Homeopathy and eczema any experience of this ??

[Girlwithproblems1]

Hi I recently made a thread for my eczema hands as I am struggling with them.

however I wanted to ask has anyone had any luck with homeopathy treatment and eczema ?

I only ask as I am totally unsure whether the tablets I have consumed are working or helped me .

I am currently trying to wean off eumovate steroid (clobetasone) and my hands are flaring up, dry, itchy, feel hot and the eczema has spread .

why I ask is because yesterday I suddenly felt my hands start sweating again. It happened about 4 times yesterday and was awful for my eczema !!! I forgot the sensation of it ! So I’m now thinking maybe the homeopathy tablets did help me ?!

I spoke to my homeopathy lady about my hands and feet always sweating since young and that I don’t like the heat at the moment because of the eczema .

I took 3 tablets originally in dec . Then in jan I took 7 of sulphur, carb veg and something else (which I have forgotten) 30c . Then I have took another 3 in jan I think that was arsc 30c.

im now thinking maybe the sulphur etc did help with my symptoms . Was just wanting to hear anyone’s experience of this , I am due to book another appointment which is nearly another £100 .

I am finding it hard when my hands are sweating, I was literally hanging my hands out the window to combat the sweat !

I don’t want to be wasting my money away if I can put that money aside for maybe testing of allergies or a hair mineral test . Something to look at the root cause more .

im just not sure how often I could pay £100 for some more tablets and a re evaluation of my hands over the next year or so (I don’t see this problem going away anytime soon 😩)

I also agree with finding out if you have a trigger as well. I hope it resolves. Canberra very uncomfortable.

I have a different point of view to offer, after significant amounts of research and reducing eczema by around 90% within my family.

Firstly - there is no cream that will cure eczema. It may relieve it a little for a time at best. (Homeopathy is such a crock of shite I can't even be bothered to waste words on it).

Eczema is caused by an imbalance / inflammation within the body - usually within the gut - and anything you put on the skin is just treating the symptoms not the cause.

We had a horrendous case in the family which started in early 2020 just after catching Covid for the first time. Having tried everything on the internet and everything that the NHS and a orivate derm could offer, the problem was still getting worse up until a few months ago.

I did a really deep dive to learn more about it and was convinced of the gut/inflammation cause.

About four months ago we made some really simple changes: good quality pre- and post-biotics every day, plus Actimel type stuff, Kombucha, etc, anything with live cultures in it, with the sole intent of getting the gut functioning really well again. Alongside that added daily cold showers/baths (per Wim Hof; this bit was not my idea!). But apparently strengthens the immune system and reduces inflammation.

Between those two things, the deep, intense, hugely painful patches of eczema are now barely visible. It's like a miracle. I can't even think about the amount of money we spent on remedies that didn't work.

I found one doctor in the US who seems to be the expert on this and she has some free resources (also paid courses if you need more). She's called Dr Ana-Maria Temple.

I'm trying really hard not to sound evangelical about this - but these simple, inexpensive changes have virtually cured it in a few months. Life changing.

Would urge anyone struggling to try it.

I now feel the need to look up how to become a dermatologist since I feel so strongly about spreading the word!

I think, for many people, I agree with @Luckingfovely. Last summer I had a health scare. My cholesterol was through the roof and overweight. At the end of the summer I cut out all refined carbs, (allow myself one slice of wholemeal bread a week and one small portion wholewheat pasta every 10-14 days), refined sugar and alcohol, bad fats, processed food and greatly reduced red meat. Upping fish, fruit and veg.

Breakfast is now fage Yoghurt, a little bran, seeds and nuts and a few raspberries and blackberries.

Whilst I didn't have awful or chronic eczema, I always had a little patch somewhere and suffered from dandruff. Together with degenerative related aches and pains: knees, ankles, hips, back.

Within 10 days all eczema had cleared up and ache's and pains disappeared. I suspect, principally, that I have a wheat intolerance but I am keeping it up and am delighted with the 2 stone weight loss.

Going back to DS, he decided he was lactose intolerant aged about 17. His tendency to hives and flatulence cleared up!

@Luckingfovely
have u totally changed ur diet or just
added the pro and pre biotics?

I have started this too but I don’t think I’m thorough enough.

so every morning I now have this pro biotic supplement thing u take 1 tablespoon a day by Hannah stiltoe .

but In general I have started having kefir and any fermented kimchi .

i haven’t changed enough of my diet . I know this is awful but often sometimes to make life easier il just have some oven chips with a home made wrap or burger or a croissant and biscuits with tea or fast food or a sandwhich etc. I’m sure I eat lots of other processed stuff too ! I also make fresh home cooked meals and have these when I can . But I feel like I’m 50 % rubbish 50% good food .

I think I just eat whatever i find convenient for me which isn’t good as I’m always making food for my little toddlers at diff times etc .

do u think it’s worth doing a hair mineral test to see if my body is lacking anything and try and rebalance that ? This is something I’ve been looking at too.

@RosesAndHellebores

Are u just eating veg and meat or fish for lunch /dinner ?

im guessing no bread, rice, pasta etc ?

I find it so hard to make this move . We all eat rice in our household !

@Girlwithproblems1 no, not a complete diet change.

Relatively healthy diet but not focused on this. Virtually all meals are home cooked. But treats like chocolate or crisps most days. Gluten every day.

Just adding in the gut support elements and the cold water exposure did enough on its own.

I believe there's a strong connection between emotional health and physical so I wouldn't be a fan of starting a very restrictive diet that makes you unhappy or is impossible to stick to long term.

Balance is your best bet IMO, and this means adopting a decently healthy but not hysterical lifestyle that works for you for more than a few weeks or months.

And in answer to your other questions:

I wouldn't waste money on the hair thing, there is no scientific evidence to support these tests. They'll tell you (and everyone) to cut out gluten and yeast basically. Which most people don't need to do medically, but it does have the impact of cutting out a lot of junk so they lose weight.

And cut out rice? Why on earth would you do that? It keeps a very good chunk of the world alive.

Carbs are not the enemy. Aiming for whole grain rather than UPFs is sensible.

I think you need to focus more on learning about science-backed nutrition in order to feed your family and yourself better, and try to avoid fads. There are tons of free resources online.

I could recommend some books but you might be best just starting with NHS-backed advice. Others might be able to give better advice on free resources.

Dr Rangan Chattergee is very good, Ultra Processed People also excellent.

@Luckingfovely thanks for advice .

when u mean cold showers is it just a cooler temp than warm ? So cold but not freezing ?

I didn’t know that cold showers had a link to gut health

Rather than wasting your money on a homeopath and a lot of miracle cures go and see a private dermatologist. You need proper advice and medication.
Have you ever been given creams with tacrolimus, like Protopic? It is amazingly effective and steroid free but expensive, so GPs don’t like to prescribe it.
Are you taking an antihistamine to help with the itching? Old school antihistamines that make you drowsy can help with sleeping, too.
Don’t use anything with essential oils or fragrances in it.
This is a good starting point for sound medical advice: https://www.bad.org.uk/pils/atopic-eczema/

I have psoriasis 100% of the time and I sometimes get eczema too, in the same places. The one thing that worked for me when it was bad was zinc bandages.

And if you are spending money you would be better seeing a dermatologist.

https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/services/dermatology/patient-dermatology-information-leaflets/paste-bandages/

No - actual cold water. Bath or shower with only the cold water on. It does make you shriek a bit for 30 seconds but my god you feel good afterwards.

It's a rapidly growing method that has some fairly substantial research and statistics behind it. Used extensively in pro sport - when the players get into ice baths after a game?

Wim Hof is the leading expert on this and has tons of information on line.

Basically you start with 30 seconds of cold exposure - bath / shower - and build up very gradually.