1. Community
  2. Skin and nails
  3. Dermatitis And Eczema

Eczema, any advice please

Posted , 7 users are following.

Carolineq8
Carolineq8

Hi guys I was wandering if anyone can help, my daughter started with what looks like exczma about a week ago on her hand but this morning she said it's started to hurt, this is the first signs of anything like this (she's 22) so was wandering if there's anything we can do to stop it in its tracks, thank you in advance 😊

0 likes, 5 replies

5 Replies

  • jean52798
    jean52798 Carolineq8

    Posted

    Hi

    i suggest taking a antihistamine tablet, it may itch try some cream like avena to start with if all else fails see the G P who may prescribe a mild steroid cream.

    hope that's a little but of advice from a sufferer of 10 years

     

  • susan_74148
    susan_74148 Carolineq8

    Posted

    I would avoid the steroids if possible but an antihistamine would help with the itch.I use sudocrem or any nappy rash cream containing zinc at night .This can be drying so I moisturise with pure shea butter .You can get hand creams with shea in them.Aveeno works for some people as a moisturiser.Good luck 
    • Carolineq8
      Carolineq8 susan_74148

      Posted

      We will try the natural route first and see how that goes, We have organic coconut oil in the house so will use that first then move on to suggested products until we find what works, thank you for your help it's much appreciated 😊

    • Gertrude12
      Gertrude12 Carolineq8

      Posted

      I use organic coconut oil on my skin, but find it is too quickly absorbed so has to be re-applied constantly.  Try Palmer's Cocoa Butter cream.  Added bonus--it smells delicious & it's reasonably priced as well as natural.

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.