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Dd can't stop scratching

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NuggetHamster · 02/12/2018 21:52

Dd is 20 - she's had eczema all of her life. Most of the time it's stable and doesn't require any treatment other than moisturiser. The last 4 or 5 weeks she's had a flare up and it's the worst it's been in years. It's all over her body but worse under her armpits and wrists. Her left wrist is currently a weeping, open sore and she can't stop scratching it because of the extreme itch. She describes it as someone tickling it with a feather constantly Hmm.

We've tried every cream in Boots, gloves, plasters, porridge baths (they have worked in the past) but nothing is getting rid of it or stopping the itch. She's tried to get into the doctors but she's not priority so they won't see her for another fortnight Hmm

Any suggestions please mumsnetters? I think she's willing to try anything at this stage. Thank you

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Ohyesiam · 02/12/2018 21:55

Came on to say oat baths, but she’s done that.
I get my kids to pat/ tap the itchy bits. Cotton gloves at night to stop sleep scratching. Nails really really short. But the patting thing is good if she can do it for a while it breaks the cycle.

MollyHuaCha · 02/12/2018 22:26

It can help to identify triggers by s process if elimination, and then try to avoid them where practicable.

My eczema triggers include:
central heating
accidental sprays of cleaning fluid/air freshener/deodorant
eating citrus fruits and dairy products.

GinaJabowski · 02/12/2018 22:29

I'm not 100% on this but someone said the sleepy lavender cream from lush is good for eczema!

Wolfiefan · 02/12/2018 22:35

Can she speak to a pharmacist? They may be able to help with wet bandaging (if that’s still done. I’m old!)
Steroid cream will help but stronger stuff needs prescribing.
Cut out all MI. Washing liquid and washing up and shower gel and hand wash. Check the labels for this ingredient.
Wash in aqueous cream or similar.
She ought to see a dermatologist. May need oral steroids and even AB of infection. They can patch test for allergies.
Then a really good emollient used a LOT!
I’m on immunosuppressants as my eczema has got so bad. Sad

TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 02/12/2018 22:37

Not sure if this helps eczema itches, but I know ice packs always help if I've got any extreme itches. It help with the inflammation and stoke the wheal and flare reaction of the skin when you scratch it.

I feel so sorry for your daughter, it must be maddening!

Perfectly1mperfect · 02/12/2018 22:42

No suggestions other than to try the pharmacist or go to a walk in centre if you have one near. Putting up with a constant itch for 2 more weeks is too difficult and it could get infected if it's not already. Hope she gets it sorted, itching can be just as bad as pain if it's constant.

TheWiseWomansFear · 03/12/2018 00:44

Bless her, I've had eczema my whole life too, it's like there are ants under your skin.

I would ask the doctors for Hydroxine - it's a strong antihistamine you take at night and has worked well for me alongside steroid + protopic

Alternatively, give her prednisone if the docs will prescribe as she's old enough to get it now x

CMOTDibbler · 03/12/2018 23:51

When my mum had extreme itching (menopause set her eczema off massively) her consultant prescribed aqueous cream with menthol oil in. It was amazing for her, and she could just ask the pharmacist to make it up

Ycochyn · 04/12/2018 00:22

Does your dd have a dermatologist?

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