What is the best diet and skincare products for eczema(skin disorder)?

Elidel from the dermatologist.





Lot of GOOD oils and avoid acidic fruits and veggies.

What is the best diet and skincare products for eczema(skin disorder)?
I've heard of using Vick's Vapo Rub on patches of exzema. I don't have that condition and I never tried it, but it's worth a shot. I'm sure it's cheaper than traditional treatments. I've also heard of people using vitamin E oil caplets and breaking them open to rub on exzema. Give em a try. I hope one or the other works for you.
Reply:I would first consider seeing a dermatologist for a checkup if you haven't already. They will usually suggest something like Vanacream or Vaseline as a moisturizer in addition to a topical steriod to break the itch-scratch cycle.





However, while these will help on the outside, please also consider treating the eczema from within. The typical American diet is low in Omega 3 fatty acids. The single best source is all natural flax seed. I've written an article on this subject if you would like more details.





http://www.answermarks.com/health/flaxse...
Reply:First, your eczema might have a very different cause and treatment then someone elses. It take some some trial and error to figure out what will work for you.





With that in mind, here is what finally worked for my husband. He had excema mainly on the undersides of his arms and elbows and knees (and these areas were constanty red and scabbed because they itched so much he couldhn't keep himself from itching).





SALSA: Crazy as it seems eating something spicey every day has helped dramatically. His exzema has practically gone away (only reoccuring occassionally). Learned about that one on National Public Radio.





AVOIDING RED/ORANGE FOOD COLORING: We think we have tied the occassional flare up he has recently to things with red food coloring...so we try to avoid it. Kool aid, frosting, candy coloring etc.





You might want to monitor what you eat for a while and see if there seems to be any connection--if there does seem to be a connection between a food and flare ups, eliminate it from your diet and see what happens.





Its a frustrating condition. My husband had it for years before he found a treatment that worked for him. I hope you find one sooner than that.