Hi all,

I have an embarrassing problem I have very bad eczema on my left hand palm and last two fingers. When I am busy with clients nails I wear a cotton glove on my one hand because it looks dreadful, ezpecially when you are trying to create a good impression with your own beautiful hands and nails. I also wear the glove to protect it from any fumes and liquids. Sorry I know this is gross.

I do have a cream I use to ease the intching but it doesn't cure it. I was hoping someone would have some advice on this as I can't even wear my pretty rings anymore.

Luv

Rose
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Hiya Rose

my hubby suffers from eczema quite badly.. he is now using products from the Forever Living Products range, it's Aloe Vera in it's purest form, the company is certified by the International Aloe Science Council.
I'm not a rep for them or anything else like that BUT it's got to be worth giving it a try, it's so good you can even gargle with it on a sore throat (providing you don't swallow the product), it's also excellent on bites, burns etc and stops the 'itch cycle' virtually straight away.
anyway... back to the point... lol... my hubby has noticed a difference and now his eczema isn't anything like it used to be, obviously have a word with your doctor just to be on the safe side.

hope that helps a little.
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I used to be a plasma donor and always had plaster rash on my left arm, a friend recommended some lavender cream from Tesco, I think it was the Tisserand make. It did clear up very quickly.

I do feel for you as this small patch used to drive me to distraction so to have it on your hands must be so difficult at times.

Cathy

My friend suffers from eczema quite badly, but she uses the body shops hemp hand protector and it helps loads.It isn't a miracle cream which has made it disappear, but it has been alot better since using it.

I too suffer from excema on hands and fingers, hate to say it but Ive never found anything to get rid of it, it just comes and goes and itches like hell, but I woudnt swap my job for anything, I just drop a lot of cups and plates when I cant bend my thumb properly. maybe try some of the advice above.

Hi,

I have really severe ezcema on my face,back,chest,knees,scalp and arms it's horrible i take Lymicline tablets for achne and it does help i use aloe vera plant extract i extract it my self cut the plant and scrape out the inside sounds yuckky but does wonders i use cocis on my scalp nivea everywhere else just slapped on and not rubbed in overnight.

I did suffer with it on my hands but not so much now i placed loads of e45 on my hands before i went to bed and put plastic see through gloves on and place a lose elastic band round my wrists so that the gloves would not slip off it took away the dryness and helped with the soarness in time.

HTH

Hi all,

thank you so much for help and suggestions, at least now I have and idea where to start and what to try. I really appreciate it

If anyone knows if there is a cure for eczema, that would be helpful as well.

Luv

Rose
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Hi Rose

I'm sure you know what you've got and am not questioning that. However, I just wanted to mention that some technicians have developed dermatitus, as an allergic reaction, on the palm of the hand and last 2 fingers that hold their clients fingers (i.e. not their dominent hand).

This has usually been caused by dust dropping in the palm during finishing and usually from uncured monomer not thoroughly removed from gel or UV l&p.

Anyone reading this that does not have eczema but has this area affected may wonder why.

Marian
PS I've heard thet Ugentum Merck and Oilatum are good

hi try a hand cream from the body shop it's in the hemp range very good for extremly dry hands my nan suffers from psoriasis and it worked a treat not just on her hands but on her elbows and knees to. Before buying ask if you could have a sample first as it is over £8 a tube worth ago.

Hi Rose, if it is eczema and not dermatitis then you may find this thread useful http://www.thenailgeek.com/showthrea...ghlight=eczema, I got some great advice from it.

There are also good barrier creams available which you apply at the start of your working day.

My daughter has also found a great emolient called double base, she gets it on prescription.

hi everyone,

as a child i suffered with severe eczema, but as iv'e got older i don't get it so bad the odd flare up here and there but my skin is excessivley dry now and i hate it, since doing nails i do get patches of eczema on my hands i have tried so many potions and lotions but nothing really helps, the only way i keep it at a bareable level is by bathing with emulsifying ointment, and applying an unperfumed moisturiser everyday.

hth
mandy x

Interesting that, as it has seemed to develop since I started doing nails in September last year, but its on my dominent hand, my right hand which I use for all my filing etc, but will keep that in mind, thank you.

Is Ugentum Merck and Oilatum an ointment or oil?

Thanks

Luv

Rose
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Hi Sarah,

As always to my rescue!

That thread did help and I will try everything it says, I was never allowed milk or chocolate or coke in my diet and since Christmas have been doing lots of that What's a girl gotta do these days for a little pick me up at the most stressful time of the year! Lol, I know my bad

Thank you to everyone for your help and advice once again!

Luv

Rose
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