Treating facial eczema

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DianaN

143 posts

Sun 25 Sep 2016 8:52pm

I've always had oily skin but these couple weeks, I've experienced dryness around my mouth and chin. Ive never had eczema before but I feel like this is it. Ive tried using honey, Lucas pawpaw, moisturisers, facial oils but nothing has worked. It's red, itchy, and stingy when I try to moisturise it. Am wanting to avoid cortisol medication for as long as possible. Have any of you experienced this and what did you use?

Kimrose

1416 posts

Sun 25 Sep 2016 8:57pm

There is a product called Hopes Relief. It was made by a naturopath for her baby daughter who had very bad skin when she was a baby. It is all natural ingredients and made specially for sensitive skin. It is available in pharmacies for $29.99 a tube. I always give a sampl pot for people to try if they are unsure, and mostly they come back and purchase a tube.

siouxsannah

261 posts

Sun 25 Sep 2016 10:57pm

Hi. I suggest you go to a pharamcy and explain your skin problem to a pharmacist. There are non-cortisol options sold in pharmacies, that don't require a prescription, that can treat eczema. They should be able to recommend something.

itsclearascrystal

2055 posts

Sun 25 Sep 2016 11:36pm

If you have some aloe vera on hand try that at least until you can get to a pharmacy. I find it helps with any dry or irritated skin issue. Coconut oil is also supposed to be really good.

Lisa-Lou

2679 posts

Mon 26 Sep 2016 10:52am

Heya. Have you tried extra virgin coconut oil? It has so many amazing properies and is great for skin issues. Also I would not wear makeup until it clears as it can definately make it worse. I hope you can find something that helps.

RamblingRose

1280 posts

Mon 26 Sep 2016 2:10pm

Have you tried Oasis Beauty's Rhino Repair?

I have a friend with eczema and she swears by it (it's also supported by the Eczema Association NZ). I've seen her skin turn from bright red and inflamed to pink and slightly irritated in literally 5 minutes, after applying a little Rhino Repair.

It's not only safe to use on eczema, but on any dry, irritated skin. I've used it as an eye cream, as a post-shaving/waxing rash cream, on sunburn and around my nose when I've had a cold.

If you have a Hardy's Healthy Living store near you, pop in and ask if they have a sample.

k3r1pakai

1185 posts

Mon 26 Sep 2016 4:17pm

Rhino repair is nice not so goo for excema from my experience maybe you need the dr to refer you even natural products have caused irratation in my case hope you get the help required

DianaN

143 posts

Mon 3 Oct 2016 4:41pm

Thank you for all your suggestions. I've tried olive oil since it was something on hand and it worked well but I've since bought some Chia seed oil and it's worked amazing! All gone now :) hopefully stays that way

Macs

5351 posts

Mon 3 Oct 2016 9:14pm

Funny I thought about this thread today, when I noticed eczema forming under my eyes today. First time I've ever had it.

Amyxxoo

1155 posts

Mon 3 Oct 2016 9:20pm

I have wee spots on my face similar to this I'm unsure weather it's eczema or not. For me a gentle face scrub and a moisturiser worked amazingly for my patches. I agree with going in and seeing your local pharmacist, maybe they could help with pointing you in the right direction.

tannygirl

3392 posts

Fri 14 Oct 2016 8:12pm

Yes, Rhino Repair is a must for me. I've seen hives disappear in literally ten minutes using it and when I get raw skin on my nose from hayfever it helps it heal up quickly. I would also recommend Lakoko Balm just for the really badly affected eczema patches. I have eczema prone skin on my hands and it helps soothe it.