My Daughter Was Suffering For A Long Time:Treatment, Steroids & More

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[@Taviaxxo]

"Cream👏🏿 your 👏🏿skin👏🏿" took me down😂 glad Nova's doing better

[@mimiza6691]

The way I laughed when she said this 😂

[@Abs0luteMagic]

“EH!!”

[@workitoutwithrufaro]

Took me all the way out 😂😂😂. I'm still laughing now whenever I think about it

[@lolabrownsugar2909]

She is right 😂😂😂😂

[@TheEbonySheree]

LMAOOO!!! The way I just hollered at this!!!! Say it, Patricia!! Say it louder! 😂

[@Miracle-ms9hu]

The moment you mentioned vaseline, I knew you cracked it. I figured it out too when my daughter was a baby. I remember going to the GP for follow-up because the steroids were not working and telling him that vaseline did the trick. He looked at me like I was crazy and said: "Well, it will definitely lock the moisture in...". Like yourself, I started to use my own intuition and developed my own routine. Not bathing often is also very key. You smashed it Pat!!! When a mother's instinct kicks in, she will find a way. 🙌🏽 Well done!

[@redhotcandy6629]

Same when my son was a baby I had to do Cetaphil, baby oil and then vaseline, it was the only thing that worked for my son skin. He's older now and rarely gets flare ups, but when he does he uses Cetaphil and vaseline.

[@android18supersayin26]

Same my daughters uses extra virgin olive oil. It work good

[@luciaescobarz]

Thank u for the tip

[@Shayiku10]

@@redhotcandy6629 for real Cetaphil is God sent. My husband has been using it for his eczema back when you needed a prescription

[@rudogunduza6160]

Vaseline was a trigger for my son. What worked was l used aqueous cream instead of soap when bathing and then baby oil after

[@veroniquefelicia2642]

Love how Grace is just doing her own thing😂 they're both so precious ❤

[@Bajanqtay2012]

As a physician I'm always balancing my medical knowledge w/ home remedies from my West Indian background. I definitely commend you for sticking it out cuz it is not easy & sometimes time is the biggest factor & that is hard for people to accept even as clinicians

[@minamoo08]

"Cream your skin" killed me. So glad Nova is doing better!

[@NuellaTrueMusic]

that got me!

[@SmallBobby]

👏🏾cream your skin!

[@katiyah18]

I cried through the whole of this video. My daughter is 7 and she's had it since 3 months old and with severe allergies too. I just feel so lost. I don't want her to be on steroids for the rest of her life. This video was very comforting, thank you Patricia

[@margarbieadams8200]

Oh i can relate to you.. my son has it bad but like chlorine in water i use Detol or providone iodine... and watch what he eats

[@katiyah18]

@Margarbie Adams thank you for the advice 🥰I'm going to try detol and see how things go.

[@BreeHammerTime]

Of course every child is different but I had severe eczema since a baby (had to be covered in bandages and wear gloves) and severe allergies, I used steroids on and off but had to stop because it was too strong. It was a struggle for my mum to handle but I'm 25 now and my skin has cleared and I'm living a normal life. Don't give up on your daughter's skin journey ❤️

[@katiyah18]

@HoneyBree ブリー thank you sharing your story. She's had most treatments and now shes on oral steroids, i know its a mistake to even start her on that. I will continue to fight with my daughter and one day have the courage to stop for steroids altogether

[@rachaelo3882]

​@@margarbieadams8200 how often do you use diluted dettol?

[@MadeUpNique]

As someone with eczema I am so happy to hear that you didn’t use steroids on her, also you put me on to La Roche Posay so thank youuu!

[@fionafaith1713]

Cream your skin 😅😅😅😅😂😂😂

[@The123trinus]

The cicaplast mains from La Roche Posay is the only cream that has ever helped keep my eczema regulated on my hand! Repeat buy for many years now

[@gladitsnotme]

hypochlorous acid works for me, give it a try! I don't even need lotions anymore

[@xoxstarxox7779]

@@The123trinus hey can I ask which one you use? I recently bought the cicaplast b5 and it doesn’t sink into my eczema areas.

[@The123trinus]

@@xoxstarxox7779 It's the cicaplast mains barrier repairing creme with niacinamide and glycerin. I will say though, that I use it to maintain and prevent, which it does great, but for flareup places I will apply a panthenol balm directly as well, but every skin is different so this is just what works for me

[@MKhan-2118]

I just sobbed my eyes out for her 😭 my 6 month old has it and this video reminded me I made the best choice not accepting steroids thank you for this ♥️

[@Tcameron26]

Yes you did made best choices in not accepting the steroid because baby skin sensitive and I honestly don't like the idea of steroid lotion for kids...Just try natural remedies, not every thing is going to work...

[@moryesil6113]

My daughter is six and she still suffers extreme eczema occasionally, I really highly suggest Sainsberry baby sensitive petroleum jelly it’s what I put on as soon as she has flareups on her face or anywhere along with her regular lotion and bath routine calms down within a day or two for me it works far better than Vaseline and Aquaphor hope this helps ❤

[@MKhan-2118]

@@moryesil6113 oh wow thank you for this I currently apply aveeno dermexa and they are fab have seen a difference and lock it in with Vaseline but will try this sainsburys one you recommended

[@prachi6802]

As per my research, generally eczema is due to some allergy, food or environmental or some material their using. One mom with elimination method found out that his son got eczema due to the mattress he was sleeping on

[@crystalortega2156]

@@prachi6802 yes!!! I tell people this all the time!!! I am a biochemist, a published researcher, and a professor. And I do lots of research on allergies. I also have a daughter who suffers from crazy weird allergies. I tell parents. The lotions and medications are fine but u need to find out what’s causing it! Once u determine what is causing the breakout, you can eliminate the flare ups as much as possible. My stepson when I met him had eczema. Finds out her is allergic to grass! Find the answer! Don’t just cover it up!

[@journey2lovetv803]

When you paused and said I love Caucasian people...I fell out 😂😂 There needs to be cream your skin campaign! Vaseline & Dettol sponsor her! I'm so happy your daughter is better.

[@sassip]

Jamaican born here… You are so right, our parents, our grandparents and many before them knew what we’re forgetting, good ole Dettol!

[@hannahr8906]

Yessss I’m a Trini and my Mother and Grandmother were always about that Dettol!!

[@moniqueb8545]

I was born in Jamaica, moved to England as a child and developed eczema shortly after. I had it really bad as a child, literally flare ups from head to toe. It cleared up almost completely for a few years after I turned 16. I'm in my 20s now and I get the odd flare up now and then. My mum uses dettol in her baths when she has issues with her skin, but she never told me why, and I never thought to use it. The more you know!

[@chrissyannsway]

It really does work for everything.

[@msdeenatural_3]

How do you use the dettol? My grandson is 6 Momths with bad eczema. He itches so much

[@Opo-D]

​​​​@@msdeenatural_3 You dilute one or two cap fulls into a basin of water and you just bath with that water. Sometimes I would rinse it off but sometimes I wouldn't. I always use a very light concentration. I'm Namibian and my mom ALWAYS had a bottle of Detol in the shower and I never knew why. I have had one in my own house consistently for 3 years now just because it's what one does😅🤷🏾‍♀️. I have used it especially during covid as a disinfectant (my paranoia was hyper at that time😬) but mostly just because it was right there . This was good to hear.

[@RuthFishwick]

Hello. My partner, a 34 year old man has been going through this for the last four years. I know from his experience how debilitating TSW is so I can’t even imagine watching your baby go through it. It’s wild that every medical professional denies it exists and continues to prescribe steroids. We did our own research and discovered it too. So glad to see Nova is okay and through the other side ❤

[@redempthawilliam7065]

Writting this at 32yrs who went through crazy period of eczema in the wholeeeeeeeee of my primary school. We only had to wait for it to go away naturally. Now my skin is perfecccccccccccct. It started getting better in my secondary school. For any parent reading this with a child who might be going through the same. Be still. It will pass. Thank you for sharing Paty.

[@vlurzz]

Hello there, hope you are well. Did anything help along the way, My 5 year old has ezcema and i'm using steriods but wanting to stop, hers is mild, not weepy but the rashes are all over and very dry so trying not to depend on these steriods. Thank you

[@Nknottss]

As an adult who suffered from eczema flare ups, this mini series makes me so emotional. I didn’t have it nearly as bad, but even the small patches make you feel so hopeless at times. I also DO NOT SUPPORT steroid use. Once I got down to the allergies that caused my flare ups, I was able to be completely eczema free at 20 years old. Love ya Patricia! So happy that Nova is better❤

[@muhlaynee]

Unfortunately eczema never really goes away but the flare ups happen fewer times a year as you get older. I had it bad as a child. As a teen it would flare up on my face and neck especially after eating wheat products. As an adult they appear after working out and not removing my clothes or washing my skin immediately. It was such a good decision to not use the cortisone cream because it thins the dermis over time. Glad Nova’s feeling better

[@Nikki-ks6wi]

Agreed! And after having a child it’s even worse

[@sugacanepimp]

Right. I’ve had eczema since 6 months. It’s hereditary and diet (as in what we eat, not how much) does play a large part in flare ups, as well as topical things used on the skin. So I find it interesting that she mentions that she herself is now having flare ups, and I’m like that’s because eczema is hereditary; and is also tied to asthma. My dad started having flare ups in his 50’s (asthma as a kid though) so I know where it came from in me. Happy she found a solution, but eczema changes as we age and switches up with how our bodies react, so it will be interesting to see how this changes?

[@rainandmusicplace3646]

Actually Eczema CAN go away completely only when it is treated from the blood and not the skin.

[@ceejay3615]

Umm both my kids had eczema when they were born and they grew out of it. They are now 7yrs and 14yrs old with no signs of it….

[@glynniscummings-john4467]

I had severe eczema and it did go away. I moved away from the inner city where there was a lot of pollution, changed my diet and started using she butter and olive oil. My allergies have reduced and my eczema has completely gone (hasn't returned in almost 25 years).

[@marthal8862]

I'm also super against steroids because I used them all through my childhood, stopped in my early twenties and had the WORST withdrawal. I looked like a giant scab for so long. My daughter has eczema and I just refused to use them because of the trauma, hers eventually cleared too. I feel you deep on this one!

[@mscalihybrid1]

So glad Nova is doing better. I’m glad you were strong and went with your intuition.

[@silentlasagne]

TSW is absolutely no joke. I'm so glad it's getting more media attention. I went through it unknowingly for almost 10 years, and actively quit steroids 2 years ago. I'm still going through withdrawl. It's severely affected my life. Friendships, relationships, jobs, confidence, anxiety, everything. I'm so glad your daughter is healed, it means so much that you discovered this so early on in her life and got it sorted. Now you know! You are all so strong ❤ TSW NEEDS more attention!! Thank you

[@Nakama1812]

Grace mannerisms are just like Patricia’s 🤣🥹

[@lx9414]

your eldest has your exact voice just in little girl form. Its soo sweet

[@tamikanicole]

That Dettol gon do it every time! Being from the Caribbean we grew up on that stuff! I suffer from HS and you just reminded me that DUH! I should be using this!!! So happy she’s doing better! ❤

[@LyricVoelle]

My Twins had the SAME experience. I was so OVERWHELMED. My family were so judgmental & kept trying to make me used Steroids. I refused. They were so mean & telling me I was a bad mother but I didn’t want my babies on it! This video makes me feel so much better!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING ❤

[@justdebs365]

You are a wonderful mother 💐

[@loveableleo]

"The kids need to be moisturised" 😂😂 Patricia kills me - so happy to know Nova's skin is better now 🥰

[@lilladycn]

Poor baby 😢 I’m glad your love and dedication to her health alleviated her condition ❤❤❤

[@newwave2705]

As grown woman who had severe eczema as a small child, I can tell you it gets better. However, it is linked to other autoimmune issues like asthma (which I have). My eczema stopped in my teens and I’m thankful my mom had stopped the steroid creams as well. I also experienced zero flare ups on summer holidays to Jamaica as a child. Didn’t even have a single asthma attack. I think a lot of this is due to environmental factors.

[@EdwinaLondon]

That’s the pharmaceutical industry for ya! Make you dependent on their counterproductive products to make money! I’m in my late 30s now & was given the strongest steroid cream @ the time as a child. My eczema stopped as soon as I stopped using it, limited nuts, shellfish & just grew out of it in my teens. Well done for raising awareness! Xx❤

[@Allbynicole]

I was gonna say this!

[@theamoahs1794]

You absolutely did the right thing sticking to your gut. Currently going through TSW and I just recently turned 30. I wish my mum would've had some intuition and not put me on steroids growing up. Did a video also on my experience etc.

[@Vickiworld1]

It feels like her birth video was last week.😮 So lovely to see you and the girls. Hi Mike somewhere in the back wrangling the girls😊

[@phedenciaprentice6636]

As a Caribbean woman, I still bathe with Dettol. It was part of my shower routine as a child. My mom would dilute it with water. So after I bathe, I put a tiny drop in a cup and add water and throw it over my skin.

[@sparkles1260]

My mum use to do the same but I've not used it for years!

[@naseanamoodie384]

My grandma would always do that with me

[@kayodudu5190]

When you use dettol what was the benefit of it in the skin?

[@superwomanme]

I bathe with the soap everyday just not on or near my privates

[@superwomanme]

​@@kayodudu5190 kills germa and bacteria. Cleanses skin, deodorizer under arms

[@symrahchristopher9738]

I’m from the Virgin Islands and I believe in Dettol. Who knew that would help your daughter. I’m so happy you made the choice you made and that Nova is doing well. Thanks for sharing with us. ❤

[@jennymarie4073]

Patricia i adore your transparency in this video. I'm so happy Nova is doing a lot better. As a parent who questions doctors myself i completely understand where you're coming from. ❤️

[@TheConstellationWatcher]

That original video broke my heart 😢😢 and I can never forget it…I’m so happy she’s all good now…18:28 your expression tho…Mike she’s giving you the side eye….

[@BriObaseki]

Beautiful girls and beautiful mom 💖 I just gave birth to my first child, a baby girl, and love to learn things like this from other moms. Thank you so much for sharing and so glad Nova is doing better!

[@roxanepinna3473]

you are so damn right something is wrong with whatever we're exposed to on a daily basis!!! you remind me of my mama she is so invested in trying to find a treatment for my psoriasis, mothers know!! I smiled so hard for Nova!! skin conditions are so misunderstood and dismissed by healthcare providers (at least in France where i live). Wishing her the best !!

[@mimiwilliams5109]

Here in the U.S too. My daughter just turned two on the 23rd of March and I’m still fighting the doctors trying to get her eczema under control.

[@dnelleshambler632]

so proud of you Patricia as a grown up who was a kid with extreme eczema you did all the right things and now as a 26 year old I only get flare ups on my fingers when I'm extremely stressed and thats it.

[@wendysmith8426]

Your daughters are SOOOO PRECIOUS!! Our family has dealt w/ eczema as well its SO CHALLENGING...AMAZING JOB as a mum Patricia. You made me LOL "white people cleanse your skin"!! We have a similar family dynamic & I remember telling my husband YOU NEED LOTION!!! HYSTERICALLY FUNNY 😂 Thank you for always being so transparent and bringing us the incredible content.

[@besthotchocolate]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR DAUGHTERS STORY. I’m (hopefully) rearing towards the end of my experience through TSW. At the end of July I’ll be three years in. Man, this journey was the hardest thing I’ve ever been through in my life. A large platform like yours bringing light to this is VITAL. I’m so happy your daughter is healed. I’m in my early 20s and I can’t tell you how appreciative your little baby will be. You saved her from YEARS of pain, now she can lively freely in a healthy body. Sending you all much love!

[@elizabethd.7662]

My 26y/o daughter still battles with severe eczema flare ups. So happy to see Nova doing well. Great job mom!!

[@sugarwaters]

I’m so happy nova is doing well. You did amazing as a mother!

[@CDP-ParaElas]

I almost cried. Exactly what my 7 years old go and is coming true.

[@oumoulba]

Patricia I’m struggling to finish watching this video because I know exactly how you felt as I’m going through it right now. My son who just turned a year last month has been suffering from extreme severe eczema since he was few weeks old. The way you describe everything, your daughter and seeing her pictures it’s as if it’s my son your talking about. the steroids, the scratching, bloody sheets, oozing skin, red patches covering all his body, sleepless nights, the agony on his face day in day out, and with all that nothing we did helped him really. But we are thankful for 2 weeks or so he doesn’t have the infection or the oozing on his skin anymore even though he still has some flare ups ( but at least it’s not infected). He is now using a allergy free milk since few weeks now but we are not sure if this is the reason of his skin looking better or is it just again the steroids creams. For the first time, for two weeks straight he is not waking up every 30 minutes to scratch his back with the bed but instead he is now waking up from a bad cough and a congested nose and trouble breathing due to virus infection in the lungs that the doctors aren’t so clear about what the cause is ( he’s had this infection 3 times now and was hospitalized 3 times now due to it and the eczema flares). It’s an endless cycle, one little flu or something that he’s body is fighting signals stress in his little body that in turn causes eczema flare ups. Poor little guy has gone through a lot. So yeah seeing you daughter’s pictures broke me down because few weeks ago that’s how my sweet baby boy looked like and my husband I felt helpless. I’m relieved and glad that your daughter’s skin is now cleared up and I hope it continues to do so. Seeing this gives me hope for my little boy who by the way coincidentally is also a mixed race like your daughter and I also called him the first time “crusty” due to his dry skin but as I realized he was suffering from eczema and because nickname do stick I stop right away calling him that and demanding that no one calls him that. Anyway, thank you for this video as it gives hope to all the parents out there that have children who are suffering from this unbearable skin condition. Much love to you Patricia and to your lovely family 🫶🏽❤️

[@deborahbernal5766]

Thank you for putting eczema, food allergies and topical steroid withdrawal awareness out there. From a mom that has watched my son suffer with eczema and food allergies, I feel for you!

[@maryjackson2946]

I'M GLAD THAT Y'ALL ARE DOING WELL. THANK GOD , NOVA'S, ECZEMA HAS CLEARED UP. GRACE HAS GOTTEN SO BIG, THEY'RE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS. MAY GOD BLESSINGS,COURAGE AND STRENGTH CONTINUE TO BE WITH YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS 🙂💖🙏🙏🙏

[@bossladykey2]

Watching this video made me tear up. I’m glad she’s better and you all have a routine that keeps her skin flourishing. My son had mild eczema when he was a baby and dove unscented soap and plain crisco cleared his skin up.

[@askajk5895]

Many old ladies I take care of in the nursing home with the best skin I have ever seen. Vaseline at night!! Wash face in the morning with gentle soap and wash at night. Then Vaseline, couldn't believe it. But many of these women still do it into their 90's. They have some of the best skin I have ever seen in elderly women.

[@robertah2353]

I’m glad that your daughter is doing better, she is so beautiful 🥺! What you said about bleach and dettol baths really resonated with me, because I have a skin condition where my skin blisters and bleach and Dead Sea salt baths do wonders for my skin

[@rheeses.p]

as someone who went through topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) as an adult, thank you for this video! it hurt to put on clothes, shower, all the daily things and would constantly be shivering and itchy.

[@MH-vk4xc]

Love that you raised awareness on Topical steroid withdrawal

[@pn3678]

Vaseline worked for me, I’m retired Air Force and the military doctor recommended the vaseline. Stress caused my eczema to flair up. Praying for continued healing 🙏🏾

[@kelliew.4285]

How do you use it? I find ointments to be very hard to massage into the skin without pulling.

[@pn3678]

@@kelliew.4285 My eczema was mild, no open skin, so i rubbed some in my hands and patted it on the affected areas Hope this works for you. You have to be consistent, every day morning and night until it clears up 😍

[@kelliew.4285]

@@pn3678 OK yes. That is how I apply it to my face, just pat it in.

[@joityrrell7531]

you are telling my story. all my baby pictures are me with my hands tied like a boxer because I would scratch through my skin til I bleed. I am in my 50s and still have to manage my breakouts which are triggered with season changes. There is light at the end of the tunnel - my heart broke for you as Nova's Mama Bear and Nova suffering through because I know, I know, I know.

[@KM-im1yl]

I can not like this video enough!!!! I cried 😭 my 8 months baby is GOING THRU with eczema such a horrible thing i feel sooo bad for her. But seeing Nova def gave me hope. She and I got this too 🙏👏💪

[@alwayshopeful7587]

my baby also suffered from eczema from 6 months till 1 year old .I did use occasional paraffin mixed with tiny amount of steroids n the itchy parts .and tons of cerave . eventually it went away .but now he is suffering from asthma . the chances of kids with eczema developing asthma later on are extremely high .

[@lifeintheoc5163]

The girls are just adorable!😊 So happy that Nova's skin is getting better. You're an awesome mom Patricia.

[@christinaree2519]

My daughter got hers at 3 we’re still working on it but I’ve learned so far a ton of interesting things about the human body. 70-80% of the immune system lives in the gut so when that compromised and the bad bacteria rages over the good the whole house (body) is in panic mode. Trying to push the toxins through the skin to get rid of it. The lymphatic stem becomes slower and is not found it’s job at optimal level. When we head the gut and help drain the lymphatic system the Body can calm down. If that makes sense. I’m so glad you figured out what works for Nova!!💖

[@justus8876]

They're beautiful girls, glad her skin is sorted now. 😊

[@IevaKambarovaite]

My heart goes out to you, Patricia. But omg how strong, resourceful you're, how much you've researched it all to help Nova. My little niece got some allergies and I can see how frustrated my sister is. You're doing an amazing job!

[@smh9848]

I’m sorry baby Nova had to go through so much pain. Thank you for sharing your family’s personal and educational journey with us. Sending love and light. 🙏

[@laurastewart1069]

Thank you SO much for using your platform to raise awareness of this Patricia. I am currently coming out of the other end of this as an adult. I cannot imagine how it would be for such a young child. I am a part of a support group for the condition on Facebook, where thousands of parents share stories like this. (As well as adults suffering). When will the madness end. It is hell on earth and totally preventable. My skin flared after my covid vaccination, and from then I was put on the steroid merry go round for 1 year, until I said enough was enough. Dermatologists looked me in the eyes and said I could apply this as much as I want and it would be totally okay. After I stopped using the creams; my body literally shut down and I was the sickest I’ve been and in the most pain in my entire life. Sending love to you and your daughter! Please keep raising awareness. ❤

[@sharitaylor7753]

You’re not alone. My son is now 15 but I had to read and created a concoction for his skin. Great job mother! We wear so many hats as parents.

[@misstulips3736]

Patricia, first of all, I am super proud of you as an intelligent human being. I sometimes here and there watch your videos. I am not really into fashion, but I appreciate your business skills and tips. This video that you made today is the most meaningful video of many. It's a video that will reach and hopefully help a lot of people. This is what you call pay it forward. Thanks for sharing, dear.

[@natashakillip]

“Cream your skin!!” As a white person, I can confirm, I rarely moisturise the skin on my body 😂 Patricia speaks the truth!

[@rachelmoore7452]

Poor baby, so glad you figured it out

[@Jaded6911]

I'm gonna suggest this to my adult daughter. Her eczema as a child wasn't as bad as Nova's but the struggle was real. Thank you for sharing your journey. Keep us updated.

[@xahLilybeex]

This is soooo good that you are shairng this! I'm 28 this year and have had Eczema since I was 4/5.... and I absolutely HATE and Against Steroids!! It's literally an addiction for the Skin. I tell so many people about it this but they only listen to doctors BS!😒 I'm sooo glad to hear and see Nova has recovered from this! You did a great job 👏and cannot believe how tough it was for you to see her go through this!❤

[@abbybu9757]

i cant believe how big the girls have grown and you have two 😮 last watched when you was in labour with the first one well done mama. God bless you and your family

[@k.j.l.t.]

"Cream your skin!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@ZobsK]

Vaseline blue seal is amazing “My friend leave this room” 😂😂😂

[@artbecomesyou464]

OMG Patricia, your story is literally my life. I've had 2 babies with extreme eczema. Your first video brought me to tears cause I was so sick of seeing my baby dealing with eczema. My older boy is 6 now and has fully outgrown it but my 18month old girl is still in trenches of eczema. We've been through hell with eczema hepeticus. It was so bad I could barely recognize my babies. We're currently on a treatment plan for my little girl and she's only started sleeping through the night for the last month or so. We're moisturising with ointments around the clock and she sleeps in an anti-scratch sleepsuit which keeps her hands tucked away so she can't itch. I'm keeping my fingers crossed it stays away. So glad Nova is doing okay. xx

[@yanmck-sam5472]

I’m glad Nova is doing better! I appreciate you sharing this Patricia. Sometimes healing is so simple, ask our parents.

[@kayizziritah3029]

I come from East Africa, specifically Uganda. Eczemas were prevented by priming the skin with a cocktail of herbs called 'ekyogero' which literally translates to 'priming in the right quantity'. Kyogero was usually the gift new parents received from grandparents and aunties. The leaves were boiled to form a green cocktail in leaves. From birth to about 2-3 years a baby was bathed and massaged in a lukewarm kyogero, a few drops orally on tongue to drink. This was a gem for most babies having skin issues. Bath with soap was minimal like once in a while. It may be genetics but our traditions we have discarded are still worth to carry on. Glad you found a way out.

[@nkhen_c357]

Such wisdom should be documented for coming generations to continue

[@CH-qh8tu]

I am so sorry that you guys had to go through this! I can't imagine how stressful it would be for you to see her go through that pain. Eczema is so horrible, I have had it for ages. The first time I used steroids I thought they were magic but that did NOT last long! So glad she is doing better

[@TreasureChest0806]

I’m a 40+ adult. I had eczema as a kid. It never fully went away but got better when I was a teen. The problem is that it came back & started developing into psoriasis when I was in my 30s. It’s AWFUL now. So for some it is something that may go away but for others this is a lifelong struggle.

[@marciaholmes591]

As an adult with extreme eczema that developed in my 20s my heart goes out to babies that are suffering. I'm glad she's better

[@puffymuffin9064]

It's horrid I got too all over never goes away had since childhood i use Abido cream clear it up here comes Anixety now it's back full revenge

[@guendolinea.9435]

Oh poor thing. I’m so happy you’ve found a way! This just shows that mum knows best!❤

[@Cheryltheresa]

This is so informative. So many parents can relate to this. I'm really glad Nova is feeling better now. It's so difficult seeing our kids suffer. Well done Patricia.

[@emmanuelaemejuru7190]

Thank God Nova is doing so much better. I know as a mum it's horrible and terrifying watching your child be in agony and not be able to do anything about it. Thanks for shedding a light on TSW, I never knew about it so I'm glad I've learnt something new today

[@StupidDumbInternet]

Love the transparency ! It’s definitely something many can relate to.

[@amirahmoore1993]

Thank you for sharing this❤My heart absolutely broke for you and her thinking about the trial and error you had to go through to get her skin clear. You’re an amazing mother!!!

[@Monica_6521]

Oh Patricia, they are so gorgeous! Now, I don't have children but I truly understand what you went through. Leading up to my Mommie's passing from Cancer and after; my health started to go crazy. Then her death shattered my world. The stress of it all made me develop a couple of health issues and severe plaque eczema. It was awful to a woman in my fifties and my skin becoming a weepy mess; when I've always had beautiful skin. Yes Patricia, stress can wreak havoc on the body. It freaked me out what I went through. I too like you refuse steroids! Doctors did not help at all. So, through trial and error I learned what I shouldn't eat and what not to put on my skin. Truly, I prayed! I would be in the store just looking at products and praying for the Holy Spirit to tell my what to buy; what not to eat. Finally, through listening to my inner voice/Spirit; I found a moisturizer that works for me. ❤I'm so glad that you were able to able to get her eczema under control.🥰

[@cineph1e]

Talk about serendipity! Definitely needed to hear that I'm not alone with this. As someone with hypersensitive skin & who has been suffering from eczema since I was 21(I'm in my late 30s now), I completely agree that steroid creams are the effing devil. I've had to argue my case with so many GPs about that. Anyone struggling out there with eczema ESPECIALLY those living in London 1. trust your instincts. 2.eliminate dairy and soy products ( they cause hormonal imbalances) 3.use a water softener- London water is a different type of crazy! I know nobody loves unsolicited advice 😬, but like Patricia said, the hardcore meds usually don't do much. It's the small instinctive & intuitive changes that will change your skin PS if anyone's apprehensive about Vaseline, try purified petroleum jelly. I buy it in bulk when I'm in Portugal, for some reason it's widely available in local stores there 👌

[@rumademedoit]

im so glad she is better now. i understand having ptsd from going through that.she is lucky to have you as a mother❤❤❤ im sure this video will help other parents dealing with the same thing!

[@goodcakery]

I'm glad Nova is doing better. Your kids are so cute

[@malyikaj]

The diligence and care you have for your children Patricia is to be commended! I 100% agree with the bleach baths. I used to deal with eczema as an infant and would have flareups throughout my life. When I was swimming competitively as a teenager on my swim team my skin was the clearest it's ever been in life. It seems so strange because I mean--its bleach--but I remember it working very well for my skin.

[@luisatembo8061]

😭😭😭 I can’t imagine going through this. I’m so happy Nova is doing much better.

[@finurra3905]

Omg I cried watching this, i’m so sorry you went through that but thank God you were able to get her some relief ❤

[@Goldilocspunky]

Growing up in Jamaica getting a bathe with dettol was so common. Like idk why we did it but ever so often you bathe in dettol. I can't imagine how heartbreaking it must have been watching her going thru this. So happy to hear she is doing better

[@patriciaschiro2659]

I’m glad your daughter is doing well. I first got it in college. It was on my eyelids across my chest and on my feet. It finally went away. I hadn’t had a flair up for decades then I had a hysterectomy in January and it happened again in the same places. I can understand how annoying and painful it is for an adult with what I went through. I can’t even imagine how bad it was for Nova. I’m so glad you figured out what was triggering her and what is helping.

[@benichoumbenuele9789]

This was honestly POWERFUL, it is unimaginable what you and your family had to go through, this made me cry. I’m sure Nova is blessed to have a mother as dedicated as you Patricia

[@missdiva421]

My Sister suffered as a baby, in the morning, her cot was just filled with skin. My Mum took her to the West Indies(Grenada) and she had a daily sea bath. Organic food,sea and sun did wonders for her skin. It took time, but her skin cleared up, praise the lord. Even as a child,to see my little sister crying with pain was heartbreaking, I can understand how you felt. I'm delighted to see that Nova's skin has cleared up. You did an excellent job👏

[@mgn3618]

poor baby, I'm glad she's better now.. Baby eczema is something else.. seen this first hand with a lil niece, it's breaks your heart.. Vaseline is gold, my skin only like petroleum jelly.. You did a great job Patricia

[@workitoutwithrufaro]

I nearly lost my mind throughout most of 2022 with my youngest daughter. She would be red, itchy and crying most of the time. The doctor's visits didn't really help much to be honest because the eczema kept flaring up. And the consultations were not cheap. Discovered Epimax and dropped the steroid creams. She's been eczema free for about two months now. Thank you for sharing, I don't feel like I'm alone anymore.

[@anneprunelle2626]

This mother flare,its the best detective,hats off patricia

[@hannahaden7855]

That la roche posay cream has worked wonders for my daughter. Glad little Nova is doing well!

[@kimhoodless5261]

I learnt about my own babyhood/childhood eczema journey. I spent a lot of time hospitalized in the late 60's & 70's. I've learnt things I could do now to help. Thank you. A very helpful information packed vlog. My mum trusted everything she was told to do. It wasn't easy going through it. I remember so much weeping skin blood filled sheets... And much more. I appreciate this vlog. What a find. The Lord bless you and the family.😊

[@bunny.lun3]

My little cousin had a horrible reaction to baby sunscreen. I was 9 or 10, and I would hear family say she might die. It was terrifying. I remember her losing her skin pigment and her hairline while she was so little. She's in her mid-twenties now and she's doing so well! She is healthy and thriving. But damn... I'll never forget what she went through and she hasn't either. She wrote a beautiful poem about it. 💜

[@chiomaogbodo2870]

I'm soo glad you are her mother. You definitely stood up for her. Well done mama

[@liv4u109]

I had a similar eczema experience with my daughter. I eventually stopped every steroid and didn't even use the prescribed 2% one. I made sure she was not constipated and removed possible allergens (cow milk, eggs, wheat), then I let her skin purge it all out. While that happened, I used colloidal oatmeal to calm the itch or would give her oatmeal baths. Then hypoallergenic ceramide lotions to build her skin barrier after every bath, followed by a blend of olive oil and vitamin E oil to soothe, repair and seal that moisture. I also gave her probiotics. She was back to normal in less than 2-3 weeks. After that experience, I dread steroids like the plague. Thanks for sharing. This is a real problem and mothers need to he aware.

[@obianujuh]

Thank you Patricia for sharing your story ❤ I don’t have kids but I’ve learned so much from your video and I’m really happy Nova is doing so much better. I pray that she continues to remain in good health IJN.

[@SommyEchezona]

So glad Nova is feeling better! I remember my mum and I going through this journey together when she made the decision when I was younger to stop steroids. It is torturous as a child but you got through it. The flare ups will come and go but you and Nova will know how to manage it more and more as time goes on! I'm in my late 20s now and vaseline has never left my side!!

[@iambeezee]

Thanks for the update Patricia, so glad to see Nova GLOWING! For anyone needing info on TSW, I have documented my own journey on my channel for the last 5 years. It's real. I was that person who started steroids as a 6 month year old baby and didn't stop until I was 28. It's been a hellish journey but stopping the steroids was the best thing I ever did.

[@maggie_sugarxo]

Grace came and took over the video, no questions asked ❤ honestly eczema is such a big issue that is so easily swept away without actually diagnosing it and just giving a steroid cream to 'solve' all issues.. I am so happy you are coming back with an update!

[@Nabeelabira]

I love caucasian people but please cream your skin! 😂😂 I’ve never laughed so hard at my screen . Patricia you crack me up boii 😂

[@jaelldixon]

I haven't been on your channel for a minute. I'm in shock at how big Nova is😮😮😮. Gorgeous