I have eczema on my shin bones?!


Question: I have eczema on my shin bones?
Hi, I suffer from eczema on the shin bones of my legs and it's driving me crazy. My legs are so itchy and now there are tiny spots and raised skin it looks awful and with the summer coming up I want to have it cleared up before I have to wear shorts! Any solutions which have worked for anyone would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Answers:

There are no cures for eczema, only managements. Here are a list of dos and don'ts:

Things not to do:-

Don't use biological powders
Don't use fabric softeners
Don't use soap or detergents to wash with
Don't use standard shower gels or bath additives

Things to do :-

Try Fairy Snow -the old fashioned powder
Use dryer balls
Use a soap free cleanser to wash hands etc.
Use a moisturising shower gel like Oilatum
Use a moisture bath additive like Aveeno
Use a good moisturiser like Aveeno
Use it very frequently, you can't over-moisturise!
Use antihistamines for itch, a non sedative one like loratidine in the morning and a sedative one such piriton at night.
You may need to use steroids creams/ointments for flare up areas. Use the mildest you can, for the shortest time possible.

Sorry if you knew all of that already :-(

GP for more years than I care to remember



The main cause of eczema is overreaction of the immune system. Identifying certain foods, chemicals, etc can be very helpful in battling this disease. I try to avoid soy and milk products which trigger my flare-ups.
After using number of prescription drugs I've turned to the natural treatments.
Now I use serenaskin herbal remedies.
After about 2 weeks of using ointment and spray my skin has been cleared up and now I continue with eczema extract, which controls the immune system. My skin has been clear for months now.
It is the only treatment I have found that provides me complete relief when I use it as directed.



Use your prescribed cream and wrap your legs in clingfilm overnight, works wonders




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