Category Archives: Eczema

David B - I want to express my thanks for this product! I read many reviews and had chats with a couple people on your web site... I received this product two days ago and began to apply right away for an eczema issue. I had an outbreak late in December of 2017 and my doctors tried a steroid ointment right away based on past flare up history. Since December it has not stopped itching and burning. Well after just three applications all the itching and burning is gone! The rash is beginning to fade and I feel great!!!Thank you I will continue using this as needed* Anonymous - Just received 2oz of emuaid & ordering 3 more...within immediate time itching stop w my husbands eczema!!!* Elizabeth G - Emuaid is nothing short of miraculous. I have had a skin rash for months that was driving me mad with irritation. Now the rash has completely gone and my skin is smooth and healthy again. I had almost given up hope of finding a cure. At the same time the eczema on my leg was suppurating and getting worse. After just two weeks of treatment with EmuaidMax the skin is nearly … Continue reading →

Do you notice that your skin is dry, itchy, and cracking, especially during winter months or when you are stressed out? Maybe itseczema, a condition that causes itchy, red, and scaly patches of skin. Often called dermatitis, eczema can affect anyone in any age group. While there are good eczema treatments, there is no eczema cure. But what causes eczema? Everyday things in your environment cigarette smoke, pollen, and even your clothes can be what causes eczema to flare. This is a recurring, long-term inflammation of the skin thats related to sensitivity to allergens in the environment that may not cause the same rash in other people. There are two major types:atopicand contact eczema.Atopicis the most common form, and it's linked to asthma and hay fever (allergic rhinitis). Then there is contact eczema, in which something from the outside contacts the skin. Contact eczema can be allergic; for example, some people have a nickel allergy and they get eczema rashes from their belt, earrings, or other items. The second form of contact eczema is irritant, and it affects everyone to a certain degree. This is the type of eczema you may see from bandage adhesives, soaps, and detergentsand is commonly … Continue reading →

What is Eczema?Eczema is a skin condition, which is also referred to as dermatitis. This condition is very common among babies and young children. However, eczema can also affect adults. Those who suffer from eczema experience severe itchiness in the affected area. This itchiness is often so intense that the affected person is unable to control the urge to scratch the area. Constant scratching of the itchy area leads to soreness and bleeding. Such open wounds often become infected and inflamed as well. In some cases, mild eczema persists throughout the person's life.Such eczema often worsens if the person develops conditions such as hay fever or asthma. It is important to monitor this condition so as to prevent it from becoming very severe. Eczema can be treated effectively by making use of various topical remedies. These remedies include herbs and common household remedies. It is important to keep the affected areas clean and dry so as to prevent complications that could arise due to secondary infections. Symptoms of Eczema Discoloured Patches on the Skin The affected portions of the skin often become discoloured. In most cases, they become dark brown or red in colour. Eczema often develops on the arms … Continue reading →

There are many different forms of eczema, also called excema, and this means that there also many different eczema causes. Some people only classify the eczema causes into 2 groups, externally triggered and internally triggered. To help you better understand the nature of your eczema, this article will explain subgroups of externally and internally triggered eczema. It is important for you to understand specifically what causes eczema in order to seek the right type of treatment. First, you should understand the difference between the external and internal causes of eczema. Externally is typically when you come into direct contact with a substance that caused a reaction. If the substance has touched your skin and caused a reaction, then the outbreak will typically only be on the surface of the skin that actually contacted the trigger. While it is easy to come into contact with an external trigger, it is also easier to identify and control these triggers. Internal triggers cause an extreme reaction by your immune system and the skin begins to react internally, at the cellular level. These reactions are typically from a combination of internal triggers, such as an allergen and a hormone imbalance occurring at the same … Continue reading →

My little Pitter Pat has suffered with eczema since she was a baby. And listen, folks, I dont use the term suffer lightly. It has been the biggest source of physical pain and misery she has had in her five years. Her case is especially bad in the summer, though it can flare up in any season. Though the dry air in winter does make it flare, she also has a HUGE reaction to the sunscreen, bug spray, and pool water of summer. Even the sand and salt water of the beach bring on tears of pain, itching, and burning. We have had our fair share of screaming and inconsolability over her eczema, and until now, we havent had much of anything with which to treat it. Lotion is okay, but any kind of fragrance only makes it worse. Hydrocortisone clears it up for the moment, but it thins the skin, only making it easier to break out the next time. Weve tried castor oil, baby oil, Vasoline, Aquaphor, and even Aveenos Eczema Therapy cream. They each work in varying degrees to provide a little comfort, but nothing works log-term. As you might imagine, I have done hours of research … Continue reading →

by eGuide TravelFinding the besthand cream for Eczema sufferers can be quite a challenge and sometimes frustrating. Why is it some body lotions dont moisturize well on the hands compared to the rest of the body? Our skins have a layer called the epidermis which is the top most layer of the skin. The epidermis is thickest on our palms and the bottom of our feet which act as a shield for protection against outside elements. What makes the epidermis thick in those areas is that within the epidermis lies two special layers called the Stratum corneum and Stratum lucidem. As shown in the diagram below. Skin Layer- Stratum corneum and Stratum lucidem (Click for Larger Image) Stratum Corneum is filled with keratin cells that contain protein and considered dead skin. Stratum Lucidem (below stratum corneum) is a thin flat clear layer containing kertainocytes that produces keratins which is responsible for creating skin thickness. Understanding the anatomy of our hands helps us understand that we need a heavier or more powerful hand moisturizer to penetrate these layers, since regular body lotions wont do the job for our hands. This is what I understand so far from my research and anatomy … Continue reading →

Hi everyone! As this amazing Flawless community starts to grow, Ive noticed that there have been a lot more questions about eczema diet,dealing with eczema naturally, etc. Its a wonderful thing to hear more from you, because itmeans that we are growing, and I couldnt be happier to be part of acommunity of people, starting to clear their skin naturally! As you know, I always try to talk about the big eczema issues that come up, so today I want to address a BIG problem that has recently been seen in more and more in eczema sufferers: the dreaded weeping eczema.Weeping eczema is eczema that is wet, weeping or that looks like fluid-filled blisters. Its also something that many of you have been emailing me about, so I thought that a great post about it was long overdue. There is a lot to cover on this topic, but if you take the time to read this, you may find that it is one of the most helpful and useful guides on weeping eczema there is! Today we talk about: The different types of weeping eczema The ONE major factor for weeping eczema Weeping eczema after stopping steroid creams? How to … Continue reading →

The appearance of eczema can vary from mild forms, when skin looks dry and flaky, to severe forms, when skin can be extremely irritated and red. The most severe forms of eczema can make your skin crack and ooze. Even if your skin does not look dry, flaky, or red, it needs consistent care and protection. Its important to remember that eczema happens in cycles at times, your skin may feel okay. Other times, it will feel itchy, and scratching leads to red, rashy, and/or leathery skin. Eczema tends to flare up when youre exposed to triggers, which are substances or conditions that aggravate your eczema. These can include irritants, rough fabrics such as wool, emotional stress, heat and sweating. When youre experiencing a flare, youre more likely to scratch, which can aggravate already irritated skin and make the condition worse. NEOSPORIN ESSENTIALS Products are for people with mild to moderate eczema. Eczema most frequently appears on the face, arms, and legs, but it can show up in other areas, too. Since there are varying levels of severity within eczema, it may be hard to know if you just have dry skin, or if you have eczema. Normal dry skin … Continue reading →

Eczema is a skin condition is characterized by itchy, red rashes that appear on the skin. It is said to be a group of unrelated diseases that have a similar appearance. There are many factors that trigger eczema although the exact cause still remains unknown. There are many kinds of Eczema; Hand Eczema, Contact Dermatitis (caused by skin reaction when in contact with certain substances), Dyshidrotic Eczema (the blistering type of eczema limited to the fingers, palms and soles of the feet), Nummular Eczema, Statis Dermatitis and Atopic Dermatitis (most severe and chronic type of eczema). Many doctors think that eczema causes are linked to allergic diseases while others think that eczema may be genetic. Allergens are environmental factors that trigger the development of Eczema if a person with genes that are most likely to develop eczema is exposed to it. Some common allergens are house dust, pets, pollens, molds and dandruff. Eczema is also linked to an overactive response by the bodys immune system to an irritant. There different irritants that can amplify the symptoms of eczema. Irritants are unique to each person and may include soaps and detergents, shampoos, dishwashing liquids, bubble baths, disinfectants and contact with juices … Continue reading →

Author: Dr Amy Stanway, Department of Dermatology, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand, February 2004. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, itchy skin condition that is very common in children but may occur at any age. It is also known as eczema and atopic eczema, and was formerly known as Besnier prurigo. It is the most common form of dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis usually occurs in people who have an 'atopic tendency'. This means they may develop any or all of three closely linked conditions; atopic dermatitis, asthma and hay fever (allergic rhinitis). Often these conditions run within families with a parent, child or sibling also affected. A family history of asthma, eczema or hay fever is particularly useful in diagnosing atopic dermatitis in infants. Atopic dermatitis arises because of a complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors. These include defects in skin barrier function making the skin more susceptible to irritation by soap and other contact irritants, the weather, temperature and non-specific triggers: see Causes of atopic dermatitis. There is quite a variation in the appearance of atopic dermatitis between individuals. From time to time, most people have acute flares with inflamed, red, sometimes blistered and weepy patches. In between flares, the … Continue reading →