caitmin

@caitmin (4)

United States • Age 55

Joined myLot 16 years ago

All Activity

Discussions (0)

caitmin's Activity

Eczema causes

Sillychick @Sillychick (3275) • United States 15 Jul 08

I have struggled for years to try to pinpoint the cause of my eczema. I know it is an allergic reaction to something, but I can't figure out what. I know the sun makes it worse, so when I wear sunscreen that helps. I also know...

allergic reaction

4 responses •

1 person

caitmin Often skincare products can contain unnecessary chemicals or ingredients such as fragrance or colors. But also watch out for parabens on the label as this can irritate too. One good site to check out different brands and get good advice is called

15 Jul 08

Use of perfumes.... how good it is

padmameera @padmameera (952) • India 11 May 08

Is it true that the use of perfumes badly affect our body? I heard that some perfumes may affect the hormone levels in human body and a little confused since I use perfumes always.

4 responses

caitmin One area to watch for it that fragrances or perfumes can sometimes cause contact dermatitis or eczema. Here's a good link to a site that talks about fragrance and eczema. http://www.exederm.com/aboutirritants.html#fragrances

12 May 08

•

1 comment

Eczema..cures?

candygurl24 @candygurl24 (1880) • Canada 9 Jan 08

Ok, so recently I got this weird spot on my leg, and of course being the pessimist that I am, immediately thought it was skin cancer. Found out it was only eczema....oops :P So my question now is do you have eczema? If so, what...

10 responses •

1 person

caitmin I would try exederm flare control cream - Its America's only parabens-free hydrocortizone cream

11 May 08