Your Stories - Eczema Under Control

I now know what to use! - TB, New York, USA

Finally after years of suffering my eczema is under control. I used to scratch uncontrollably. All I could think about was scratching but I finally figured out what is right for my skin. Firstly, for moisturizing I trust cetaphil cream for the entire body- you do not need expensive cream to
moisturize, trust me I spent enough money on expensive products that do not work. For the face, I have been using cetaphil spf 15 face lotion for years and with bad eye eczema, this has kept everything under control. For washing, cetaphil works too but for the body - only put regular soap where you are dirty or else it will dry out your skin. For nighttime face treatment- burt's bees evening primrose creme is a hit, always works to clear up skin. It never fails. For bad flare ups- fluticasone ointment prescribed by my dermatologist has solved the case- protopic does not work for the long haul, it will only solve eczema temporarily. Lastly, in order to get some rest- benedryl immediately helps me to stop scratching my skin so I can rest at night. Sleep, better diet and having a positive attitude can change it all. I have been at the bottom where eczema had ruined my social life but now things are great. I have discoloration on my inner elbows, armpits and back but at least I do not scratch...clothes can cover up anything but scratching and feeling sad inside can never be hidden. (June 2008)

Recovered with Aveeno - Susan, Jamaica

Hi. this is Susan from Jamaica; I had posted my story about my daughter Rachel, in the moisturizer section I think. Any how I wanted to know if you have or could have on the site a section for recovered sufferers. My daughter has been almost clear now for almost 6 months and the only areas that flares are her knees and elbows. If you were to look at her now you couldn't tell she had it chronically. Six months ago she had a massive flare So bad, head to toe, I was out of Mustela and my sister had given me, an Aveeno moisturizing fragrance free lotion and I decided to use it until I could get the Mustela for her. Her skin kept clearing and I was so elated and she has been clear ever since (except for the places I mentioned before). I would love to say the Aveeno is 100% responsible, but I am still in shock because I used it before when she was less than a year old and, nothing; then of course I did not give anything a chance to work because I was trying everything. Yours truly, Susan. (February 2008)

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