Guest guest Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Hi all I have exzma on my hands.... My R hand is affected more than the L.... I have horizontal cracks on the fingers.... the skin is peeling of; It is mostly in the area where the fingers touch - the sides I didn't feel like putting the steroid cream on as suggested by my dermo (Clobetasol Propionate)... I'm still breastfeeding.... Is there anything natural I could use that wouldn't interfere with the breastfeeding? thank you Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Eat foods with extra virgin olive oil. Dont go overboard, just add it to spaghetti sauce or your salads. Since you are breatfeeding, I'd ask my md about anything I ate and I would research it further on the internet. --- On Wed, 10/8/08, NaturallyMe <anradmand wrote: NaturallyMe <anradmand Exzma on hands and breastfeeding Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 12:18 AM Hi all I have exzma on my hands.... My R hand is affected more than the L.... I have horizontal cracks on the fingers.... the skin is peeling of; It is mostly in the area where the fingers touch - the sides I didn't feel like putting the steroid cream on as suggested by my dermo (Clobetasol Propionate). .. I'm still breastfeeding. ... Is there anything natural I could use that wouldn't interfere with the breastfeeding? thank you Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Hi Ann, Where is the eczema exactly ? on your palms or back of hand ? See if you have being applying petroleum jelly in abundance because overuse of petroleum based products can dry up the skin to the level of cracks and peelings. F. , NaturallyMe <anradmand wrote: > > > > > > Hi all > I have exzma on my hands.... My R hand is affected more than the L.... I have horizontal cracks on the fingers.... the skin is peeling of; It is mostly in the area where the fingers touch - the sides > I didn't feel like putting the steroid cream on as suggested by my dermo (Clobetasol Propionate)... I'm still breastfeeding.... > > Is there anything natural I could use that wouldn't interfere with the breastfeeding? > thank you > Ann > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 I have successfully taken care of eczema on my hands by puncturing a hole in a fish oil capsule and applying a drop or two regularly throughout the day. It cleared up a very, very itchy dry, flaky spot that had not responded to the RX cortisone cream. Anyway, you might give it a try. Ruth Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Thank you for your response The exzma is on my fingers; on all fingers of my right hand (except the thumb and the point finger); it is mostly on the side of the fingers facing the palm although I started having red spots (which look like tiny blisters) on the other side of fingers as well When I try to make a fist the cracks really hurt I do have little bit of redness on the left hand as well (mid finger and the ring finger) but very little I buy all natural hand creams and I bought one body lotion for my baby which has many natural oils and when I applied it to my baby skin she turned red and my fingers started to itch a lot Now I am using Cetaphil and I don't itch as much but the exzma is still there... I have applied vitamin A in a capsule but only for one day and it moisturizes the skin nice Ann --- On Wed, 10/8/08, doc.furqan <doc.furqan wrote: doc.furqan <doc.furqan Re: Exzma on hands and breastfeeding Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 11:21 PM Hi Ann, Where is the eczema exactly ? on your palms or back of hand ? See if you have being applying petroleum jelly in abundance because overuse of petroleum based products can dry up the skin to the level of cracks and peelings. F. , NaturallyMe <anradmand@. ..> wrote: > > > > > > Hi all > I have exzma on my hands.... My R hand is affected more than the L.... I have horizontal cracks on the fingers.... the skin is peeling of; It is mostly in the area where the fingers touch - the sides > I didn't feel like putting the steroid cream on as suggested by my dermo (Clobetasol Propionate). .. I'm still breastfeeding. ... > > Is there anything natural I could use that wouldn't interfere with the breastfeeding? > thank you > Ann > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Hello F. Can you give any information that explains how using petroleum based products can cause cracking and peeling? My Dad's foot Dr. just told him to load up the vaseline and put on a white cotton sock. I had heard this is not good but just need some info to show the folks. Thanks so much. C --- On Thu, 10/9/08, doc.furqan <doc.furqan wrote: doc.furqan <doc.furqan Re: Exzma on hands and breastfeeding Thursday, October 9, 2008, 2:21 AM Hi Ann, Where is the eczema exactly ? on your palms or back of hand ? See if you have being applying petroleum jelly in abundance because overuse of petroleum based products can dry up the skin to the level of cracks and peelings. F. , NaturallyMe <anradmand@. ..> wrote: > > > > > > Hi all > I have exzma on my hands.... My R hand is affected more than the L.... I have horizontal cracks on the fingers.... the skin is peeling of; It is mostly in the area where the fingers touch - the sides > I didn't feel like putting the steroid cream on as suggested by my dermo (Clobetasol Propionate). .. I'm still breastfeeding. ... > > Is there anything natural I could use that wouldn't interfere with the breastfeeding? > thank you > Ann > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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