Eczema!!!!!!!

[Serotonin]

Oh man i guess with all the blessings i've had throughout my life something has to come and balance it out!:002: Anybody else share my pain?

[wundergirl]

SCRATCH SCRATCH SCRATCH SCRATCH

j/k hon, don't scratch...that would be bad
isn't calamine lotion good for that? i think i heard somthing about calamine and itchy stuff...i dunno, it's all a blur....dizzy.....bla......


doode, that sucks....could be worse though....could be on your ass

(although you never said it wasn't - but if it is, it could be somewhere worse...and if it's there, i dunno if thats eczema) KIDDING shame on me

[kiMMie]

NO SCRATCHING IT PLEASE!!! Don't scratch it Pete, cuz it'll only make it worse, trust me!

Here are some *medical* tips for eczema:

• Limit your contact with things that can irritate your skin, such as household cleansers, detergents, aftershave lotions, soap, gasoline, turpentine and other solvents
  
• Wear gloves when your hands will be exposed to anything that can irritate your skin. Wear cotton gloves under plastic gloves to soak up sweat from your hands. Take breaks and remove your gloves to prevent a build-up of sweat inside your gloves
  
• Cold air and low humidity can dry your skin, and dryness can make your eczema worse
  
• Wool and some synthetic fabrics can irritate your skin. Most people with sensitive skin feel better in clothes made of cotton or a cotton blend
  
• Bathe only with a mild soap, such as Dove, Basis or Oil of Olay. Use a small amount of soap when bathing. Keep the water temperature cool or warm, not hot. Immediately after drying, apply a moisturizer to your skin. This helps seal in the moisture
  
• Talk to your doctor about prescribed steroid creams (I heard "zinc" cream works well)
  
• Moisturizers help keep your skin soft and flexible. They prevent skin cracks. A plain moisturizer is best. Avoid moisturizers with fragrances (perfume) and a lot of extra ingredients
  
• Try not to scratch the irritated area on your skin even if it itches. Scratching can break the skin. Bacteria can enter these breaks and cause infection
  
• Eczema can flare up when you are under stress. Learn how to recognize and cope with stress. Stress reduction techniques can help
  
• Continue careful skin care. Use a moisturizer at least twice a day. The area where you had the eczema may easily get irritated again

Hope that helps...

-Nurse kiMMie- :Kimmie:

[Jabaronie]

Is that the condition where your skin is really really dry and flakey?