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Epimax isomol gel - help !

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createausernamee · 05/12/2021 21:16

I have been given epimax isomol and it’s making my eczema worse. I come out in hives within 10 mins of using it.

Please can anyone recommend another emollient that won’t do this ? My eczema is awful at the moment xxx

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PanicBuyingSprouts · 09/12/2021 09:32

So sorry you're struggling @createausernamee.

Have you managed to find an alternative yet?

Gigi26 · 09/12/2021 19:16

Vaseline.
I know many people have strong views against it because of influencers on social media saying it's not natural but every single dermatologist and paediatrician I have ever met (my entire family has eczema) has recommended it as number 1 for moisturisers. It's hypoallergenic, easy to find, inexpensive and effective.
There are many more products you can try but not many tick all those boxes.
Hope that helps!

williremember · 09/12/2021 19:34

50:50 ointment. Has no additives

williremember · 09/12/2021 19:35

... it's paraffin, white soft paraffin. Prescribed by dermatologist, but can be bought at chemist.

PanicBuyingSprouts · 09/12/2021 20:17

Have you had a referral to the Allergy Clinic? I know you probably have but just wanted to mention it as it was transformative for me. I had a couple of mildish reactions, I cut out the goods they were on abs hey presto, the eczema that had driven me crazy for a few years just vanished.

Ikuyo · 25/11/2025 09:42

maybe something aloe very based
ceateryl alcohol is often the cause of irritation with creams

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