Payasa Asked: Chapstick similar to Chap-et?

I have eczema on my lips and I don't like using prescribed corticosteroids because I feel like it's too risky. I love Chap-et, it works really well and stops the eczema totally. My fiancee got it for me while he was in his country but I'm almost out and I can only find it online. I need something to use till it comes but I'm worried that anything else will break me out. I've tried several brands but they've never helped. Does anyone know a brand w/ the same/similar ingredients? Thank you!

Cassie Asked: Can you get low allergenic spray tans?

I have eczema and so when I scratch it takes the pigment out of my skin leaving patches of whiter skin than I have. I'm planning my wedding and I'm dreading these patches of skin since they're all over my arms.
I dont mind about the price I just need coverage that won't make me itch more!
Thank you

Valerie Asked: I just cant take this anymore?

I am a sufferer of Eczema….foryou all that dont know its a disease of extremely extreemee dry skin.And i have Contact Eczema. My skin under a microscope is different. it is more open to nerves, as a result, it irritates my skin when i touch stuff. ESPECIALLY paper.I am 13 ending 7th Grade and this disease is ruining my life.It effects my grades, mind, and performance.I am very very smart but my skin is so distracting in school and you know how everything is paper in school.My mom knows and she was heartbroken.Theres no cure, no medicine, nothing. Only lotion.Even coating with lotion every morning, throughout the day, and night isnt enough. Ifeel all dirty with lotion so i try not to use it alot.I have a very hard life here.I always wonder how am I gonna go on in life.I have to wear tape on my hand when i write.i hate jeans too.I spit on my hands to keep them moist. HELP!!! please. im tearing up as i write this.Its hard to take showers cuz that drys out my skin more. Even with lotion.But i also love the warmth and comfort.its the only time i get away.I have thought of killing myself everyday to end my suffering.I pray to God.in the beginning of the year i had a breakdown.I never want to go to school. Not for class,for THIS. :'( PLEASE HELP IM CRYING PLEASE OH MY GOD PLEASE.NOBODY knows my condition but my family.NBODY knows how hard my life is for me.i know other people have it…but not like this.they have it only on their feet and hands, i have it ALL OVER;Im always soooo stressed out and im failing classes because of THIS!!!! its not fair!!!!!Im smarter than this! My friends are always like i dont wanna go to school……omggg i dont wanna do homework.Im like yeaa me either.BUT THEY DONT KNOW WHY!!!!!!! Omg i ive had it.What do i do??? all the doctors say is put cream on… WELL I DO!!!!! Pleaase please help me how do i deal with this!

Scarlett Asked: really sore eczema on eyelids?

its really sore and looks aweful ive triedputting e45 creme on it but it just stings any ideas on how to clear it up?

Mae Asked: Possibly Ringworm or Eczema or ?

About a month ago I noticed 3 light red spots-one on my stomach, one on my side & one on my shoulder. They felt dry, too, but not itchy. I started putting tea tree oil on them, but I think it made it worse, as they got darker red (unless it happened on its own) and began itching, and I've since gotten 2 more (another on my stomach and one near my underarm. I'm attaching 3 photos here of a couple of them. I thought it was ringworm so I've been using an anti-fungal cream for over a week now, but it doesn't seem to be doing anything. Thinking maybe it's eczema? Never had it, though. Or an allergic thing? Not sure why they'd stick around for so long, though. Anyone have any idea? I'll be going to the dr. if nothing changes. Thanks.

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lauren s Asked: Eczema and Prednisone use…?

Hi, long story short, ive had eczema forever, but has become severe in the past 12 months. I'm 27.
Have always been on and off cortisone creams. Have tried detoxing, avoiding certain foods that im sensitive to, ive tried naturopathic treatment, homeopathic treatment, acupuncture, many supplements, western, eastern, natural, EVERYTHING.
Every cream on the market. Every remedy I've ever heard of or come across.
Some of this has helped a little and most of it doesn't.
What does give me GREAT relief is Prednisone tablets. I am well aware of all the side affects and have done a lot of research… But I would like to use it only weekly, if that. I have never been on a long course ive only ever taken one dose when I have a bad flare up and within hours my skin looks and feels so much better. Sometimes I just really need that relief.
If I continued to use prednisone very intermittently (eg; one dose weekly, or just when I flare up), how would this compare in terms of safety and side effects, instead if being on a long term low dose (eg; a small dose every 2nd or 3rd day.)
I am aware of the tapering factor with prednisone, my understanding is that if u take it longer than 3-7 days you have to gradually reduce or taper off.
Any advice or extra info?

Vividbeautiful Asked: A lot of bad habits, please help me!?

Im 14 &I have a lot of self inflicted habits that are becoming a problem. My mom doesn't understand and simply tells me to "Stop".
Well it's extremely hard. These are my problems…
1) I have bad eczema and a few years ago I got a patch of it on my ankle above my foot. Since then I've repeatedly ripped it open and scratched it raw and it's never healed. I do it every night, and the relief from scratching it is almost like an orgasmic bliss (read that somewhere else too)
2) I pull my hair out. I tease the hair with my thumb and pointer finger so it's all crinkly and rolls up into a small knotty ball and then pull it out. I typically pull on the crown of my head which is the worst possible place as everyone can see it. At the moment I have one dollar sized bald spot (Canadian) one quarter sized bald spot and one nickel sized bald spot. I am so upset about this and repeatedly try and stop. I am aware that I could have trichotilomania but my mom doesn't beleive me & I don't want to go to a shrink. I really wanna stop on my own.
3) I have scabs on my head that I daily pick at until the come off and bleed. God it's so disgusting & I hate it but I just can't seem to stop!!!!!!
Please only answer if you have legitimate advice for me, as I'm upset stressed and depressed as it is.
Thank you all so much!!!!!!! xxo

M K R NAIR Asked: a medicine which can cure eczema?

aveeno skin relief lotion

6549238 Asked: Dry rough spot on forehead, how to get rid of?

I used Epiduo but it didn't work out for me so I stopped. Since then there's a patch of dry skin on my forehead that will not go away. I've dried different lotions, moisturizers. The spot is a little darker than my skin tone too! Help! I exfoliate 3 times a week. I have a Clarsonic face brush I use. I moisturize and apply lotion but the spot is still dry! What should I do?! Is this permanent? I do not have eczema or psoriasis.

Victoria Asked: Hair and Make-Up in Middle School ? ? ?

I am about to enter 6th grade and I'm already allowed to wear makeup not a lot though . I wear mascara and eyeliner and lip balm sometimes lip gloss . I want to keep my face looking healthy , and I don't want to look like I caked makeup on my face , how would you do your make-up ? I have dark skin , not completely black but brown , brown eyes , black. / brown hair with Red looking outlines (not highlights) . I also have bad eczema on my face , and I wear glasses . And one more thing , how do you do your hair ? What products , my hair is super thick so I can't put it in a bun , and I have eczema on my ears also , so I don't like it up so it shows my ears , but I don't like it down ?? Please help me !!