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by chris_jx
Mon Jul 13, 2020 2:31 pm
Forum: general eczema discussions
Topic: Red blotchy skin flare ups
Replies: 4
Views: 11473

Re: Red blotchy skin flare ups

Hi there, I wouldn't use simple moisturiser on eczema - mainstream creams just won't work on eczema skin and will cause irritation. You need something like Diprobase for your forehead. Speak to your doctor about getting stronger steroid cream for the chest area. After a week or so a weaker one like ...
by chris_jx
Mon Jul 13, 2020 2:24 pm
Forum: general eczema discussions
Topic: Constant itch
Replies: 3
Views: 9061

Re: Constant itch

Hi there, you have to take a holistic approach with Eczema. Here's my approach: Flaxseed oil 2 tablespoons a day, Surcare washing powder, cotton organic sheets washed at 60 degrees, 1.5/2.5 tog duvet, Cotton clothes. Get up - cool bath with Emollients, moisturise straight after. Food: generally no c...
by chris_jx
Mon Jul 13, 2020 2:05 pm
Forum: general eczema discussions
Topic: Emollients and eczema
Replies: 3
Views: 8529

Re: Emollients and eczema

Hi Bluebear55, I have this problem with Oilatum, brought off the shelf from boots. I checked the ingredients and noted it had lanolin and parfum (which after googling I found out to be perfume) both of which should be nowhere near eczema skin. I usually use Dermol which has none of these ingredients...
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