ECZEMA this time of year - tanTALK

fungirlz · 11-29-2002, 09:14 AM

Healing Eczema from the inside out..
This time of year you may come across many guests who are suffering from Eczema.
Hallmarks of this skin condition/disorder are Inflamed, Itchy, Overly Dry and even Cracked Skin.

This disorder is typically associated with a family history of asthma, allergies or eczema.
There is a good chance that this disorder will raise its head during the colder season.

Topical steroids can help stop the itching.. but remember using this type of medication can thin the skin quite a bit..

Natural cures are best I think..
Food allergy tests…essential fats and zinc go beyond topical medications.

Food allergies are a well known fact in this disorder..
Most common foods that bring this on are eggs, peanuts, fish, wheat, milk and soybeans…
I suggest you avoid these foods for three weeks then begin to add these foods back into your diet one at a time and see if you are reactive. If you become reactive, get rid of them from your diet right away.. If you do not react.. it is probably alright to keep them in your diet..

Another way to see if you have food allergies is have a blood test.. This will be costly.. but you can find out quickly what to stay away from.. ( Most insurance will not cover this kind of testing..)… be sure your test includes checks for IgG as well as IgE.. this will ensure the food allergies will be found in the blood work..

Allergies from air born things like dust mites, pollen can cause a flair up in eczema..
Use a vacuum with a HEPA High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter.. these can reduce these allergies a lot. Look into getting a HEPA room filter if you are bad off… It is worth every penny…

Individuals can be sensitive if their fatty acids are out of wack.. or out of balance.
Suggest that a person with eczema change the fats and oils they eat…
Good fats include two types of fatty acids.. Omega 3s and Omega 6s..
The best source of Omega 3 come from fish oil.. it contains the DHA and the EPA…
Omega6 sources of fatty acids come from evening primrose oil and Black Currant oil..
( these can be found at your health food stores)..

Dosage: take 1,000-2,500 mg per day of evening primrose oil per day..

Remember trillions of bacteria live on our skin and in our gastrointestinal tract. If this balance is disrupted it can result in altering our immune system…

A deficiency of Zinc can also result in eczema..’
Take 50 mg of zinc..
Remember ……zinc picolinate is absorbed better than any other form of zinc in our body..

One last thing to help you with Eczema…
Licorice Root..
It is an anti-inflammatory and can be use topically or taken orally.
We have seen awesome results when it is in gel form and applied to the area three times a day..’
It has better penetration than cortisone cream.
( Licorice root gel is also available at your health food stores)…

I hope this helps you to help those who suffer from eczema.. and also help you if you are experiencing it this time of year..

Chris

fungirlz · 11-29-2002, 02:51 PM

Vitamin E also helps this disorder very very much..
I can't believe I forgot this..
Boom.. I get on a roll sometimes and forget things...

Just think of it this way..
E is for Eczema relief..
400-800 units per day.. many report excellent improvement in the skin........
Use the natural E.. d-alphatocopherol... this is so much better than the synthetic one..

C

Tanline1 · 12-29-2006, 04:42 PM

Here's a good product. Plantolin Dry Skin Salve. It works!:)

Brandy1 · 12-29-2006, 04:44 PM

Please stop.

besttan · 04-10-2007, 06:28 PM

Correct the pH of your skin, drink plenty of water and get enough EFA's and most dry skin issues will disappear.

Kathe

BooBop · 04-11-2007, 12:01 AM

Omy, If you do not listen to the orginal post, you are crazy. fungirlz knows more about skin than you, me or anyone else on these boards. If you don't listen, its your loss.

Neon Beach · 04-11-2007, 06:16 AM

She does?

Mr Derf · 04-11-2007, 07:00 AM

I miss Melty.

BooBop · 04-11-2007, 08:47 AM

I think melty is in Boca Raton now, going to college there.

Yes Neon, fungirlz knows skin. She is very very smart

crader · 08-29-2007, 11:43 AM

12-29-2006, 04:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tanline1 Join Date: Oct 9 2006 Location: Stafford, VA Age: 78 Posts: 33 Rep Power: 0	Re: ECZEMA this time of year Here's a good product. Plantolin Dry Skin Salve. It works!:) __________________ Richard www.nightgreyenterprise.com Sunless Spray Tanning, Skin Care Treatments for Eczema, Rosacea & Psoriasis & More

12-29-2006, 04:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Brandy1 I love Derf!! Join Date: Nov 17 2004 Posts: 3,981 Rep Power: 51	Re: ECZEMA this time of year Please stop. __________________

04-10-2007, 06:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
besttan Join Date: Oct 12 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 97 Rep Power: 0	Re: ECZEMA this time of year Correct the pH of your skin, drink plenty of water and get enough EFA's and most dry skin issues will disappear. Kathe

04-11-2007, 12:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Age: 66 Posts: 7,766 Rep Power: 28	Re: ECZEMA this time of year Omy, If you do not listen to the orginal post, you are crazy. fungirlz knows more about skin than you, me or anyone else on these boards. If you don't listen, its your loss.

04-11-2007, 06:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	Re: ECZEMA this time of year She does?

11-29-2002, 09:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
fungirlz Join Date: Jan 17 2002 Posts: 4,339 Rep Power: 24	Healing Eczema from the inside out.. This time of year you may come across many guests who are suffering from Eczema. Hallmarks of this skin condition/disorder are Inflamed, Itchy, Overly Dry and even Cracked Skin. This disorder is typically associated with a family history of asthma, allergies or eczema. There is a good chance that this disorder will raise its head during the colder season. Topical steroids can help stop the itching.. but remember using this type of medication can thin the skin quite a bit.. Natural cures are best I think.. Food allergy tests…essential fats and zinc go beyond topical medications. Food allergies are a well known fact in this disorder.. Most common foods that bring this on are eggs, peanuts, fish, wheat, milk and soybeans… I suggest you avoid these foods for three weeks then begin to add these foods back into your diet one at a time and see if you are reactive. If you become reactive, get rid of them from your diet right away.. If you do not react.. it is probably alright to keep them in your diet.. Another way to see if you have food allergies is have a blood test.. This will be costly.. but you can find out quickly what to stay away from.. ( Most insurance will not cover this kind of testing..)… be sure your test includes checks for IgG as well as IgE.. this will ensure the food allergies will be found in the blood work.. Allergies from air born things like dust mites, pollen can cause a flair up in eczema.. Use a vacuum with a HEPA High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter.. these can reduce these allergies a lot. Look into getting a HEPA room filter if you are bad off… It is worth every penny… Individuals can be sensitive if their fatty acids are out of wack.. or out of balance. Suggest that a person with eczema change the fats and oils they eat… Good fats include two types of fatty acids.. Omega 3s and Omega 6s.. The best source of Omega 3 come from fish oil.. it contains the DHA and the EPA… Omega6 sources of fatty acids come from evening primrose oil and Black Currant oil.. ( these can be found at your health food stores).. Dosage: take 1,000-2,500 mg per day of evening primrose oil per day.. Remember trillions of bacteria live on our skin and in our gastrointestinal tract. If this balance is disrupted it can result in altering our immune system… A deficiency of Zinc can also result in eczema..’ Take 50 mg of zinc.. Remember ……zinc picolinate is absorbed better than any other form of zinc in our body.. One last thing to help you with Eczema… Licorice Root.. It is an anti-inflammatory and can be use topically or taken orally. We have seen awesome results when it is in gel form and applied to the area three times a day..’ It has better penetration than cortisone cream. ( Licorice root gel is also available at your health food stores)… I hope this helps you to help those who suffer from eczema.. and also help you if you are experiencing it this time of year.. Chris

11-29-2002, 02:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
fungirlz Join Date: Jan 17 2002 Posts: 4,339 Rep Power: 24	Vitamin E also helps this disorder very very much.. I can't believe I forgot this.. Boom.. I get on a roll sometimes and forget things... Just think of it this way.. E is for Eczema relief.. 400-800 units per day.. many report excellent improvement in the skin........ Use the natural E.. d-alphatocopherol... this is so much better than the synthetic one.. C

04-11-2007, 07:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
Mr Derf I'm Banned Join Date: Jun 29 2006 Location: NE Age: 61 Posts: 1,237 Rep Power: 0	Re: ECZEMA this time of year I miss Melty.

04-11-2007, 08:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Age: 66 Posts: 7,766 Rep Power: 28	Re: ECZEMA this time of year I think melty is in Boca Raton now, going to college there. Yes Neon, fungirlz knows skin. She is very very smart

08-29-2007, 11:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
crader Join Date: Jun 27 2007 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Re: ECZEMA this time of year spam Last edited by MATT A; 08-29-2007 at 02:49 PM.

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