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Lesley · 25-11-2003, 16:29

The problem with E45 is that it is a pertoleum based cream and will not absorb into the skin at all! All it does is trap the moisture on the surface. I have had eczema all my life (I am now in late 30's) and have managed to go through the last two years for the first time ever without using and steroid creams. I use a cream by a company called 'Neal Yard Remedies'. You can buy it from their web site  http://www.nealsyardremedies.com. It is called Elderflower Hand Softener and costs £6.95 for 40g and £12.25 for 100g. They also charge £4 for posting! Expensive I know but it works for me and I know a couple of others it has worked for. Maybe you could also do some Xmas shopping with the company to make the posting less of a cost per item!

Other than that, I have not used soap for at least 20 years. I am ok with shower gel but try to use the 'cream' ones. I found Fairy washing powder a little harsh but find I am ok with Persil Aloe and Comfort Pure. Eczema can also be as a result of diet so keep out the citrus fruits and fizzy drinks. Dairy products are a defo no go area! Mine cleared quite well when I reduced dairy. Also see if you can get allergy tests done through your Doc as it could be a topical allergy....in fact insist on this!

Good luck and hope it clears, it's not pleasant and I have spent many a night wearing gloves to stop myself scratching. I am just thankful I never got it on my face. I now only have it on my hands but had oit on my legs and arms as a kid.

25-11-2003, 16:29	#5
Lesley Junior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 29 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 0	Re: health The problem with E45 is that it is a pertoleum based cream and will not absorb into the skin at all! All it does is trap the moisture on the surface. I have had eczema all my life (I am now in late 30's) and have managed to go through the last two years for the first time ever without using and steroid creams. I use a cream by a company called 'Neal Yard Remedies'. You can buy it from their web site  http://www.nealsyardremedies.com. It is called Elderflower Hand Softener and costs £6.95 for 40g and £12.25 for 100g. They also charge £4 for posting! Expensive I know but it works for me and I know a couple of others it has worked for. Maybe you could also do some Xmas shopping with the company to make the posting less of a cost per item! Other than that, I have not used soap for at least 20 years. I am ok with shower gel but try to use the 'cream' ones. I found Fairy washing powder a little harsh but find I am ok with Persil Aloe and Comfort Pure. Eczema can also be as a result of diet so keep out the citrus fruits and fizzy drinks. Dairy products are a defo no go area! Mine cleared quite well when I reduced dairy. Also see if you can get allergy tests done through your Doc as it could be a topical allergy....in fact insist on this! Good luck and hope it clears, it's not pleasant and I have spent many a night wearing gloves to stop myself scratching. I am just thankful I never got it on my face. I now only have it on my hands but had oit on my legs and arms as a kid.