Tips for treating eczema around the eyes, especially on eyelids?

A MyEczemaTeam Member said:

I use Aquaphor for around my eyes and put a warm facecloth on my face at night to bring out the moisture in my skin and then put on the Aquaphor. Good… read more

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How do I soothe a dry, sensitive, red face?

Every 6-8 months, my face seems to dry out and gets horrible red patches. I wonder if my skin is getting used to the moisturiser I use and then suddenly reacting against it?
I discovered Clinique Moisture Surge Intense ansmd it worked miracles but now makes it red and itchy!!!!
Has anyone else experienced this? I absoloutly wont use steriods on my face - jyst want a nice creamy moisturiser that is fragrance free and kind.

A MyEczemaTeam Member said:

lush cosmetics skincare , amazing. they are natural not a lot of chemicals and you know if you have sensitive skin it will help. i use herbalism skin… read more

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Does anyone have a water filter on their shower.?

Hi I live in a hard water area in the uk and have recently read that this may be contributing to my dry and itchy skin.....wondered if anyone has experience of these filters and whether they have any benefits!

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A MyEczemaTeam Member said:

yes, it has helped a great deal. As a matter of fact, I can tell when the filter needs to be changed because I start getting itchy immediately out of… read more

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Menopause & eczema

Are there any women on here who have severe eczema and are going through either peri-menopause or menopause. The skin on the face and body are dry and hot but using a moisturizer only helps a bit? I'm seeing my doctor tomorrow to discuss further treatments because I have people who constantly ask what happened to my face and I'm starting to feel embarrassed about going out in public. I just need to know if others who have gone through this have had the eczema clear up after menopause was… read more

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Yes its a subgroup

posted about 8 hours ago  

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Aclovate

The side effects sound as bad or worse than the actual exzema

Itching especially when he gets hot

My son gets really itchy and when he gets hot the itching is worse anything I can do to help him please...

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A MyEczemaTeam Member said:

i find apple cider vinegar diluted with water 50/50 stops my itch. I. Not sure if this is good or bad for my skin but works for me.

posted 13 days ago  

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Dupixent... trying to get approval through insurance co. Anyone using it? If so what have been results. I have severe facial eczema

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Not really, she may have a day or two where her skin looks a little better but then it just gets worse again. Very frustrating because she gets a little… read more

posted 11 days ago  

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do any one ever gets rashes from eating eggs ?

A MyEczemaTeam Member said:

No

posted 22 days ago  

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Follow up to dermatologist...suggestions on questions I should ask

What is a bleach bath?

A MyEczemaTeam Member said:

You take a cap of bleach to a full tub of water it cleanses you it can be done once a month

posted 28 days ago  

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