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I'm pretty tired so I'll post in this thread more extensively when I have a bit more energy.
Eczema is linked most closely to diet. Try looking up leaky gut, diets that promote gut healing, probiotic rich foods. I've had it since I was a kid. I had to quit my job last year because of extensive health issues and my eczema is their worst it's ever been in my 28 years.
I eat a lot of sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, fermented foods. Kefir is good. My skin gets better when I cut out meat, dairy, carbs, sugar and processed foods. When I'm having a bad flare up I switch my diet completely to vegan whole foods. Doing cleanses can help rid your body of any buit up toxins.
Try being more mindful of the products you buy and put onto your body... your skin absorbs everything it comes into contact with. I use organic, plant based products as much as I can..even my shampoo/conditioner. If I have to use regular soap for dishwashing/cleaning, I use gloves. I use a vinegar/tea tree oil/water solution to clean my whole house. For laundry, I use soap for sensitive skin only.
Stop taking antibiotics. I find when I took antibiotics my eczema got worse...up to even a year or 2 later.
In terms of moisturizing, after you take a shower when your skin is still wet, use a mixture of glaxal base/Vaseline so it's a creamy consistency and smear it all over your body. Your body needs to be wet for it to be able to absorb the cream properly.
Be careful of using steroid cream (hydrocortisone etc). Your body can develop immunity, and you can experience steroid withdrawal which can make your whole body dry, crusty, Crack, weepy, flaky. Imagine the eczema you have now but amplified times 1000 on your whole body.
For my eczema I can't handle too dry or humid. I do better in Vegas weather for sure. California can be a hit or miss for me. Also it's the water you shower with. In Toronto I had a tough time after being there more than a week, mostly because of their water.
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