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.

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Where do you get eczema?

foxysdad
foxysdad
I'm curious as to where people get eczema. Is it just in one place or several? Mine started on my legs after bouts with MRSA. Now, not only are my legs involved, but my hands, back, stomach, and groin areas. Most are just spots that grow. How about you?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I just get it on my calves... But sometimes it will show up on my stomach, usually around my bellybutton... That's the only palces ive got it though and I'm going to knock on wood now so I do not jinx myself =-P
deleted_user
deleted_user
I get mine on my legs.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Everywhere. Absolutely everywhere.
deleted_user
deleted_user
My son USED to have it on his tummy, arms, legs. He only has mildly red area under chin right now. USE PRObiotics!!! Eczema is your body's problem of being unable to retain moisture in your skin. Thus, you have dry skin patches. You can use lotions which treat the symptom. If you want to treat the root causes, one which is very likely to be your skin not getting enough vitamins. Then you may want to take something like:
GNC: Digestive Health Powder(AWESOME PRODUCT). It contains prebiotics, PRObiotics and digestive enzymes that help breakdown and absorb the nutrients from your food better. All your organs improve especially the largest one that takes more vitamins... YOUR SKIN. Take a product like this for about a week. You may be VERY surprised at the improvement.
Note you should be taking a multivitamin and fish oil along with a good diet that includes fruits, veggies, lean meat, long grains and water.
Oh yeah, take warm.. not hot showers since the heat pulls more moisture out of the skin.

Probiotics helped clear up about 80% of my kid's eczema in less than a week. I had to do the research to find this information since all the doctors only suggested lotion that did NOT clear up the problem.

Please let me know if this worked for you.

My source: Skin health, eczema, and preventative strategies: Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients.
May, 2003 by Chris D. Meletis, Jason Barker

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Bacteria and Eczema: Eczema is an Immune System Disorder (atopy), and 75% of your Immune System is found in your Gastrointestinal Tract where 3 to 4 pounds of bacteria reside.