Okay... I have horrible eczema on my feet and hands, but my best friends wedding!
Question: I have to wear strappy sandals and a sleeveless shirt and I am worried about it showing really badly. What can I do to minimize or hide it. pantyhose may or may not be an option... it's all up to her.
Answers: I have to wear strappy sandals and a sleeveless shirt and I am worried about it showing really badly. What can I do to minimize or hide it. pantyhose may or may not be an option... it's all up to her.
1.) Avoid using harsh detergents and soaps. 2.) Bathe in tea (I know it sounds a little strange, but it moisturizes and provides an alternative to a soapy bubble bath.) 3.) Use a rich lotion daily.
The first step, avoiding chemicals that can cause a reaction, might seem difficult at first. Remember that some products dry out the skin more than others, so look for soaps with added moisturizers and products made for sensitive skin.
Try putting a few tea bags, such as chamomile or green tea, in the bath tub and run hot water over them. Chamomile tea produces a relaxing aroma and can soothe the body as it moisturizes. Green tea is more invigorating and has skin-firming qualities. Some skin-firming lotions actually contain green tea extracts.
Finally, moisturizing. Try an olive, cocoa or shea butter lotion. These lotions are thick and ultra-soothing.
And one last thought: Don't scratch! No matter how annoying the itching is, scratching will only make it worse.
I have eczema on arms,legs and face at times. My dermatologist prescribes an ointment that works wonders. My mom has it on her hands and has had steroid injections as well as ointments that worked within a matter of about a week. Try seeing a Dr. and ask what would be best for you.
this is a serious answer, not a gimic - k. its this organic all natural brand called "Natures Mysteries". Im not an all out organic person but their products are awesome! i have friends who had really bad skin issues and nothing else worked but their healing salve and lotion cleared up years of problems in less than a month. I like it for my son just b/c its so moisturizing. So anyway. they are a small company the only # i have to give isnt toll free its (802) 525-8842. but i think if you googled it u might find somewhere to order stuff. I REALLY reccomend it! good luck- actually i found the website:
naturesmysteries.net
Try the eczema cure page below.
http://www.healthy-skincare. com/eczema-cure.html
Bobby, hello: I suggest that you should try herbal cream and spray from http://www.champori.com It is steroid-free and works better than anything else I tried. My patches cleared in just 2 weeks and I haven't had a flare up in more than a year now. Try it: if it doesn't work - it's free (they have money back guarantee).
Best,
Bernadette