She really is in a lot of pain- PLEASE help!My mum suffers with really bad eczema on her fingertips- does anyone know of a good handcream/remedy for this?
i have too suffered from this all my life.
the cream they gave me was valisone cream
[BETAMETHASONE]%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt; THIS HAS SAVED ME MIRIACAL DRUG THIS IS A CREAM GOOD LUCK TO YOUR MOMMy mum suffers with really bad eczema on her fingertips- does anyone know of a good handcream/remedy for this?
E 45
Try E45 and eumovate. Speak to a chemist and ask their advice because you can buy most of the anti-eczema creams over the counter.
I used eumovate on my eczema and it cleared up. Some doctors recommend you apply it with plastic gloves.
Your Mum should also try wearing gloves as far as possible that won't irritate it further because the drop in temperature recently will effect it even more.
an emolliant cream can help as eczema causes dryness.
cetraben is a good one and is available to buy over the counter at most pharmacists. It does not contain lanolin which can irritate eczema.
She should also use gloves for washing up as the soap can affect her skin. She can wash with these creams but they feel slightly waxy - dermol 500 is a good soap substitute but is to my knowlege a prescription only cream.
This is gonna sound really rank, but it comes from a doctor.....
my daughter suffers from the same compaint, her doctor told her to dab her own urine on the affected areas....I am serious. It works, apparently, and she has tried everything else.
Standing in your own urine for a few mins is also good for chilblains.
ive been having similar problems..ive tried near every lotion mentioned..the only cream that has been keeping it tame is sudo cream. that does ease the pain...
Hi,
you could try a cream i use for my eczema, it really helps the dry skin, its from the body shop its called hemp hand protector its for use on extremely dry skin, it also seems to help with the itching.
E-45 or hydroquartizone...ask a pharmacy. tell her to keep away from chopping lemons or chillis or onions or anything else with high acid content . Perhaps a dietitian could help her as well, she would probably need to go to her GP to get refered.
According to what I have read, eczema is one condition caused by the candida albicans fungus. Any antifungal cream may help. Some say that apple cider vinegar is anti fungal, and that may be taken internally (ugh) as well as used externally. I am eating more unsweetened plain no fruit added yogurt these days, as that has acidophilous, that is supposedly a good anti candida food (ugh too).
The yeast link at www.hufa.org has more info on this fungus.
* Avoid harsh detergents or drying soaps.
* Choose a soap that has an oil or fat base; a ';superfatted'; soap is best.
* Use an unscented soap.
* Patch test your soap choice, by using it only on a chosen area until you are sure of its results.
* Use a non-soap based cleanser.
How to use soap when one must
* Bathe in warm water 鈥?not hot.
* Use soap sparingly.
* Avoid using washcloths, sponges, or loofahs.
* Use soap only on areas where it is necessary.
* Soap up only at the very end of your bath.
* Use a fragrance free barrier type moisturizer such as vaseline or aquaphor before drying off.
* Never use any kind of lotion, soap, or fragrance unless your doctor tells you to or it's allergen free
* Never rub your skin dry, elsewise your skin's oil/moisture will be on the towel and not your body.
Antihistamine medication may reduce the itch during a flare up of ezcema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage %26amp; irritation to the skin (the Itch cycle).
Capsaicin applied to the skin acts as a counter irritant (see Gate control theory of nerve signal transmission). Other agents that act on nerve transmissions, like menthol, also have been found to mitigate the body's itch signals, providing some relief. Recent research suggests Naloxone hydrochloride and dibucaine suppress the itch cycle in atopic-dermatitis model mice as well.
Dermatitis is often treated by doctors with prescribed Glucocorticoid (a corticosteroid steroid) ointments, creams or lotions. For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. Hydrocortisone or Desonide), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. Clobetasol propionate). They are highly effective in most cases, but must be used sparingly to avoid possible side effects, the most significant of which is that their prolonged use can cause the skin to thin and become fragile (atrophy). High strength steroids used over large areas may be significantly absorbed into the body causing bone demineralisation (osteoporosis). Finally by their immunosuppression action they can, if used alone, exacerbate some skin infections (fungal or viral). If using on the face, only a low strength steroid should be used and care must be taken to avoid the eyes.
Hence, a steroid of an appropriate strength to promptly settle an episode of eczema should be sparingly applied. Once the desired response has been achieved, it should be discontinued and not used for long-term prevention.
Topical immunomodulators like pimecrolimus (Elidel庐 and Douglan庐) and tacrolimus (Protopic庐) were developed after corticosteroid treatments, effectively suppressing the immune system in the affected area, and appear to yield better results in some populations. The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a public health advisory about the possible risk of lymph node or skin cancer from use of these products, but many professional medical organizations disagree with the FDA's findings:
* The postulation is that the immune system may help remove some pre-cancerous abnormal cells which is prevented by these drugs. However, any chronic inflammatory condition such as eczema, by the very nature of increased metabolism and cell replication, has a tiny associated risk of cancer (see Bowen's disease).
* Current practice by UK dermatologists [1] is not to consider this a significant real concern and they are increasingly recommending the use of these new drugs. The dramatic improvement on the condition can significantly improve the quality of life of sufferers (and families kept awake by the distress of affected children). The major debate, in the UK, has been about the cost of such newer treatments and, given only finite NHS resources, when they are most appropriate to use.[2]
* In addition to cancer risk, there are other potential side effects with this class of drugs. Adverse reactions including severe flushing, photosensitive reactivity and possible drug interaction in patients who consume even small amounts of alchohol
Recent studies provide hints that food allergy may trigger atopic dermatitis. For these people, identifying the allergens could allow an avoidance diet, although this approach is still in an experimental stage[2].
Alternative therapies
Non-convention medical approaches include traditional and new-age approaches. Patients should inform their doctor/allergist/dermatologist if they are pursuing one of these treatment routes.
Historical sources - notably traditional Chinese medicine and Western herbalism - suggest a wide variety of treatments, each of which may vary from individual to individual as to efficacy or harm. Toxicity may be present in some. Some of these remedies are for topical use, some are to be ingested.
* Ledeboureilla seseloides
* Potentilla chinensis
* Aebia clematidis
* Clematis armandii
* Rehmannia glutinosa
* Paeonia lactiflora (Chinese Peony)
* Lophatherum gracile
* Dictamnus dasycarpus
* Tribulus terrestris
* Glycyrrhiza uralensis
* Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice)
* Schizonepeta tenuifolia (Neem)
* Schizonepeta tennuifolia
* Azadirachta indica
* evening primrose oil
* tea tree oil
* burdock
* rooibos
* calamine
* oatmeal
* crocodile oil
* cod liver oil
* neem oil
* Aloe Propolis cream
Oatmeal in solution applied topically is also an alternative therapy[3].
Product from South Africa called ';Zambuck';. Green gel in a green and white round tin. I've recommended this to two friends here in the UK before for eczema and it has solved their problems. I'm not kidding. This stuff is as mythical as Tiger Balm. Worth a try.
please look at the link below its a previously answered yahoo question which I think may be of some use to you
Try Eucerin lotion.
go to a dermatologist, they specialize in skin and im sure they will be able to help your mom out alot!
go and see a dermatologist, as i have really bad eczema as well, and for ages i was using baby lotion, and it was a while before i discovered i was allergic to an ingredient in that... the dr will be able to prescribe some creams to treat the itching etc, but a really good moisteriser (which i have used for ages and is really good) has colloidal oatmeal in it... because its all natural, its really mild, and the action of the oatmeal is really soothing and really hydrates the skin... its mild enough to use all over the body including the face, so it should be fine for the hands...
another thing you could try is something called diprobase... its just a moisterier as well, but is thicker than the oatmeal cream, so may stay on the hands a bit longer... since i work in a lab and am washing my hands all the time, i have found that this works really well at keeping the skin on my hands healthy... and its not too greasy either...
hope your mum gets it sorted soon xxx
