eczema, discussion Options

[teeners4]

i think it's more common now.
all the second borns in my family have eczema and i have a few friends who have it too or someone in their family does.


i've had it since i was born. it was terrible when i was little but i didn't have it too severely. i've kind of grew out of it. but in the fall/winter my skin breaks out. it sucks cause it's really apparent on my face. my body does not have it except my inner elbows and knuckles (which sucks, i can't wear rings, because it would then draw attention to it)

for my face, i literally moisturize constantly in the winter! and i can't wear make up to hide it either since my skin will like flake and appear even more dry. so i just bear it.

i did use this one prescription ointment, i forgot what it's called but i've stopped for now. it bleached parts of my face and now i have these weird blotches. my doctor just told me to wait the winter out.

i was wondering if anyone else has it here too?
when was it worst for you?
what was it like in your childhood?
what is it like now?
how do you treat unexpected breakouts?
doesn't the winter just suck?
what lotions/creams/prescription ointments do you use?

[missnh]

i was wondering if anyone else has it here too? YES
when was it worst for you? Childhood, when I had to take shots b/c it was so bad
what was it like in your childhood? Itchy...
what is it like now? Controlled. I avoid areas that make my skin rash up - dusty areas, over-exposure to sun, etc.
how do you treat unexpected breakouts? I just use this very strong medicine my mom gives me!
doesn't the winter just suck? Not really... I use Gold Bond Ultimate Healing lotion, which is the most moisturizing lotion I've ever used in my whole life. haha
what lotions/creams/prescription ointments do you use? Gold Bond and Cetaphil :3