Eczema Support Group
Eczema is a form of inflammation of the upper layers of the skin. The main symptoms are skin rashes characterized by redness, skin edema, itching and dryness, with possible crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing or bleeding. Eczema can be extremely physically and socially uncomfortable. If you're an eczema sufferer, join the group and get support.
my eczema seems to come in cycles. it dissapears, or almost dissapears, then gets red, then dry and scaly, then if i pick off the old, dry skin, it heals and the cycle starts all over again! this usually takes about a week to go full circle. does this happen to anyone else?
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
1) infection gets going
2) body fights infection
3) body heals the damage (drying)
4) healed, damaged layers fall off
5) immune system returns to normal state (lower activity, non-inflammed)
6) new skin layers become infected again
My cycle is a week long too, with the weekend being the most likely time for a flare-up and Thursday being the day of best skin. I don't understand it because I have an unwavering daily routine of washing and moisterizing which I do not change during the week.