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[-] danwritesbooks@aussie.zone 7 points 2 years ago

Does anyone suffer eczema? Any advice? I've tried a few creams - prescribed and off the shelf and I am going back to the doctors, but I need something in the mean time because it is driving me bananas.

[-] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 8 points 2 years ago

The cold salty southern ocean.

Trick is not to shower afterwards.

People might say 'ew' but the truth is you're cleaner than everyone else who hasn't been in the ocean and your skin will love you for it.

[-] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 2 years ago

I suffer rosacea which is also allergy/inflammation/stress mediated. When I get flares I use telfast, clearasil face wash, then splash with lots of cold water, then use savlon, savlon heals and calms.

[-] danwritesbooks@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago

I've wondered if it is stress related. I've been under a fair bit of it for various reasons.

[-] Duenan@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago

Can be weather or over heating and dryness from keeping warm as well.

[-] Duenan@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago

I might have to see if it helps me too. Been suffering lately.

[-] ReadEverything@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago

I have rosacea too, I haven’t tried savlon but I will now, thanks for the tip. I usually just put up with it until it is bad, then use doxycycline.

[-] bananafungus@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I switch and switch about but top of my list is Pinetarsol, tea tree based anything, oat milk soap/moisturiser, lanolin and emu oil.

Edit - forgot to add Lucas' Paw Paw Ointment.

[-] SituationCake@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago

If you haven’t already, see if you can get dermatologist referral. I fought with ‘eczema’ for a year as diagnosed by gp, but it was actually a different issue which was finally diagnosed by dermatologist, and steroid cream was actually making it worse.

[-] danwritesbooks@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago

I'm gonna have to I think, but dermatologist in Launceston or whatever is booked out until next year.

[-] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago

I get it on my hands and shins so I fill the bath with warm water and add powdered milk. When I get out I smother the dry bits with Nivea creme. The heavy duty one in the tin.

[-] danwritesbooks@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago

Unfortunately don't have a bath, but might try the nivea.

[-] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 3 points 2 years ago

A warm shower will do.

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