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ive had eczema since birth and have a few friends who have had it as well.
just a side note for all the people using topical cortisone cream, just remember it is a steriod and eventually will thicken the skin that it is applied on with much use. growing a tolerance to the percentage of cortisone is also very possible, mine is a couple percent stronger than what normal people recieve. also when using this cream you guys should be very careful with sun exposure because it fucks your skin up and can cause discoloration.

a lot of people have allergies that may be triggering their eczema but are oblivious. keep in mind, your body changes every 7 years so what can affect your eczema now may not affect it later. my instigators have been milk, eggs, cat dander. this cycle im affected by eating chicken and coming in contact with dog dander. keep a record of your flare ups so you can see if there are any common factors.

one thing i relied on heavily in the past was a non medicated heavy cream called Glaxal base that should be applied right after the shower before you towel off when your skin is still moist because it locks in the moisture. another is when you sleep apply the cortisone cream to the area and wrap it with saran wrap if possible, this especially helps if your rash is severely cracked, dry and painful.

drink lots of water. pure aloe juice (not the sugary shit) also has done wonders. look into something called the Master Cleanse (lemon, water, cayenne pepper) as it has helps some of my friends because it flushes the system of toxins. non scented lotion and aloe lotion whenever you can. you can also pop vitamin e capsules open and use the oil inside to spread on the rash. stay moisturized, especially in cold weather.

if its particularly bad, benadryl or an OTC antihistamine can temporarily relieve the itch and pain. for me, a simple ice pack always does the trick, just never leave it on for more than 15-20 minutes at a time so you dont mess with your nerve endings.