i also suffering from chronic eczema. it not related to any food allergy. Actually mine was started feel itchy at certain part but no reddish occur on the certain part. It will getting worsen if i started scrathing. It could be happen on my body anytime due to environment/surrounding changes. Since there is no cure, no matter what, i get my best treatment in Chew Skin Specialist Clinic; Suit 201, 2nd Floor, Bangunan UMNO Selangor,142, Jalan Ipoh, 51200 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-4042-7492
i got few friends' skins getting better, so this doc is reliable.

I'm sorry to hear about it. Actually there are a lot of factors that can trigger eczema. It could be the environment factor or the food you take. Those thing that trigger eczema we call it allergen. When this allergen get into your body, your body cannot accept it, so it will trigger your immune system to fight it as an enemy and finally lead to eczema. Usually for those who have family history of asthma, they are prone to eczema condition. Before i continue with some information to handle eczema, i need to know wheter your girl friend has undergo an allergy test so called Skin prick test. This test will identify types of allergen that the patient should avoid. Usually, if possible, please avoid the allergen in class 2 and above. Patient can get the proper diet advice from a registered dietician.

Basically, beside getting the treatmet from a doctor, I recommend you to seek for some supplement that can help your girlfriend. Basically, those who have low probiotic level inside the body is one of the main reason that trigger eczema. Once your probiotic level is low, your body immune system is weaken and this easily lead to eczema problem. As a dietician, i recommend you to seek for live probiotic or nutritional yeast that could help your girlfriend. There are a lot of brand in the market but please look for those who really work. As a professional, i know that i should give some research to support what I said.

Below are the link of the research that show probiotic really help in eczema:

http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal...ETRY=1&SRETRY=0

http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal...649597/abstract

http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal...657653/abstract

http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pi...140673600042598

http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pi...140673603134903

yup, definitely correct! my doc also mentioned my old medical history of asthma...

If I may, I would to clarify something u mentioned...
Skin Prick Test is only helpful in certain types of eczema, especially allergic contact dermatitis because the condition is allergic in origin.
Asthma is closely associated with Atopic Eczema, and this is the type commonly happens to family members as it's genetically associated, like asthma.

There are preliminary result showing probiotics may have potential benefits on the following problems, Helicobacter pylori infestation, antibiotics associated diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome lactose intolerance, prevention of colon cancer etc.

However there are also studies indicating the following problems with probiotics increased death rate for severe acute pancreatitis, increase likelyhood of allergens sensitivity in children and septicaemia by lactobacilli in very ill patients.

So far there is no published evidence probiotics can replace natural intestinal flora (good bacteria) which have been killed off. As a matter of fact, the probiotics taken can only last a few days in the intestine.



This post has been edited by newbie99: Jul 24 2010, 08:30 PM

Bro, i have good suggestion bout it ..
i had a GF who suffer eczema and she is almost cure ...
drop me pm if u wanna know bout it ...

I got this too..some doctors i go they just give me some spread lotion(something like that)thats all...( i have a lot of parut) (at butt also have a lot)

thats all...anyway thx for the thread also...

A change in diet may help. Cut down on meat. Try vegetarian see if it works out.

Most animal protein are acidic to our body. The human body works well in a alkaline environment. A fruit that is sour does not mean it is acidic. In fact, lemon turns into alkaline through processes in the body and it is a very good by helping to balance up the acidity in the body. Try to take fresh lemon juice.

This post has been edited by barista: Jul 30 2010, 12:44 AM

u can try this freederm cream.i've tried and my fingers eczema is much more better now.less itchy.u can go to this website-www.freederm.com to find out more about this cream.it's a miracle cream to me.

Where is it sold here?

There are many mixed reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Freederm-HC-Eczema-D...erBy=addOneStar

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may i ask, taking evening primrose oil can cure the eczema or not?

Eczema usually arises when the immune system is not that strong, thus this skin disease unable to heal on its own.
The most basic thing need to be deal with is our cells, it is important to keep them active in order for them to fight diseases by themselves rather than we taking medication because it might have side effects and the results might not be the same for everyone.
It is always best using the natural and effective therapy to improve the immune system.
PM me for more information

I know mine is Atopic Eczema.. I have had it since I was 6. And since started working, my eczema spread from arms and legs to my body. It's really itchy and recently it even spread to my face.

Im suffering at the moment and I wish to see a doc soon just to temporary cure the symtoms (I have seen a lot a lot a lot of dermatology since I was young). And I know what medicine normally they would prescribe for me.. Steroid Pills, Steroid Cream, Anti Histamin, and oil lotion (to prevent dryness)..

But I just wanna ask one thing.. Is doc Ruban near Bukit Damansara good? He also works for Pantai Hospital. I have read some where that he is a money minded doc, which in all honesty, I dont mind. As long as it can temporary bring relief to me.. As it has heavily affected my daily life..

Currently I have also started to change my diet, no meat, but more fruits and vege. If you have more info on that, please do share with me.

Thanks guys..

hey man, i had some serious eczema in the past , now i can say i dun suffer of it anymore .

below is some of my advice for u .

DONT DO-
-eat food that usually trigger eczema
exp : sotong, prawns , crab , any shell type sea food , duck
(i myself also din take milk and wholegrain as i find out it will trigger the eczema too) ( difference ppl got difference type of allergy) ( i also avoid touching cat or dog )

- wear clothes that have wools materials

- take very hot water temperature shower bath

DO-
-every morning , after wash the mouth
drink lemon + warm water ( everyday-must ) ( before brush teeth )

eat fruit that rich of antioxidants ( grape papaya pineapple )

vegetables - choi sem

do see skin specialist if its start swelling , they will give u anti itchy , Atopic dermatitis steroids cream ( it work very well and clear the swelling fast, just dun put too many on the affect area )

stay away from direct hot sun , and avoid heavy sweating, keep the body clean is most important.

stay away from damp place , when its raining, do open air cond.
(damp environment will do anythings but good to eczema sufferer)

lastly, the one is really important, and this is the one that really pull me up from the eczema suffering

-EXERCISE -
do any kind of exercise is good , including have sex lol.. sweat a lot it will make the immune system stronger.

rmb to clean the body after exercise, clothes that full of sweat is bad for eczema sufferer , always wear clean clothes

err one more, do eat less junk food like kfc mcd .

i hope ur gf get well soon, try to rmb, eczema is for lifetime , avoid any things that trigger it, get strong and healthy , eat well dress well, it wont bother u ( ur gf ) anymore.

it need dedication thou . ^^

and aa.. rmb , eczema have no cure because it is not a virus ,its more like a genetic problem , its will always stay inside of the body, JUST DON TRIGGER IT, then it will be fine.

This post has been edited by greenlemontea: Nov 18 2010, 12:19 PM

Glad I joined these forums. I appreciate all the topic information. Was just what I was looking for.

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