Funky Dave Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 I'm posting this as I have a bit of a problem, and you guys seem to be quite intelligent, well travelled people who might, possibly be able to help... You see, I suffer from fairly severe eczema, and it gets worse as we approach the cold autumn/winter seasons. I have steroid creams that can ease the symptoms, but I was wondering if anybody knows of any alternative therapies that might help. The further into winter we get the more I develop the skin complexion of Freddy Krueger, so any suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks - Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lickszz Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 How about acupuncture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clik32 Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Oats in your bath apparently! Chloé Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Dan Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Try going to an alternative healing place and get them to mix up some oils for you - don't know which ones they used on me but they did get rid of it, although I do only get it very rarely these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Do not go to the Chinese herbalist on Chapel Walk. I had had what I, and my doctor, thought was eczema on my hands for a while and nothing cured it. I tried the herbalist out of desperation and he gave me these creams for my hands and lots of disgusting tea. Nightmare time, my hands erupted and cracked so badly that I had to wear gloves all the time. After several appointments with different specialists at the dermatology department of the Hallamshire hospital it was eventually diagnosed as psoriasis and ultimately cured. If you want to know the particular unguent I was prescribed, and I still have some left, pm me for details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidla Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 My eczema is worse in the summer. It's not too bad at the moment because the doctor perscribed me some antibiotics because he suspected I have a skin infection. Although steroid cream helps, it never gets rid of it completely. I've given up going to see the doctor about it because nothing he seems to give me does any good. And when he gives you a perscription it's normally got about 6 items on it which costs nearly £40. It's more than I can afford being a student. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Dan Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 There's a chinese herbalist on Church Walk in town... I've got a mate who mixes oils too, so I'll ask her opinion...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyBoy Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 I recently read an article somewhere (I think it was in the Metro free paper) about a woman who was breading Doctor fish . She swore by them, and had started breeding them to help others. The above link is the closest I could find but is the same thing. Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Ultra violet light helps people with Psoriasis, I would think it would help you too Hence why it can be better in the summer if you get your shirt off in the sun You can get a sunbed with the right kind of tubes, or go to sessions somewhere else Discuss it with your GP first and she thinks it is a good idea, you can ask if they do anything on the NHS Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dave Posted November 11, 2003 Author Share Posted November 11, 2003 Thanks for everybody's suggestions, I really appreciate your help, and I'll talk over these options with my doctor. Sidla, I'm sure that you are entitled to free presecriptions if you're a student. There's a lengthy, laborious form you have to fill in but it's better than shelling out £40.00 a time for your medicine. Ask for the form at your chemists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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