smore's Posted January 2, 2006 Posted January 2, 2006 I'm a HHA, and I met the cutest little old lady (93) the other day. The poor thing has eczema so bad and nothing seems to help her and she cannot afoard to buy cream to help it go away. She's been given the run around by a dermatologist and my heart just hurts to see her in pain. Sooo I'm reaching out to anybody who can help me help her. I need a recipe for something , anything that can help elevitate the itching and pain she has with this problem....Thanks Quote
sudsnwicks Posted January 2, 2006 Posted January 2, 2006 Do you have any shea butter you can share with her? Just plain (unrefined) shea is supposed to be helpful. Quote
jenniejr Posted January 2, 2006 Posted January 2, 2006 Do you have any shea butter you can share with her? Just plain (unrefined) shea is supposed to be helpful.I agree. That is what I use on me children's eczema. It works wonders!! BTW: You are a very sweet, kind person for what you are doing! Quote
valleygrls98 Posted January 2, 2006 Posted January 2, 2006 I would be happy to whip you up some shea with out any scent let me know if I can help Quote
daniedb Posted January 2, 2006 Posted January 2, 2006 I have an eczema balm that's in development, I'd be happy to send you an ounce or two for her to try out and see if it helps! PM me if you're interested! Quote
smore's Posted January 3, 2006 Author Posted January 3, 2006 Thanks ladies you guys or gals ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!And thanks for the advice and offers of help. I appreciate it, and I know she will to:thumbsup: Quote
Fern-Marie Posted January 3, 2006 Posted January 3, 2006 Hi,Trust me, as a sufferer for years, I recently "discovered" Shea...last week, in fact. WOW!! I look human again...no rash, no itching! I am even using it on my face...this is like sending an arachnophobic into a damp, dark cellar.TELL HER TO STAY AWAY FROM FRAGRANCES, IT IS ONE OF THE CHIEF TRIGGERS FOR ECZEMA. No creams or powders with fragrance, and that includes any fragranced SOAP...this one is the worst! She must use unscented soaps for bathing. Olive Oil or Goat's Milk seemed to help me best, though I think Glycerine is more readily available...just get it "Fragrance Free". My shea has essential oils in it...and I am not allergic...can you tell that I am amazed here! I am sure that Daniedb will help. She's pretty smart, knows her stuff.Go with it.Wish her luck for us. Quote
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