#eczemasufferer

[littlemissplumful]

I'm starting to accept that this is just how my skin is going to be from now on 🤷🏻‍♀️ #eczemasucks #eczemasufferer #eczemacommunity #eczemaawareness #eczemalife #eczemafighter (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7dNXkjhkVh/?igshid=j9h2tag0ort1

[theallergyfamily-blog]

I know reviews on creams are generally for just one product and one product a lone. But I felt I couldn’t do that as I found my daughter benefited from two products. These products helped bring her skin under control. Yes one was probably used more than the other but I still felt it was important to give an honest view on how I helped to calm her skin. I wanted to write ‘try’ and bring her skin under control because in my honest opinion it is ‘trying’! I can’t, as much as I’d like to think I could, I can’t control her skin 100% as I can’t even control mine. But I can at least try! Trying to find the perfect cream for your daughter and in my instance myself too is very hard to do. If I was to add up all the money spent on creams, lotions and potions over the years I could have put a deposit down on a house if not bought one out right (well maybe a few years ago!) Watching your daughter suffer with atopic eczema is very hard to do. Watching her in pain, struggling to stop scratching, breaks my heart. So after a routine dermatology appointment in the summer I came back from there thinking enough was enough. I was tired of being spoken down to by specialists who I felt didn’t actually use or know what these products are like on the skin. I went straight on the MAC and started researching natural products that were good for the skin especially those suffering from eczema. After reading the reviews I decided we had nothing to lose by trying out these products. The only thing that would be tested was ‘Patience’! I knew it would take more than a night to make a difference! The creams I ordered for my daughter to try was #BriaOrganicsreliefrepairreplenishBalm and #OrganicBabyRepairLotionOdylique by Essential care. The reason I ordered these two creams were due to the reviews from both companies and one being a thicker consistency than the other. I decided from the start after receiving the creams that I would cream my daughter with the repair lotion first and then use the balm to hold in the moisture. It took a few days to show a real difference, but the redness had certainly lessened and the colour had come back to her skin. She wasn’t looking so white, a particular look from ones suffering from eczema and using creams prescribed by the doctor. I also had to support my daughter through this change and knew that the skin could get worst before it gets better due to different ingredients going on the skin. The balm is very thick and greasy, beeswax being the barrier to lock the moisture in – it is highly moisturizing which is very much needed when needing to put the moisture back in the skin. The repair lotion is a much thinner consistency as shea butter is used. This I found was not enough for my daughter and too thin to use just by itself. It was a very up and down experience at first and at times due to the frustration from my daughter I was at many time tempted to stop and go back to what she used even though in my head I knew it wasn’t what I wanted and would have felt I’d failed her. I did decide to use the creams a long side my daughter but found I had to stop as the beeswax was far to greasy for me and my skin just didn’t get on with it. Something us eczema suffers have to get used to! What works for one does not always for all! This didn’t make me think that I should stop using this on my daughter as I was seeing a real difference after a few weeks. I was determined to get her skin under control before she started school and I really felt I did. I was so happy. She was happy. And as the school saw it worked we were able to use the cream at school and worked out a care plan for it to be applied at school so we could make sure we kept the skin under control. With this plan in action we were able to see what the balm was truly like under all forms of pressure! We were still using the repair lotion but it was more for her hands as it is a nice light lotion that sinks in quickly, which was what was needed whilst being at school. A few days after school, her skin started to flare up. Her back, legs, feet and arms became red and angry. We persisted with the cream whilst looking at the whole picture. Things were put in place to support my daughter at school by bringing in a blanket so she could sit on the carpet (the carpet made her itchy), we bought 100% cotton clothes to close as possible to school colours for comfort and made sure she wasn’t sitting right by a radiator! She would be creamed up at least once at school, but it would also be in the classroom for her to get hold o should she need it when having a bad day. Like myself my youngest daughter is very allergic and can react to even the environment, weather as well as to clothing and food etc so sometimes it is very hard to pin point what has made her itchy. What I found with the balm is that it soothed her skin, was easy to apply and you could apply it as much as needed because it was all natural. Six months on, her back is practically eczema clear. The only slight redness is at the very top under her hairline, but other than that her torso is clear. Her arms are also looking good, they’re maybe a slight redness in the folds of her elbows but generally I am really pleased with what I see. The real battle at times I would say is her hands and feet. Those are the two areas that remain dry to touch, no redness but sadly her hands are open to elements so with the cold, water, anything she touches can cause the dryness. The dermatologist that we still see comments on those areas so would be great to get those under control. Eczema is very debilitating when at its worst and not every cream is going to work for everyone. But for my daughter I am glad to have persevered and kept on using the balm and lotion as I do genuinely think they have helped her skin. They do provide bathing products also. We use the bria organics bath oil, which does soothe her skin, and when putting the balm on before bedtime, you can feel the smoothness of her skin. I would definitely recommend these products for anyone suffering with eczema, psoriasis or any skin soreness and to be patient! The only down side is that they are quite expensive products especially as the containers are not on the large size and depending on how bad you or your child’s skin is, you’ll find it won’t last long. Ideally being on the NHS would be dream but sadly where I live that was a no go. But trying it definitely out ways the expense! I found the customer service with Bria organics when I contacted them through facebook (hadn’t contacted odylique) so helpful and would answer any worries or concerns, and would get back to you within 24 hrs whether you use their website, facebook page or on instagram. It may sound silly but it’s the little things like that that I find important, as sometimes you just need a little bit of reassurance at the other end of the line when you’re trying something new. I have wanted to write this review for quite a few months now but I wanted to really give this cream a chance and put it through its paces especially as my daughter started school in September and I wanted to see how it worked through flare ups from stress, the environment, school clothing etc. And really wanted to give an honest account. I hope this has helped and please don’t hesitate if you have any questions. Good Luck #TheAllergyFamily http://www.briaorganics.com/ http://www.odylique.co.uk/baby-repair-lotion.html

[eczemasufferer]

Hey (:, so ive had eczema all my life, since I was born.. lol im scratching right now -.\ well I live in Chicago and the weather changes drastically, and I have eczema on my scalp,arms, back, neck, and a little on my face I also have food and airborne allergies that make my eczema worse and causes me to have an allergic reaction,and im 14 and I deal with it pretty good,and im good with controlling it, so you should message me back and tell me how you deal with yours I would love to know (:

There’s been plenty of ups and downs with me and my eczema.

Changes in weather suck, and so do allergies.

I try to prevent myself from scratching as much as i can. This includes turning my fan on in my room to soothe my skin overnight, focusing on another area to scratch (probably not the best way) and challenging myself to sit without touching the area until the itch passes.

When i do start to itch, i make sure my nails are cut short and that i wear loose fitting cotton clothing and try to eat healthy.

Keeping active and moisturising as much as possible are also strategies i try to avoid breakouts from eczema.

So thats basically my main points of dealing with it right now :)

[eczemasufferer]

My red nail polish lasted a day and night before the colour on the edges were worn off from scratching. This is why i can't paint them nice things.

[eczemasufferer]

Hello there! I don't have eczema, nor have I ever, but I really did have horrid acne when I was a kid. From second to seventh grade, I didn't know what face skin was supposed to even feel like. It's really an awful experience, but you just have to stay strong while it lasts and learn to accept it. No matter what, anything can flatter with confidence. If you're self conscious about it, make sure to practice smiling whenever you look at your spots. Everyone has their flaws and it's perfectly okay.

Thank you for sharing your story :)I was just looking back at my school photos and i compared one from year 9 compared to my year 12 photo. You can tell that the first smile is forced and i just dont look very happy with myself. In my year 12 photo I look comfortable in my own skin and my smile is comfortable to look at.

Often when i mention eczema or breakouts to my friends, they rarely notice it unless i draw attention to it.If someone asks me about my skin i just say, “it’s eczema, don’t worry about it” and they just shut up.

Confidence is key and it may be very hard to conjure it at the start but you can build it up so that people see your personality and not just your skin conditions.

Thank you again and good luck for the future, anon :)xx 

[eczemasufferer]

Let the "ew what's that on your skin?" questions begin.

[eczemasufferer]

The bubbly eczema on my hands is back. I have no idea what to do except drown it in eczema cream. Does anyone have any ideas on how to manage it?

[eczemasufferer]

Today was so humid. The classrooms i was in today had no airconditioners and it was all gross. My eczema started itching and is now red and coming back because the sudden change of weather conditions. Oh eczema you just dont want to stay out of my life, do you?