Guest guest Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Any thoughts on the advisability of hydrocortisone (topical 1%)? We live in a cold and dry (semi-arid) place. Daughter (18 mos old) had dry patches on her elbows. We spent a month in Southern Canada (more humid climate). Returned to the dry climate and *poof* the dry patches returned and spread to her belly. It's not a huge concern. But today MD prescribed hydrocortisone. This was once prescribed for me (my face). I stopped taking it when I learned it is a steroid, linked to thinning skin, not suitable for long term use. Hemp oil (internally) cleared up my problem. That's a solution I would prefer for Daughter. We are booked to see a naturopath -- but that is three weeks away. Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks ~Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Hemp oil for a week cured my son's eczema. Mine was a bit tougher since it's on my hands and I wash them all the time. What has worked for me, though being vegan you would need to check the ingredients (I honestly don't know if it's vegan or not), is Tree Hut body butter. I've used the coconut lime and the brazilian nut kinds. It is wonderful and it smells good. It's the only scented thing I use anymore unless Jeff and I are on a date (which has been twice in the past six months!). It really helps dry skin. It's made from shea butter. Paul Falvo <pfalvo wrote: Any thoughts on the advisability of hydrocortisone (topical 1%)? We live in a cold and dry (semi-arid) place. Daughter (18 mos old) had dry patches on her elbows. We spent a month in Southern Canada (more humid climate). Returned to the dry climate and *poof* the dry patches returned and spread to her belly. It's not a huge concern. But today MD prescribed hydrocortisone. This was once prescribed for me (my face). I stopped taking it when I learned it is a steroid, linked to thinning skin, not suitable for long term use. Hemp oil (internally) cleared up my problem. That's a solution I would prefer for Daughter. We are booked to see a naturopath -- but that is three weeks away. Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks ~Paul Kadee Sedtal Build a man a fire and he'll stay warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll stay warm the rest of his life. " THERE ARE FOUR LIGHTS!!! " -Captain Picard, Next Generation, " Chain of Command part 2 " Check out my new , Classical 2 at http://launch.classical2/ Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 I'm pretty practical, so I would use the coritsone cream until you can see the naturopath - ecxema can be uncomfortable, especially if it's starting to spread. I have a small container that I use if an ecxema patch shows up. It goes away after a week or so, and then I stop using the cream. I think that increasing the oils and fats in her food, and making sure she's well hydrated are really good steps to helping reduce the problem. She may have some sensitivities to soaps, so maybe change to the mildest soap you can find, or stop using soap during her baths (advice I was given by my doctor). Good luck! On 24/01/07, Paul Falvo <pfalvo wrote: > > Any thoughts on the advisability of hydrocortisone (topical 1%)? > > We live in a cold and dry (semi-arid) place. Daughter (18 mos old) had > dry patches on her elbows. We spent a month in Southern Canada (more > humid climate). Returned to the dry climate and *poof* the dry patches > returned and spread to her belly. > > It's not a huge concern. But today MD prescribed hydrocortisone. This > was once prescribed for me (my face). I stopped taking it when I learned > it is a steroid, linked to thinning skin, not suitable for long term use. > > Hemp oil (internally) cleared up my problem. That's a solution I would > prefer for Daughter. > > We are booked to see a naturopath -- but that is three weeks away. > > Any thoughts would be appreciated! > > Thanks > ~Paul > > -- The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off. -Gloria Steinem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 i wouldn't recommend it. it's very harsh. my husband has had pretty severe cyclical eczema. we have more or less cured it with an internal regimen of flax and evening primrose oil and an external cream of hemp oil, borage and marshmallow root. getting tons of water is essential. he still flares up in times of stress but nothing like he used to. also, dairy can cause, contribute to, and exacerbate most skin conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Paul, We use humidifiers, sugar scrubs, and lotions to handle dry winter skin. Since you know it's due to lack of humidity, rather than a fungus or such, why not keep it simple? Remember to hydrate on the inside as well as the outside! (i.e., drink lots of water) Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 I recommend switching to a pure olive oil soap since I am prone to dermatitis and eczema as well. I like Kiss My Face brand. It has no sc scent and it won't lather up much, but it's great for the skin. I even shave with it. Angela Doerksen <angie wrote: I'm pretty practical, so I would use the coritsone cream until you can see the naturopath - ecxema can be uncomfortable, especially if it's starting to spread. I have a small container that I use if an ecxema patch shows up. It goes away after a week or so, and then I stop using the cream. I think that increasing the oils and fats in her food, and making sure she's well hydrated are really good steps to helping reduce the problem. She may have some sensitivities to soaps, so maybe change to the mildest soap you can find, or stop using soap during her baths (advice I was given by my doctor). Good luck! On 24/01/07, Paul Falvo <pfalvo wrote: > > Any thoughts on the advisability of hydrocortisone (topical 1%)? > > We live in a cold and dry (semi-arid) place. Daughter (18 mos old) had > dry patches on her elbows. We spent a month in Southern Canada (more > humid climate). Returned to the dry climate and *poof* the dry patches > returned and spread to her belly. > > It's not a huge concern. But today MD prescribed hydrocortisone. This > was once prescribed for me (my face). I stopped taking it when I learned > it is a steroid, linked to thinning skin, not suitable for long term use. > > Hemp oil (internally) cleared up my problem. That's a solution I would > prefer for Daughter. > > We are booked to see a naturopath -- but that is three weeks away. > > Any thoughts would be appreciated! > > Thanks > ~Paul > > -- The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off. -Gloria Steinem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 My daughter had pretty bad excema as a toddler. Eucerin cream worked really well. Angela Doerksen <angie wrote: I'm pretty practical, so I would use the coritsone cream until you can see the naturopath - ecxema can be uncomfortable, especially if it's starting to spread. I have a small container that I use if an ecxema patch shows up. It goes away after a week or so, and then I stop using the cream. I think that increasing the oils and fats in her food, and making sure she's well hydrated are really good steps to helping reduce the problem. She may have some sensitivities to soaps, so maybe change to the mildest soap you can find, or stop using soap during her baths (advice I was given by my doctor). Good luck! On 24/01/07, Paul Falvo <pfalvo wrote: > > Any thoughts on the advisability of hydrocortisone (topical 1%)? > > We live in a cold and dry (semi-arid) place. Daughter (18 mos old) had > dry patches on her elbows. We spent a month in Southern Canada (more > humid climate). Returned to the dry climate and *poof* the dry patches > returned and spread to her belly. > > It's not a huge concern. But today MD prescribed hydrocortisone. This > was once prescribed for me (my face). I stopped taking it when I learned > it is a steroid, linked to thinning skin, not suitable for long term use. > > Hemp oil (internally) cleared up my problem. That's a solution I would > prefer for Daughter. > > We are booked to see a naturopath -- but that is three weeks away. > > Any thoughts would be appreciated! > > Thanks > ~Paul > > -- The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off. -Gloria Steinem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Try the mother's friend cream. It helped a friend of mine. It is found in the baby section in Wal-Marts. http://www.privateway.com/motfrienskin.html Also you can buy bottles of Aloe Vera Gel in the Vitamin section at Wal-mart and Vit. E oil (10,000 units not in capsules) in small bottles in the vitamin section at Wal-mart too. I puddle them together in my hand and mix. I use a lotion over damp skin from the shower and it really keeps your skin glowing and healthy. It seals in the moisture from your skin. I used it faithly when pregnant and never got a stretch mark. Yippee. A friend who has exema, tried this and she had good improvements too. Drink 6-8 glasses of water at least daily, to give your skin the softest, clearest and beautiful glow to it. Drinking other things don't do the same thing. Hope it helps you, Judy - robin koloms Wednesday, January 24, 2007 6:54 PM Re: dermatitis and hydrocortisone My daughter had pretty bad excema as a toddler. Eucerin cream worked really well. Angela Doerksen <angie wrote: I'm pretty practical, so I would use the coritsone cream until you can see the naturopath - ecxema can be uncomfortable, especially if it's starting to spread. I have a small container that I use if an ecxema patch shows up. It goes away after a week or so, and then I stop using the cream. I think that increasing the oils and fats in her food, and making sure she's well hydrated are really good steps to helping reduce the problem. She may have some sensitivities to soaps, so maybe change to the mildest soap you can find, or stop using soap during her baths (advice I was given by my doctor). Good luck! Angie On 24/01/07, Paul Falvo <pfalvo wrote: > > Any thoughts on the advisability of hydrocortisone (topical 1%)? > > We live in a cold and dry (semi-arid) place. Daughter (18 mos old) had > dry patches on her elbows. We spent a month in Southern Canada (more > humid climate). Returned to the dry climate and *poof* the dry patches > returned and spread to her belly. > > It's not a huge concern. But today MD prescribed hydrocortisone. This > was once prescribed for me (my face). I stopped taking it when I learned > it is a steroid, linked to thinning skin, not suitable for long term use. > > Hemp oil (internally) cleared up my problem. That's a solution I would > prefer for Daughter. > > We are booked to see a naturopath -- but that is three weeks away. > > Any thoughts would be appreciated! > > Thanks > ~Paul > > -- The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off. -Gloria Steinem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 The lathering agent in soaps and shampoos tend to be the toxins. Marketers have conditioned us to expect lots of lather, but it is not necessary. " Cindy P. " <cpfeff1 wrote: I recommend switching to a pure olive oil soap since I am prone to dermatitis and eczema as well. I like Kiss My Face brand. It has no sc scent and it won't lather up much, but it's great for the skin. I even shave with it. Angela Doerksen <angie wrote: I'm pretty practical, so I would use the coritsone cream until you can see the naturopath - ecxema can be uncomfortable, especially if it's starting to spread. I have a small container that I use if an ecxema patch shows up. It goes away after a week or so, and then I stop using the cream. I think that increasing the oils and fats in her food, and making sure she's well hydrated are really good steps to helping reduce the problem. She may have some sensitivities to soaps, so maybe change to the mildest soap you can find, or stop using soap during her baths (advice I was given by my doctor). Good luck! On 24/01/07, Paul Falvo <pfalvo wrote: > > Any thoughts on the advisability of hydrocortisone (topical 1%)? > > We live in a cold and dry (semi-arid) place. Daughter (18 mos old) had > dry patches on her elbows. We spent a month in Southern Canada (more > humid climate). Returned to the dry climate and *poof* the dry patches > returned and spread to her belly. > > It's not a huge concern. But today MD prescribed hydrocortisone. This > was once prescribed for me (my face). I stopped taking it when I learned > it is a steroid, linked to thinning skin, not suitable for long term use. > > Hemp oil (internally) cleared up my problem. That's a solution I would > prefer for Daughter. > > We are booked to see a naturopath -- but that is three weeks away. > > Any thoughts would be appreciated! > > Thanks > ~Paul > > -- The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off. -Gloria Steinem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 My son has ezcema too, and he has at least two skin creams which don't seem to work. I have noticed that he claims to be thirsty alot more, so I have started giving him more water. But I'm curious what is a sugar scrub and is it used in place of soap? I use dove for him but he still seems to itch all the time. Thanks for your help. Ms. Meeka " If we seek to stay faithful, regardless of our circumstances, God will work things out in the end, even if it's at the very end. " Revelations 21:1 ERB <bakwin Wednesday, January 24, 2007 5:14:03 PM Re: dermatitis and hydrocortisone Paul, We use humidifiers, sugar scrubs, and lotions to handle dry winter skin. Since you know it's due to lack of humidity, rather than a fungus or such, why not keep it simple? Remember to hydrate on the inside as well as the outside! (i.e., drink lots of water) Liz ______________________________\ ____ It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Toolbar. http://tools.search./toolbar/features/mail/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 OT - just to clarify, as an aside, stretch marks have nothing to do with what you put on your skin. they are primarily a genetic condition, secondarily based (maybe; studies are ongoing) on your skin tone and how fast you gain weight. if you didn't get stretch marks, it doesn't have anything to do with a cream or oil you used. you wouldn't have gotten them anyway. lots of companies would like to make you believe that a cream, lotion or oil will prevent stretch marks, but that's the one thing that has been proven definitively incorrect in relation to stretch marks. keeping your skin healthy from WITHIN will make a difference, but putting something on the outside will not. (i just want to do my part to keep women from feeling bad about themselves if they get stretch marks! it's not your fault.) chandelle' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Ms. Meeka asked: <<what is a sugar scrub and is it used in place of soap?>> I suppose it could be. You can buy sugar scrubs, or make your own, which is cheaper and then you can be sure that the sugar wasn't made with bone char. A general recipe would be 1 part oil (ExV olive, or apricot, or such....not corn oil!!) to 2 parts sugar, and you can add any essential oils you like for frangrance. It scrubs off the dry dead skin, and is much less drying than a salt scrub. Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 My son is now 20 month old. He had ezcema last year during winters...and i realized that it was because i used to bathe him everyday with soap..think it is a BAD BAD idea. I have started using very mild soap " when necessary " ...but otherwise, i give him a bath everyday and wash his diaper area with soap and immediately moisturize him " REEEEAL GOOD " (it helps if its right after his bath). That has helped and his skin now looks great and there has been no ezcema this winter. Infact, everytime i change his diaper, i moisturise him lightly and have asked his baby sitter to do the same. Meeka Reid <abetterpart_of Thursday, January 25, 2007 7:21:07 AM Re: dermatitis and hydrocortisone My son has ezcema too, and he has at least two skin creams which don't seem to work. I have noticed that he claims to be thirsty alot more, so I have started giving him more water. But I'm curious what is a sugar scrub and is it used in place of soap? I use dove for him but he still seems to itch all the time. Thanks for your help. Ms. Meeka " If we seek to stay faithful, regardless of our circumstances, God will work things out in the end, even if it's at the very end. " Revelations 21:1 ERB <bakwin (AT) sbcglobal (DOT) net> @gro ups.com Wednesday, January 24, 2007 5:14:03 PM Re: dermatitis and hydrocortisone Paul, We use humidifiers, sugar scrubs, and lotions to handle dry winter skin. Since you know it's due to lack of humidity, rather than a fungus or such, why not keep it simple? Remember to hydrate on the inside as well as the outside! (i.e., drink lots of water) Liz ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Toolbar. http://tools. search.. com/toolbar/ features/ mail/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 Sugar scrubs are great for dry hands. It feels really nice once you rinse it off, your hands stay soft for a long time. ERB <bakwin wrote: Ms. Meeka asked: <<what is a sugar scrub and is it used in place of soap?>> I suppose it could be. You can buy sugar scrubs, or make your own, which is cheaper and then you can be sure that the sugar wasn't made with bone char. A general recipe would be 1 part oil (ExV olive, or apricot, or such....not corn oil!!) to 2 parts sugar, and you can add any essential oils you like for frangrance. It scrubs off the dry dead skin, and is much less drying than a salt scrub. Liz Kadee Sedtal Build a man a fire and he'll stay warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll stay warm the rest of his life. " THERE ARE FOUR LIGHTS!!! " -Captain Picard, Next Generation, " Chain of Command part 2 " Check out my new , Classical 2 at http://launch.classical2/ Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 But don't use a sugar scrub or any other kind of exfoliant on psoriasis or excema. It will irritate it and make it worse. , ERB <bakwin wrote: > > Ms. Meeka asked: > > <<what is a sugar scrub and is it used in place of > soap?>> > > I suppose it could be. You can buy sugar scrubs, or > make your own, which is cheaper and then you can be > sure that the sugar wasn't made with bone char. A > general recipe would be 1 part oil (ExV olive, or > apricot, or such....not corn oil!!) to 2 parts sugar, > and you can add any essential oils you like for > frangrance. It scrubs off the dry dead skin, and is > much less drying than a salt scrub. > > Liz > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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