, wintertime, dry seasons, use soap, use lotion, look at perfume, enter Macys, etc. I lotion myself with Aveno from head to toe after every shower, don't use soap, use Purex as my laundry detergent, never use fragrances - Mine was really bad like that when I was his age - we got to a point I wasn't allowed to shower but once a week!!! It eventually broke though, and once the main rash went away it is much easier to control is small breakouts. __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,799 Gameroom cash: $1235065 Rep Power: 116
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by Kimberlee 10-21-2011, 10:35 PM	Reef-Geek
Pro active, but thats a lot of skin. It does work though.	Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Salem OR Posts: 270 Gameroom cash: $38755 Rep Power: 8
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by Meus 10-21-2011, 10:57 PM	Newbie-Geek
Cold showers/baths. I found my eczema to be irritated by warm water, and after I started taking only cold showers it has gone down, sometimes to the point of being gone. It takes some getting use to, but its worth it. Ironically, sunlight seems to help too. I've noticed that after being outside for extended periods of time my eczema tends to leave for awhile. HTH, ~Meus. Edit: Honestly, I have never found a lotion, cream, oil or remedy that helps at all. So if you find one, let me know please.	Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Asheville, NC. Posts: 44 Gameroom cash: $14938 Rep Power: 7
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by Kimberlee 10-21-2011, 10:57 PM	Reef-Geek
It is a 3 part system Acne Treatment - Proactiv® - Official site - Special Offer It drys the skin though, so I would not get the lotion it offers and go w/ a real lotion like gold bond. Takes a min to work so patients is the key	Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Salem OR Posts: 270 Gameroom cash: $38755 Rep Power: 8
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[9 (permalink)] Posted by Kimberlee 10-22-2011, 12:47 AM	Reef-Geek
Aveno is the best, but for a lotion kinda spendy. They do offer 55sp though and w/ a tanning bed and a 8year old that sounds like a good combo	Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Salem OR Posts: 270 Gameroom cash: $38755 Rep Power: 8
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[10 (permalink)] Posted by Meus 10-22-2011, 01:24 AM	Newbie-Geek
What type eczema is it? And I don't think a tanning bed is needed, just a bit of time outside.	Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Asheville, NC. Posts: 44 Gameroom cash: $14938 Rep Power: 7
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[11 (permalink)] Posted by Tizzo 10-22-2011, 09:33 AM	♥...I'm justa girl...♫ ♪
The kid is always outside. Last year when it was on his lower legs he had white spots amidst the tan and he looked funny. Any lotion with any fragrance in it- the menthol from gold bond, which I tried once and he cried!! It was extremely painful for him. I think peppermint would be too. I have vagicream on hand cause it has the most numbing agent at 20% benzocaine. Rgr, I will go through those links. Kim, I woulda never thought about proactive... This was last night-	Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Land O' lakes, Florida Posts: 938 Gameroom cash: $296850 Rep Power: 38
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[12 (permalink)] Posted by Tizzo 10-22-2011, 10:02 AM	♥...I'm justa girl...♫ ♪
Meus, he's never inside! Lol. I have to fight with the boy when he wants to go get his friends at 8 and 9 am, lol. He's very tan and being in Florida our outings usually include water. I used to know a guy with psoriasis and sunlight helped him out tremendously, so I thought it would work with my own kid- but it doesn't. I know my pool makes it worse so I'm glad it's getting cold. Rgr- I went thru your links and I now have a list of stuff to buy from the health foods place! We will see if it works.	Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Land O' lakes, Florida Posts: 938 Gameroom cash: $296850 Rep Power: 38
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[13 (permalink)] Posted by Kimberlee 10-22-2011, 01:21 PM	Reef-Geek
Careful w/ the pro active, it is an alcohol biased treatment, and after hearing how sensitive his skin is I recommend to use w/ cation. The product does say they can treat eczema	Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Salem OR Posts: 270 Gameroom cash: $38755 Rep Power: 8
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[14 (permalink)] Posted by Meus 10-22-2011, 04:15 PM	Newbie-Geek
It looks like nummular eczema, the same stuff I have. Most of the time I find cold weather and allergy season to bother it the most. But again, the warm showers also make it flair up. Try getting him to take a cool shower, and then afterwards let the water evaporate instead of rubbing it off with a towel. Hope he feels better soon, eczema sucks.	Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Asheville, NC. Posts: 44 Gameroom cash: $14938 Rep Power: 7
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[16 (permalink)] Posted by spinycheek 10-22-2011, 09:12 PM	Insert Custom Title Here
That's a bummer. If you buy proactive, get it at the mall and use cash, once they get your credit card, they will relentlessly charge it every month, even after they stop sending the product and you return the stuff they already sent. So far I've paid over $100 for nothing. __________________ All this knowledge is giving me a raging brainer!	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 4,277 Gameroom cash: $1307222 Rep Power: 82
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[18 (permalink)] Posted by inlander 10-23-2011, 12:49 AM	Big-Geek
I use athletes foot spray on everything from poision ivy to dry skin .. seems to work for me , but I dont know about this one,, wouldnt hurt to try ? I know it will take the itch or burn out of a lot of things. JMO	Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,743 Gameroom cash: $509710 Rep Power: 58
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[20 (permalink)] Posted by spinycheek 10-23-2011, 05:01 AM	Insert Custom Title Here
Lol __________________ All this knowledge is giving me a raging brainer!	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 4,277 Gameroom cash: $1307222 Rep Power: 82
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