Top 10 Things To Heal From Eczema and TSW - My Journey of Healing

[@atomikkitty56]

What makes me so angry is that people actually brush eczema off as something that isn’t really a problem when in reality it’s actually hell. There’s been days, weeks and months where I couldn’t even leave my house without the fear of people pointing it out and judging me because it’s just so ugly. I’ve struggled with eczema since I was an infant and I’m now 18 and I’ve been using steroids for as long as I can remember. To this day I can’t even bend my fingers and sometimes I can’t bend my legs. I work in McDonald’s and there’s so much cleaning to do (which I know is also a factor) and the chemicals used have made this flare up last two years. “You’ll grow out of it” That’s a lie, you don’t grow out of it. I’m sick of it. Thank you for putting this video up . It’s so helpful to me.

[@ayshanahidhs5034]

Whipped raw unrefined shea butter really works... But you have to buy real one. Add vitamin e capsules to raw unrefined African shea butter and double boil. When melts whip it. Its good

[@Polorickythecanecorso]

I agree the itching will drive you crazy

[@kayephillips7256]

Someone commented about leaky gut which is a cause of skin issues, gluten is the worst thing to eat because it leads to a leaky gut as it irritates the gut lining something terrible. You may want to check yourself for candida because this goes hand in hand with a leaky gut. Candida is a fungus overgrowth caused by stress, sugar and antibiotics in meat or taken orally for health. This results in low good gut bacteria and if you never take a good probiotic with more then one type of good bacteria in, you may have this. Look up the candida spit test on KZbin, i did this and treated my candida and parasites (worms) they go hand in hand and can cause skin issues too, i took Diatomaceous Earth (food grade) to kill worms and clove capsules to kill the eggs, 2 each day for 1 month. Both from Amazon. Get your vitamin levels tested in ferritin (iron) should be 70 - 80, check Vit D levels, Vit D drops with K2 are the best for this, taken evening only and check for low zinc using Zincatest bought online, this will affect the skin if low and it won't show up in blood tests. You may want to drink almond milk and lactose-free cheese instead of dairy because this can be just as bad as gluten when it comes to causing inflammation in the body, and also causes skin issues. Plus if you are eating free food from MacDonalds that could be making you worse with all the gluten and bad fats, best take your own healthy lunch to work.

[@simonasgudavicius]

1. Use skin products that work well for you personally. If you need steroid creams use them but only as much as you need. Hemp Oil is an option for skin. So is Camomile cream. 2. Heal your gut. Cut out wheat and dairy products and junk food until you're fully healed, consume L-Glutamine and Probiotics. You can cheat on some products but only when you're fully healed. This regime should last about three months. It can take longer if eczema is very severe. And keep sugar intake low. That's it. | Background: former eczema sufferer (it was so intense that all body was covered in wounds). Visited numerous doctors and tried many different things to heal from this shit. The cause is in the gut and in inflammation. Other causes can be skin infection that is treatable with topic or internal antibiotics. Heal externally, heal internally and you will be alright. Just takes patience and commitment. | personal note: I know how shitty this disease is and I wish everyone amazing health. Have a good one.

[@shaniquasewer1895]

I'm Allergic to shea butter

[@petiolaterichiosa]

I don't think it's expressed enough how devastating eczema is emotionally. There have been nights where I'd lay crying, hitting myself in frustration from the pain and itchiness. Weeks I couldn't shower because any temperature of water felt like needles and stings. I've broken down going to the Urgent Care when the doctor confirmed it really was that severe. I had been playing tough for months and just broke down, unable to stop weeping from how tired I was and how it broke me. All the trial and error involving creams, remedies, lotions, medication, unscented products, what to stop eating, how to stop being so stressed. It takes such a large chunk out of you... that's what I think about. I never had the issue of worrying if people pointed or judged me so that's a small blessing but the physical hurt and exhaustion... it doesn't get talked about enough. All the cracks and itchiness and redness and open wounds and blood staining your clothes and sheets, unable to bend your arms or legs or even sleep on your head without your scalp hurting. It's... it's a serious disease. Thank you for spreading awareness.

[@felixkyriakou4383]

I can honestly relate I feel your pain ❤️

[@patphatkitten]

An alternative doctor said it is because body is too acidic. Acidic sweat aggravates the skin. Focussing on not dehydrating myself helped. Meaning drinking half your weight in ounces of water, (100 pounds means 50 ounces of water per day with a little sea salt or natural mineral water). no sugar, sugar dehydrates you, little or no processed grains, like bread and doughnuts, because they dehydrate you without the fiber. Other people say vegetable oils, margarine , soy oils, corn oils , etc. aggravated eczema for them. These oils are not raw and are cooked to death and full of toxic chemicals. Have to change diet to make body and sweat less acidic. Like more vegetables, more organ meats and raw oysters, sea food for vitamin D, no caffeine. Caffeine is a weak poison that dehydrates you, because body uses nutrients to remove caffeine. There is a diet called the alkaline diet and one guy used it to end eczema in 3 months.

[@mrazhar729]

I go through the the same thing I really hope the find a cure

[@zeeroyer1901]

it is a serious disease, I cant believe how lightly they take it. my son is 3 now been dealing with it since 2 weeks old, my husband cant understand me ,hes saying I'm letting everything go because of that I feel like punching him in the head. eczema is serious I cry a lot for my son and pray. I do hope all of you find the help we all need to fight this.

[@FailedFlea93]

Claude Prescott Then once the pain and itching is gone, you have to deal with the horrible scars.

[@natazer]

I'm itching furiously as I'm watching this. Shout out to all eczema peeps!

[@inkedblood24]

I do have eczema on my eye lids and neck

[@andrewspina5767]

Mine's on my feet. Walking sucks

[@mv8957]

Me too

[@devinherron6882]

Big love man I hope you get better 💙

[@miguelthompson7032]

I hate it 😭😭😭😭😭

[@greeneyedflower2408]

You can't stop scratching until the pain overcomes the itchyness- that is the best explanation of what I go through! I am addicted to hot water.

[@lexistaylor754]

Yessss😭😭

[@stephanieelaine9434]

GreenEyedFlower Hot water is the devil!

[@tSswiftordawg]

All these people saying hot water dries your skin out-- Yes, it probably does. But when I can't sleep because of the itching, and a hot bath is the only thing that will stop the pain long enough for me to get to sleep, I'll take the hot water.

[@enn4983]

This is terrible. I have suffered allergy problems and it is hell on earth. I have recently discovered a great l product with natural antihistamine I highly recommend it. Give me a shout and I can try get it over to you.

[@bhavika.prajapati]

EN N what is it

[@jennifergalloway7804]

I feel like I've been living in my own personal hell, a nightmare, and I've felt so isolated and alone. And it's not comforting knowing others are suffering, but I'm really surprised I'm not alone. Here's to us all healing.

[@tSswiftordawg]

For real. There needs to be a more public community of support for this terrible disease. I may try to start a support group in my town.

[@staywhite6332]

Bless your heart. I want to suggest a couple of things that will sound odd, but, you should try. Pick a smallish area to try these things out, and, if you see improvement, then you could try other areas. #1 Wash a localized itchy spot *every 2 hours* with DAWN original dish soap. Wash the same spot every 2 hours for several days. Longer intervals don't really matter, but, every 2 hours is a pretty good interval. Do not wipe the spot dry, obviously, only dab it dry. If nothing changes in that spot after several days, simply discontinue. Another is, coat an itchy area with honey. Try that for several days. If no improvement, try "Bentonite Clay". You must never let any of it go down any drain of your house, because it WILL clog your plumbing, so, rinse it off outside or in some way that it will not get into any of your home's plumbing. DO NOT use a metal spoon with Bentonite Clay. Use only a plastic spoon, because, the clay has magnetic properties that can be ruined by contact with a metal spoon (allegedly). Make a mud / paste with a little bit of the clay and water mixed together. Simply apply the mud/ paste to an itchy area and let it stay there for an hour, then rinse it off (outside). Do that every six hours for a couple of days and observe whether the area got better. The reason I suggest these things is, I have used each of these treatments at different times in my life for skin ailments, and, each of them helped quite a lot. Other things I recommend are: go get your spine adjusted. One nerve being upset from an out of place vertebrae can cause extreme itchiness, actual skin wounds, and all manner of different internal illnesses. Once I had strep throat and thought I was going to die, went and got adjusted, and the entire horrific throat sore VANISHED just an hour after I was adjusted. I would have never in a million years expected such a miraculous and immediate healing from that, but, it was indeed my issue and worked right away. I could have taken all the drugs in the world and would have NEVER been healed, because it was an angry nerve causing the whole thing. Another to try is stop using laundry detergent and instead, wash your clothes with DAWN (original formula ONLY) dish soap. See if any change occurs with you. Of course, you should already have tried completely different detergents to see if the detergent is what's causing it, but, if you have already done that, and there was no change, then I recommend trying the Dawn dish soap. Always use only Dawn blue original, not, "platinum formula", or, green, or anything other than the original blue formula. I can't explain the mechanics behind it, but, the other formulas are not effective like the original is. Anyway, stay in prayer to God as well. He will calm you through suffering. I recommend giving THANKS to Him that your ailment is not worse than it is, and give Him thanks for how far in life He has alllowed you to make it, rather than constantly asking Him for healing. He knows we need His help, but, He deserves THANKS, not, constant asking for help. By being outwardly GRATEFUL toward Him, rather than constantly asking for Him to do something for us, He will be more pleased with your approach to Him, and will likely interact with you more. God bless. 👋

[@anissa1st414]

@@staywhite6332 god bless you too! i pray you heal as well and everyone else who is suffering including myself :) im going thru tsw

[@blueraspberrylemonade32]

Don't use Dial or Suav, use vegan natural soaps or milk based soaps(farmers market will have it if you get lucky), and oatmeal helps, use the All laundry soap, DO NOT USE DRYER SHEETS, and if you have it available or if you can afford it try getting an allergy blood test so you know what to avoid triggering the next flare. I'm allergic to King salmon and Omega-3 oil supplements, and the advice my dad gave me growing up "if you scratch your skin, you're damaging your nerve endings in your skin, and when you stop it begins to heal but your nerves are now sending messages to your brain again now that they're damaged and you get even more itchy than you were before, so try not to scratch it just apply pressure or a hot/cold compress. We will survive ✊ and we'll stop scratching

[@mewasiahjohnson4629]

Use witch hazel it’ll cut the itching out completely use every day after the shower and when ever it itches, witch hazel will also dry it out to stop the feeding, it’s like cutting your self and putting oilment on it, that shit will feel like Ant in your skin, so you wanna dry it out get black root tonic drink when you wake up, in the afternoon and when you go to sleep, also 3 bottle of water behind it to flush your system, sulfur soap best soap to use to heal it with out the steroid cream!

[@jimjackle6282]

I took my mother to 3 dermatologists in Oklahoma and they all told her the condition was not curable, only treatable. She dealt with this crap for 40 years, but then the internet came along and suddenly we had the knowledge of the world at our fingertips, so I started doing some extensive research. I found literature from an old school doctor out of the 1950's, that said excessive copper was causing eczema and he was curing people by lowering their copper with daily doses of zinc. According to him, his cure was blocked from being taught at the universities by big pharma. Then after the genome was mapped in 2003, they discovered a new form of copper, called free or unbound to ceruloplasmin copper, so I started researching this. It's a gene defect in the ATP7B copper binding gene, which causes a buildup of toxic unbound copper to build up in the body. Some of the copper is bound and taken out of the body through the bile duct, but not all of it, and this remaining unbound toxic copper builds up in the body over time. It can cause all sorts of problems, one of which is eczema. It also causes white splotches on the skin in some people, because toxic free copper destroys the melanin pigment in the cells. When a mother has a high free copper while the fetus is being developed, it sometimes causes asthma too. It took a few years of taking zinc for my mother to lower her copper and cure her eczema, and it never came back, because she continued taking 50mg of zinc once a day. While chelating the copper, she took 50 mg of zinc 3 times per day, 150mg total per day, one hour before or 2 hours after meals. It must be taken on an empty stomach, because food binds it up and renders it inactive. The copper test you need is not a normal serum copper test, but a relatively new test called "direct measurement of free copper", the test code at lab corp is 279071. You can get prescription zinc, but over the counter zinc works just as well. The problem with zinc, is it can be nauseating if taken on an empty stomach, even the prescription form. I tested a bunch of brands and types, and now foods zinc picolinate is the least nauseating. It doesn't matter if it's zinc gluconate, zinc picolinate, etc. all zinc salts will block copper absorption and also chelate copper through intestinal cells. Zinc is a primer for metallathionine in intestinal cells, and it has a high affinity for copper. It absorbs the copper into the intestinal cells, and since the intestinal cells turn over every 8 days, and new ones are created, the old copper laden intestinal cells are sloughed off out through the stool, and the process starts over again. This is how zinc chelates copper from the body. It's slow, but one of the safest ways of decoppering the body. Don't take the old copper chelating drug penacillamine, because it has some nasty side effects. It doesn't bind the copper, it just mobilizes it from the tissue and sends high amounts of copper through the kidneys. It has also put people into a permanent vegetative state by flooding their brain with massive amounts of copper. With zinc, it may take 1, 2 or 3 years to lower your free copper to a non toxic level, depending on your age and what ATP7B gene mutation you have. There are over 400 mutations identified so far. One thing that is almost as safe as zinc, but much faster, is a compound called ammonium tetrathiomolybdate (TM). It consists of sulfur and molybdenum, and can decopper a person in 8 weeks, but it must be administered by a doctor, because you'll need weekly anemia tests. Since it's sulfur and molybdenum, you can have a compounding pharmacist make it. If you have eczema, your whole family needs to have a free copper test done, regardless of whether they have eczema, because this is an hereditary gene defect. Not everyone with a high free copper gets eczema, but it can cause alot of other problems. Groups of people with Schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Lou Gehrig's, and Tourette's have been tested and all have shown to have a high free copper. A usage patent has been submitted to the FDA to treat and cure people with TM, but that was submitted over a decade ago and it still hasn't been granted. The reason you can have a high free copper in your blood, and not have Schizophrenia, Parkinson's etc. is because your blood brain barrier (BBB) is intact and keeping the free copper out of your brain. In schizophrenia, they are born with a defective BBB, but in the old age diseases the BBB deteriorates and becomes permeable when people get older, which allows the toxic free copper to enter and short circuit the brain. Don't expect to find a doctor that knows this, because their curriculum in medical school is controlled by big pharma, which makes huge donations to the universities. They block cures from being taught, because the big money is in treating, not curing disorders. If someone can be cured with OTC zinc, they lost a cash cow that is no longer buying monthly medications to treat the condition. High blood pressure is also caused by a high free copper and can be cured with zinc, but they're making billions from people taking blood pressure pills to treat the condition. It's all about money, and these big companies don't want you cured, only treated daily with their medications for a lifetime. I almost forgot, if you have a high free copper causing your problem and not a vitamin D deficiency, which can also cause eczema, be sure to get on a low copper diet. The 2 highest copper foods are liver and shellfish. Chocolate mushrooms, avocados and nuts are also high in copper. The reason a low vitamin D causes eczema in some people, is because vitamin D regulates the immune response. When vitamin D gets low, the immune system goes haywire and attacks the body.

[@paintandletters]

Where can I find more information about this?

[@robertbrienza980]

What is this old book you found called?

[@ourfriendfinn]

Thank you so much! I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to write that out!

[@lovingmom4kids]

Is this also apply to chronic seborrheic dermatitis? And is there a way we can get a link or book or dr name etc? I would love to read more. Also, I’m in precancer “cut out” stages plus I have other issues as well I don’t want on internet so since I’ve already said too much lol

[@Mechaneer]

What an amazing comment! Is there any you can copy and email this to me? YT won't let me copy it on my phone. Maybe I can do it from my computer, I'll just have to find this comment again from there.

[@yourbeautifulily1876]

I have eczema and I feel so sorry for the people who have it too. It’s such a pain and it just ruins your life. You can’t wear certain types of clothes because you don’t want anyone to see it. Itching is the only thing that makes you feel better and you don’t want to stop because it feels so good. Sometimes even to the point where you bleed. But the aftermath KILLS. You have to cut certain foods out of your life and are always finding different lotions, creams, remedies to use. And no one understands the pain you experience every single day. I really hope they find a cure to this horrible, painful disease. We can all get through this together!🙏🏼💕

[@rhiannonporcellato2169]

I've had brutal eczema my whole life and hate the steroid creams, it's made my skin so thin. I've been going to Costa Rica almost every year in the winter recently and it's changed my life. As long as I spend lots of time in the sun and ocean everyday I have clear skin for about 2 years. It's been the best medicine for me!

[@ZE308AC]

Have you tried only eating fruit it helps clear your skin. I use to have some form on skin disease andbi started eating fruit.

[@wendyshoowaiching4161]

If no beach. Salt water bath tub, soak in. Or 1 session antibiotics (3 x 7 dags), Clean your gut. Lifestyle Food Diet. Supplements. PVC wrap your bed mattress & wrap cotton. Clean weekly. Old mattress are bacteria may affect your skin infection won't heal.

[@nooksy1114]

Try dr Aron

[@DNai01]

im sorry, medically which one do you have, atopic contact psiorisis?

[@DNai01]

just would like to know for myself if i should spend more time in the sun, i think the ocean will kill me tho

[@yourbeautifulily1876]

One time my skin was the worst it had ever been and so I was itching it non stop and it was burning, stinging, bleeding. Literally everything you can think of. I HATED it so much. So I started crying because I just wanted the pain to stop. And guess what? My mum and sister was laughing at me. They thought I was being ‘dramatic’. They don’t understand the pain I felt. It was horrible. They have perfect skin, they should appreciate it. And I know some of you can relate to me. Stay strong guys! 💕

[@mr.worldwide6422]

I bet they think "iTs JuSt ItChY SkIn". Maybe if they experience it they would know. Stay strong fellow eczema fighters!

[@ultraboombean]

That is so sad they did that ...I am sorry.

[@yourbeautifulily1876]

@@ultraboombean thanks but my eczema has gotten better now :)

[@lindagabriel3419]

@@yourbeautifulily1876 Good. I suffer from it and people can be cruel even our loved ones. God Bless.

[@beefiemanextraordinaire3579]

Good emotional states really do help. When I'm upset it flares up, but when I'm really happy it is lighter and less itchy. Less stress is what I'm saying

[@katesun2957]

Definitely.

[@jemp.2898]

Update on 06/18/2021- I still follow this routine and all the supplements mentioned below in my comments. I am still eczema free. It occasionally comes back on my hands, but I beat it with the essential oil + Serna cream, bath routine, and supplements. Watching this video 2 years ago was god's answer for my prayers. Thank you, again Josh!

[@Mintimiruku6369]

congratulation!

[@barbibutton9619]

What supplements, PLEASE!!

[@jemp.2898]

@@barbibutton9619 You have to watch the video and read my comments. They're already listed in the video and in my other comments.

[@barbibutton9619]

@@jemp.2898 yes I found it all. I did watch video but was distracted so went back in the quiet last nite and watched, found links for supplements

[@jemp.2898]

@@barbibutton9619That's great. Cutting off dairy and sugar is the MOST important step. You'll feel itchiness substantially decreases after 2 weeks. Do all the steps diligently with faith. I'm the living example. Do not give up. If you need to take steroid to go to work until it gets much better, take smaller amount ( I did 5 mg sometimes to go to work) and continue the steps. Prevention is the key after all the scabs fall off and new skins come out.

[@ADSM1234]

I didn’t know anyone else had eczema as bad as me, any doctor I’ve ever gone to said I had the worst skin they’d ever seen. I was born with eczema and have only ever experienced clear skin once when taking prednisone. The side effects are too severe and I don’t want any more “quick fixes”. I want my body to finally be healthy. This has given me hope.

[@innoc12]

The one thing I really hate about my skin is how it just breaks apart leaving a mess. Sometime it gets so itchy that even if I'm bleeding I still can't stop. And the time I spend scratching at night causes me to be sleep deprived. I sometimes burn my skin with hot water just to numb it for a few minutes. Eczema is such a curse I wouldn't wish it apon my worst enemy. But I'm trying natural things now. And a lot of things you mentioned in the video I can relate to. Sort of feels better knowing I'm not going through hell alone

[@phucanhell]

I've always said the same thing, "Wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy.". It truly is torture. Hope you find relief and a management technique that works for you. I'll just add that long term solutions require a lifestyle change, steroid creams are only meant for temp relief (you probably already know this). But anything is better than tearing your own skin off constantly. Just keep trying and never give up! :D

[@innoc12]

@@phucanhell I totally agree. Thanks a lot 🙂

[@katiie7]

Try ice packs

[@innoc12]

@@katiie7 thanks I'll try that 🙂

[@sm8476]

Boxmanryan Private I totally agree. The sleep deprivation I get is horrible sometimes having to go to school on 1-2 hours of sleep

[@BrendanBrown1]

What sucks with excema isn't really the blistering or the cuts that reopen and the pain that comes with them, but the fact that it's almost impossible to isolate what is making it occur and that it's the amount of trial and error you have to do to see what works for you. I had excema really bad on my hands and it almost completely debilitated me at it's worst.

[@9188tennisgirl]

I have the same thing!!! how did you cure this? Please help :(

[@BrendanBrown1]

@@9188tennisgirl I bought some Eucerin excema body cream off of Amazon and it worked pretty well for me. It's a white and red tube and I bought the 14oz.

[@9188tennisgirl]

@@BrendanBrown1 Do you feel it would work as good as a steroid like basically heal it completely?

[@veronicanava5462]

I have it on my hands and I’m a cashier so I literally bought some gloves to cover my hands . When I stress out I have the urge to scratch my hands and it makes me bleed up . Any tips . I have 2 days without trying to scratch them

[@muslimahsharing4761]

For me sugar, high carbs, n highly processed foods triggers it. I healed 99% of it with intermittent fasting and low carb. No creams, no steroid, no drugs, or dermathologist.

[@garretbrowning8453]

For anybody whose wondering, the diet part really is the most important. If my psoriasis flares up I immediately cut out excess sugar, processed foods, dairy and gluten and within three weeks my psoriasis will be gone if I manage to stick to it. It’s a very hard and strict diet to follow but if you’re tired of your skin problems, do it. It’s a low glycemic index diet that positively affects your insulin and lowers inflammation in the body.

[@C4shmoney]

What foods do you eat that does not have those?

[@garretbrowning8453]

@@C4shmoney Lots of vegetable beef stew, lettuce wraps/tacos, soups, salads, yogurt with fruit, kefir, oat milk

[@MrmerryPippin-tw6rv]

@@garretbrowning8453 Does kefir not count as dairy? i like kefir so id like to keep drinking it.

[@tonih3433]

I'm touched by your openness and vulnerability. You are not only an amazing pianist, but also a sensitive human. Thank you, Josh ☺

[@ygatesatellite4964]

Thanks for the Video! Forgive me for the intrusion, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you ever tried - Franaar Alive Skin Formula (should be on google have a look)? It is a great exclusive product for beating eczema without the hard work. Ive heard some super things about it and my buddy got amazing success with it.

[@theemperor2506]

*Eczema is Curable in just a Week.* Simplest and Most Effective and Cheapest Treatment and Cure is apply *Flucort N* 4 times a day for 5 days and Eczema is gone forever. I am saying this from my personal experience. I also suffered from eczema for years and you all know what Physiological and Psychological pain I have gone through and now Thanks to God Almighty this Curse called Eczema is gone forever.

[@theemperor2506]

@@ygatesatellite4964 *Eczema is Curable in just a Week.* Simplest and Most Effective and Cheapest Treatment and Cure is apply *Flucort N* 4 times a day for 5 days and Eczema is gone forever. I am saying this from my personal experience. I also suffered from eczema for years and you all know what Physiological and Psychological pain I have gone through and now Thanks to God Almighty this Curse called Eczema is gone forever.

[@starman5500]

Smokers need 3x the amount of vitamin C

[@clone2255]

Josh, all I can say is thank you. I have been struggling with eczema for al long as i can remember. Sometimes it gets to the point where i cannot bend my knees or elbow because of my sores. I always get "Stop scratching and everything will be fine!" No one understand, when you stop itching, you cannot stop until you removed most of the skin in the affected area. For me, the itchiness becomes so overwhelming the only way to be able to go on with the day is to itch until the pain drowns out the itchiness. A lot of the time you absent mindedly itch until someone points out your bloody arm. There is also the fact that steroid cream (atleast the one I use) burns amd stings when applied, sometimes worse than the eczema itself. This entire video is extraordinarily helpful. You have no idea how good it feels for someone to just understand

[@maralipstet1598]

Thank you for your candor! I do use many of the products like All and clear and free. Vitamin D is a big deal. I think my body is so messed up that the eczema comes and goes as part of my informatory response. I tend to be very sensitive and allergy season makes it worse. I find the change in diet too difficult for me, but when I do watch and eat better it is noticeable. Thanks again!

[@dennisfuz42]

I tape my fingernails every night with paper tape, a few layers and I am doing much better because of it plus liquid juicing diet is amazingly good too.

[@saraha9538]

Omg same! It even flakes too and I’m tired of my parents saying “ quit scratching! “ I can’t even shower because it burns so much. I have to take baths in salt😕 it sucks

[@jemp.2898]

Yes, I absolutely understand the tortures of the itchiness. Only the eczema suffers can understand how unbearable it is and how hard it is to go on with just simple routines. / Cutting all sugar and dairy products really helped me. My itchiness went down to 50%/ Please try it. At this point, what's to lose, right?

[@maeve.eileen29]

I have Eczema to and the same things happen to me! I feel your pain. and this comment almost made me cry!

[@nicknack-snack2]

To hear someone else describe exactly how it feels to live with eczema brought tears to my eyes - I’m going through steroid with drawl as well... thank you for your help

[@88marshall29]

Thank you for making this video. Your 13min video was more helpful than countless doctors and their steroids.

[@DeborahAnn-f1s]

Thanks for you time, I am 2+ years 24/7 with swelling,cracking, red welts,weeping blisters. Something triggered my outbreaks after the 4 Covid antibody injections I received. After 6 doctors and a enormous amount of prescriptions which I had some temporary relief while taking but never cleared. I knew I had to think about a different plan and didn’t know how to begin. When my hands are swollen to the point of bursting and bleeding I take the 6 day steroid pack to get relief. I understand about what you and others are explaining about long term steroids/cream usage and the resistance it is causing to my body healing itself naturally.

[@surfer22012201]

Mine started after the single covid jab I had (pfizer) the doctors recognised this issue and said I'll now have it for life, they said loads of people have had the same issue. I've managed my body exzema but my foot rash keeps coming back, I'll scratch myself until bleeding. Sea salt baths help flare ups, but I feel your pain.

[@blankstares4355]

Thank you for sharing this. It's so miserable to struggle with severe eczema and so frustrating and despairing not knowing what to do. informational videos like this are a true blessing. thank you.

[@fleivobeat]

I suffer from Atopic Dermatitis, just hearing your experiences makes me feel confident about trying your suggestions. Thank you Josh, keep healthy!

[@militantgoose4218]

Once I'm out of this hell I want to create a charity and help my fellow sufferers

[@samyyahmuhammad2621]

It’s so true. When you’re itching there’s nothing you won’t do to ease that feeling. I always hated feeling guilty after scratching myself because then I would see the blood and think about how long it would take for the skin to scab and scar. I know it sounds dumb but keep hope because your skin can be clear some day!!!!

[@JodBronson]

Sound like my problems I was dealing for years.... Guess what I found out? Liquid Soap and I explain my findings here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKHKhYGXbpWiiK8

[@elitsy360]

Slapping the itch helps or shaking the itch off, wipe it with water then massage it with cream to rid of the itch

[@TopHatKitty]

I don't have eczema but I'm fascinated by this issue and I'm glad the Internet has allowed you guys to come together and help each other heal when doctors are not as helpful.

[@daisymagi9107]

GOD BLESS YOU JOSH !!!!!!!!!!!!!! FINALLY somebody that TRULY gets me. Josh THANK YOU so much for this video. Everybody is always selling themselves or something. I am so Grateful to you for sharing and NOT selling this information.

[@thegreenpianist7683]

wow, that looks extremely painful, I'm sorry for anyone suffering from it, I hope you all get better, thanks for the kind words Josh

[@tSswiftordawg]

Yeah, it's real rough

[@manuelvpr]

i leave scales and pieces of dead skin wherever i go, now my wife is complaining about a white dust in the house, and it is my dead skin cells mostly. I have my head covered, it is not dandruff, and it is terrible, i scratch, and when i get nervous it is even worse. I have tried steroids creams but it is not enough now. This is hell, really.

[@JodBronson]

Sound like my problems I was dealing for years.... Guess what I found out? Liquid Soap and I explain my findings here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKHKhYGXbpWiiK8

[@JodBronson]

@@BosworthMcG - You need Vinegar, like my discovery video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3iyeYOQfcuopJY

[@manuelvpr]

@@BosworthMcG God bless your wife.

[@edenbrown3470]

I talk about this in my videos, it is such a struggle and it is important to keep pushing through and surround yourself with loving understanding people xoox

[@getbeget-_-]

Avoid doctors ,go only organic and avoid chemicals sugars carbo

[@sparkyplugg1874]

Josh, this is awesome!!! Thank you for posting it! As soon as I get off work tonight, I’m going straight to Whole Foods to at least start with the vitamins. When you said people with this condition contemplated suicide, that’s what held my attention because that was me. I itched and scratched 24/7 for 10 years and wished I were dead. I can’t thank you enough!!!! You’re amazing!!!! 😍

[@sushmareddy8754]

Oh dear! 10 years😔 yes same here. I am being hopeful after watching this.

[@martymartian9820]

Thanks for your honest video. I’m an active 71 year old and had a heart attack in April 2021. I Don’t know if it’s related, but I seem to have pretty severe eczema and possibly some psoriasis that I never had prior. I do think stress can elevate things as well. I have been given prescription topical creams that have only help to a limited degree, but with flareups I would need gallons of it to cover all the itchy spots and that’s not realistic. So I just got back from a specialist today with prescriptions for internal medicine and more topical medicine. But I think I’m going to hold off a little bit longer and try some other things from watching KZbin, including your own. One girl had success she said from using castor oil and apple cider vinegar internally, so I may try that, some dietary changes and I’ve been told to stay out of my hot tub. One thing that certainly hit home was your description of the stress A person goes through when severe flareups happen. With my heart issues I was on blood thinners for a time and you can imagine how much I was bleeding all over the place. I have since discontinued them. Yes depression goes with it and sometimes hopelessness. People would never understand how traumatic itching can be unless you’ve experienced it yourself with the severity of these skin ailments. I think I may try the red light and infrared box treatment is well. Thanks again. PS: I was told once that the investigative medical community does not put too much money into more research with these skin ailments because they’re not life-threatening.

[@mikki7384]

Your description of the day to day struggle was spot on. To hear someone verbalize it was so validating. Thank you for your suggestions. I will try them out.

[@marys2406]

My son has very bad eczema. He wears a compression shirt and tights. He says it feels like a "second skin". There in the Active wear section for athletes to help with blood circulation and decrease sweating. He also wears compress bandages (socks, knee sleeve, and gloves can be found at the pharmacy and online.

[@ZJflower]

My young daughter had eczema and didn't sleep properly for several years, in turn we couldn't either, so I realised I needed to get this into control since it was controlling all of us. It was mostly gone to an extent that we only rubbed aveeno on her once a week or when she went swimming. Here are some of the things that worked: 1. Moved from Manchester (wettest/dampest city in UK) to Blackpool. The change of city and moving into a bigger and more ventilated house was already helping in many ways. The previous house had a serious damp problem which aggregated the situation. 2. Made her play in fresh air daily and mostly by the sea!! I was hesitant at first and thought the salt might act as an irritant but her skin felt beautiful on the first day. Completely quit steroids but only relied on epaderm - which i hated since it made all her clothes and whole house greasy! So Did more research and bought 'dead sea salts' for her baths when we couldn't go to the sea. Boiled Margosa (neem) leaves with turmeric and bathed her in the concoction daily. Before her skin dried out I'd apply mustard oil mixed with a hint of margosa seed oil (anti bacterial and anti fungus) the margosa leaves treatment stopped the horrible infection and anti-biotics cycle. Fed her organic broccoli and carrots twice a day, which visibly helped to reduce inflammation in her always burgundy coloured cheeks. Completely quit refined sugar/ sweets/fizzy drinks/artificial foods. Switched her onto full-fat goats milk Made beakers of water to monitor her water intake Kept her out in the evening sun as much as possible Kept her busy at all times to prevent her itching. At night bought her silk eczema gloves, weaved from inside her clothes to stop her from removing them and breaking her skin since i couldn't supervise her then. Changed her bed sheets after ever 2-3days and washed them and any soft toys in 60° temperature with eco eczema friendly natural detergents. Bought and made her wear only 100% cotton. We made it a point on going to very sunny tourist destinations so she can spend time in the sea. Egyptian sea is very beneficial for skin and health. With these precautions and aversion to allopathic and pharmaceutical steroids and medicines we were able to conquer this beast of an illness. Eczema was gone! Until now! we've recently moved to a different hard-water city, the beast is showing up at a small scale and i want to stamp it out before it makes me its slave again. So I'm browsing the web again!

[@ellenclare8099]

You are an incredible parent. Doing all this for your child couldn't have been easy but definitely made her life so much easier and more comfortable. Fair play!

[@strnvii]

@@ellenclare8099 exactly that's crazy

[@nemot5164]

Hi! I just want to say something for those that decides to use Sudocrem for the first time….please please don’t do the same mistake I did, put as little as possible on your skin spread it evenly and DO NOT put one bit extra thinking is gonna do you good, this is extremely sticky, anything that comes in contact with your skin afterwards it will cause you 10 times the discomfort you had it before, I took 6 hot showers in a period of 8 hours during the night just to clean it off and it didn’t go completely no matter how hard I tried. I’m an experienced construction worker and I worked with all kinds of liquid insulators, paints any many more, but the stickiness in this cream I never ever experienced in my entire life so please BE AWARE of this aspect if you try it for the first time! I would even suggest to try for a day on tiny spot on your body and see if any good effects. PS: as for its efficacy I cannot speak yet, I didn’t gave up and I’m still gonna try it, I will update my post if this works for me, thanks for reading!

[@rosiejones9241]

Also it makes your skin rlly dry!

[@I19-r1z]

My diet change and staying in the sun really changed my skin. Makes a huge difference.

[@Ashortutorial.]

I went to a skin therapist and she told me the sun can be good for eczema skin, sadly where I life there's not that much sun

[@wadecottingham]

Josh you are a great communicator and I really like this generous, thorough video. Congratulations on your results. This will help people!!!! I walk every morning with someone who had bad eczema/psoriasis and she figures it all cleared up for her mostly just from going gluten-free.

[@NakkiArchives]

AH THANK GOD I found a community who shares my pain! Its so repetitive one minute my skin is normal then Im rubbing a dry towel vigorously to my face till my lap is full of dead skin and then i hop in the shower and burn my skin till it goes numb, Im addicted to the cycle and the sensation i get when i burn my skin with hot water. Everyone around me think im exaggerating cos im always in my room, I hate going to school because when I wake up I cant open my eyes or put my clothes on to go to school. I feel ugly and ashamed after ive fallen into the itching trap. Knowing that Im not the only one feels refreshing in a way. Im just so tired of it, ive had it all my life and now its just so repetitive and frustrating. The doctors cant do anything, Ive sent over 40+ pictures of my skin now and only a rare few of creams they send over work even then it lasts for 2 hours and then Im back to the same state.

[@lairobert3427]

Doerr edge

[@almamartinez9734]

Can I just say the way you described the sensation of needing to itch followed by itching itself until you bleed and then only stopping because the pain overcomes the need to itch just really spoke to me. It’s such a horrible horrible feeling. Thank you for sharing what has worked for you! I hope to soon find some relief myself 🙏🏼

[@kimdowning8736]

I just found your video looking for answers for my daughter. I was told by Doctors at OHSU in Portland Oregon that i had Eczema for 40 years of my life. Nine years ago I switched jobs and didn't have my hands in latex paint or my face and neck around insulation. Within just a few weeks all my problems went away. I was actually allergic to several things that were on and around me for years not knowing. Never once did they do an allergy test. BE YOUR OWN ADVOCATE.

[@lucial2396]

Hi people! Hope you are feeling better. I know every body works differently and does not have the same reactions, but I still want to share things that really helped me with my severe eczema and atopic skin reactions. First of all, I want to say that corticoid injections didnt work for me at all, they would make my skin heal really quickly at first but then all the reactions came back worst than before. Something I HIGHLY RECOMEND is doing 'oat baths', you have to cook for 3 minutes 2 cups of oats in boiling water, wait for it to get stickier and heavier and then pour it on warm water and have a bath there. Stay there for 15 minutes(not more because your skin might dehydrate) and dont rinse it off with water later. I did it everyday for a week, and I can assure you it was the only remedy for the burning feeling. After the first bath my skin felt better. Also Ive been taking oral antihistamines to help me get better sleep quality and calm the urge of itching. And the creams that I ve been using daily are La Roche Posay Lipikar Baum and Bagovit A+. The first one after thw oat bath and the other, in the mornings. Dont forget to drink water, it really helps to hydrate and improve the texture of the skin!! Sorry if I spell something wrong or didnt express properly, Im from Argetina. If you have any question about what I wrote, you can send me an email at [e-mail].

[@whitelightbright]

I live in Argentina and just ordered the lotion! Thank youu!

[@strummeresque]

"...until the pain overcomes the itchiness...." Nailed it! Tried to explain to my docors, my family and friends , that those of us who suffer eczema would always and gladly accept stinging or burning over the itch anytime. Sometimes when I itch so mush I just slap the affected area --- HARD --- and get a little relief........

[@aralsea1]

Not me. Slap the itch...it helps big time. With the pain I couldn't put on clothing.

[@devinherron6882]

I've literally been hiding in my room for three days with this breakout. I've had eczema for five years now and I hope this works because I've been looking for something to help thanks man 💜

[@jabed6756]

sorry:( has it gotten better?

[@BasedBowlCutEnjoyer]

Thank you for this video. I have been on and off steroid cream for eczema for about 2 years. I'll give this a shot and let you know how it works out. **People don't understand how debilitating this condition is; it impacts every aspect of your life: Waking up splashing around in your arms with your fingernails -- in a pool of puss and blood. Itching, searing, agonizing, self-inflicted pain. It can easily drive someone into a depressive state, could easily drive one to insanity when coupled with sleep deprivation. I remember one time in particular I actually thought about removing my skin. This of course was after several days of sleeplessness. Eczema fucking sucks.

[@connorhumphreys9539]

PF45 how did it go?

[@claudia-uy5gk]

PF45 yeah

[@ellex2067]

this comment is so true it put me in tears.

[@faizaanmahmood9101]

PF45 z

[@jeremycoelho1833]

I know exactly what your talking about. I really hope to get better.

[@maryparris4584]

Thank you… My husband has been suffering horribly for over 2 years and everything you describe is exactly how he has felt. I will show him your video here…

[@withrootsandeverything3460]

I would like to thank you for going into this subject. I tried 3 of the products being suggested ( Minera salt, free and clear shampoo and vitamin b12 lotion. ) Mineral salt helped calm the rashes but what really helped (and still does) is the shampoo! If I try anything other than free and clear, I'm back to having itchy skin and rashes. I use it for my hair and body. I haven't had any reoccurring itching nor hives, since I started using it nine months ago.. As for the vitamin b12 lotion, that was an immediate no, I started itching and hives everywhere I put the lotion on. To hydrate my skin I use a product called.. Honeyskin its organic Aloe Vera gel that works very well. I got it from Amazon. It smells floral, but its got no additives, its just flower essence. These things worked for my life long ailment.

[@debaterforhim]

For itching, a natural remedy would be Jewelweed. I make an aloe butter for my son (who has eczema) that has chamomile, calendula, lemon balm and jewel weed, and that helps him out a lot. The oils are Shea butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil, Seabuckthorn oil and Vitamin E. I also add beeswax and Sunflower Lecithin as natural emulsifiers (they also help protect the skin's natural barrier). I also swear that the chamomile essential oil and magnesium flakes in his bath water helps him out a lot as well. Since I started doing this, his flare ups get healed within an hour or two of treatment. If you want the recipe, let me know. I'm always happy to share what has worked for my son. It was hard seeing him so miserable that I dove into the science of skincare and how to treat it. I'm always learning something new, and this past year has been one botanical ingredient found after another that is beneficial for my son's skin. Thankfully, we don't need steroid creams.... yet! 🤞 Here's to hoping he never needs them! Good luck on your journey! 💕

[@tanyagerrard3053]

Can I have your recipes please lovely

[@wendyshoowaiching4161]

Extra Virgin Oil

[@freddyfrostbearOG]

May I have the recipe...thank you

[@betty617]

Can you please post or send the recipe

[@borninsalt125]

I remember having to wear sweaters during the summer because the breeze would hit my raw skin and make me shiver. Days where I would cry and say to myself “its going to get better”.

[@StaceyMcDonald]

Wow Josh. I've been subscribed to your channel for a few years because I'm a piano teacher and have found your videos very useful. But I'm am shocked to hear that you've gone through TSW--I am nearing the end of my own 3 (or 4) year journey with TSW. After a few attempts at TSW, I finally committed fully to it (realizing there was no other option) and have been steroid free for 30 months. I am very familiar with all of the different methods and products that you've mentioned here. Diets, detergents, bath salts, etc. After suffering for many years, I'm finally at a point where I feel like I'm alive again. I'm very glad that you're doing so much better now after your journey through TSW. Thank you for sharing your experiences and spreading the word about TSW!

[@yerushkachetty7131]

My 2 year old has eczema from birth and multiple .. multiple allergies. We've tried so many things most of which she's allergic too... Anyways... here us something that is helping to keep her skin hydrated. Maybe this might help someone.. all the best. In the beginning I started doing this 6 to 8 times a day but very soon afterwards we only apply twice a day. Layer the skin with the following: Layer one (home made Moringa oil) Layer 2 spray and rub water on the area Layer 3 Cover the area with sudocrem (zinc based cream) The water creates more hydration and is locked in by the layer of sudocrem. Recipe for home made moringa oil: 250ml of sunflower oil (you can use your desired carrier oil that you are not allergic to) 1 tablespoon caster oil 1 tablespoon glycerin Few drops vitamin E oil 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon morninga powder. Mix these up in a bowl and place the bowl in a bigger bowl of hot water to heat the oil and have the ingredients infuse in the oil. (People use this technique to melt chocolate). Let cool and strain moringa powder from oil with a (tea) seive. I've tried many things and this seems to help my daughter alot her skin was very dry and now its soft .. but she also has a diet that reduces allergens and takes some homeopathic tablets once a day. PS when using glycerin always add more water as glycerin will dehydrate your skin. That's why I also add more water when using this technique.

[@lin7916]

Sending hugs to everyone! Try Lubriderm and 24hr fasting guys. I just tried doing 24 every other day and my mild flare up is getting smaller, less red, and almost gone after almost 3x24hrs fast. I have been doing I.F 16hrs whenever my skin is dry, itchy and not on a good eczema free diet too. Just b careful try it if u don’t have any other health problems and do it gradually til u get to 24. We can do this!😭🙏🏻

[@rebeccahkay5528]

Thank you so much for posting this video! I suffered from mild eczema as a baby and into my teens, now into my 20s my eczema has become out of control and absolutely unbearable after 2 rounds of intense oral and topical steroids I knew that route wasn’t for me. I’ve recently cut out all sugar, dairy and grains and have noticed my skin starting to slowly clear up. I will definitely be implementing your suggestions into my own routine!

[@mrazhar729]

Hello to all my eczema family my My skin has flared up again 45% of my body, what I've released is not many people understand wat we go through example 1 takeing time in the bathroom 2 putting ur cloth on is sometimes very painful 3 some moisturiser sting ur skin 4 skin causesing u pain but still try to put on a smile for people 5 feeling like a prisoner in ur own body 6 Someone showing you that they got eczema and it's only A little patch size of a finger nail 7 8 9 10 To tired to write anymore sorry iam in some pain.

[@tSswiftordawg]

Stay strong, buddy

[@ZE308AC]

Try eating a only fruit diet and see if it clears your skin.

[@mrazhar729]

@@tSswiftordawg thanks Bro 🙏🏼

[@mrazhar729]

@@ZE308AC will definitely give that a go

[@mrazhar729]

@@ZE308AC thank you

[@tomcat6150]

one thing that really helped was oatmeal baths! those were a blessing. after taking baths, i would put my ointments and then lotion. Remember to moisturize, super important. Beginning of this year my skin was so bad that my waist above was flared up and puss oozing out. after taking baths, it helped so much. also hydrate and eat healthy, unsuprisingly it helped A LOT.

[@teepssenju3411]

“Aren’t you hot in that jersey” My favourite question. Then you gotta lie and say “not really”

[@farhan70]

tipene leathers that’s so relatable 😂my arms and legs have healed over 10 years it’s just my face that gets dry

[@tSswiftordawg]

The moment I realized that I had to cover my skin to keep the moisture in was a game changer. I admittedly didn't do much to take care of it, but when I started covering my skin, applying Aquaphor twice per day, etc, I had that glimmer of hope. I remember this moment where I was in the shower, still scratching even with the hot water, and I decided that I was literally willing to make skin care my life if it meant having some amount of relief. Glad I'm not alone.

[@dapperblue6165]

@@tSswiftordawg Hey Charles, can you elaborate on covering your skin to keep moisture in? do you mean that u cover your skin from sunlight so that it doesnt dry out? thanks

[@tSswiftordawg]

@@dapperblue6165 sure. So in the winter, the air is much more dry. Not 100% on the why, but it's why you see people putting on more lotion and chapstick in the winter. So any exposed skin is going to be constantly leaking moisture into the air (this happens in the summer, too, but at a slower rate bc there is more water in the air). If you cover your skin with something like cotton that absorbs and retains moisture, you create a pocket of air between your skin and the outside air. That pocket of air will have a higher humidity, as the moisture in that pocket can't escape through the cloth. More humid air around your skin means less leakage of skin moisture and less drying

[@edenbrown3470]

AHAHA inside sweating buckets

[@Tousanx]

Eczema is no joke. I’ve been dealing with it since my teen years. It’s awful and my hands are always cracked and painful.

[@mohammedelalaouy8815]

mee too bro

[@jessvzvs]

try the body shop’s hemp hand cream! it clears up so quickly and you can use it anywhere on your body.

[@diamondskye4606]

This was the most amazing eczema video I have ever watched. I have suffered from severe, chronic eczema since I got out of the womb. I am 20 now, and am struggling really bad. I’ve been doing so many creams, lotions, life changes, and food changes. I am done with all of the prescription creams and medications as they make me suicidal and my eczema worse. It’s been so bad that I haven’t really left the house in countless months except for short periods of time if I HAVE TO.

[@nephuland]

How are you doing now?

[@Blondtexican33]

Thank you, Josh, for this video. This (overprescribed and overuse of steroid creams) should be talked about more! I have had eczema for years now, and every doctor has wanted to put me on steroid creams. I have refused to use any, and have been experimenting on my own to help remedy my skin. Your video has helped tremendously. Thanks again.

[@vegvixxxen829]

I recently did a water fast and it was as clear as I’ve ever seen it since I was 9 but since we can’t water fast for life lol adding a lot of water in the diet no creams and use a lot of tea with cinnamon and turmeric

[@Storm_Lily]

Great vid! The things that made me itch: dairy, peanuts, grains, coffee. Things that helped: calcium & magnesium citrate pills, glutamine, cod liver oil pills, nascent iodine (started with 4 drops, now i take 28), and citicoline. I take 2 capsules of citicoline every 20 min till the itching stops. Usually 6 work fine.

[@MarkShinnick]

Yep... All starts in the gut.

[@CClivekustik]

I got depressed coz of eczema..now im still on treatment .thanks for the video.guys,if u do have eczema,dont take it easy.please go take treatment immediately.coz it can deal more damage to your skin, n make ur life miserable. My eczema already on my lips n all fingers both of my hands .for now its controlled.. but need to consistently doin treatment until it trully gone.

[@nycliontwin24]

Thank God for your video my friend. I tried Calcium D- Glucarate, Indole 3 Carbinol, L glutamine. Helped me a immensely. I started eating raw unpasteurized sauerkraut and pro biotic supplement. Used chicory root powder as my main pre biotic. Berberine supplement to also help with my gut flora. I tried the Free and Clear but discovered that using baking soda for bathing ,showering and washing my face, hair and body worked better for me. Stopped eating dairy, eggs, bread, pasta, tomatoes, peppers, processed meat. No soda or alcohol. Avoid processed sugar and junk food. I drink loads of green tea, with raw honey. I usually eat boiled sweet potatoes and meat for breakfast. Combination of unproceeed meat, rice and leafy green vegetables for other meals. I snack with avocadoes, bananas. Drink plenty of filtered water. It's a huge change but if you had bad eczema, you will welcome the change as a blessing. I lost 15 lbs. and look a lot leaner. Consistent but light sun exposure and sweating thru exercise is also very helpful. Make sure you shower after sweating. After my experience I'm convinced it's your gut heath that is the problem when you get dermataitis eczema. I'm free from eczema for almost a year now. Thanks again.

[@Floreal88]

If I didn't look up how to heal my eczema up naturally back in November,I would have never come across this video and discover that I have TSW. Even though I am suffering everyday I am truly grateful. Thank you Josh. You are an inspiration.

[@rofersunglao2741]

any update on your skin?

[@myrthasmascary4086]

I think it caused by Overload of naturally metals in the body which cause defiency in other nutrients essentials 2 help

[@viviansaravanan7531]

Irrelevant but maybe interesting: I would say I have mild eczema, but it's pretty debilitating because of where it is. It's around my eyes, and when it flares up, I can hardly open my eyes and see. I use an eye patch around the worse eye when it happens so that I can just open the other one and get on with life. For me, I found that social interaction treated the eczema completely, and the absence of social interaction due to COVID-19 has caused some bad flare ups for the first time in years.

[@ughhhmcrbinch5583]

I'm not sure what you mean by social interaction healed the eczema but I can agree that as covid-19 and quarantine came my eczema is the worst it's ever been. Less than once a year I would get flare ups before. Now eczema is a constant hell. It hasn't gone away for going on 2 years. This is such a shock because I feel like there were years wear I forgot I even had atopic dermatitis. I'm only 17 and I'm scared I'll have to deal with this for the rest of my life.

[@ughhhmcrbinch5583]

My entire body itches. I have eczema on my hands, arms, armpits, shoulder blades, knees, random spots on my legs, feet, ankles, and even my eyes. I feel like an eczema monster and the discoloration makes me not even want to go outside. As I sit right now I can feel the underside of my thighs itching. I had terrible, constant scalp itchiness which I learned to ignore but this feels like a wall I can't get around.

[@viviansaravanan7531]

​@@ughhhmcrbinch5583 It sounds like it's been extremely isolating and scary to have your body ravaged by the eczema, especially because it feels so out of control and you're worried you'll have to struggle with it for the rest of your life. I think those feelings are totally valid. Still, I think there is hope after COVID-19. It must be excruciating to have spent the past two years in isolation as a 17-year old. I'm 25, and the pandemic struck right as I graduated college. Now, a year and a half into it, I'm really struggling with my eczema as well. My right hand is so lesioned and hard that at times I'm having difficulty playing Scherzo no 1 because the skin cracks. It's horrific, and the skin looks like that of a burn victim. It's really scary to feel like I have no control of my body, like there's an alien monster parasitizing me slowly from the inside. But I remember what it was like when I had in-person friends briefly in college and hung out with them regularly. I was an outcast due to other health problems until my last year and a half, and in that last year and a half, especially during my romantic relationship, my eczema was totally different. After struggling with showering since 17 due to the eye eczema sometimes making me unable to for months (even a drop of water would cause a flare up), suddenly I was able to even use soap on my face for a time, provided I moisturized afterwards. There is hope for us. Right now, we're going through a dark, dark tunnel thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. I don't know what I'll do if my hands get permanently damaged from my eczema (luckily this is highly unlikely), but I know that at first chance, when it's responsible for me to do so, I'll be spending time with friends again as much as I can. We as biologists don't know as much as we should about the mind-body connection, but I'm beginning to think it's obvious that the two are intrinsically interconnected. There's no meaningful separation, to a scary extent: Yesterday, I watched a horror film and at the end of it my hands were bright red and itchy again after days of healing. Please take care of yourself and of your friendships; your friends may be your eczema lifeline at the end of this pandemic (and even during). You're certainly not a monster, even if you feel like one. Even in the worst-case scenario, you'd still be worthy of love-- not because of some shallow, coroporate liability-originating bullshit about how everyone deserves love, but because you seem to be exceptionally thoughtful and wise and open for someone who is 17. Sorry to write a manifesto. Please keep replying to this thread if you need support; I'm not sure how to provide contact information securely over KZbin, but if you ever discover my email address somehow, I welcome you to reach out, even if just to not be alone.

[@maggiekay7263]

I relate to this a lot too! Before lockdown when I had a routine of leaving early in the morning for work, I'd get back home & fall asleep around the same time due to exhaustion (which in this case, was good for leaving my eczema alone at night) so because of this, it always helped to clear up mine that more effectively. Now ever since the lockdown started, It's been so annoying to deal with & honestly it's pretty much gotten worse 😩

[@sheskawaii]

It can be scabies/demodex. Try neem oil

[@RobertHopkinsArt]

Josh: Consider going to your doctor and have them prescribe a sensitivity test down on you. My doctor had me do two separate tests over a two year period and the results for me were astounding. Come to find out I was very sensitive to eating eggs, casein, and milk products. Besides messing up my sleep (dramatically), the result was constant Eczema in the same places as you, plus more. Now, with out any sensitivity foods in my life my skin has completely healed and I sleep eight hours every night. It has been a game changer for me and I wish I had done this many years ago. All the best!

[@miademuro9008]

This video is a blessing and a half. Sometimes my bf will see me struggling at night and take random objects just to help me scratch like the battery cover for the remote or my drivers license. I know I’m not supposed to scratch like that but if I scratch with my nails I’ll bleed and it feels soooo good sometimes my eyes roll back lol. Then I’ll shower and he will rub me down with my special creams. I could cry at how wonderful he is for taking care of me like that, but I’m also so depressed and embarrassed watching him search for any missed gross ugly parts of my skin to take care of.

[@chrisvesy7245]

Thanks Josh! This exema is awful...steroid creams no longer work ... hot water feels good on it ( almost orgasmic) but it seems to make it worse in the long run 😳

[@ruthkinneary2433]

Chris Vesy j

[@rsweeneybrg]

Well, you see, hot water dries your skin...

[@bluesinsanityfantasy2683]

I get that same feeling Chris

[@sabeelaMorocco]

@@bluesinsanityfantasy2683 try MastoorA beauty natural eczema cream and olive oil soap. This cured my little ones eczema they use his arm in the picture to show before and after proof. They have a huge sale on for the next few days. I just got some more

[@tSswiftordawg]

When people ask about my eczema I tell them that scratching is, without exaggeration, one of the best physical sensations I've ever had. It then turns into nightmarish pain and more itching, of course, but for so long it was worth it for me. Baths are cosmic in how relieving they are

[@johnaraebarrow9764]

Thank you for sharing your story. My husband started this process 2 weeks ago and it hasn’t been easy. I’m sad for him and nervous about it, but hearing your story gives me hope and some great tips for how to help him along the way. Thank you.

[@vividly94]

I have psoriasis and the flakey thing you have on your arm. No joke, man. All i did was limit my showers, use non-scented soap (all natural).. sometimes if the inflammation came again, i'd wash with oatmeal soap. Then, every single shower, i put on lotion. This drastically reduced all the white patches and bumps that turned into a rash and dried into the white, dead skin. I still had them, but not as much. Scraping it off yourself doesn't help. It'll just come back.. and hurt when you touch it. Best thing to do is literally leave it alone and never touch it... if at all. Every time you do, it gets worse. I also put olive oil on it, as well. You need to also cut down on anything sugary. Drinking tea as a diet made me also see results - primarily turmeric tea and oolong. If the break out gets really bad, sit in an oatmeal bath. Don't use any chemicals, it'll only dry it out in the long wrong... trust me. I've dealt with this shit for my entire life and then got diagnosed with psoriasis. Since it took forever to figure out (since i never saw a doctor) all these home remedies (highly against using man-made chemicals on skin for a remedy) helped me out in the long run. Using soaps with glycerin alcohol/any alcohol as one of the main components severely dries out your skin. No matter what brand it is... or what the bottle says its suppose to 'help'. Last but not least, to be more specific, have berries and apples as snacks. It helps the skin a lot. You could also dab crushed blueberries/coconut oil mix onto the patches for another good remedy. Hope this helps anyone who can't afford to go to the doctor/too scared. These literally helped me so much through all my break outs. Some people also forget the food that helps your skin produce the essential oils/vitamins could also be applied to the skin; however, not but rubbing, but by dabbing very little.

[@tawana2inspire]

Get a filter for shower. Diet is key. No dairy, sugar and gluten for a while is a must.

[@liliannabrubaker]

Actually tree fruits are bad for it (apples)

[@DestinyCharm]

Thats cool that thats what workes for you. Please be respectful to people who need more help than you.

[@rosemarymuithathi8113]

I have psoriasis too and nothing seems to be working. My leg looks so ugly.

[@normakarina5123]

Can you please tell me which shampoo and bar soap and body lotion you use please

[@cyphershock9712]

I remember as a kid, the scalding hot water felt so amazing on ny eczema riddled back; almost always forgetting the repercussions i would feek even a few minutes later. Lathering my skin with lotion, making every fabric stick to my skin. Eczema has always felt like a punishment that i never asked for

[@inmortal009]

you have no idea how much hope and motivation this video has given me, thank you so much man, I am mostly depressed about my weight loss since I have been cutting a ton of food mainly junk and sugars, currently at 165lb from 200lb now look way too skinny and Im not as strong as used to be in the gym but I will not lose the mind and gonna try to gain these pounds back in muscle!!

[@Hi-od1zh]

anyone else love scratching their skin so much that they started to bleed!

[@user-vw9vd5vo5y]

Yes

[@Paul-qq7mh]

yes

[@trigoyouramigo5973]

Every day

[@kristjoy8097]

then i'll cry over it later lol

[@itsimanyyy592]

Yes lol

[@belarellaaaa]

I struggled pretty badly with eczema in high school, had it all over my arms and legs. I remember how mortifying and damaging to my self esteem it was. I don’t know how, but it cleared up on its own for several years, but in the past 6 months it has come back, now on my face (specifically my eyelids, cheek bones, and ears) and my hands (on the knuckles and between my fingers). I was using topical steroids for years, but have quit all together for the last 4 months. While it may not be as bad now as it was when I was younger, it’s still pretty hard to deal with. I’m going to try out your methods to see how it goes!

[@marybethleib8286]

Have suffered with chronic eczema my entire life ( I’m now 60) to the extent that I was at Mayo Clinic for month long treatments of coal tar every 2 years. On and off steroid creams and oral steroids the entire time. It’s the itching that does me in. I will attest to the Dead Sea salts. I was in Israel late last winter and early spring and purposely spent time at ( and in) the Dead Sea. My skin was the best it’s been in a long time. And bizarrely we were in the desert! There is a gift from God in the Dead Sea to those of us suffering (and I do mean suffering) with skin ailments. Ultra violet light is also a big itch relief for me. Be wise in your sun exposure times especially if you are sensitive to sunscreens as I am. But don’t ignore the suns healing benefits either. Thank you for this video! Well done and inspirational.

[@charlottehomosapiens746]

Try lipid cream (that contains ceramides) on your eczema area. Keep your eczema diet and avoid any products that inflamed your body and your skin.

[@haydnrees5680]

This was the first I ever heard of TSW and now I'm well on the way to recovery. Thank you

[@2liter8]

My son has psoriasis but when he quit smoking it cleared up 90%.

[@tSswiftordawg]

@@miketonon7946 Possibly genetic, unfortunately. It's partially an immune response (that's the swelling, rash, and hotness), which over time hurts the skin and makes it worse. That immune response could be triggered by any number of things: allergies, soaps, or just a hypersensitive immune system due to genetics. Some people just aren't lucky.

[@KokoSupreme]

2 liter I smoke weed and I’m starting to think it may worsen eczema

[@KokoSupreme]

Book Worm I feel like it’s just when handling buds and than touching my face or arms

[@ZE308AC]

Try eating a only fruit diet to clear skin.

[@KokoSupreme]

@Cherries in the snow makes sense, concentrates completely cut that element out of smoking for me

[@richardhughes1685]

Please everyone go over your diet, a clean diet will help your journey to helping your body heal. Very good info thanks man!!

[@strawberizzy8127]

I remember having eczema since I was really little on both my arms, it was honestly so horrible and flaky and itchy! It hurt so bad and it would get so bad I had to itch it in my sleep, yet I didn’t start thinking about my appearance until I started going to higher grades in school. Like 5th,6th, and 7th grade people started to point it out or even ask if it was contagious!! I felt so disgusting and horrible, I felt gross especially when it was super flaky and I just couldn’t stop itching it! My mom would always yell at me and tell me to stop itching it and it would heal and be fine, but it was so bad I just couldn’t stop I had to get the dry skin off I had to get the itchyness away! It honestly wouldn’t stop being itchy till I peeled off my dry skin physically and my skin was super red and sensitive. I was so sad and it hurt so much, but I don’t remember what had helped my arms but eventually it was gone!! And I was so happy, but it had come back on my neck and well it’s still here. Right now it’s a lot more manageable but when it first started it was so horrible it started in my freshman year of high school, it was extremely flaky and I couldn’t stop itching till I couldn’t look down because my neck hurt so bad. But it would be better than having my skin be so tight and hurty, because if it was moisturized or already itches my skin would be so tight that looking up would hurt so bad. Moisturizing it was hell because I couldn’t find anything that worked, it would be ok for a second but it would only be just that a second. My skin would soak it up and then be dry again, and when I found something that could actually penetrate it it would be fine but it would peel so bad! My skin would PEEL OFF and then just be so raw and horrible. So it ultimately didn’t work!! But once my skin had a reaction to a salt water and chlorine mix on a cruise and got super dry and bumpy and so thick it felt like I had a beard, that was the last straw I was so tired and so conscious of it being there. I hated it so much and anything I put on it BURNED even water!! Nothing could help but then we used cortizone10 (which I recommend) and it worked so well!! So I’ve been using a mix of cortizone10 and African soap and it’s been working so well!! I still have my horrible dry days but it’s been better then it was when it was extremely perky and gross! I have been feeling so much better, so I just wish everyone can find that thing that works for them! And I’m here to tell you it gets better I’m certain once you find that little miracle product or thing for you everything will be okay! Just know that there’s others out there and your not alone so please stay strong!! You’ll get there I know it! 💖💖💖

[@PaulSchneider-bp2ic]

Checkout www.meatheals.com and also the HealYourGutGuy KZbin channel.

[@lanyao7019]

Thank you for such valuable video. It helps my 3 year old son a lot! Cannot express enough of my gratitude to you!

[@schandevillarreal3573]

I’ve struggled with eczema since a kid off and on. I used to take steroids for a very short period of time, like 4-6 shots then the Dr died in a plane crash and I stopped going. I didn’t realize how bad Cortisone creams were until I did some research. I want to list a few things that helped me and maybe the knowledge or wisdom can help someone else. From like 20-28 my skin was super clear. After I got married, had a baby, and the stress of life it crept it’s ugly head. I actually found this video some years back and bought and tried everything Josh recommended. I was already using ALL unscented. But real quick, this is what helped me. 1. Shower filter (eliminates chlorine, metals, etc in the water.) 2. Keeping my nails trimmed every 2-3 days. (Bc if I did scratch it wouldn’t break the skin and when my nails were longer I wanted to scratch more for some odd reason.) 3. Elimination diet. Now a days you can get your blood type and there are apps that show you what food to stay away from. Mine was gluten! Some dairy. But mainly GLUTEN. Just eat clean. 4. Use castor oil just in minor cuts. Don’t slather know bc it gets hot and can make you itchy. 5. Sleep with breathable sheets. Polyester is soft but holds in heat and I would wake up hot or sweaty and itchy. 6. Get some Sun. (10-20 minutes per day. Move your body. Not rigorous exercise, but movement is key. 7. No caffeine. (What started this whole downward spiral was when I started drinking coffee! (Now it’s organic tea or Matcha!) 8. Sleep is how your body heals. So if you feel stressed or tired, don’t be afraid to listen to your body and take a nap! 9. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of purified or spring water! 10. Don’t ever give up!! Be Encouraged and Be determined!! Love you all!! ❤

[@JadeVainamoinen]

also stress is a pretty big factor for my eczema because it's right before finals rn and I flared out really bad and I found that icing when any part was itchy and meditation was a really big help along with CeraVe cream and steriod creams for really bad flared up sections. My dermatologist also recommended PanOxyl which has benzoyl peroxide in it which will clear off any bacteria which could cause skin infections since people with eczema are more prone to it.

[@sushmareddy8754]

I am so glad I found this🙏 suffering from Eczema and associated torture since 10 years.( certainly Allopathic medication doesn't help) I can relate to your agony of going through Eczema 🥺I'm totally depressed 😞 hoping that trying your way would help me to heal for good.

[@rhondapagan5759]

Hello sister use Dr Omo herbal medicine and cream via powerful and active it will help you get rid of them fast .

[@KatAndTheMat]

this video helped me out so much. i saw it a few years ago during the worst of TSW. 2020 now and i'm doing much better :) not completely healed but we getting there! no more red skin; i mostly deal with dry skin and rashes on my hands/face rather than all over. and i'm getting better all the time!

[@lodixe5947]

I have rosacea and i really feel like we share the same mental distress along with the pain coming from the skin (sorry for my English, im french). I feel like nobody can understand, like "its just redness", when in fact my skin hurst, tingles, burns and so on almost all the time. I found that using products made for eczema really helps my rosacea. This i why i love watching eczema content on youtube, thank you for this

[@edwordthoughtscanbethings]

God Bless you Josh, Praying for all of you, the very best

[@logick1]

This is propably the most helpful video for eczema sufferers. You've done really great job. Thank you so much! I suffer from severe atopic eczema and this really helped me to follow all your advices (including glucarate and glutamine). It's really amazing feeling to have a clear skin ;)

[@_nora_7893]

I just don’t understand how you can bathe in salt water, like every time i go into the sea it hurts like hell.

[@JaiSanghvi]

I'm glad you brought up hydro therapy. There is some discussion about the exposure to super hot water and it's soothing effects. It kills the itch and creates a euphoric feeling. That feeling is a rush of endorphins. It's like getting high. Then depression sets in when coming off the endorphin rush.

[@JH15-123]

In the last few weeks my face and arms have been flaring uncontrollably from tsw. Thank you for the tips

[@AB-qt1bs]

Thank u today is 3-14-2024 for time stamp🤣🤣but i ran across your video a week prior to this and i purchased my bag of minera from Amazon today was my first time washing my hands in it they were beyond itching after soaking my hands in that sea salt warm water the itching literally stopped in contact after i rinsed it off my hands was oddly soft and breathable like my pores was opened for the first time they were roughly dress immediately after I soaked them the results to me on my first try was beyond what i had imagined i thought it wud take about a week or so to adjust but nope the effect was immediately😮‍💨😮‍💨so glad thanx for sharing😁

[@Largo1845]

Very good advises! My TSW took 17-18 months, my skin is soft now (I only need cream in my face now), my skin is totally diffrent, it's hard to believe. The mental side of it is way harder to heal. I also had to stop with all the eczema groups. Today I can not watch pictures of eczema, I get anxiety and feel really bad. Hugs to all who struggle with this, after the hell there is freedom and light ❤

[@JordyPlaysHere]

Did you apply moisturiser during ur TSW?

[@Largo1845]

@@JordyPlaysHere Hi Jordy, no I didn't. I couldn't! There was actually nothing that worked for me. Not even the mineral salt helped me. I didn't change diet, nothing, I didn't eat much anyway, bad appetite. I laid in bed listened to ortodox chant music. I have exzema around my eyes now but nothing else. It's also winter in Sweden now and skin always get a little bit bad this time. I eat D-vitamin, magnesium, zink, c-vitamin and iron. I would also try the calcium d-glucarate if I could afford it. 🤗

[@JordyPlaysHere]

Thank you so much for the reply, I’ll try the supplements u mention thanks again!!

[@erickgodoy1599]

Thank you for this! I will definitely try out this method, it sucks having to go out in public and being 110 degrees in the summer and be wearing a hoodie sweater on because my arms and necks are covered with scars from my eczema because I’m so embarrassed by it

[@ehtrunner11]

Hi, After 3-4 years I've finally got off topical steroids. My path was a bit different then Josh's so I wanted to pass along stuff that helped me. First I would try to adopt a lot of Ben Greenfield's way of ancestral living. Doing the basics, like diet, air, water, and sunlight improvements. If you can muster it, sauna, and sweating can help assist toxins moving out. Sea water is also great if you live by the beach. It was the toughest part of my life, but I never thought about quitting. Take one step at a time, and just make small improvements each day. These will compound and then after X amount of years you'll literally be a different person. Good luck and hopefully you get there too. Much love.

[@jasmingarcia3246]

Thank you for sharing. How long did it take for your skin to start clearing up? I stopped a week ago after discovering TSW and I was on steroids for 2 years

[@Tom-vj4ju]

Thank you for sharing your tips! I have eczema since I was a child, I’m 21 now and still struggling with this.. It feels good to be understand and to not be alone anymore. Sometimes, I’m really depressed because I just can’t do anything, no more sport, no sleep... it’s really hard. I just isolate myself. I stoped steroid and a few month, after that, my eczema was gone but it cameback idk why and it’s worse than ever. I hope one day It will be over.

[@devdeuce93]

Hope you're seeing better days

[@JayMoon-w1i]

3 months ago i started drinking a cup of moringa leaf tea every morning. eczema is gone so has itching. i'm fortunate i have 2 moringa trees in my backyard. only tte dark marks are now slowly dissapearing..I dont even apply any topical lotions. Free since two months now💗

[@evamaynard3021]

This is one of the most encouraging videos I've see on this subject. Some people really don't get the challenge. It is hard to figure it out, but I'm glad you did. I am still finding myself having to adjust things every now and then.

[@highster]

You're the man Josh! Your system worked ! After years of eczema getting worse and worse, the doctors saying "There is no known cure" plus a Rx for steroid cream, I tried your approach. First with cheaper versions of your recommended products, then with exactly what you recommend. Guess what. Your stuff worked. Thanks for all your hard work researching a solution and of course sharing it with us.

[@midwesta-framer649]

So glad you found your cute. Wonderful advice! I've been managing my eczema mainly through diet, gone 100% gluten free now and am loving the results! I can say that, for me, "cheating" is NOT a good thing, as the back and forth between gluten and no gluten really messes with my body balance. Especially after eating no gluten for a long time. Maintaining a cooler temperature during a flare up has been a must too. I use fans a lot, wear cooler clothing, don boxers instead of briefs, use aloe gel and ice packs... if it's cold, I will try it! Thankfully the weather has gotten cooler!

[@giepangilinan576]

Thank for your video. I wil sharethis with my son who also have eczema. It really breaks my heart every time he’s on flareups. Crying and shouting I hear during his flareups. We have tried all steroid creams and non steriod but none will take away his eczema. If I could only I get his eczema so that he will not suffer anymore, I would gladly accept it. I pray that your video will help him because he’s tired of applying cream every now and then. Thank you so much. God bless

[@JcM944]

I found this video about 2 months ago during one of the worst breakouts I've ever had, it was to the point where my arms and neck looked like I was a burn victim. I went from using steroid creams and vaseline all my life to B12 cream, Vanicream Lite Lotion, and taking L Glutamine. It's helped tremendously and hope this isn't just a phase.