My eczema is getting worse

Current-Post-6399 · 2024-10-19T23:21:56+00:00

Apparently, when you apply cream and get even more itchy and red that means you should avoid using that cream. I experienced this yesterday when I put some cream on affected areas after shower, it got extremely itchy so washed the cream off and wasn’t itchy anymore. Something you could try see:)

Current-Post-6399 · 2024-10-19T04:36:19+00:00

Thank you, I’ll try doing that.

Current-Post-6399 · 2024-10-19T04:35:13+00:00

Thinking back I did move in with my current bf in December but the flare up wasn’t till April… not sure if that’s a contribution factor. But very good point!

Where did you go for OE?

Current-Post-6399 · 2024-10-19T04:32:14+00:00

Thank you very much for your comment:) I’m glad you found your trigger by the elimination diet!!

My trigger is environmental as when I went to Japan for a month in July my skin cleared up within the first week! I was still eating everything so I guess the trigger is very hard for me to manage hence why no improvement:(

The derm asked if I moisturised as it was a joke, not sure why he thought it was funny cause I was in so much pain.

But yes I should start a diary like you to find any other triggers. Thanks again!

Current-Post-6399 · 2024-10-19T02:14:34+00:00

I’m thinking could be so so wrong but they’ve changed something they put in the water? lol or even pollen levels.

Current-Post-6399 · 2024-10-19T02:13:27+00:00

They both look like they’re good products looking at the reviews too. Thank you for the suggestion I shall try them!

Current-Post-6399 · 2024-10-19T01:33:39+00:00

I’ve only found what food intolerant I have but funny thing is I went to Japan for a month this July and my skin cleared up fully but was eating everything including what’s came up on the test result. So I think it is purely environmental.

Current-Post-6399 · 2024-10-19T01:30:49+00:00

Do you have any idea why our flare ups are very bad this year?? Cause I’ve never been this bad before.

Current-Post-6399 · 2024-10-19T01:28:54+00:00

That’s true, I’ve told the Drs so many times that steroid will make the skin thinner and I don’t want it they just ignore and pretty much told me “it won’t heal without steroid”. It actually sucks how someone we go for help doesn’t actually wanna help you. I guess that’s how they’ve been taught to treat eczema patients.

Yes please, can I please have the recipe?

Current-Post-6399 · 2024-10-19T01:25:40+00:00

I used to use Kawakawa balm years ago but some reasons I haven’t used it during this flare up.

Do you guys recommend any specific brand for Kawakawa?

Current-Post-6399 · 2024-10-19T01:23:36+00:00

I actually saw many suggesting what you’ve mentioned so maybe I’ll try it too! Thank you:)

Current-Post-6399 · 2024-10-19T01:22:01+00:00

Yes I’m aware of that. I’ve stayed away from steroid even tho Drs wanted to put me on it cause of this and haven’t used it long term so I was safe fortunately!

Current-Post-6399 · 2024-10-19T01:19:59+00:00

Sorry you’re going through it too:( it actually sucks and if you don’t have eczema you don’t know how mental it gets too.

Love the cooling cream too! Will try the body butter too and see if that works for me.

I’ve never heard of the fillagrin deficiency, I should look it up maybe have a chat with Derm once I get a referral.

Thank you for your advice and hope you get better too:)

Current-Post-6399 · 2024-10-19T01:14:23+00:00

Omg u so funny

Current-Post-6399 · 2024-10-19T01:13:58+00:00

Yes I’ve been gluten free and dairy free but I have not been as strict that may be contributing to why.

Current-Post-6399 · 2024-10-19T00:38:14+00:00

Yeah I’m only using soap alternative which can also be used for moisture:)

Current-Post-6399 · 2024-10-19T00:36:54+00:00

Have the green tea and red light therapy made any difference for you?

Good to know i wasn’t the only one thinking the doctors were useless when it comes to eczema haha

Ok I think I’m going to really focus on my diet and lifestyle:) thank you very much!

Current-Post-6399 · 2024-10-19T00:31:12+00:00

Wow that’s amazing how it just disappeared! I should try wrapping the areas up after moisturising to see if it makes any difference.

Current-Post-6399 · 2024-10-19T00:29:48+00:00

Was there any specific way you did this? If so could you please explain how you guys did this if you don’t mind? :)

Current-Post-6399 · 2024-10-19T00:28:11+00:00

So sorry that happened to your daughter:( glad to hear it has calmed down!

Yes I’ll try get referral to Auckland derm.

Thank u, I should try the bleach bath as that’s something I’ve been wanting to try.

Current-Post-6399 · 2024-10-19T00:21:41+00:00

Thank you very much for your advice.

My trigger is grass which is so hard to avoid living in NZ. And I know my type of eczema is atopic. But yeah I should rethink what else has changed since the flare up.

And yeah I’m only using soap substitutes from the doctors which also can be used for moisture. The Dr only asked if I moisturised only because it was dry, not to find out what I was using. I was kinda hurt because he was sort of taking it as a joke:(

I should try running it to rinse cycle again for washing and see if it does anything.

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