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tikva18 · 10-10-2004, 01:45 AM

My 3 yr old has it behind his ears and under his arms, my 6 yr old has it all over the backs of his hands (and it hurts him), and I have it between my fingers.

I'm, obviously, not impressed with steroid creams, and elidel sounds quite scary. What would or do you use?

Variant · 10-10-2004, 02:34 AM

I use a herbal healing balm that I make myself. It's comfrey leaf infused in olive oil, mostly. It works wonders.

I can get you the recipe if you're interested.

tikva18 · 10-10-2004, 11:23 AM

Does it take away the itch and pain or does it actually help the eczema go away?

Barb · 10-10-2004, 11:52 AM

i ordered some excema cream to test for chris/momof3tots. not arrived yet, but you might want to contact her to see if she's mkaing more for testers?

Variant · 10-10-2004, 12:24 PM

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Originally posted by tikva18
Does it take away the itch and pain or does it actually help the eczema go away?

It clears up the eczema completely.

tikva18 · 10-10-2004, 12:27 PM

I think that i'd be interested in the recipe. I'd have to find out where to get comfrey leaf...

OH, and Momof3tots' mailbox is full...I'll have to try her again later.

flamboozle · 10-10-2004, 01:22 PM

Only let him eat lettuce (lots) for 6 weeks and it will all clear up as well as his weight issue

tikva18 · 10-10-2004, 01:24 PM

Wait! am I supposed to check the lettuce for bugs first? or are they considered part of the nutritional value?

flamboozle · 10-10-2004, 01:25 PM

I would definately say leave the bugs in, afterall he has to get his protein in somewhere

grisandole · 10-10-2004, 08:47 PM

I used to make my own when I had my biz, and recommend starting with pure shea butter and adding sooting oils to that.

If you're interested, my former biz is www.Mamasfavorites.com and is now owned by another Amity mom (thrrrnbush/crystal); I recommend the skin soother

Kristi

Variant · 10-11-2004, 01:56 AM

Rivka,

If you would like the recipe, please pm me and I'll get it to you.

I didn't offer to make it for sale because I don't have any containers, but if anyone is interested I could make a batch since I have all the ingredients.

Linda · 10-11-2004, 04:00 AM

Gail/Gessence/Gentle Spirit makes a Dream;s Cream that is fantastic...also I think she has a cream specifically for Eczemaand Psoriasis. I used the Dream's cream on mine and it worked wonderfully.

Also-adding Essential Fatty acids to your diet really helps. black Currant Oil is the best-so is Borage oil. Evening Primrose is good and so is flax. (in decending order)

You need to add the Essential fatty acids for 6 weeks to see a difference..they are really great for your helth in general.

Also-no trans fats-no fried foods or Hydrogenated oils. Only cold pressed oils in the diet. Olive oil is great!

And...stress is a big factor. Just ask me ; )

Hope it clears up soon!!!

tikva18 · 10-11-2004, 01:48 PM

Thanks Gail for your food advice. We try very hard to not eat trans-fatty foods - although it is a work in process. Fried food is a no way around here...
Dietary changes are being made slowly - my dh is against any changes...

pineyma · 10-11-2004, 02:50 PM

We give our girls 2tsp of organic 100% pure grapeseed oil 1-3xs a day for their eczema and constipation. Our oldest dd went from being covered all over her torso in the rash to nothing within a month.

She's also "regular" now

. We also cut out the overkill of dairy she was consuming.

elfmaker · 10-11-2004, 08:54 PM

my 13yo suffered for years. finally he gave up dairy---much improved but it did not show real signs of disappearing he added the Omegas to his diet and now it is almost enritrely gone.