Natural remedy for eczema and dry skin

Dry skin and eczema often comes together. I have inherited dry skin from my late mother whom I remembered had scaly and peeling dry skin on her legs during her later years. I too I noticed had scaly and peeling skin, not only on my legs, but on my face as well.

In addition, I suffered from extensive eczema on my back many years ago. When I was in San Jose, California, because of the dry air, I noticed my leg itching and peeling skin on my legs the next day after arrival.

Using Oilatum soap recommended by a Dermatologist (skin doctor) didn't help much. So how did I solved my dry skin and eczema problems? Simple. I just stopped using soap (except for washing hands and also when using soap is unavoidable which is not often). I just used plain water for bathing.

Did bathing with plain water caused any problems such as body odour? Nope, as far as my observations went. None of my family complained of body odour. Neither did my friends complain of body odor when we gather together. I never notice people moving away when I am forced to be near them such as passengers on public transport or private cars.

I am still monitoring this simple plain water for bathing remedy for dry skin and eczema and will report further developments in due course.

Environmentally friendly natural remedy fo eczema

About one and a half year ago, I was affected by severe eczema at both shoulder blades and back. The doctor gave some steroid cream, emulsifying ointment and moisturizing cream to apply as well as emulsifying soap to bath with. The steroid cream I applied very sparingly but the eczema comes back when its application stopped. The others I applied more liberally but it didn't bring a cure.

The doctor also advised to use soap sparingly, say, alternate days when bathing as the soap strip the skin of moisture which is bad for eczema. I tried increasing the interval between usage of soap and since I don't get any complaints of body odour, I finally stopped using soap and just used water for bathing. Now my skin is smooth and free of eczema. Not only it is effective, it is also environmentally friendly.

Allergy blood test results by Allergy Diagnostics Sdn. Bhd.

Date: 2 & 3 March 2010

ImmunoCAP Total IgE concentration: 1393 kU/l

Test Code	Test name	Concentration	Class
d1	D. pteronyssinus	>100	6
d2	D. farinae	>100	6
Rd201	Blomia tropicalis	49.8 kUA/l	4
ex2	e1 e5 e6 e67 e88	0.50 kUA/l	1
f1	Egg white	<0.35	0
f2	Milk	<0.35	0
f4	Wheat	1.36 kUA/l	2
f13	Peanut	1.30 kUA/l	2
f14	Soya bean	1.27 kUA/l	2
f24	Shrimp	2.26 kUA/l	2
f1B	Ikan bilis	1.11 kUA/l	2
f9	Rice	0.60 kUA/l	1
f35	Potato	4.56 kUA/l	3
f7	Oat	0.48 kUA/l	1
f47	Garlic	2.13 kUA/l	2
f212	Mushroom (champignon)	<0.35	0
f61	Sardine/Pilchard	<0.35	0
f1T	Ikan tengiri	<0.35	0
f91	Mango	0.86 kUA/l	2
f293	Papaya	1.47 kUA/l	2

Total serum IgE level at 1391 KU/L (normal level 50) is significantly elevated, indicating very high probablity of IgE mediated allergy reaction consistent with atopy.

Specific allergen test for aeroallergen (dust mites D. pteronyssinus, D. farinae, Blomia tropicalis) showed positive reaction

Specific allergen test for food allergens (wheat, peanut, soya bean, shrimp, ikan bilis, rice, potato, oat, garlic, mango, papaya) showed positive reaction

Specific allergen test for food allergens (egg white, cows milk, mushroom, sardine, ikan tengiri) showed negative reaction

Recommendations:

Elimination diet avoiding offending foods and all food products containing them in any form, should be practiced for at least 4 months

House dust mite allergens are commonly associated with allergic rhinitis, asthma and sometimes atopic dermatitis. Immediate measures should be taken to control dust mite infestation in the home environment. The following procedures have been found useful to reduce dust mite populations:

(a) All dust trapping objects (carpets, furry toys, thick curtains, book shelves, old newspapers, etc.) should be removed from the bedroom. Daily wet-mop the floor of the house to reduce dust. Anti-dust mite formulations can be sprayed in unaccessible places. The use of an air filter with HEPA attachment in the bedroom may be beneficial

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(b) Spray acaracide (a special formulation which kills house dust mites) on mattress, pillows, carpets and upholstered furniture (Use Demitize anti-dust mits spray for best results)

Alternative: Buy Demite laundry additives, spray etc.

(c) Totally encase pillow and mattress with anti-dust mite control barriers (Specifically designed allergy control barriers that prevent dust mite or other allergens to pass through it to reach patient's body. Mattress must be totally encased to be effective) to isolate the dust mite allergens (Use Demitze anti-dust mite mattress/pillow allergicover for best results)

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(d) All bed linens should be washed at 55^o/130^oF at least once a week

3. Furry household pets, probably dog or cat in this case, are a major source of allergens, which are derived from tiny scales of skin (dander) shed by the animal, dried saliva and urine. These animal allergens circulate throughout the house as dust particles. Removal of the pet from the house is advised. Implement rigorous regular cleaning program of home to remove traces of allergen adherring to the floor, walls, beddings and furniture. Do not permit pets to enter the bedroom. An air filter with HEPA attachment in the bedroom may help.

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