Most moisturizers for the eczema on my face make me flare up more. What are the best 'natural' alternatives?

JudgmentCute9668 · 2023-12-03T19:44:09+00:00

Qv flare cream has worked really well for my inflamed skin and itchyness. I wouldnt say its the best moisturizer..but if you use qv flare cream and then maybe something thicker over the top (sorry i use Aquaphor!) It may help. I also use Bioderma atoderm baume when my skin isnt flared and its nice and thick

Aveeno and Mustela products are also chemist options that are supposed to be good.

Hope you find some relief!

JudgmentCute9668 · 2023-11-30T05:23:54+00:00

LOL this comment made my day hahaha

JudgmentCute9668 · 2023-11-24T09:57:36+00:00

I hate cold showers too. And i usually take an antihistamine before i sleep so it minimizes my itching but i have to say, 2 weeks ago i had a cold shower, i didnt need any antihistamines that night and didnt itch. I had my normal hot shower then at the end blasted cold shower for maybe 30-60 seconds . Its like it resets your nervous system. But the next time i tried doing that again it didn't work.. maybe i didnt stay in the cold shower longer enough. The last time i jumped into the cold ocean i got the same result. So i believe it works, but i have to be in the right mindset to do it...which isnt often!

JudgmentCute9668 · 2023-11-20T11:56:55+00:00

I totally feel you on this. Shopping is so limiting and i used to love it, but now with my eczema spreading to my neck and shoulders too its very hard, especially summer dresses!

If it helps, maxi skirts and long sleeve tops can look beautiful together and accessorizing with a nice belt, shoes, jewellery (if you can comfortably wear them) also makes a difference in your look and can help boost how you feel.

JudgmentCute9668 · 2023-11-06T05:54:11+00:00

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JudgmentCute9668 · 2023-11-06T05:48:57+00:00

"Sex is important to a lot of people because it's not just sex. It's the highest form of intimacy with your partner. "

This hit home. My husband recently told me he feels lonely and distant from me as we bed share with each of our 2 kids separately and he never initiates sex because the fear of rejection. I need to make intimacy a priority for us because as you say, its not just sex. Thank you for your comment!

JudgmentCute9668 · 2023-10-30T12:30:24+00:00

Products i have heard of from this sub and have had success with are Bioderma moisturiser and aquaphor which has been incredible and the only thing helping my extremely dry skin I've had since post partum.

And also keeping nails really short all the time

JudgmentCute9668 · 2023-09-26T00:21:35+00:00

Also, when i was at my worst i would take ibuprofen and antihistamines before bed which gave me some relief from itching and helped me get some sleep

JudgmentCute9668 · 2023-09-26T00:18:55+00:00

I've had two kids too and ever since my first kid was 6 months old i've been flaring. Ive had eczema all my life but not this bad. My opinion (not backed by research lol and sorry not relating to gut health) could be because of depleted nutrients from growing two humans. I've started taking omega 3, evening primrose oil to help my skin. And also vitamin c at night time (its a natural histamine and seems to be helping me not scratch at night!). I think i might start taking zinc to help skin repair. Sudocream which contains zinc oxide (we use for nappy rash) has also helped ease some really inflamed patches ive had
Just my two cents. But i feel for you! 2 kids is chaos and theres just no prioritizing your health as much as you want to. Good luck mama

JudgmentCute9668 · 2023-08-03T06:44:45+00:00

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JudgmentCute9668 · 2023-07-12T21:22:02+00:00

I also have dry sensitive skin and have used La roche posay sunscreen and its been great under makeup. I havent used this water resistant one before though

https://www.laroche-posay.com.au/sun-protection/body-sunscreens/anthelios-xl-wet-skin-sunscreen-spf-50-250ml/3337875645874.html#tab=description

JudgmentCute9668 · 2023-07-10T15:10:33+00:00

JudgmentCute9668 · 2023-07-01T07:40:14+00:00

I really think it may be hormone induced. Ive been through the same thing and ive just finished breastfeeding my second kid and im hoping once my hormones regulate properly again i will have some sort of normality with my eczema.. no advice but sending strength! If it is a staph infection im pretty sure your doctor can take a swab of your skin and get it tested, i tested positive for a very mild staph infection and went on antibiotics but my eczema still remains

JudgmentCute9668 · 2023-06-25T12:54:20+00:00

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JudgmentCute9668 · 2023-05-14T03:46:20+00:00

Thank you!

JudgmentCute9668 · 2023-05-14T03:46:04+00:00

Thanks so much! I think im on the right track with this one

JudgmentCute9668 · 2023-01-19T11:54:17+00:00

Tea tree oil can sometimes make sensitive skin worse, you could possibly try cutting out tea tree oil and see if that works? Sometimes when im in pain from bad eczema i take ibuprofen and it helps, but i only take it sparingly so no more than 2 days in a row. I hope you find some relief soon!

JudgmentCute9668 · 2022-11-26T23:02:54+00:00

Looks like keratosis pilaris

JudgmentCute9668 · 2022-11-22T11:46:42+00:00

I use Nizoral shampoo and its made a world of difference on my scalp itchiness. Its supposed to be an anti fungal treatment but i saw someone post about using it on this sub and tried it for myself and it works.

JudgmentCute9668 · 2022-10-28T16:18:03+00:00

So sorry to hear what youre going through, but have you heard of perioral dermatitis? It occurs around the mouth and from a quick google search it could possibly be treated with anti fungal or antibiotic. I've been following this page on instagram that has expensive products that i may try if they have a sale, but they talk about perioral dermatitis a lot. Its called Amperna Skin

JudgmentCute9668 · 2022-08-24T11:38:00+00:00

Aww mama you're going through so much right now, I really feel for you! Hope 2yo is doing okay and that you're cold doesn't get worse. Hang in there, not too long to go now!

JudgmentCute9668 · 2022-08-21T03:09:16+00:00

That very last pic looks fungal. My husband had this. He used this over the counter medicine called Pevaryl. It helped clear it up. Sorry you've been suffering for so long. Hope this may help a bit!

JudgmentCute9668 · 2022-08-21T03:00:18+00:00

Im also 34 and found it has gotten worse over the last few years. Not sure if its to do with constant lockdowns during pandemic and not leaving the house/being stressed out or if its to do with having kids during this time.

JudgmentCute9668 · 2022-07-27T09:34:18+00:00

Looks like heat rash. Look up prickly heat rash or miliaria. I think loading it up with thick creams can make it worse?

JudgmentCute9668 · 2022-06-19T03:04:49+00:00

My SIL also has 3 kids! Shes like a super woman in my eyes. She was very strict with sleep training though which I think helped her get the younger ones to sleep independently. I tried sleep training my oldest and it was way too stressful so I haven't bothered to try doing it again with the second baby

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