My Eczema
by Yazzy
(Casper, WY)
Hi Nanette,
I have horrible eczema on my legs, back, sides, and occasionally on my wrists. I have had eczema since I was a little baby and I have dealt with it all my life! (only 11 years though.) My mom and I have noticed that it looks great in the summer but the winter months are the worst because I have horrible breakouts and my skin gets very dry. It also, depending on how bad the breakout, sometimes can hurt to move my legs actively. Sometimes it may even look like I have scales on my legs because of how cracked they can get. We have assumed that the reason it looks so good in the summer is because of the Vitamin D that the Sun gives off. Is this true?
What natural lotions, oils, and/or body washes would be the most beneficial to my condition? Also I am not allergic to anything.
When I have an itch, I've noticed especially towards bedtime, it's like my hands take over and I have no control over anything. Whether that means itching until I have a cramp in my hand or just rubbing it for a couple of seconds. In the past my mom has duck taped oven mitts to my hands but then the itch would come back and in the morning it would be even worse than before. What could we do about my excessive itching? Are there any creams out there that might help reduce my itch? I am in need of help. Could you please help me?!?!
Sincerely,
Another eczema victim.
Casper, Wyoming