I’m here because my girlfriend has said “I hate my skin” as she itches uncontrollably with tears in her eyes and I can tell it is a constant for her and I’m doing my best to finding some options for solutions to help her feel okay. Thank you for the options you’ve given. ❤
get an allergy panel done.my daughter is allergic to soy peanuts and polyester. she cant move 10' without getting a flare up.as a dad its painful not being able to make it stop
Santo, try the aveeno itch cream. I did the same thing trying to help my wife. It worked. Follow the directions she gave. After showering apply it right away. It worked for my wife.
@@rigorocks23 so what did they do for her after the allergy panel to help her? We’re you able to help her get it under control with the information from the test?
1 - Don't scratch, apply appropriate moisturizer with no irritant 2 - Wear loose, breathable clothing 3 - Wash new clothes before wearing it 4 - Avoid extremes of temperature & humidity 5 - Short showers, using lukewarm water 6 - Rinse off sweat & pull water right away 7 - After cleansing, apply moisturizer to damp skin 8 - Manage stress and prioritize good quality sleep 9 - Minimize exposure to environmental allergens 10 - Simplify your skincare routine
Dr. Dray is giving almost ONE MILLION people FREE dermatological advice. Some of who may not have access to such info otherwise. Just watch the whole damn video lol Oops was that my outside voice? 😅
@@NG-68k people are free to watch the video as they are free to read a quick sum up, why would you limit that freedom? Plus Dr Dray herself is now used to list the chapters of her videos under the description.
I have struggled with eczema since BIRTH... My derm said i will never get rid of it, just make it less bad. Here are things that helped my skin get a lot better: 1. Don't cleanse your face in the morning since you already wake up with dried out skin. Just rinse with lukewarm water and put on a moisturizer and sunscreen. 2. As Dr Dray already mentioned, keep your skincare routine at a BARE MINIMUM. I know this is hard for skin care enthousiasts but since our skinbarrier is compromised, using a lot of products can really aggrevate your skin. Also, exfoliate the skin only once a week AT MAX with a gentle exfoliant like 2-5% lactic acid or urea. Since i cut down my skin care routine to only cleansing (evening), a hydrating serum (evening) and moisturizer (and SPF in the morning), my skin is less aggrevated. 3. Use a very gentle face cleanser like the La roche Posay Toleraine cleanser. 4. Cut out fragrance in your skin care. 5. For the body, use a very gentle soap-free, fragrance-free body wash like the Eucerin body washes or use shower oils and only wash your armpits with a gentle body wash. 6. Use a thick body cream everyday after showering. The Eucerin Urea body cream saved my life. I heard it's not available in the US but you can order it on European online farmacies that ship worldwide like Vicnic 7. Take fish-oil supplements (Omega-3). The fatty acids help your skin retain moisture. 8. Get a hydrocortisone cream from your derm to use on itching areas. 9. Make-up can have irritating ingredients so if you want to use make-up, search for products that are really eczema friendly. I use the NYX Bare with me Tinted skin veil. Guys, the ingredientlist is basically a moisturizer!! It has been soooo gentle on my skin, i really recommend it. No fragrance, no drying alcohols, EU-allergen free and it has some soothing ingredients like cucumber extract and aloe. 10. I know everyone in the skin care community HATES coconut oil, but for us people with severe eczema DON'T BE AFRAID TO USE IT. When the eczema on my face gets really bad, i use a layer of coconut oil on my face after moisturizer in the evening. It really really helps with softening the dry patches and itching. I stopped using coconut oil because of skinfluencers online, and my eczema got really bad for a while. I went back to using it and my skin got a lot better. So don't be afraid to use it if you have really dry skin!! I hope this will help someone
@@Victoria_vm I use the Lagom sun gel SPF50 and the Avène tinted mineral fluid SPF50. Im always searching for new holy grail sunscreens though! What do you use? (EDIT: i dont use the lagom anymore, it sensitized my skin so much with continued use. I use EVY Daily defence mousse spf 50)
@@moonflowersenna I like using the ombrelle face ultra light hydrating cream sunscreen (not that god awful fluid stuff that comes in that rectangle bottle, and the fluid is super watery). It's very moisturizing - my skin looks super dewy (almost oily) but I don't mind bc my skin is so dry
Good day Dr.Dray i have eczema to my finger and my foot what ointment or cream to heal my eczema im from Philippines i hope you notice me thank you so much doc..💞
My 3 yr old has struggled with eczema since birth. Some of my personal tips for your kiddos: •100% cotton pajamas worn INSIDE OUT (the seams can be irritating!) •Invest in special eczema clothing - pull on sleeves that cover the limbs completely (or just the joints.) Having that extra layer on the itchiest spots helps protect while scratching. Shirts with fold over mittens were a lifesaver overnight, when my little one's eczema was at it's worst at age 1. •Try not to use anything on yourself that could irritate your child. Our entire family now only uses fragrance free products. •Huggies special delivery diapers are THE SOFTEST diapers in existence. •Zyrtec - if your doctor says it is safe. In my skin care arsenal: Aveeno eczema therapy cream Cerave eczema creamy oil Cerave healing ointment Exederm flare cream Aveeno baby eczema cleanser Vanicream shampoo and conditioner Organic jojoba oil Colloidal oatmeal (for bath) I also have topical steroid treatment from his derm, but only use it sparingly for flare ups. I was apprehensive to use steroids and wish I'd tried it sooner. Good luck to those that are struggling!
Where did you find Gabi cream shampoo ? My toddler is also suffering from eczema, we switched to vani cream body wash and lotion which has been a life changing experience for the best !
@@sabrinarebollar3931 it's called "free and clear" but it's by the vanicream company. I should have put the accurate name - sry about that! I got mine from Amazon, but I'm sure it's other places too!
These are great tips! As an adult with eczema (on and off since childhood), I would also like to recommend: -Desert Essence fragrance free shampoo (it actually cleans the scalp! A problem I find with truly fragrance free shampoos is they don't clean well or have other unpleasant quirks. I find the vanicream free & clear shampoo to be oddly sticky) -Acure Seriously Soothing Lotion. I could not believe that this lotion actually helped to HEAL my eczema outbreaks when used for a few days, 2-3x per day--Usually lotion is more preventative or just helps keep patches from getting any worse. I use this lotion as a first line of treatment for mild to moderate patches of eczema before resorting to steroid cream. -First Aid Beauty Ultra Healing lotion also helped in a similar way to the Acure lotion, but it is more expensive -fragrance free laundry detergent and dryer sheets (if you use the latter at all--I had a derm tell me dryer sheets leave crystals on garments and inside the laundry machines that can agitate eczema), or unscented dryer balls. I got overconfident after having no eczema outbreaks for several years and started using scented detergent... big mistake. It triggered the worst flare I've had as an adult
Thank you so much. My son went to his 2 year check up yesterday. Before we went I saw what looked like eczema his doctor confirmed that it was. I’ve now been researching for hours for eczema especially in toddlers. He has always had sensitive skin and can only use Honest diapers and water wipes. I really appreciate all the tips.
@@saki.susaki i get what you mean. Sometimes i wonder if other people experience itchiness or if it is at all possible to go a whole day without scratching.
Having eczema since birth has really impacted my life, especially going through adolescence right now! I’m going through a flare up right now, which has impacted my self esteem quite a bit, and doing everything I can to keep it calm which is how I stumbled here. These tips have really helped and reading the comments puts me at ease knowing that I’m not the only one in this mindset! If you’re going through something similar , you’ve got this! Keep fighting and never give up ❤️
Wow this has made me feel so much better, I have eczema really bad and it's to the point I despise going outside because of the way I look with it all over my body and especially my face 🥺 I'm so glad there are many other people that feel the same way. It's very hard to deal with and has made my anxiety and depression really bad 🙁 thank you we've definitely got this 💪♥️
@@leah271 I feel the same way too Leah! I don’t like going out because I feel so insecure, and people always stare at me weird! Everything will be okay though 🙏🏼
I’m 22 I haven’t been to the doctor yet but I thought it was allergies. I’m pretty sure I have eczema. It keeps coming back in flares like she said and it’s only on certain parts of my skin. Patches on my face, neck, chest and arms. It isn’t that red because I’m doing a pretty good job at not itching it eventhough it’s extremely hard. It’s also crusty sometimes and bumpy/ leathery.
I had persistent eczema on the left upper eyelid for almost 3 years. I went to several doctors and nothing helped until I realised that every time I was using a Maybelline mascara it was flaring up my eczema. Now I have changed my entire makeup and skincare routine to vegan and cruelty free products. My eczema is gone ❤️ from Australia
I have something around my left eye and a little on my right and I RARELY wear makeup and I cannot get rid of it to save my life. I’ve been to doctors and dermatologists and nothing has helped. 😭😭😭
@@alexisvaldez337 is it stubborn eczema? I use baby eucerin on my problem areas (eyelids, under eyes, and forehead) a little goes a long ways I dab it on very gently morning and night. I’ve also been using the double shot avocado aloe serum by fourthray beauty before I moisturize.
@@kelsydawn8794 I have no idea what it is. The dermatologist said it’s contact dermatitis. But everything they have given me for it doesn’t help. So I’ve just been putting aquaphore on it to help with the dryness. But it looks awful. I’m really self conscious about it. And when I do wear makeup it’s more noticeable. But I only wear makeup a few times a year.
Thank you for this video! I am a child and have been struggling with eczema since birth. It's been hard because people don't understand the pain and young children look at me like I'm a monster. Im so insecure about it and like to hide my face! Thanks for the tips and support! Also, my dermatologist just yells at me for not taking care of my skin but I'm trying!
So glad you mentioned sweat. I suffer greatly with eczema and psoriasis and when I work out my skin feels like it's burning. I asked my husband if it hurts when he sweats and he looked at me like I was nuts. I do towel off right away but the burning lasts for about 30 mins.
I am a 53 years old woman who just developed eczema and it is so bad. I just want to thank you for the information. You told me more than my doctor has😩 it is so frustrating
This is so true. As someone with severe eczema since birth, my skin condition has gotten better by itself since I moved from Pacific island to North America. Aveeno is so far the most affordable and best choice for my skin. I have been using Aveeno lotion, hair shampoo, and facial oat gel. They are really worth of trying. Thank you Dr. Dray for the recommendation.
I’ve struggled all my life with eczema. As a child a dermatologist had me put plastic gloves on my hands to sleep 🙄 These tips are so helpful. Thank you Dr Dray!
Putting on my steroid ointment followed by wrapping the area with Saran Wrap & then sleeping with it on has been a part of my life since forever. But it helps SO much more than most other things!
Thank you, Dr Dray. So helpful. I struggle with eczema for 30 years. The allergens always change, like seafood, pork, beef, wine, some cloth and now dust mite. Recently, I got better after I learned from Dr Dray and changed skincare routine.
Thank you Dr Dray and God bless you for your service to Gods children! I am a Living testimony for this video, aveeno product, and skin care tips. I had worsening eczema/psoriasis on several areas of my feet. I tries everything, steroid creams, psoriasis ointments, skin barriers creams but nothing worked for over 6 months! I tried this product and my feet are now CLEAR! No more rash redness! It took 3 weeks. Thank you thank you thank you!
Doctor, I left a comment about 3 months ago, and wanted to update you. My eczema seems to have healed. I think that the credit goes applying moisturizer after showering, while the skin was still moist. I kept applying until the moisturizer dried up as a thick dry layer, so that it would strengthen my skin. This layer helped dry flakey skin to stay on, which helped the skin to stay stronger. I'm so relieved. Also, I washed my thin skin very carefully to avoid washing away loose skin. I noticed that my legs don't seem to swell as much. All of my ideas were inspired by videos from you and other content creators. Thank you so much!
When my daughter was small I used to cry each time we bathed her knowing she was about to scream and cry because it burned. (Learned she could not use any soap the hard way. She only had oatmeal baths, rinsed her off, slathered on Vaseline, then patted her dry. It was the only thing she didn’t scream for.) Household cleanser: vinegar only on floors. (She walked before she crawled started at 7 months, I truly think it was because the carpet irritated her and she just hated being on carpet) Laundry: dr. Bonners, no fabric softer. (Could not line dry clothes out side, the allergens outside made it worse.) also, remember your clothing not just your child’s will effect them and bedding. Winter: if we bundled her up in cold weather it was horrid. We keep the house on the cooler side. If she sweats she cries because of burning. (Beware when she was small had someone at Walmart come up to me I went to school with and tell me my child needed better winter clothing it was to cold outside she was going to get sick. I told her you get sick from germs not from being a little cold. I did not let her freeze but we found a balance where she would not get to warm under so much clothing.) Clothing: natural fabrics only! No lace, no wool, no scratchy fabric. Let them tell you it is scratchy cause she was much more sensitive to it than I. Also be careful with stitching it can effect you too. How tight it is can be a tigger. She wore/wears flip flops most of the time, even in winter because shoes and some socks caused flare-ups. Diapers: we could only use cloth diapers. Mowing: close all windows, she did not play outside for the day. (Just 1 of many triggers) Swimming: we used sunblock outside but we would also smoother her in Vaseline as a barrier for the pool chemicals in the water. The only outside body of water (ie. lakes river) that did not bother her to bad was ocean, often times it even helped. Doc said it was because of the salt and ph.) Much is trial and error. My daughter was very severe and as an 18 year old she maintains with flare-ups. (I had a doctors note from her dermatologist and allergist I had to take to school because she brought a clean sheet to school every day so when they went outside to play or played on the carpets she would lay out the sheet if her and her friends wanted to sit on the ground. And yes school made me have a note from the doctor in order for her to be able to do this.) Remember when skin is damaged (especial kids/they can get nasty playing) they are prone to and more susceptible to skin infection!. I didn’t take her childhood away, she played got dirty stank, and yes it effected her skin. I would cry with her as she got flare up, and took baths. But I would explain unfortunately she would always have this and we just had to figure out a way to balance it out. With the help of her doctors! Hoped this helped someone.
I got eczema as an adult. When I was younger I had oily skin with lots of acne. Under the supervision of a great dermatologist I did accutane for 6 months. It cured my acne but made my skin dry, sensitive and eczema prone. Under dermatologist guidance I switched to all products meant for dry, sensitive skin and began using cerave cream. This has kept my eczema under control for the past few years. All of these tips are helpful and things that have helped me!
I have suffered with eczema and psoriasis since my high teen years, it's such a depressing illness I can't tell you How Manny times I have tought about suicide, the constant unbearable itch, the "dirty" look on your skin, bleeding, irritation, anger etc. Not counting the fact of not being able to do one of the sports I love the most. Swimming. All this leads to a crazy cycle of sadness, depression, anger, and starts again. Sorry guys I do not mean to depress you.....great video Dr Drey....👏
Same here... Had it on the inside of my elbows since I was less than a year old, spread to my neck, face and shoulders when I was around 12, then spread to my entire chest, back and the remaining clear areas on my arms a couple years ago. Probably be my entire body by the time I'm 30. It's crazy people with normal skin don't know how lucky they are. They do simple things that seem so basic to them that people with eczema would kill to be able to do without having to worry about their skin constantly.
Heal it from inside but not by using this external creams. I have also eczema on my full body. It started 6 months ago. But now I am healed 100% just taking homeopathic medicines which is purification of my blood, liver and gut.
Dr Dray, from the bottom of my heart Thank You. My seven year old had been suffering for months and this month his eczema was at it's worst ever. It covered about 35% of his body and started to move to his face. Scabs started forming because he couldn't help but scratch all over in his sleep. After taking your advice on which products to use he's eczema is almost completely gone after a couple of weeks. We had to restrict his activities, cancel trips and keep him inside during his summer break. My heart broke for him, it makes me teary eyed just thinking about it. But now that we have a daily routine he's able to do the things he loves again. Thank you so much for helping us. God bless you and your family.
That was my childhood too try a very hot wet cloth when he itches -it stops the itchy and is such a relief.. Keep his head dandruff clear and wash off all sweaty areas with slightly salty water
I was so glad to see the Aveeno eczema balm cream. I’ve been using Aveeno for years and it has done remarkable improvement to my skin especially the eczema on my back. 👍🏽
Not itching is the hardest one. Also sometimes if someone with eczema's gets inflamed at night then they can't sleep. I have has this. I believe I am allergic to dust though. I love that you have eczema and are a dermatologist because you get what the patient is going through more than a dermatologist with no skin issues. It gives you more insight.
My mom fixed oatmeal baths for me when I was a child; it must have helped, to this day oatmeal scent is calming to me , I’m going to get the Aveeno itch relief
I've always been told I am odd, because I always have to wash clothing before wearing, even when young. New clothes always smelled like chemicals to me. I've had Eczema most of my life. I feel validated now!
I’ve had horrible severe eczema on my hands and feet my entire life and will get other places every few weeks too. It’s really helpful knowing about putting lotion on when my skin starts to itch. I’ve used the Aveeno product you mentioned and others from Aveeno for years now and it does wonders for me. It’s also nice to know that I’m not crazy and not alone in feeling self conscious (especially when it’s on my face like right now)
Plunge your itchy hands into really hot water-the relief is amzing -no scratching excema gets better. Try making sure you get riud of all dandruff-scratchimng an itchy head makes your hands itch.
I've had issues with eczema for most of my life. I find that three things have helped a lot. 1) I avoid any sort of synthetic fabric. I only wear cotton, silk, viscose, rayon, modal, soft linen, etc. I react to synthetics so quickly that 90% I can test whether a fabric is synthetic just by touching it :-) I also usually avoid wool, but I do own a couple soft 100% merino wool tops that are great in the winter and feel comfortable (so I think it's really about the thinness of the thread). 2) When flairs are really bad (or even when they just start), I buy a huge amount of oats, I grind them in the coffee grinder, and I sprinkle loads (about 2-3 cups) in the bath. This helps me a lot. 3) Ever since I started using an air purifier, I've noticed a huge reduction in the frequency of my flair-ups. I highly recommend it.
I’ve developed eczema recently after being a baker for over a decade and constantly being covered with flour and lye (from dipping pretzels). It also doesn’t help that I’m working in front of overs and sweating for 8 hours a day. I’m so glad I found this video. I’m going to buy ALL of the moisturizers.
I too am older (63) and have developed eczema in the last 7 years. In the last year and a half I have experienced the worst on butt cheek in the past two months. I’ve tried everything and made it worse. I’m glad to hear these good tips. I agree with the one person who said they don’t learn these things from their dermatologist. Because I didn’t neither. Thanks!
Update: It turned out that because of steroid cream I used my problem areas were fungal. I realized I needed to see a doctor. I was subscribed medicine and ointment. Doing fine now!
Going to try this aveeno balm for sure. But these are a few things that help my eczema during a flare up: Vanicream moisturizing cream Cerave moisturizing cream Sudocrem (meant for diaper rash, but I like to mix it with my moisturizer!) Cerave baby healing ointment I like to keep my skin moisturized during a flare up. But when my skin starts to weep, it's important for me at least, to gently pat the weeping eczema and then put moisturizer on! If I don't pat it dry before moisturizing, I feel like my skin gets even more irritated. Hope this helps someone
I have eczema in my face :'( but I don't want to use corticoids. I have been like this for a month using cerave moisturizing cream with no changes. I have just a little bit avenoo ezcema which I use from time to time and I am starting to give up.
i have suffered from moderate chronic eczema for years and Aveeno's Eczema Therapy balm is my holy grail over-the-counter product. It's the only over-the-counter product that has worked for me, and believe me, I've tried EVERYTHING! I put the balm on my eczema hot spots, even the ones on my face, before bed and it helps keep the eczema under control.
Dr. Dray, I’ve been watching your videos to get information to help my wife with her horrible eczema breakouts. She just recently started to get these. She has been going to Dermatologist here in Northwest Arkansas. They don’t seem to no very much about it other then to prescribed steroid cream. It didn’t help her. After listening to you explain it so well, I bought the creams you talked about. The Aveeno for itching. It works so good. She has cleared up and is happy again . Thank you very much. You gave me such a good understanding of what and how to use it. Thanks again.
I’ve used the Aveeno Eczema Balm for several years on my shins. This is the best thing I’ve EVER used to stop my dry shins from itching, particularly in the winter. In addition to stopping itch, my skin is wonderfully soft.
Struggled with eczema my entire life and now that I have it under control I have hyperpigmentation all over my body and have no clue what to do with it. person of color problems 😞
If your eczema is under control, you can try retinoids or retinols. Also alpha hydroxy acids and polyhydroxy acids. Dr dray has videos regarding those in her playlist. You can also check out doctorly on the topic of hyperpigmentation. Im a person of colour too, i know what you mean.
I bought the Aveeno Eczema Therapy balm with colloidal oatmeal (specifically the Baby one, which was cheaper!) under your recommendation and it has been working great. Something I'll probably use even without active eczema! Thank you, Dr. Dray!
If you’re looking for a short and quick answer: Silicon scrubber for exfoliation, moisturizer for your body, short nails, and probiotics. That solved my problem.
You are on the verge of developing 100 thousand subs on utube may be far more than you see in a day as a M.D.or Ph.D in Dermatology,I'm so personally greatfull you chose to share your expertise in this field I have learned so much and my skin is better for it
My daughter has eczema on her face and she's allergic to almost all essential oils. We tried all lotions and creams here in 🇺🇸 but nothing works. Then I found Mustela Stelatopia. Thank goodness ! The Stelatopia cream and balm help to calm down the redness and flakiness of her skin. For anyone who has eczema and sensitive skin, try Mustela Stelatopia. It's a bit pricey becoz it's made in France but it's worth it. Hopefully they don't change the ingredients.
Could you make a video about dealing with eczema on the face while having acne? When I treat one, the other seems to flare up. Need to find the balance!
the machine i used and helps me produces a continuous stream of healthy ionized mineral water. With a new, larger ceramic cartridge that removes almost 100% of chlorine and other harmful substances in your tap water, and adds safe, moisturizing minerals that are healthy for your skin and hair.
I had quite bad eczema as a kid. It stopped when I started going to secondary and was completely gone in college. I then start uni and it came back hard. I'm still suffering from it and it sucks. Thanks for the tips. Definitely want to try these tips. The constant cycle of having it, stressing about it, stress of uni and lack of sleep is killing me. I'm so tired lmao
I dont have eczema but have very dry rosacea and this balm is a God-Send! It is the best amazing moisturizer I have found. I goop it on every night and wake with moisturized skin.
Can confirm, it is the best! I use it under my nose and on upper lip (a major dry area for me) at night and it works wonders! They also sell minis on Amazon for $3/4 so you can try it out first.
I’ve had exzema my whole life of almost 62 years. I grew up with it and didn’t know anyone else who had it. Steroid cremes are the only thing that really work. I do use Elidel and Protopic as adjunct therapy, but moisturizer never helped in a flare up. It gets better in the summer. I think having some humidity in the air helps as well as wearing less/lighter clothes.
I'd also like to mention that my son can't tolerate a lot of the creams made for eczema. He couldn't even use cerave. We did discover one that works great for us but not many people know about it. It's called Triple Cream eczema care by Summers laboratories. It's very thick so a little hard to spread and a little greasy but very minimal ingredients and helps the itch. I think it has some oatmeal ingredient in it. For any one who's looking to try something new because other ones irritate.
I want to just thank you so much for your videos. You have helped me show my kids how to better care for their skin issues. My 2 boys have chicken skin. My youngest baby has eczema. My teen well basic teen issues. I have watched hours of your videos to help each of my kids even my mom. Your videos have given me a amazing amount of information and a place to start so I can help them each fix their skin issues. So thank you so much
Same! We forgot to put lotion on my 3yo after her last bath, and hoo-boy! Her skin looked awful! Poor kiddo. I thought her eczema wad getting better, but apparently the CeraVe was just treating it that effectively!
@@karyon1007 I noticed that the fleece pjs get her arms really bad. I use the colloidal oatmeal bath and lather her in cerave or aveeno. I'm starting a jar of vanicream but it "smells funny" according to her
While trying to cure my gastritis, I was told to stop eating vegetables. No more eczema. My gastritis is also gone. I was going to resume vegetables after about a month, but I feel so much better and have lost 50lbs. I still eat avocado, but no other vegetables. Dr got me to add a few things like nutritional yeast to cover what I might lack from the absence of veggies.
Does anyone else find that the thicker balms and ointments that are always recommended for eczema seem to INCREASE the itching? I have not found one that makes it feel better. I did find a very light aloe gel that relieves the itch almost immediately, but it has to be applied very frequently.
I have used many prescription and non prescription ointments and those seem to increase itching almost always (my eczema is extremely severe) especially when I put ointment on my face and neck
Try layering a lighter anti itch lotion underneath a thicker cream or balm. Makes a HUGE difference. Also, applying moisturizer after letting it sit in the fridge is a god send during a flare up
@@carolineweber7518 yes me too! My doctor told me to use this really thick greasy ointment on my body and face 4 times a day and omg my skin has never been so bad. I had a major major flare up and it really increased the itching 🙁
@@leah271 what’s helped me the most with my eczema is getting rid of my acrylic nails (they’re a big irritant for my skin) and taking baths with about a cup of bleach in it. (Recommended by my dermatologist of course). This kills staph on the skin and allows your body to heal faster. Also I use mometasone 0.1 on the big patches on my body which has been the only rx ointment that worked for me. Hope some of that helps! :) honestly I would ditch the thick ointments if possible !!
OMG thanks sooooooo much for this! I'm 39 and started to get eczema on my face due to severe stress a few years ago but the last month my back is on fire and it's there too and the itching drives me insane!
I would like to say, that it is literally impossible to have eczema and have a good night sleep :D it's a bit weird to hear this as a tip from an eczema sufferer, even though I understand what she meant
I appreciate you listing all these tips. I'm 30 and I've had eczema all my life. When I was younger, the dermatologists I went to would only offer cortisone creams as a solution, and so I'm only just now finding out about other tactics besides those that work for me. Oddly enough, I notice the number 1 trigger for my eczema is heat and humidity. Though I keep to a good routine, I can get away with food triggers, lack of sleep, not moisturizing, or even using scented moisturizers without much trouble during the winter, but the when the cold goes away and temperatures start climbing, I'll start breaking out.
One thing to note about wool is that if you DO need to wear wool for some reasons, look for alpaca wool. It's basically the best kind of wool out there for many reasons, one of which being it's not itchy like other types of wools from other animals because the fiber is silky and smooth.
I'm an eczema (seborrhoeic dermatitis) patient. I've been suffering this disease for 5 years until now. I had no idea how long I will suffer this. I wish there's a treatment that can treat it forever. That's just my life wish.
Heal it from inside but not by using this external creams. I have also eczema on my full body. It started 6 months ago. But now I am healed 100% just taking homeopathic medicines which is purification of my blood, liver and gut.
Wool is actually one of the few fabrics that doesn’t seem to aggravate my skin. Whenever I get flare ups I switch over to woolen clothes (icelandic or marino) and my skin instantly begins to calm down. However, great video Dr. Dray. Thank you so much for this helpful information😊
My son had severe eczema since birth. We had tried everything and he was still scratching his skin until it bleed. What eventually worked for him was the Fluocinoline Acetonide 0.01% body oil and Hylatopic Plus Cream. Both you need Rx for.
You did such a beautiful job on this video Dr Dray. Your own personal experience & 'journey' with eczema equips you to help others who suffer in such an understanding way! Your own struggles were hard & its beautiful that you are turning the hardship into a career of blessing & healing others. You are an excellent teacher! Thank you so much & God bless you!
from a person w severe atopic eczema, (hospitalised twice in a year bv of it!) i really do recommend aveeno! it stays long in your skin but it rinses of easily too!
I have dyshidrotic eczema in between of my toes , what i do to keep it under control 1. Use tissue to clean off excess flakes or dead skin 2. Apply Eucerin Eczema Relief cream 3. Apply another layer of cream on top which is Eucerin Foot cream 10%Urea Sometimes i would seal them with vaseline.
Aveeno has cured my skin issues .rosacea and Bumpy skin and removed my face wrinkles.My whole body has received so much healing from aveeno .I am 55 years of age and aveeno is my skin miracle cream
I have to say my heart goes out to you I'm 46 in tears with it and that's just the maintenance of it. The pain itch and sensitivity for child to go thru it breaks my heart. Bless all involved ❤ xtra blessings for parents taking care kiddos
I am now a subscriber. I wish I had found your video 2 years ago, when my eczema first reared its ugly head. I'm 82, and never had the problem before my entire life. I tried so many things, but it just kept getting worse until I found CeraVe, which helped tremendously with the itching, but not with the cure. I saw an ad for Dupixent injectable pens. By this time it had covered close to 40% of my body, mostly my lower legs and back, plus some on my arms. I had never been more miserable, so finally I consulted a local Dermatologist. She prescribed Dupixent, and after 20 bi-weekly injections, I'm 99% eczema free. People like you are a Godsend. Keep up the great work. If it ever comes back, I'll give Aveeno a try first.
have it for so many years and even lost hope about it because it has ruined my life totally but this year I tried herbs I got from a recommendation about DR OSEMUAHU on TH-cam and after using it I'm completely cured and free from Eczema . Just like magic but Dr Osemuahu have the best remedy
I have eczema and it sucks! Especially on the hands! I was using Ponds and it made my eczema flare like CRAZY from the fragrance and dyes. I noticed Aveeno and Eucerin have helped keep my skin stable a bit. I still have it but it is manageable now. Good luck to all my friends with eczema we got this!
Dr Dray I'd like to thank you for your recommendations. I purchased the Aveeno Eczema balm and my skin is in love!!! It works really well and doesn't get sucked into my skin like everything else. I also bought a humidifier... Hopefully I'm on easy street this winter. Many thanks for the education and your kindness of helping others.. You're a doll .. Happy New Year 🎉
I randomly bought the Aveeno Eczema Cream recently and feel the same way about it not getting sucked in the way all other moisturizers and eczema creams seem to - thank goodness!! I want to try the balm now when the cream runs out, but so glad to have finally tried Aveeno!
Been scratching for years, sometimes to the point of bleeding. My doctor just surgically removed a huge carbuncle a few days ago due to eczema infection from scratching. I stop scratching after my dermatologist prescribe cordran tape within two weeks of application. It's a miracle! YMMV. Now onto treating those little bumps before it develop into carbuncles.
I have bleach baths then i getter wrapped in bandages after the bath and after I put cream on it helps me to sleep the hole night and after a few days of doing it it looks so good and not itchy and only do it every second night untill it looks almost gone this is for flair ups and it actually works!
I find that if I don't wash my hands/fingers thoroughly before applying a lotion of some kind, that it aggravates it. Dirty hands also have salt on them. Our skin is salty. That is why pets often lick us. Apply either with just-washed hands or use a new/clean applicator of some kind. Q-tips, cotton balls, clean soft cloth, etc. unless you can spray your cream on. Keeping our dirty nails and hands off the skin will help immensely. And another video mentioned instead of scratching, pat the itch gently but firmly in rapid succession. I do this, and it helps so much. The itch is just about gone after about 15 pats. Don't hurt the skin, though. Another product I find is most helpful is called Bee Magic. Natural and has olive oil plus all the bee products. Very soothing.
I find the Cerave hydrating bar cleanser very soothing for my skin and gets sunscreen off, and use it for face and body. The bar lasts a long time. Never had eczema until the grief of loosing my husband last year.
Oh my gosh, interesting. I have experienced eczema for the first time in my life since the death of my dad (I know it's the grief and stress from all the death admin which has caused it)
This is such a help!! I'm literally a human dalmatian and I really want to make this disappear. I've got eczema for a long time, but it got worse this pandemic. I couldn't even go out to go to my Dermatologist. I use chlobetasol on my problem areas but now it doesn't work. I also couldn't use it on my face, so yah... Everything is inflammed and I also got dermatographia, just great.
#8 is the hardest to do. is mild slapping okay? i couldnt stop scratching for so long i recently started to just slap myself and i know it sounds bad but it’s been working fine😂
@@Cmnich94 mine is bad on my hands but i got a steroid cream from my doctor and it made such a difference! no more itchiness. now i just use cortizone gel and it works (u can get it at cvs)
I have tried the basic Aveeno brand lotion. I've tried the Eucerin Eczema and the Lubriderm Extreme stuff too. Nothing ever really worked, but I never wanted to pay the extra expense for the Aveeno Eczema Therapy - itch relief balm. Well one day last month, I was just shopping around and I needed more lotion, and thought "what the heck, might as well try it and scratch it off my list of things that I have tried". I wish to god I had tried the Aveeno balm years ago! My eczema is on my face, so it's sort of always something that bothers me. I always turn down the heat and wash my face in lukewarm water in the shower, and I use St. Ives Soothing body wash -oatmeal and shea butter (paraben free). I get out the shower and use lotion if I need it. Never has anything I've ever used actually worked so well! The previous lotions I tried would moisturize the skin, and hide any flakeyness, but it didn't do much for how irritated my skin was and the patches would often remain red. The Aveeno balm cools it down in like an hour, and the redness is minimized by a lot (though not completely gone). I know it costs a lot if you just compare it to lotion, but I think you have to look at it as a last resort over the counter treatment for a medical issue before having to seek medical intervention. I know my eczema is triggered by stress, so being in Grad School isn't helping my situation. Please please please, just get this stuff, and don't cheat yourself out of the relief you need!
Hi There! Grew up with eczema, everything you're sharing is 100% on point!! Aveeno products really work, thank you Dr. Dray, I'm watching in 2022! Take care.
I had eczema develop on my lower legs that after two years with two different renowned Ohio Dermatologists who both said they could do nothing for me. I accidently found a control for it. I take a 10 mg over the counter allergy pill and one coconut over the counter pill. Eczema cleared and as long as I take it daily, I have been clear skinned for 15 years.
What helps my eczema is getting a ice pack and cooling the skin down with it if you can tolerate the temperature. And With my hands after washing I use moisturizer right after that helps a lot.
Would you recommend using tretinoin/differin only after getting your dermatitis under control? I have not only eczema, but some acne and clogged pores and also wanna embark on anti-aging adventure What would be the best strategy? Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! Watching your channel for more than three years now
the ONLY hand cream that has ever worked for my eczema on my hands/arms is Babyganics (brand). It is quite expensive but I found mine at TjMaxx for around $4 (3oz). I know Target sells it on their website for $9.99 (8 oz). Please try it. It's technically for babies but honestly, it's all the better because the ingredients are safer, and it's thick and amazing. I can't stress enough how amazing this has helped me. Because I bought a 3oz size it's small enough to keep in my purse at all times. I've also heard it's nice to keep it on your nightstand for use before going to sleep at night. As for my BODY SOAP, Dial Hypoallergenic Bars. I get them at the Dollar Tree, so $1 per 2 bars. Works great. Fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, suitable for sensitive skin. I rub it on a loofa and boom. My skin sucks. I've even had to go to the emergency room because all the skin fell off my hands a couple years ago. And even still, these $1 bars of soap work for me. Hopefully, they'll work for you too.
Absolutely loved the tips. What you said at the end is so true, it is just learning the tricks as you go of what works for you and what are your personal irritants. Its a journey and after living with it for 22 years, I have worked out what most of my irritants are and now am able to find ways to avoid or manage when I come in contact with them. I thought I would watch this to learn some more about my skin, and you have confirmed my theories of what causes a lot of my eczema and proved I'm not crazy haha! I changed from my favourite summer denim shorts to a lighter loose-fitting pair a couple years ago because the fabric was irritating my skin. Living in Australia the extreme temperatures is what gets to my skin most of the time, I love Autumn and Spring in the mild temperatures as my skin is the happiest. Also, I work on a farm and have adapted to wearing gloves when working with sheep as wool is also a really bad irritant. Also swimming I learnt at a very young age is a bad irritant, especially in a chlorine pool, definitely need the rinse after or my skin hates me for a few days.
Had my 1st night where I couldn’t sleep. Trying to sort out the trigger that caused me to flare up so badly. Also did some research to understand why eczema is soooo much worse at night. Running out to get the Aveeno balm today. Thank u very much
Telling someone with eczema not to scratch is like telling someone who's angry to calm down._.
Hahahaha so funny
It's so hard
So accurate
Ectoin is the solution of Eczema
exactly T.T my bf says to simply stop but it’s hard not to
I’m here because my girlfriend has said “I hate my skin” as she itches uncontrollably with tears in her eyes and I can tell it is a constant for her and I’m doing my best to finding some options for solutions to help her feel okay. Thank you for the options you’ve given. ❤
That's so sweet of you to be concerned. I understand her irritation, I have the same issue
Dr Dray is great and please also let your girlfriend view Dr Berg’s series about eczema - Eg:
th-cam.com/video/ux6xIQ0sumQ/w-d-xo.html
get an allergy panel done.my daughter is allergic to soy peanuts and polyester. she cant move 10' without getting a flare up.as a dad its painful not being able to make it stop
Santo, try the aveeno itch cream. I did the same thing trying to help my wife. It worked. Follow the directions she gave. After showering apply it right away. It worked for my wife.
@@rigorocks23 so what did they do for her after the allergy panel to help her? We’re you able to help her get it under control with the information from the test?
1 - Don't scratch, apply appropriate moisturizer with no irritant
2 - Wear loose, breathable clothing
3 - Wash new clothes before wearing it
4 - Avoid extremes of temperature & humidity
5 - Short showers, using lukewarm water
6 - Rinse off sweat & pull water right away
7 - After cleansing, apply moisturizer to damp skin
8 - Manage stress and prioritize good quality sleep
9 - Minimize exposure to environmental allergens
10 - Simplify your skincare routine
Thank you 😊
Dr. Dray is giving almost ONE MILLION people FREE dermatological advice. Some of who may not have access to such info otherwise. Just watch the whole damn video lol
Oops was that my outside voice? 😅
she said prioritize good quality sleep yet here i am upset with my eczema again watching this video at 2 am
@@NG-68k people are free to watch the video as they are free to read a quick sum up, why would you limit that freedom? Plus Dr Dray herself is now used to list the chapters of her videos under the description.
@@NG-68k you must not have serious eczema.
I have struggled with eczema since BIRTH... My derm said i will never get rid of it, just make it less bad. Here are things that helped my skin get a lot better:
1. Don't cleanse your face in the morning since you already wake up with dried out skin. Just rinse with lukewarm water and put on a moisturizer and sunscreen.
2. As Dr Dray already mentioned, keep your skincare routine at a BARE MINIMUM. I know this is hard for skin care enthousiasts but since our skinbarrier is compromised, using a lot of products can really aggrevate your skin. Also, exfoliate the skin only once a week AT MAX with a gentle exfoliant like 2-5% lactic acid or urea. Since i cut down my skin care routine to only cleansing (evening), a hydrating serum (evening) and moisturizer (and SPF in the morning), my skin is less aggrevated.
3. Use a very gentle face cleanser like the La roche Posay Toleraine cleanser.
4. Cut out fragrance in your skin care.
5. For the body, use a very gentle soap-free, fragrance-free body wash like the Eucerin body washes or use shower oils and only wash your armpits with a gentle body wash.
6. Use a thick body cream everyday after showering. The Eucerin Urea body cream saved my life. I heard it's not available in the US but you can order it on European online farmacies that ship worldwide like Vicnic
7. Take fish-oil supplements (Omega-3). The fatty acids help your skin retain moisture.
8. Get a hydrocortisone cream from your derm to use on itching areas.
9. Make-up can have irritating ingredients so if you want to use make-up, search for products that are really eczema friendly. I use the NYX Bare with me Tinted skin veil. Guys, the ingredientlist is basically a moisturizer!! It has been soooo gentle on my skin, i really recommend it. No fragrance, no drying alcohols, EU-allergen free and it has some soothing ingredients like cucumber extract and aloe.
10. I know everyone in the skin care community HATES coconut oil, but for us people with severe eczema DON'T BE AFRAID TO USE IT. When the eczema on my face gets really bad, i use a layer of coconut oil on my face after moisturizer in the evening. It really really helps with softening the dry patches and itching. I stopped using coconut oil because of skinfluencers online, and my eczema got really bad for a while. I went back to using it and my skin got a lot better. So don't be afraid to use it if you have really dry skin!!
I hope this will help someone
What sunscreen do you use?
@@Victoria_vm I use the Lagom sun gel SPF50 and the Avène tinted mineral fluid SPF50. Im always searching for new holy grail sunscreens though! What do you use? (EDIT: i dont use the lagom anymore, it sensitized my skin so much with continued use. I use EVY Daily defence mousse spf 50)
@@moonflowersenna I like using the ombrelle face ultra light hydrating cream sunscreen (not that god awful fluid stuff that comes in that rectangle bottle, and the fluid is super watery). It's very moisturizing - my skin looks super dewy (almost oily) but I don't mind bc my skin is so dry
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Thank you for the Information! I will definitely follow ur tips and update you soon! 😊😊
This is the first eczema community I’ve found and it’s so great to be around other people who struggle with eczema
Yes it really does sometimes I feel so alone but these kind of comments make me feel like I’m not alone in this
Search Eczema Support groups on Fb
@@nuuhahass9005 you are absolutely Not alone! ☺️
checkout reddit
Vick. Tea tree oil.
"Don't scratch"
I immediately started scratching.
Same!!!! Lol
FRRRR
The struggle is real!
🤣🤣🤣
Good day Dr.Dray i have eczema to my finger and my foot what ointment or cream to heal my eczema im from Philippines i hope you notice me thank you so much doc..💞
My 3 yr old has struggled with eczema since birth. Some of my personal tips for your kiddos:
•100% cotton pajamas worn INSIDE OUT (the seams can be irritating!)
•Invest in special eczema clothing - pull on sleeves that cover the limbs completely (or just the joints.) Having that extra layer on the itchiest spots helps protect while scratching. Shirts with fold over mittens were a lifesaver overnight, when my little one's eczema was at it's worst at age 1.
•Try not to use anything on yourself that could irritate your child. Our entire family now only uses fragrance free products.
•Huggies special delivery diapers are THE SOFTEST diapers in existence.
•Zyrtec - if your doctor says it is safe.
In my skin care arsenal:
Aveeno eczema therapy cream
Cerave eczema creamy oil
Cerave healing ointment
Exederm flare cream
Aveeno baby eczema cleanser
Vanicream shampoo and conditioner
Organic jojoba oil
Colloidal oatmeal (for bath)
I also have topical steroid treatment from his derm, but only use it sparingly for flare ups. I was apprehensive to use steroids and wish I'd tried it sooner.
Good luck to those that are struggling!
Where did you find Gabi cream shampoo ? My toddler is also suffering from eczema, we switched to vani cream body wash and lotion which has been a life changing experience for the best !
@@sabrinarebollar3931 Target has it! I love vanicream. I’d never heard of it until my baby developed eczema but even I use the cream now. It’s great.
@@sabrinarebollar3931 it's called "free and clear" but it's by the vanicream company. I should have put the accurate name - sry about that! I got mine from Amazon, but I'm sure it's other places too!
These are great tips! As an adult with eczema (on and off since childhood), I would also like to recommend:
-Desert Essence fragrance free shampoo (it actually cleans the scalp! A problem I find with truly fragrance free shampoos is they don't clean well or have other unpleasant quirks. I find the vanicream free & clear shampoo to be oddly sticky)
-Acure Seriously Soothing Lotion. I could not believe that this lotion actually helped to HEAL my eczema outbreaks when used for a few days, 2-3x per day--Usually lotion is more preventative or just helps keep patches from getting any worse. I use this lotion as a first line of treatment for mild to moderate patches of eczema before resorting to steroid cream.
-First Aid Beauty Ultra Healing lotion also helped in a similar way to the Acure lotion, but it is more expensive
-fragrance free laundry detergent and dryer sheets (if you use the latter at all--I had a derm tell me dryer sheets leave crystals on garments and inside the laundry machines that can agitate eczema), or unscented dryer balls. I got overconfident after having no eczema outbreaks for several years and started using scented detergent... big mistake. It triggered the worst flare I've had as an adult
Thank you so much. My son went to his 2 year check up yesterday. Before we went I saw what looked like eczema his doctor confirmed that it was. I’ve now been researching for hours for eczema especially in toddlers. He has always had sensitive skin and can only use Honest diapers and water wipes. I really appreciate all the tips.
Sometimes I forget that my skin bleeding isn't supposed to be normal
Samee
Most of the time I forget how skin is supposed to be smooth and when I look at my siblings’ hands, I get a little sad about my own skin :(
@@saki.susaki i get what you mean. Sometimes i wonder if other people experience itchiness or if it is at all possible to go a whole day without scratching.
Sameeeeee
Same, it’s sad that it’s normal at this point 🥲
Good vibes to all of you eczema sufferers! 😘
sufferers??😐😑
Thanks!!!
@@jeleset7298 what did u want her to say eczema babys or what
Thank you those words felt good because this is sooo frustrating
😢
Having eczema since birth has really impacted my life, especially going through adolescence right now! I’m going through a flare up right now, which has impacted my self esteem quite a bit, and doing everything I can to keep it calm which is how I stumbled here. These tips have really helped and reading the comments puts me at ease knowing that I’m not the only one in this mindset!
If you’re going through something similar , you’ve got this! Keep fighting and never give up ❤️
same! my old teachers used to call me devil eyes because I had a flare up under my eyes, I was laughing but inside I was so insecure and wanted to cry
You Hang in there too Hayden!
Wow this has made me feel so much better, I have eczema really bad and it's to the point I despise going outside because of the way I look with it all over my body and especially my face 🥺 I'm so glad there are many other people that feel the same way. It's very hard to deal with and has made my anxiety and depression really bad 🙁 thank you we've definitely got this 💪♥️
@@leah271 I feel the same way too Leah! I don’t like going out because I feel so insecure, and people always stare at me weird! Everything will be okay though 🙏🏼
Developing Eczema is how i stumbled upon this channel. So in that sense having Eczema has been a positive for me imagine that!
Greetings U. Charlie hope u r well n Happy Thursday😀👍💜....
Happy Thursday uncle Charlie have a great day 😀
@@whitneybrown4067 Happy Thursday!! :)
@@marizzy63 Happy Thursday! Thanks!
@@UncleCharlie111x2 🤩
I randomly developed bad eczema as an adult in my 30’s and this is all so helpful. Thank you!!
Me too, what did u do to cure it.. thank u
Me too!! Had it as a child and never had it again until I turned 30
Same! It's the worst!
I’m 22 I haven’t been to the doctor yet but I thought it was allergies. I’m pretty sure I have eczema. It keeps coming back in flares like she said and it’s only on certain parts of my skin. Patches on my face, neck, chest and arms. It isn’t that red because I’m doing a pretty good job at not itching it eventhough it’s extremely hard. It’s also crusty sometimes and bumpy/ leathery.
no cure @@thelastsamurai5583
I had persistent eczema on the left upper eyelid for almost 3 years. I went to several doctors and nothing helped until I realised that every time I was using a Maybelline mascara it was flaring up my eczema. Now I have changed my entire makeup and skincare routine to vegan and cruelty free products. My eczema is gone ❤️ from Australia
Wow I have eczema surrounding my left eye and I use maybelline mascara. I’m so glad I saw this comment, I may need to throw out my mascara...🤯
Me too!!!!
I have something around my left eye and a little on my right and I RARELY wear makeup and I cannot get rid of it to save my life. I’ve been to doctors and dermatologists and nothing has helped. 😭😭😭
@@alexisvaldez337 is it stubborn eczema? I use baby eucerin on my problem areas (eyelids, under eyes, and forehead) a little goes a long ways I dab it on very gently morning and night. I’ve also been using the double shot avocado aloe serum by fourthray beauty before I moisturize.
@@kelsydawn8794 I have no idea what it is. The dermatologist said it’s contact dermatitis. But everything they have given me for it doesn’t help. So I’ve just been putting aquaphore on it to help with the dryness. But it looks awful. I’m really self conscious about it. And when I do wear makeup it’s more noticeable. But I only wear makeup a few times a year.
Thank you for this video! I am a child and have been struggling with eczema since birth. It's been hard because people don't understand the pain and young children look at me like I'm a monster. Im so insecure about it and like to hide my face! Thanks for the tips and support! Also, my dermatologist just yells at me for not taking care of my skin but I'm trying!
the best treatment for dermatitis starts from the inside out take probiotics, zinc and vitamin D3
I am with u I get it eczema not all the time once every year it’s painful, and annoying
@@Miki19098 thank you for sharing!
You’re not a monster! And you’re definitely not alone - I’ve had eczema since I was a young girl. Keep your head up, you’re beautiful no matter what!
Look up smile and joy. I had eczema for over 30 years really badly. I'm in South Africa and the cream is bought online from America. It is God sent
Don't scratch with a hair brush? Sister I've used dull serated knifes, bricks on my house, tree bark, concrete, you name it lol.
😂😂😂😂
I know, right? A hair brush sounds like a good idea. 😂
I used my nail cutter😂😂
Same!
I've used a metal letter opener
So glad you mentioned sweat. I suffer greatly with eczema and psoriasis and when I work out my skin feels like it's burning. I asked my husband if it hurts when he sweats and he looked at me like I was nuts. I do towel off right away but the burning lasts for about 30 mins.
Tea tree oil. Vick.
Have you tried the Skinsmart hypochlorus spray Dr Dray recommends elsewhere?
@Michael G blue container. Menthol cream.
I 'scratch' that itch with ice cubes and ice packs. It helps bring down inflammation a LOT and is very soothing.
Agreed same here ... ice brings down the redness itch and inflammation for me as well ...
i am gonna go try this! i’m in the middle of a huge flair up bc of the weather change and i’m itching none stop!!
Tea tree oil. Vick.
@Naziratul Fadhillah tea tree oil. Vick.
@@meliahnorris7576 tea tree oil. Vick.
This is a cruel life we suffer so much who else is having a hard time?
I’m about ready to stop playing this fucked up game called life tbh. But I’m too scared to do that so I’ve decided to embrace being a nihilist
My eczema is flared up on my cheeks rn I feel so self conscious. It’s so annoying bc my skin was clearing up a couple days ago
@@shawtea6256 tea tree oil.vick.
I am a 53 years old woman who just developed eczema and it is so bad. I just want to thank you for the information. You told me more than my doctor has😩 it is so frustrating
This is so true. As someone with severe eczema since birth, my skin condition has gotten better by itself since I moved from Pacific island to North America. Aveeno is so far the most affordable and best choice for my skin. I have been using Aveeno lotion, hair shampoo, and facial oat gel. They are really worth of trying. Thank you Dr. Dray for the recommendation.
I’ve struggled all my life with eczema. As a child a dermatologist had me put plastic gloves on my hands to sleep 🙄 These tips are so helpful. Thank you Dr Dray!
Yeees. When I was younger my parents had to tape socks on my hands to prevent me from scratching while I slept 😂
Putting on my steroid ointment followed by wrapping the area with Saran Wrap & then sleeping with it on has been a part of my life since forever. But it helps SO much more than most other things!
Thank you, Dr Dray. So helpful. I struggle with eczema for 30 years. The allergens always change, like seafood, pork, beef, wine, some cloth and now dust mite. Recently, I got better after I learned from Dr Dray and changed skincare routine.
Tea tree oil. Vick.
What kind of symptoms do you get from dust mite allergy? It aches and my finger got swollen in my case
Thank you Dr Dray and God bless you for your service to Gods children! I am a Living testimony for this video, aveeno product, and skin care tips. I had worsening eczema/psoriasis on several areas of my feet. I tries everything, steroid creams, psoriasis ointments, skin barriers creams but nothing worked for over 6 months! I tried this product and my feet are now CLEAR! No more rash redness! It took 3 weeks. Thank you thank you thank you!
Doctor, I left a comment about 3 months ago, and wanted to update you.
My eczema seems to have healed. I think that the credit goes applying moisturizer after showering, while the skin was still moist. I kept applying until the moisturizer dried up as a thick dry layer, so that it would strengthen my skin. This layer helped dry flakey skin to stay on, which helped the skin to stay stronger. I'm so relieved.
Also, I washed my thin skin very carefully to avoid washing away loose skin.
I noticed that my legs don't seem to swell as much.
All of my ideas were inspired by videos from you and other content creators. Thank you so much!
When my daughter was small I used to cry each time we bathed her knowing she was about to scream and cry because it burned. (Learned she could not use any soap the hard way. She only had oatmeal baths, rinsed her off, slathered on Vaseline, then patted her dry. It was the only thing she didn’t scream for.)
Household cleanser: vinegar only on floors. (She walked before she crawled started at 7 months, I truly think it was because the carpet irritated her and she just hated being on carpet)
Laundry: dr. Bonners, no fabric softer. (Could not line dry clothes out side, the allergens outside made it worse.) also, remember your clothing not just your child’s will effect them and bedding.
Winter: if we bundled her up in cold weather it was horrid. We keep the house on the cooler side. If she sweats she cries because of burning. (Beware when she was small had someone at Walmart come up to me I went to school with and tell me my child needed better winter clothing it was to cold outside she was going to get sick. I told her you get sick from germs not from being a little cold. I did not let her freeze but we found a balance where she would not get to warm under so much clothing.)
Clothing: natural fabrics only! No lace, no wool, no scratchy fabric. Let them tell you it is scratchy cause she was much more sensitive to it than I. Also be careful with stitching it can effect you too. How tight it is can be a tigger. She wore/wears flip flops most of the time, even in winter because shoes and some socks caused flare-ups.
Diapers: we could only use cloth diapers.
Mowing: close all windows, she did not play outside for the day. (Just 1 of many triggers)
Swimming: we used sunblock outside but we would also smoother her in Vaseline as a barrier for the pool chemicals in the water. The only outside body of water (ie. lakes river) that did not bother her to bad was ocean, often times it even helped. Doc said it was because of the salt and ph.)
Much is trial and error. My daughter was very severe and as an 18 year old she maintains with flare-ups. (I had a doctors note from her dermatologist and allergist I had to take to school because she brought a clean sheet to school every day so when they went outside to play or played on the carpets she would lay out the sheet if her and her friends wanted to sit on the ground. And yes school made me have a note from the doctor in order for her to be able to do this.)
Remember when skin is damaged (especial kids/they can get nasty playing) they are prone to and more susceptible to skin infection!. I didn’t take her childhood away, she played got dirty stank, and yes it effected her skin. I would cry with her as she got flare up, and took baths. But I would explain unfortunately she would always have this and we just had to figure out a way to balance it out. With the help of her doctors!
Hoped this helped someone.
Tea tree oil. vicks.
❤
Paddling in sea was a breakthrough for me as a child salty water washes got rid of my excema till I went back home again.
The aveeno balm is by far the best I’ve ever tried on my skin ! Keeps my skin moisturized, smooth, my dry patches have gotten smaller ❤️
Tea tree oil faster. Vick.
Do you use the balm on your face too?
@@nergisD I also want the answer to this.
I got eczema as an adult. When I was younger I had oily skin with lots of acne. Under the supervision of a great dermatologist I did accutane for 6 months. It cured my acne but made my skin dry, sensitive and eczema prone. Under dermatologist guidance I switched to all products meant for dry, sensitive skin and began using cerave cream. This has kept my eczema under control for the past few years. All of these tips are helpful and things that have helped me!
We are so the same! Whats your holy grail product to reduce the redness of the face?
Honestly I don’t know. I still struggle with redness on my face and rosacea.
I have suffered with eczema and psoriasis since my high teen years, it's such a depressing illness I can't tell you How Manny times I have tought about suicide, the constant unbearable itch, the "dirty" look on your skin, bleeding, irritation, anger etc.
Not counting the fact of not being able to do one of the sports I love the most. Swimming.
All this leads to a crazy cycle of sadness, depression, anger, and starts again.
Sorry guys I do not mean to depress you.....great video Dr Drey....👏
Same here... Had it on the inside of my elbows since I was less than a year old, spread to my neck, face and shoulders when I was around 12, then spread to my entire chest, back and the remaining clear areas on my arms a couple years ago. Probably be my entire body by the time I'm 30. It's crazy people with normal skin don't know how lucky they are. They do simple things that seem so basic to them that people with eczema would kill to be able to do without having to worry about their skin constantly.
@@jessicamacaulay7462 my siblings that aren't infected are so lucky
Heal it from inside but not by using this external creams. I have also eczema on my full body. It started 6 months ago. But now I am healed 100% just taking homeopathic medicines which is purification of my blood, liver and gut.
I hear you....keep forging forward!
The Aveeno balm is AMAZING for when my skin acts up! Especially during the colder months! 😃
it is really good
Agreed! I picked one up on sale for $10 off. I think they are replacing the balm with their CICA balm
Pls help i realy suffer of my scrotal ecszema what should i do? I dont know what to buy for this pls help
am i the only one who loves the colder months, i literally cant go outside in the summer bec of eczema its the absolute worst winter is manageable
Can we use this balm on face
Dr Dray, from the bottom of my heart Thank You. My seven year old had been suffering for months and this month his eczema was at it's worst ever. It covered about 35% of his body and started to move to his face. Scabs started forming because he couldn't help but scratch all over in his sleep.
After taking your advice on which products to use he's eczema is almost completely gone after a couple of weeks. We had to restrict his activities, cancel trips and keep him inside during his summer break. My heart broke for him, it makes me teary eyed just thinking about it. But now that we have a daily routine he's able to do the things he loves again.
Thank you so much for helping us. God bless you and your family.
That was my childhood too try a very hot wet cloth when he itches -it stops the itchy and is such a relief.. Keep his head dandruff clear and wash off all sweaty areas with slightly salty water
I was so glad to see the Aveeno eczema balm cream. I’ve been using Aveeno for years and it has done remarkable improvement to my skin especially the eczema on my back. 👍🏽
Tea tree oil. Vick.
@@honghong3153what is that?
Not itching is the hardest one. Also sometimes if someone with eczema's gets inflamed at night then they can't sleep. I have has this. I believe I am allergic to dust though.
I love that you have eczema and are a dermatologist because you get what the patient is going through more than a dermatologist with no skin issues. It gives you more insight.
Her: avoid extremes of temperature and humidity
Me: I literally live in Florida 😑
I don't live in Florida but in autumn and spring, where I live is humid as HELL 😥😥😥
I live in the caribbean . It is hot all year round. 😔
I live in Colorado in the rockies, February is hell for my skin😭
I live in Costa Rica 😬
I’m in the Middle East
My mom fixed oatmeal baths for me when I was a child; it must have helped, to this day oatmeal scent is calming to me , I’m going to get the Aveeno itch relief
I've always been told I am odd, because I always have to wash clothing before wearing, even when young. New clothes always smelled like chemicals to me. I've had Eczema most of my life. I feel validated now!
I’ve had horrible severe eczema on my hands and feet my entire life and will get other places every few weeks too. It’s really helpful knowing about putting lotion on when my skin starts to itch. I’ve used the Aveeno product you mentioned and others from Aveeno for years now and it does wonders for me. It’s also nice to know that I’m not crazy and not alone in feeling self conscious (especially when it’s on my face like right now)
Plunge your itchy hands into really hot water-the relief is amzing -no scratching excema gets better. Try making sure you get riud of all dandruff-scratchimng an itchy head makes your hands itch.
The Aveeno eczema balm she recommends is my life saver. Don’t know what I’d do without it.
I've had issues with eczema for most of my life. I find that three things have helped a lot. 1) I avoid any sort of synthetic fabric. I only wear cotton, silk, viscose, rayon, modal, soft linen, etc. I react to synthetics so quickly that 90% I can test whether a fabric is synthetic just by touching it :-) I also usually avoid wool, but I do own a couple soft 100% merino wool tops that are great in the winter and feel comfortable (so I think it's really about the thinness of the thread). 2) When flairs are really bad (or even when they just start), I buy a huge amount of oats, I grind them in the coffee grinder, and I sprinkle loads (about 2-3 cups) in the bath. This helps me a lot. 3) Ever since I started using an air purifier, I've noticed a huge reduction in the frequency of my flair-ups. I highly recommend it.
I’ve developed eczema recently after being a baker for over a decade and constantly being covered with flour and lye (from dipping pretzels). It also doesn’t help that I’m working in front of overs and sweating for 8 hours a day.
I’m so glad I found this video. I’m going to buy ALL of the moisturizers.
I too am older (63) and have developed eczema in the last 7 years. In the last year and a half I have experienced the worst on butt cheek in the past two months. I’ve tried everything and made it worse. I’m glad to hear these good tips. I agree with the one person who said they don’t learn these things from their dermatologist. Because I didn’t neither. Thanks!
Update: It turned out that because of steroid cream I used my problem areas were fungal. I realized I needed to see a doctor. I was subscribed medicine and ointment. Doing fine now!
Going to try this aveeno balm for sure. But these are a few things that help my eczema during a flare up:
Vanicream moisturizing cream
Cerave moisturizing cream
Sudocrem (meant for diaper rash, but I like to mix it with my moisturizer!)
Cerave baby healing ointment
I like to keep my skin moisturized during a flare up. But when my skin starts to weep, it's important for me at least, to gently pat the weeping eczema and then put moisturizer on! If I don't pat it dry before moisturizing, I feel like my skin gets even more irritated. Hope this helps someone
thanks for sharing!
ugh the weeping is the WORST 😖
I have eczema in my face :'( but I don't want to use corticoids. I have been like this for a month using cerave moisturizing cream with no changes. I have just a little bit avenoo ezcema which I use from time to time and I am starting to give up.
Tea tree oil. Vick faster.
i have suffered from moderate chronic eczema for years and Aveeno's Eczema Therapy balm is my holy grail over-the-counter product. It's the only over-the-counter product that has worked for me, and believe me, I've tried EVERYTHING! I put the balm on my eczema hot spots, even the ones on my face, before bed and it helps keep the eczema under control.
@Bethany Newhart, thank you for your advice. I was wondering if this Aveeno Balm can be applied to the face with no irrigation or burning sensations.
I've struggled with eczema for over 20 years, and really found a lot of your suggestions helpful!
Which ones was more helpful?
Dr. Dray, I’ve been watching your videos to get information to help my wife with her horrible eczema breakouts. She just recently started to get these. She has been going to Dermatologist here in Northwest Arkansas. They don’t seem to no very much about it other then to prescribed steroid cream. It didn’t help her. After listening to you explain it so well, I bought the creams you talked about. The Aveeno for itching. It works so good. She has cleared up and is happy again . Thank you very much. You gave me such a good understanding of what and how to use it. Thanks again.
Thanks for sharing your personal experience with eczema. Sometimes I feel so alone with this condition
I’ve used the Aveeno Eczema Balm for several years on my shins. This is the best thing I’ve EVER used to stop my dry shins from itching, particularly in the winter. In addition to stopping itch, my skin is wonderfully soft.
Struggled with eczema my entire life and now that I have it under control I have hyperpigmentation all over my body and have no clue what to do with it. person of color problems 😞
If your eczema is under control, you can try retinoids or retinols. Also alpha hydroxy acids and polyhydroxy acids. Dr dray has videos regarding those in her playlist. You can also check out doctorly on the topic of hyperpigmentation. Im a person of colour too, i know what you mean.
I hate that it leaves the biggest blotches of hyperpigmentation around my mouth
YES ‼️
Same
So we have to follow all these rules just to not be miserable? It’s just not fair. Why can’t my skin just be normal?
I bought the Aveeno Eczema Therapy balm with colloidal oatmeal (specifically the Baby one, which was cheaper!) under your recommendation and it has been working great. Something I'll probably use even without active eczema!
Thank you, Dr. Dray!
How does that one compare to the normal one
@@bluraspbery I've never used the normal one but the baby one works great.
If you’re looking for a short and quick answer: Silicon scrubber for exfoliation, moisturizer for your body, short nails, and probiotics. That solved my problem.
I think keeping very clean was the real part of that.
You are on the verge of developing 100 thousand subs on utube may be far more than you see in a day as a M.D.or Ph.D in Dermatology,I'm so personally greatfull you chose to share your expertise in this field I have learned so much and my skin is better for it
My daughter has eczema on her face and she's allergic to almost all essential oils. We tried all lotions and creams here in 🇺🇸 but nothing works. Then I found Mustela Stelatopia. Thank goodness ! The Stelatopia cream and balm help to calm down the redness and flakiness of her skin. For anyone who has eczema and sensitive skin, try Mustela Stelatopia. It's a bit pricey becoz it's made in France but it's worth it. Hopefully they don't change the ingredients.
Could you make a video about dealing with eczema on the face while having acne? When I treat one, the other seems to flare up. Need to find the balance!
the machine i used and helps me produces a continuous stream of healthy ionized mineral water. With a new, larger ceramic cartridge that removes almost 100% of chlorine and other harmful substances in your tap water, and adds safe, moisturizing minerals that are healthy for your skin and hair.
I have the exact same problem!
@@farwahsalman7431 if you need the machine i will advice you
@@rutheabiy2400 What machine is that? I would love to know since I struggle with the same problem😊
Try tissue salt combo for skin disorders.
I had quite bad eczema as a kid. It stopped when I started going to secondary and was completely gone in college. I then start uni and it came back hard. I'm still suffering from it and it sucks. Thanks for the tips. Definitely want to try these tips. The constant cycle of having it, stressing about it, stress of uni and lack of sleep is killing me. I'm so tired lmao
I’m in the same boat it sucks
There has to be some secret juice out there that can help us all with this
Look up smile and joy, the cream is miraculous. They are based in America, I live in South Africa
Me too- hands and eyelids and back are the worst 😮
@marisol033 Lmao! I hope that’s a joke and you’re not realky that gullible. Pseudoscience is very dangerous.
A tip on the aveeno balm: the baby version is very similar if not the same! And at my drugstore, $5 cheaper :)
I bought Aveeno eczema balm for my toddler and discovered that it feels great on my hands. 😄
I don’t have eczema, but the Aveeno eczema therapy sounds good for my dry winter skin!
I dont have eczema but have very dry rosacea and this balm is a God-Send! It is the best amazing moisturizer I have found. I goop it on every night and wake with moisturized skin.
@@CalmVibesVee 👍
Can confirm, it is the best! I use it under my nose and on upper lip (a major dry area for me) at night and it works wonders! They also sell minis on Amazon for $3/4 so you can try it out first.
@@eobrien1 -👍
I’ve had exzema my whole life of almost 62 years. I grew up with it and didn’t know anyone else who had it. Steroid cremes are the only thing that really work. I do use Elidel and Protopic as adjunct therapy, but moisturizer never helped in a flare up. It gets better in the summer. I think having some humidity in the air helps as well as wearing less/lighter clothes.
When I read eczema I click so fast.....
I'd also like to mention that my son can't tolerate a lot of the creams made for eczema. He couldn't even use cerave. We did discover one that works great for us but not many people know about it. It's called Triple Cream eczema care by Summers laboratories. It's very thick so a little hard to spread and a little greasy but very minimal ingredients and helps the itch. I think it has some oatmeal ingredient in it. For any one who's looking to try something new because other ones irritate.
I want to just thank you so much for your videos. You have helped me show my kids how to better care for their skin issues. My 2 boys have chicken skin. My youngest baby has eczema. My teen well basic teen issues. I have watched hours of your videos to help each of my kids even my mom. Your videos have given me a amazing amount of information and a place to start so I can help them each fix their skin issues. So thank you so much
Dr. Dray has a most pleasant way of putting her points across.
Thank you for the tips. My daughter 3, has it and we have kept it controlled with the moisturizer either aveeno, cerave or vanicream
Same! We forgot to put lotion on my 3yo after her last bath, and hoo-boy! Her skin looked awful! Poor kiddo. I thought her eczema wad getting better, but apparently the CeraVe was just treating it that effectively!
@@karyon1007 I noticed that the fleece pjs get her arms really bad. I use the colloidal oatmeal bath and lather her in cerave or aveeno. I'm starting a jar of vanicream but it "smells funny" according to her
I use vanicream it good but thanks 4 the tips
While trying to cure my gastritis, I was told to stop eating vegetables. No more eczema. My gastritis is also gone. I was going to resume vegetables after about a month, but I feel so much better and have lost 50lbs. I still eat avocado, but no other vegetables. Dr got me to add a few things like nutritional yeast to cover what I might lack from the absence of veggies.
Does anyone else find that the thicker balms and ointments that are always recommended for eczema seem to INCREASE the itching? I have not found one that makes it feel better. I did find a very light aloe gel that relieves the itch almost immediately, but it has to be applied very frequently.
I have used many prescription and non prescription ointments and those seem to increase itching almost always (my eczema is extremely severe) especially when I put ointment on my face and neck
Try layering a lighter anti itch lotion underneath a thicker cream or balm. Makes a HUGE difference. Also, applying moisturizer after letting it sit in the fridge is a god send during a flare up
Try using extra virgin cold pressed coconut oil , its the best for ur over-all body , having eczema or not.
@@carolineweber7518 yes me too! My doctor told me to use this really thick greasy ointment on my body and face 4 times a day and omg my skin has never been so bad. I had a major major flare up and it really increased the itching 🙁
@@leah271 what’s helped me the most with my eczema is getting rid of my acrylic nails (they’re a big irritant for my skin) and taking baths with about a cup of bleach in it. (Recommended by my dermatologist of course). This kills staph on the skin and allows your body to heal faster. Also I use mometasone 0.1 on the big patches on my body which has been the only rx ointment that worked for me. Hope some of that helps! :) honestly I would ditch the thick ointments if possible !!
I scratched so much whist watching but it's somewhat comforting knowing that so many people suffer the way I do.
OMG thanks sooooooo much for this! I'm 39 and started to get eczema on my face due to severe stress a few years ago but the last month my back is on fire and it's there too and the itching drives me insane!
I'm the same try vanicream it will help but I notice stress don't help it...
Tea tree oil. vicks.
@@yolandabain8405 tea tree oil. Vick.
Tea tree oil. vicks.
I would like to say, that it is literally impossible to have eczema and have a good night sleep :D it's a bit weird to hear this as a tip from an eczema sufferer, even though I understand what she meant
SO TRUE!!!! It's been 3 months since I actually could have a good nights sleep...😪
i agree, everytime i wake up in the middle of the night my cheeks and arouny my nose gets itchy
Use tea tree oil. Pain menthol oil. Bandage for bleeding and cuts from the rashes.
@Naziratul Fadhillah tea tree oil.
@@minara8083 tea tree oil.
this is great timing because the dry winter makes my eczema so much worse
I appreciate you listing all these tips. I'm 30 and I've had eczema all my life. When I was younger, the dermatologists I went to would only offer cortisone creams as a solution, and so I'm only just now finding out about other tactics besides those that work for me. Oddly enough, I notice the number 1 trigger for my eczema is heat and humidity. Though I keep to a good routine, I can get away with food triggers, lack of sleep, not moisturizing, or even using scented moisturizers without much trouble during the winter, but the when the cold goes away and temperatures start climbing, I'll start breaking out.
Crazy you're saying this because I'm legit in the same boat right now lol, cheers.
One thing to note about wool is that if you DO need to wear wool for some reasons, look for alpaca wool. It's basically the best kind of wool out there for many reasons, one of which being it's not itchy like other types of wools from other animals because the fiber is silky and smooth.
Tea tree oil.
Dear doctor I am sufferring from lunch eczema. I always caught but no caught . please give me a good information
I'm an eczema (seborrhoeic dermatitis) patient. I've been suffering this disease for 5 years until now. I had no idea how long I will suffer this. I wish there's a treatment that can treat it forever. That's just my life wish.
Heal it from inside but not by using this external creams. I have also eczema on my full body. It started 6 months ago. But now I am healed 100% just taking homeopathic medicines which is purification of my blood, liver and gut.
Wool is actually one of the few fabrics that doesn’t seem to aggravate my skin. Whenever I get flare ups I switch over to woolen clothes (icelandic or marino) and my skin instantly begins to calm down. However, great video Dr. Dray. Thank you so much for this helpful information😊
Lucky you, wool irritates my skin so much.
superpower
My son had severe eczema since birth. We had tried everything and he was still scratching his skin until it bleed. What eventually worked for him was the Fluocinoline Acetonide 0.01% body oil and Hylatopic Plus Cream. Both you need Rx for.
You did such a beautiful job on this video Dr Dray. Your own personal experience & 'journey' with eczema equips you to help others who suffer in such an understanding way! Your own struggles were hard & its beautiful that you are turning the hardship into a career of blessing & healing others. You are an excellent teacher! Thank you so much & God bless you!
from a person w severe atopic eczema, (hospitalised twice in a year bv of it!) i really do recommend aveeno! it stays long in your skin but it rinses of easily too!
The aveeno eczema balm has been wonderful during the winter! It does have a weird smell but it’s still amazing
Tea tree oil faster.
I have dyshidrotic eczema in between of my toes , what i do to keep it under control
1. Use tissue to clean off excess flakes or dead skin
2. Apply Eucerin Eczema Relief cream
3. Apply another layer of cream on top which is Eucerin Foot cream 10%Urea
Sometimes i would seal them with vaseline.
I got Ezcema after I turned 40, I realized that stress and putting any kinds of lotions will make it flare up. Everyone is different.
Aveeno has cured my skin issues .rosacea and Bumpy skin and removed my face wrinkles.My whole body has received so much healing from aveeno .I am 55 years of age and aveeno is my skin miracle cream
The struggle you mention with caring for a child with eczema is very very real
I have to say my heart goes out to you I'm 46 in tears with it and that's just the maintenance of it. The pain itch and sensitivity for child to go thru it breaks my heart. Bless all involved ❤ xtra blessings for parents taking care kiddos
@@angelarohr2479 ❤️
I am now a subscriber. I wish I had found your video 2 years ago, when my eczema first reared its ugly head. I'm 82, and never had the problem before my entire life. I tried so many things, but it just kept getting worse until I found CeraVe, which helped tremendously with the itching, but not with the cure. I saw an ad for Dupixent injectable pens. By this time it had covered close to 40% of my body, mostly my lower legs and back, plus some on my arms. I had never been more miserable, so finally I consulted a local Dermatologist. She prescribed Dupixent, and after 20 bi-weekly injections, I'm 99% eczema free. People like you are a Godsend. Keep up the great work. If it ever comes back, I'll give Aveeno a try first.
have it for so many years and even lost hope about it because it has ruined my life totally but this year I tried herbs I got from a recommendation about DR OSEMUAHU on TH-cam and after using it I'm completely cured and free from Eczema . Just like magic but Dr
Osemuahu have the best remedy
does anyone know how to fade the dark spot/scar left from after eczema heals tho.....😭
Niacinamide?
@@dt5772 isnt niacinamide for oil control😅 eczema is very very very dry😅😅
@@ks96119 maybe ceramides , retinol and vitamin c. Vitamin C helps a lot with hyperpigmention. So do products containing lactic acid.
@@JetsetterIsabel thanks!😊😊
Coconut oil possibly not a doc however
I have eczema and it sucks! Especially on the hands! I was using Ponds and it made my eczema flare like CRAZY from the fragrance and dyes. I noticed Aveeno and Eucerin have helped keep my skin stable a bit. I still have it but it is manageable now. Good luck to all my friends with eczema we got this!
Dr Dray I'd like to thank you for your recommendations. I purchased the Aveeno Eczema balm and my skin is in love!!! It works really well and doesn't get sucked into my skin like everything else. I also bought a humidifier... Hopefully I'm on easy street this winter. Many thanks for the education and your kindness of helping others..
You're a doll ..
Happy New Year 🎉
I randomly bought the Aveeno Eczema Cream recently and feel the same way about it not getting sucked in the way all other moisturizers and eczema creams seem to - thank goodness!! I want to try the balm now when the cream runs out, but so glad to have finally tried Aveeno!
Been scratching for years, sometimes to the point of bleeding. My doctor just surgically removed a huge carbuncle a few days ago due to eczema infection from scratching. I stop scratching after my dermatologist prescribe cordran tape within two weeks of application. It's a miracle! YMMV. Now onto treating those little bumps before it develop into carbuncles.
I have bleach baths then i getter wrapped in bandages after the bath and after I put cream on it helps me to sleep the hole night and after a few days of doing it it looks so good and not itchy and only do it every second night untill it looks almost gone this is for flair ups and it actually works!
I find that if I don't wash my hands/fingers thoroughly before applying a lotion of some kind, that it aggravates it. Dirty hands also have salt on them. Our skin is salty. That is why pets often lick us. Apply either with just-washed hands or use a new/clean applicator of some kind. Q-tips, cotton balls, clean soft cloth, etc. unless you can spray your cream on. Keeping our dirty nails and hands off the skin will help immensely. And another video mentioned instead of scratching, pat the itch gently but firmly in rapid succession. I do this, and it helps so much. The itch is just about gone after about 15 pats. Don't hurt the skin, though. Another product I find is most helpful is called Bee Magic. Natural and has olive oil plus all the bee products. Very soothing.
I find the Cerave hydrating bar cleanser very soothing for my skin and gets sunscreen off, and use it for face and body. The bar lasts a long time. Never had eczema until the grief of loosing my husband last year.
Oh my gosh, interesting. I have experienced eczema for the first time in my life since the death of my dad (I know it's the grief and stress from all the death admin which has caused it)
This is such a help!! I'm literally a human dalmatian and I really want to make this disappear. I've got eczema for a long time, but it got worse this pandemic. I couldn't even go out to go to my Dermatologist. I use chlobetasol on my problem areas but now it doesn't work. I also couldn't use it on my face, so yah... Everything is inflammed and I also got dermatographia, just great.
@Citizen Scientist May your words come true🤧🙏 I really hope so😣
#8 is the hardest to do.
is mild slapping okay? i couldnt stop scratching for so long i recently started to just slap myself and i know it sounds bad but it’s been working fine😂
Better than scratching!!! But the look on someone’s face because you’ve done it subconsciously unaware is hilarious admittedly 😝😝😝😝😝😝
Lmfao I use to do that too
Omg I do this!
Haha
Edit: my eczema is on the back on my hands, so it looks like I'm scolding myself... Haha 😂
I can’t stop scratching!! 😩 Also, why is it worse at night?! I need sleep!
@@Cmnich94 mine is bad on my hands but i got a steroid cream from my doctor and it made such a difference! no more itchiness. now i just use cortizone gel and it works (u can get it at cvs)
I have tried the basic Aveeno brand lotion. I've tried the Eucerin Eczema and the Lubriderm Extreme stuff too. Nothing ever really worked, but I never wanted to pay the extra expense for the Aveeno Eczema Therapy - itch relief balm. Well one day last month, I was just shopping around and I needed more lotion, and thought "what the heck, might as well try it and scratch it off my list of things that I have tried". I wish to god I had tried the Aveeno balm years ago! My eczema is on my face, so it's sort of always something that bothers me. I always turn down the heat and wash my face in lukewarm water in the shower, and I use St. Ives Soothing body wash -oatmeal and shea butter (paraben free). I get out the shower and use lotion if I need it. Never has anything I've ever used actually worked so well! The previous lotions I tried would moisturize the skin, and hide any flakeyness, but it didn't do much for how irritated my skin was and the patches would often remain red. The Aveeno balm cools it down in like an hour, and the redness is minimized by a lot (though not completely gone). I know it costs a lot if you just compare it to lotion, but I think you have to look at it as a last resort over the counter treatment for a medical issue before having to seek medical intervention. I know my eczema is triggered by stress, so being in Grad School isn't helping my situation. Please please please, just get this stuff, and don't cheat yourself out of the relief you need!
Hi There! Grew up with eczema, everything you're sharing is 100% on point!! Aveeno products really work, thank you Dr. Dray, I'm watching in 2022! Take care.
I had eczema develop on my lower legs that after two years with two different renowned Ohio Dermatologists who both said they could do nothing for me. I accidently found a control for it. I take a 10 mg over the counter allergy pill and one coconut over the counter pill. Eczema cleared and as long as I take it daily, I have been clear skinned for 15 years.
Once again....an AMAZING video!!! I definitely need a CHEERLEADER for my skin...buying this today!! Thanks Dr. Dray 😄❤
it is a great one!
What helps my eczema is getting a ice pack and cooling the skin down with it if you can tolerate the temperature. And With my hands after washing I use moisturizer right after that helps a lot.
Would you recommend using tretinoin/differin only after getting your dermatitis under control? I have not only eczema, but some acne and clogged pores and also wanna embark on anti-aging adventure What would be the best strategy? Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! Watching your channel for more than three years now
the ONLY hand cream that has ever worked for my eczema on my hands/arms is Babyganics (brand). It is quite expensive but I found mine at TjMaxx for around $4 (3oz). I know Target sells it on their website for $9.99 (8 oz). Please try it. It's technically for babies but honestly, it's all the better because the ingredients are safer, and it's thick and amazing. I can't stress enough how amazing this has helped me.
Because I bought a 3oz size it's small enough to keep in my purse at all times. I've also heard it's nice to keep it on your nightstand for use before going to sleep at night.
As for my BODY SOAP, Dial Hypoallergenic Bars. I get them at the Dollar Tree, so $1 per 2 bars. Works great. Fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, suitable for sensitive skin. I rub it on a loofa and boom. My skin sucks. I've even had to go to the emergency room because all the skin fell off my hands a couple years ago. And even still, these $1 bars of soap work for me. Hopefully, they'll work for you too.
Absolutely loved the tips.
What you said at the end is so true, it is just learning the tricks as you go of what works for you and what are your personal irritants. Its a journey and after living with it for 22 years, I have worked out what most of my irritants are and now am able to find ways to avoid or manage when I come in contact with them.
I thought I would watch this to learn some more about my skin, and you have confirmed my theories of what causes a lot of my eczema and proved I'm not crazy haha! I changed from my favourite summer denim shorts to a lighter loose-fitting pair a couple years ago because the fabric was irritating my skin. Living in Australia the extreme temperatures is what gets to my skin most of the time, I love Autumn and Spring in the mild temperatures as my skin is the happiest. Also, I work on a farm and have adapted to wearing gloves when working with sheep as wool is also a really bad irritant.
Also swimming I learnt at a very young age is a bad irritant, especially in a chlorine pool, definitely need the rinse after or my skin hates me for a few days.
Had my 1st night where I couldn’t sleep. Trying to sort out the trigger that caused me to flare up so badly. Also did some research to understand why eczema is soooo much worse at night.
Running out to get the Aveeno balm today.
Thank u very much