Hello Dottie,

Eczema typically improves and then flares up periodically. Some people don't have symptoms for several years. It is possible to control your symptoms with a variety of self-care measures and medications. Some of the triggers for eczema include the following,

(a)cold or dry environments

(b)sweating

(c)exposure to certain soaps and detergents, perfumes, cosmetics, wool or synthetic fibers, dust, and smoke.

(d) stress, of course, this is easier said than done lol

Keeping your skin hydrated with over the counter creams such as Eucerin, Cetaphil or Ointments such as Aquaphor and Vaseline will keep skin moist. These are most effective after a bath. Hot or long baths, more than 10 minutes should be avoided as they can dry out the skin.

Of course, you have to consult your physician to make sure your diagnosis is correct. I hope this helps.

Vayel

Coconut oil also helps

My dermatologist had me try Sarna anti-itch its amazing.

My grandson inherited the eczema at age 2. My daughter puts it on him also. It will usually clear up a flare up without using hydrocortisone cream. Eucerin is a little expensive, but it is well worth the money!

I have a very mild case of this problem. Usually only on my face wherever there is facial hair, so shaving is a must. For many years I have been using a generic brand of Lydex cream (hydrocortisone). I thought the more I use it the better. My dermatologist recommended the less is more approach. Now I apply it once or twice per week and hydration is the key that works for me. Now, I never have breakouts and hardly ever experience any problems.

Let your senstive skin decide which cream is best.  Take several creams, put the creams on sensitive parts of your body, like the bend of your arm (antecubital fossa).  Whichever creams feels the most soothing, slightly cooling will be the best cream for that area, that day, that season.  Yes which cream works the best today, could be and often is slightly different at another time.   Bob Durst, MD Dermatologist, Topeka, KS

Hello, i use honey and whip creme on my daughter eczema and it works good , going on 3 years now

Eczema and many other skin conditions start from inside the body. Usually it is a sign that there is a toxin or inflammatory molecule that the body is trying to push out. Instead of using toxic pharmaceuticals one can use a natural plant-based anti-inflammatory that is also an antioxidant and is excellent for eczema and psoriasis.
(CBD Balm)

Another approach may be to look at your food intake, toxin intake or your inflammatory markers. GreenAlleyCBD.com can help you in all of these areas, and I highly recommend something natural, that is not toxic to the liver. A plant- based medicine is digested, processed and accepted more naturally than a pharmaceutical - like a cortisone cream. Cortisone shots in the joints have been found to actually impede healing- thus they don’t recommend anymore( or shouldn’t- I was in orthopedics for 25 years).

A clean, full spectrum CBD tincture Would be the second suggestion- allowing for an anti inflammatory to circulate in the bloodstream 24/7. It is also an excellent detoxifier.