eczema

you can try the Canisten Cream. that works wonders in my household when any fungus and other skin infection cases occur. to ease up itching, rub it gently with hydrogen peroxide 10% solution.

I have to agree, Eucedrin calming cream is good. I mix baby oil with my basic body cream and it is working fine.

Have you ever tried Melaleuca products? I've heard so many amazing stories about how their products have helped reduce inflammation of eczema and some even to the point they have no breakouts at all. The main ingredient is tea tree oil. The best product by Melaleuca for eczema is their "Renew" lotion. If you would like a free sample of the lotion and some more information on how Melaleuca can help you are welcomed to email me at missyworkathome@yahoo.com as long as you live in the U.S. Here is a site that has a study on the effects of Renew Lotion on eczema http://melaleuca.com/ps/pdf_us/US_RenewPIB0806.pdf

I have a couple of spots on my forearm. I just have to remember to use lotion throughout the day and try not to scratch. I'm glad I don't have it more over my body. I could see that it would be a real struggle to deal with. I do have dry skin all over and have to moisturize a lot, but that's under control thankfully.

I get it when i'm either stressed [majority of the time] or pregnant - it's only "mild" but it still drives me batty and i am constantly trying not to scratch it! A lot of information i have about it says not to cover it up as the fabrics may irritate it but i found that if it was covered then i wouldn't have the urge to itch it so much as i would keep looking at it and then next thing i knew i was picking at it ... For me the only thing that has worked have been corticosteriods which i've had to buy with a prescription [i personally usually use Elocon]. It seems to at least stop the itching and then help the eczema clear up.

I have had eczema forever and have struggled with remedies. The Eurcerin calming lotion works wonders for itching. It will also help to use a non-soap body wash, like Cetophil or lye soap. I know you can get Cetophil at a pharmacy such as Walgreens. My brother had it so bad he went to a dermatologist and the doctor said that Eucerin is so oily that it can make eczema worse. So that doctor told my brother to use oil of olay cream rinse and in shower lotion. I haven't tried it, but my brother swears by it.