How To Treat Eczema (Dermatologist Explains)

[@blablablabla1111111]

Ive had bad eczema on and off my whole life. Now I am 99% clear. this is what ive learned: - Dermatologists will prescribe steroid creams, and anti histamins, they dont fix the root cause, and it will just cover the symptoms, but the eczema will keep coming back, in my opinion they dont know how to fix eczema. - The main causes are: food intolerances, allergies / auto inmune issues, gut health, and vitamin deficiencies, by managing these i am 99% clear. - My main triggers are animals, dust mites and certain foods and heavy alcohol consumption. Once i have an allergic reaction, my inmune system goes overdrive, and i become allergic to everything, within 2-3 weeks of getting an allergic reaction, ill eat something that causes a new reaction, and ill get eczema all over my body, when i remove the allergen, it clears within 1 month, month and a half. Get yourself tested for allergies, and remove them from your life. - If you are allergic to dust mites like me, you have to change the bed sheets every 2 days, and pijama daily, otherwise they make me itch terribly. I had to change all bed sheets, duvet, pillow to natural fibres, because polyester etc have static electricity, which attracts a lot of dust, i had to replace duvets with wool blankets because they dont have static electricty, breathe better, and are resistant to bacteria and mold, leave the bed undone with the window open during cold months to kill the dust mites, they dont like cold and dry conditions. Vacuum the sheets daily, and the matress when changing the sheets. - Dairy causes me to have severe break outs, i can only take dairy once in a blue moon. Many people I know will also get acne and dry skin because of dairy. - When I used to drink alcohol heavily, I had terrible break outs, and had eczema all over my body head to toes, in my scalp, in my ears, etc, i read that alcohol depletes your body of vitamins A, C, and B, which are all needed to have a healthy skin. Eating sweet potatoes for the vitamin A, and having 4-5k mg of vitamin C helped me almost overnight, eat the sweet potatoes with some oil, as vitamin A is fat soluble, youll absrove it better. As long as I drink very sparingly I dont get terrible breakouts. If you have eczema, remove alcohol from your diet, let you liver / kidneys heal. - other foods that have helped with dry / red skin around my eyes and neck is hummus, i dont know why, eat it 3 times a day for a few days and youll see it helps with the inflamation. - if you dont have good digestion, you need to improve your diet, this is critical, most of us are addicted to bad food, you need to: remove junk food, eat more fruit, vegetables and legumes try to get at least 30g of fibre a day, incorporate fermented food, pro biotics, prebiotics, remove dairy which has 15 separate inflammatory compounds, and remove gluten as many are sensitive to it. Remove sugar and transfats. There is a big link between your gut and your immune system, eczema is a disregulation of your inmune system. Read about leaky gut. Start taking bone broth, and supplement with glutamin, both help to reduce the permeability of your gut, and helps to rebuild gut lining integrity. Also walk more often try to hit 10k steps a day, because walking helps with your gut health. Healing your gut will take a lot of time and work to produce results, committ to at least 6 months of healthy eating. If you are not making smooth, round banana like feces, regularly, and expulsing them without discomfort, then youll continue to have break outs. - meditation and fasting also helps with your gut, theres a type of bacteria that only increases when we dont eat food. Meditation will help with your anxiety / stress, which causes more breakouts. - Improve your diet, this is key! most people will feel a lot of resitance, because we are addicted to bad food. - Once i had bad sores / dryness around my fingers for months, i did some blood work, it turns out i was deficient on vitamin D, which apparently is common among people with psoriasis / eczema, i started supplementing with 2-4k mu of vitamin D3 daily , the sores cleared in a few days. Once again, vitamin D is linked to gut health too, lack of gut biome diversity leads to vitamin D deficiency, it all comes down to your gut and diet. - when you have bad break outs, crush a few garlic bulbs and let them sit for 20minutes to develop allicin, then mix in a warm bath, and steep into it, make sure you buy garlic that has the green bits in the middle and is not hollow (if it is hollow, it means it has been irradiated to increase the shell life, and wont develop allicin when crushed). Garlic is extremely potent against staph, the bacteria on our skin that causes the redness / inflammation when our outer barrier becomes compromised, try to do this x2 a day for a few days, within 2-3 days youll see the inflammation reduces. Yes, youll smell bad, but youll be in less pain. - tea trea oil diluted in water, or a hydrating cream helps with the itch. - the best creams are both hydrating, anti bacterial / fungal, anti inflammatory, i like hope's relief range, also sukin because its all natural ingredients. Summary: - get tested for allergenes, remove them from your life. - remove alcohol completely. - eczema originates from your gut health, gut health is linked to your inmune system, eczema is an auto inmune disease originating mainly from an unhealthy gut. - improve your diet, remove dairy, gluten, sugar, trans fats, get 30g fibre a day, take pre and pro biotics.

[@Amandaaaaaa123]

I cannot thank you enough for this comment. May I know if you have social media so we can connect and share more? I am an eczema sufferer as well, for many years now.

[@blablablabla1111111]

@@Amandaaaaaa123 Hello, i dont do much social media, im on whatsapp, if you leave your number i can ping you, you can then edit and remove your number here if you want.

[@janearchutowska]

I think you are completely correct. I’ve developed eczema on my hands in my 60’s and can’t figure out why. I’m on a plant based whole food diet and am very health conscious. I will cut out wine, cheese and gluten as you suggest and see what happens. Thanks so much

[@blablablabla1111111]

@@janearchutowska Hi, i went through that for 2 years, my fingers would develop dry skin and inflamation that wouldnt heal for months. It went away when i started to suplement with 8000iu of vitamin D3. How is your digestion? have you had your blood tested recently?

[@janearchutowska]

My digestion is not great and I’ve had a stool sample analysis which said there was poor bacteria diversity. I don’t know what else to do to improve the gut as I take probiotics everyday and loads of different supplements including 4000 iu of vitamin D and eat a really healthy diet. I’ve just ordered IgE allergy testing from a blood sample, so we’ll see if I need to avoid certain foods. You have to be a detective!

[@CRFLAus]

Dr Syed's point of not using topical steroid cream for more than 2 weeks is golden advice. My doctor told me to keep using it continuously and after years it barely worked anymore so I stopped using it. Now I have topical steroid withdrawal and it's debilitating to my life. I'll never use topical steroids ever again. Be very careful.

[@Matt-w4e]

Coming from a chronic eczema sufferer for 30 years, in and out of hospital for years, antibiotics, immunosuppressants, steroid ointments, you name it I’ve done it. Head to toe in thick open wound scab anyone that’s experienced this will understand the physical and psychological trauma this puts on you in so many aspects. Nothing even came close to being anywhere as effective as eating organic food, no sugar, plenty of water and one meal a day of calorie and Nutrient dense food with occasional periods of fasting 2-3 days, and regular exercise and resistance training and most importantly good quality sleep. If you suffer it as bad as I did to the point where you are literally desperate to try anything you will find that discipline and it gets easier and easier as your body and gut begin to heal, all the stress that comes with it fades away and all the benefits compound with each other. It’s a lot to take in but take one step at a time and don’t overload all these changes if they are habits you are not accustomed too or you might find yourself falling off the wagon.It’s also not a temporary remedy it’s a lifestyle change. You will begin to feel thankful that you have sensitives that you can see what works and what doesn’t quite quickly as opposed to someone who doesn’t have this issue who eats whatever they want and not feel the effects you do only to pay for it later in life. Be grateful your body is sensitive enough that it’s telling you what not to do and what to keep doing more of with noticeable effects compared to the average person. That’s the positive I took away from having such severe sensitivities. Overtime as your body heals you will find you may be able to enjoy foods and activities that you once weren’t able to in moderation and the discipline you build from working on these lifestyle changes will prevent you from going back down the rabbit hole when you do treat yourself to foods or beverages you once couldn’t consume, but you may feel so good that you won’t even want to go back to trying those foods you once enjoyed because you don’t crave sugar or those processed foods anymore knowing that’s probably what’s been hammering your immune system more than anything amongst steroid ointments and immunosuppressants. I’ve healed 95% of my skin issues, no excess body fat, fit, strong and full of energy and sleep right through the night this is 100% achievable with commitment and discipline. I’ve never met anyone half as bad as I’ve had it and anyone I know hasn’t meet anyone that has suffered as bad as I had it just to highlight the severity of my particular case. I wouldn’t wish it on my worse enemy and I’m sure anyone that’s been in my shoes understands how much this condition can ruin so many parts of your life. You all deserve that sense of normality so it’s worth the effort I promise you that.

[@unknownkid7581]

Wow!! That is incredible I am so so proud of you ! I am cutting down on sugar gluten and diary , during your diet did you have any in moderation and also how long did it take you to see a change after starting the diet !

[@delconagher12]

The Cerave moisturizer worked for me. I have eczema at the back of my ears. Flaky, itchy like a dog. Tried lotions, coconut oil didn't work. Tried the moisturizer and my skin relaxed. Although I have to apply it multiple times a day, it sure is better than getting prescription steroids, although those work really good too. I used them on my fingers and the eczema completely went away in less than a day.

[@vicki7807]

Which cerava moisturizer?

[@TheDeniseJS]

I've been watching videos about eczema on youtube for years now and this is the BEST one i've seen! I know it's not direct advice, but i feel great that i can talk to my dermatologist about some potential treatment options. THANK YOU!

[@usamasyed]

Love these types of comments - thank you 🙌🏼

[@jameelparveenj]

Exactly y becoz he educating us too.not everyone tells us wat caused eczema.now we got the answer y we have eczema .

[@moderatecatlady4282]

Great advice- stress often tiggers my eczema and I find myself itching endlessly due to anxiety. Thank you for this reminder!!

[@keiontecopeland]

You need to look up dr Julie Greenberg for eczema on KZbin. She has the best explanation/treatment on the internet

[@PJTheAnimeLover7]

Bro what about Dark Eczema which is black is colour and the skin is thicker in the places​@@usamasyed

[@pleaseleavemealone2001]

Other lifestyle modifications that are actually quite helpful are diet and anxiety/stress management. Consuming fermented foods and taking probiotics coupled with limited triggering foods such as dairy or eggs or nuts has proven to be quite helpful in the management of this chronic condition. Moreover, meditation and other means of relieving stress also work wonders for some as stress is an equally potent yet manageable/preventable trigger.

[@usamasyed]

Great input! Totally agree that stress worsens every skin disease, and so any strategies that can reduce stress will definitely be helpful for skin. Probiotics and gut microbiome interventions are showing increasing promise in the research too! Think in this next decade we’re going to see huge overlap between gut health and skin disease start to be understood.

[@monishachakraborty782]

@@usamasyed I had eczema near my eye corner and nose joint areas, my face looks horrible🥺, I had tried so many dr prescribed medicine but it didn't helped🥺can i follow this method to cure my eczema?

[@shuanextreme]

I'm going to create a playlist of taking care of my skin and create a routine for myself so I can be the best of myself and live life to the fullest with confidence. I want to change my life instead of scrolling and itching on youtube.

[@DegalaSiva-vu2os]

​Hi sir

[@kimpreslar303]

Very surprised that fragranced laundry detergents and soaps/body washes weren’t addressed. They can wreak havoc and completely send eczema out of control. Fragrance free versions are often critical to eczema management. Otherwise, all of the other efforts are futile.

[@csick11]

You are absolutely correct. Fabric softener makes my body feels like I'm on fire in random places when I get a little warm. I had to throw away my fabric softener I purchase from Costco. I nearly forgot about the fabric softener issue because I use gain the liquid kind for past 10 years and it didn't trigger .y eczema

[@bricknerdz2561]

Ohh my god , I have been recently using fragranced liquid soap and Mt eczema has severly increased as I wasn't aware of this fact , ty for pointing this out

[@csick11]

@bricknerdz2561 liquid soap isn't as bad as fabric softeners. Don't use anything with fragrance. Drinks lots of water and use lotion once a day. I have severe eczema when I feel a little warmth. I get the thousands needle poke all over my body. I had to see a dermatologist. It was hard working because you would have to stop everything u do and scratch like a addict

[@bricknerdz2561]

@sam hawkz Thanks for the advise.

[@dkillahster]

Really? I drown my clothing in detergent cause I wanted my clothes to smell well. I never thought of this

[@mortalunknown8304]

I use Aveeno baby Eczema cure and it is amazing. It helps my eczema a lot. Also, try drinking one tablespoon of Apple cider vinegar every day and use Castor oil to moisturize what part in your body that has eczema.

[@OliviaRos3]

Yes ACV baths are also great for eczema I bathe and drink it!😊

[@UVBLED]

Our UVB LED lamps heal any skin disorder in less than a week.

[@MeganGF]

I have had my eczema on my legs, wrists, and it was starting to go on my face but I am embarrassed to talk to anyone about it and gym class is so bad cause flakes of my eczema fall off causing me to get bullied and I am so thankful to stumble upon this because my eczema is less flakey thanks to your recommendations! Thank you sooooo much!

[@usamasyed]

Ahh love reading comments like this 🙌🏼

[@kglaser11]

I have triamcinolone, tacrolimus, and Dupixent. These have helped me immeasurably. Who would have thought I would get a debilitating case of eczema in my 50s? Thank goodness for these treatments!

[@sepulcher8263]

I want to get on Dupixent again.

[@mellodiqx8886]

This is one the only people I have ever seen actually understand what eczema is. Thank you.

[@benharvey8916]

This person doesn’t understand ezcema

[@keiontecopeland]

Dr Julie Greenberg on KZbin. She actually knows what causes eczema and how to treat it…look her up, you will not regret it

[@mrila-x3e]

this is all on us guys. we can only learn from each others actual experiences. thanks for all who shared

[@AnnaSwan-qv7of]

totally agree. i used to have severe flareups and going to the doctor did not help at all. i recommend finding a quality and rich moisturiser that works for you and won't irritate your skin even more. i had to try at least 15 different moisturisers till i found the one that prevented my flareups. feel free to ask if you need any recommendations :)

[@pestimom6572]

I had eczema when I was younger. I had a breakout on my legs and used prescription steroid cream on my legs. I started having nightmares and afraid of dying - very unlike 'me'. I looked up in the PDR and 1) steroid cream is absorbed through the skin, especially when covered. 2) It can cause psychosis and paranoia. So, I stopped the cream and started looking for the cause. After changing my laundry detergent, soap and shampoo, it went away and never returned. I don't think MDs are trained in looking for the cause, just 'diagnose and drug'.

[@legkoln]

Yes, corticosteroids spread additional cortisol into our body. Simple

[@kimberlymay9497]

Thanks for this info. My grandson has eczema and I’m praying to help heal him 😢

[@khanyisakhanya4281]

Am on pain now with Eczema neck elbows behind knees

[@OliviaRos3]

I've also learned that hot water can trigger eczema flare ups too. If you are showering, bathing, and or washing your hands always use warm water and finish up with cold to calm the skin. Cold water has became my BEST friend since I developed eczema again on my hands! Cerve also has a jar ointment as well! It's working great so far for me! I use that along with Aveeno Shea butter and oatmeal lotion. In the past clobetosol caused severe stretch marks on my inner folds of my elbows😔. I try to stay away from steroids completely!!

[@pikachu-hn8ok]

Yes, hot water really triggers my eczema as well and not only hot water but anything that has a heating effect for example when my hand is under a comforter it irritates my eczema+ the heat from sun and dust also triggers it.

[@UVBLED]

Our UVB LED lamps heal any skin disorder in less than a week.

[@yvettesthebosslady1059]

After watching your video I feel just like I went to a dermatology appointment. You made it very easy and clear to understand all the information you are explaining ,thank you so much for these helpful tips. I will try some of them out.

[@usamasyed]

Ahh love hearing that!

[@Zotsu_morrow]

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[@ThatKrystal]

Would have loved to see some mention of dietary allergens and how controlling/avoiding these can be an effective lifestyle intervention. My son's eczema only took a turn for the better when we began addressing food allergies and vitamin D. Now he's been in remission for more than seven months after a steady decline of the typical eczema symptoms, something that the steroid prescriptions hadn't been able to do.

[@usamasyed]

For sure, diet plays a big role in eczema, especially in those who have food allergies.

[@GoldenMusashi]

Did he need more vitamin D or to cut down on it?

[@JustMe-12345]

@Ayo bc its not thaaaat big a reason. Unless you have actual food allergies, its often not really a thing.

[@sofea898]

@@GoldenMusashi need more vit d i suppose

[@charityc1322]

​@@GoldenMusashi Look up Dr.Berg. He address Vit. D and eczema.

[@austinwood629]

Dietary changes and supplements have helped me tremendously. Vitamin D, Omega/Fish Oils, and Zinc among some others. Also if you want to try a bath, do 1/2C of hydrogen peroxide in a full bath, not bleach!

[@earthangel6858]

1/2 a capful or half a cup?

[@komfykoala6083]

Yeah I take those supplements. Flaxseed helped me but not 100%. Vitamin D didn't do much for my eczema, but definitely did a lot for my immunity. Other supplements that help are chlorella or any other detoxing agent and probiotics.

[@J75889]

I’d love to hear you talk about contact dermatitis, as well as how and why some people might randomly develop something like seb derm or perioral derm for a few weeks, even though they don’t normally suffer.

[@usamasyed]

Great video idea!!

[@J75889]

@@usamasyed please do it!

[@Exodia_BTC]

Yes please

[@myrthasmascary4086]

Even a few drops of bleach is helpful by doing a few drops in water 3 to 4 drops u can use treatment more often without drying out the skin to much especially sensitive skin I recommend following up with a fragrance free baby lotion cream and a dab of sealant most people use like vaseline or natural alternative that works the best 4 u .

[@Monjagetitonya]

Non Steroidal Eucrisa! Worked for me! Prescription required!

[@usamasyed]

Great option!

[@superm70]

Awesome content I've suffered for years and being a hairstylist doesn't help I only use gentle soap under my armpits my private parts and under feet The rest I use ointment (epizone e) No scrubbing no face cloth Works great Much love From Johannesburg South Africa

[@chitung2277]

Wow this is the most comprehensive video on the topic, many thanks!

[@nidanoor937]

I am a medical student from Kashmir India, and I recently discovered Shireen Di and Osama Bhai, And I got so much inspired by both of you guys, that I can't explain by any combination of 26 letters! You guys are doing an amazing work! You guys motivate us not only to do good in our career but also how one can manage one's personal and professional life! P.S. You guys might have less subscribers but trust me, you guys impact each one of us! ❤️❤️❤️ Love From Future Dr from Kashmir!

[@utubevenky]

the "outside-in" hypothesis has been addressed with various things like moisturizers,humidifier & steroids. the inside-out hypothesis( bad gut health, high sugar intake, gluten & other allergens,stress) could have been added which is the main cauce I believe.

[@64startetra]

about to switch to an inside-out approach. I've only been suppressing it for just over 3 years doing the outside-in thing, its only got more strange recently. If you know about any cases where people switch this way of thinking around and see positive results, I'd be super grateful if you could let me know about one or two. would be mega encouraging. cheers

[@utubevenky]

@@64startetra Definitely the moisturizing part has to be take care of to heal it (if not completely cure it) but the fact that one can only maintain it and expecting it to "not flare up" says that there is some problem inside as well. If one has not fully conquered it means you r addressing the symptoms with the underlying condition being ignored, which is the allopathic way of treating a disorder :) One has to look for allergic reactions, many people will have for gluten. If there is flare up / itching after consumption of some food then that has to be avoided. also good gut health(without leaks) is paramount,as food particles enter blood stream and trigger unnecessary reactions which lead to eruptions in skin. Good probiotic food(fermented food) and also prebiotic food that encourage good bacteria should be consumed. Flushing out the colon through laxatives ( Triphala etc) and regular fasting may improve the condition.Cheers !!

[@komfykoala6083]

@@64startetra I have eczema. Here's what I learned. It's an internal autoimmune/inflammatory condition that manifests itself as an external skin disease. You cannot constantly prescribe and apply topical ointments thinking that's going to get rid of eczema. A root cause approach works best. I'm not a doctor, but I'm a scientist who struggles with eczema. This is what I've concluded. It's caused by: 1. Food intolerances/allergies SOLUTION: find your food triggers and allergens and minimize your intake of them 2. Stress/anxiety SOLUTION: stress and anxiety management 3. Buildup of toxins in the body such as pollen, dust, pesticides, mold, heavy metals, chemicals, etc... SOLUTION: detox, I take chlorella 4. Nutritional deficiencies in zinc, vitamin D, and omega 3 fatty acids SOLUTION: supplement with these, I take vitamin D and flaxseed oil 5. Gut microbiome imbalances SOLUTION: take a probiotic, though for me personally I have taken a probiotic and noticed no difference in my skin. So this is likely not the root cause of my eczema and my gut health is fine. But for some people this helps a lot. Good luck! Let me know if you have any questions. I do take supplements, but I'm trying to fine-tune them so I don't overwhelm myself and spend too much money. I'm working on narrowing it down to what I feel I really need.

[@seemakj]

My daughter had bad eczema flares! Changed her diet by eliminating processed food ,avoiding shrimp, mushrooms. Made wonders to her skin, also Cetaphil restoraderm cream added magic

[@Technoirz]

I used to fast for 24 to 48 2 times a month, it got rid of my eczema, i didn’t have any symptoms for about 3 years, it came back due to not fasting anymore.

[@xheantelle79]

This is why my Eczema did not heal for years because of well-intentioned doctors but does not address the Root Cause and are just addressing the symptoms. Using bleach bath!!!? The worst I’ve heard so far. What is really the cause of eczema doctor? It’s food, toxins, stress… All the 5 doctors I went to never ever even mentioned these. I got rid of my eczema by eliminating gluten, sugar and dairy in my diet.

[@usamasyed]

Genetics, diet (if you have allergies or sensitivities), environment. These are the main triggers, generics being the biggest by far.

[@buddyholly4672]

Dr pimple popper recommended bleach bath to her patient many years ago.

[@jasondads9509]

Sounds like allergies you have. Though stress is probably good to mention

[@Bouchrabbf]

Bleach makes my eczema worse everytime, and all people with eczema knows how it feels after touching bleach, that's crazy!!

[@jasondads9509]

@@Bouchrabbf it can help if some of the sites are infected/very inflamed. That's the only time when it helped me

[@fyvnyn0990]

I had a doctor once recommend BLEACH BATHS periodically and it’s what actually got me hooked on taking baths, not always with bleach but I love me a good bath infused with tea bags, Epsom salts and what not.

[@SaadiMakhdoom]

This was super helpful, solid thanks from Ireland. ❤❤

[@81redddd]

This video makes a lot of sense! You really broke it down 🙂

[@gurgurgur]

Cut down sugar and eat fruit and vegetables daily. Lemon ginger olive oil tea is good. Coconut water is best or oil to drink

[@lynncarter3565]

I’m in the UK🇬🇧, and after months of waiting I’ve finally got my app with dermatology clinic. I’m 45yrs old and back in the beginning of July this year I started getting this really red, sore, swollen, itchy, cracked, scaly,flaky skin around both my eyes, which then went to other parts of my face. I’ve never suffered with eczema or any other skin condition in my life. This has really caused me, pain and discomfort. I had 3 over the phone app with my GP, they are still limiting patients in the surgery from when covid first hit. My app with derm clinic is an over the phone consultation, to which I’ve had to send photos. I really,really hope they can help me. It’s only on my face, to which I can’t hide it. Watching this video has given me hope that I can get help for this ❤️👍🏼 Could this possibly be seborrheic dermatitis. I read about it and it explains a lot, also I used to have naturally oily skin, T zone and eyelids. This is where the rash has occurred

[@usamasyed]

Wishing you the best with finding a fix!

[@Jungle-Run]

hi i had it around the eye skin and it went red and sore and i tried the vaseline over night but it was still red inflamed but over a few days it did settle down but was more dry flakey but still red and i went to doctors many times and tried lot's of different options but in the end i went to a skin specialist that recommended eumovate ointment as it deals with the dry flakey skin and it was very greasy but calmed everything down but i'm noticing is there's still a bit of shade of redness, i can't seem to shift that, i did try a rosacea facial cream but had a reaction from that, it's very trial and error to find something that works i've found.

[@lynncarter3565]

@@Jungle-Run hi, I’m the original post person. I completely understand your frustration. On a good note for me now, it has finally cleared up. It started early July last year and I finally got it under control early December. I was prescribed many different creams from the doctors including steroid cream and steroid tablets. I still use a cream every night as it’s not good to use under makeup. It’s called Hydromol ointment and has been really great for my skin. Hope things work out for you. Sending love to you 👍🏼❤️🇬🇧

[@Jungle-Run]

@@lynncarter3565 thanks for the suggestion, i'll check that one out. 👍

[@Jungle-Run]

i got a tub and started using it, goes on and spreads around nicely, no reaction yet on day 2 and it seems to work quite well on leg where it's a bit flakey, skin feels soft and smoothe after putting it on and i don't have an urge to scratch which will help with healing process 👍

[@jamesharrison5735]

Could you do a video on topical steroid withdrawal?

[@jameelparveenj]

Iam watching this video second time becoz i learned more about eczema from ur video .im a eczema patient its been 10 years i m tired of this disease it wont go away and im having so much pain .i think this video will be helpful for me. thankyou doctor for helping and educating ppl .

[@db-lj1ts]

Have you heard about Ozone therapy maybe it might help with healing eczema

[@jameelparveenj]

@@db-lj1ts no i never heard of that.does that help?

[@db-lj1ts]

@@jameelparveenj I dont know for sure in the near future I'll try it. Someone in my family had lupus for so many years and the only thing that helped her is ozone therapy and she has no problems anymore. But I would suggest do your own research. Hope you will find a cure from eczema because I suffer for so many years and I used for very long time topical steroid ointment and my skin got so thin and lifeless. Have you tried if u are allergic to something or u may have heavy metals.

[@db-lj1ts]

If u can purchase Nivea baby sos cream can help u keep your hands moisturised because is thick. Take vit D if deficient, and try creams with higher percentage of Urea, creams with Zinc and Bepanthen +

[@Mocha_122]

Just stumbled across your video and what you said is essentially the same thing my dermatologist told me. I pretty much have my eczema under control and only have a few minor areas. I was prescribed to use Protopic and one thing I hate is the burning feeling. I was also given prescribed anti histamine for my sleep and I was no longer scratching at night.

[@usamasyed]

Glad we're on the same page!

[@eyelidman09]

Ali Abdaal brought me here,today. Could I kindly request a video on your advice for Psoriasis, please? Knowing you’re a bona fide dermatologist makes a significant difference to the advice you offer. Many thanks.👍🇬🇧🌞🌞👍

[@usamasyed]

Absolutely, psoriasis is a topic I’m hoping to cover very soon!

[@eyelidman09]

Thank you so much. And all the best with your career. I look forward to your professional advice. Much appreciated in advance.🙏🇬🇧👍🌞👍

[@zaviki7819]

This video was very helpful with improving my understanding of my condition, when I was a little kid I used to have an eczema sore so large and so itchy it just became a big red bleeding sore on the back of my leg that would send me crying when it would act up, we tried everything to get it cleared, from salt baths to steroid creams I had to be weened off of, and it still did not clear up, out of all the treatments we ever tried for me, the ONLY thing that worked was a now discontinied product from neosporin being a body wash and a cream they made for eczema treatment, I eventually got that spot cleared up but now that its discontinued I fear for what might happen if it were to flare up again in a major way but I haven't had a major breakout in many years even after we exhausted our last tube of that cream, I just wish I knew what the active ingredients were. At the time I was told I had a mild condition but judgeing by how casually you talk about it in this video maybe my case was more severe then I was led to believe or maybe it just doesn't typically effect little kids but reguardless this video has helped greatly

[@AnnaSwan-qv7of]

I had super severe eczema as well and found the moisturiser that works best for me after trying out at least 15 different types. I recommend the Youth Activating Cream Concentrate from Invity. I am not too sure of all of its active ingredients but I know it has Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter and NAD and vitamin e. Good thing about it is I can still use it daily even though I do not have eczema any more.

[@nancymassiattie3892]

Winter has me in tears man. My skin burns and hurts and it’s on my face and is scaly.

[@sultanah937]

I have the same problem. All over my face 😢 really painful

[@csick11]

I have really bad skin and acne and dry skin and all that. My dermatologist recommend dove soap bar unscented. Use lotion as well after u shower. Get rid of fabric softener your using. Liquid ones are safer because it's washes better and not fragrance. Couple weeks ago I bought bounce fabric softener and I notice my skin felt so itchy and I was on fire feeling . It would trigger when I get a little warm when I'm out shopping and buying groceries. I haven't felt that kind of itch since the last 15 years so I knew it was my fabric softener.

[@csick11]

Avoid dairy products as well. The cold weather makes eczema worst.

[@khanyisakhanya4281]

@@sultanah937 its starts on my face , elbows, legs itch 😭 neck 😭😭

[@OliviaRos3]

The best laundry detergents for our skin is Arm and Hammer sensitive or oxy clean arm&hammer. No fabric softener whatsoever! Dryer sheets no! Absolutely NOTHING fragrant! Dove sensitive bar soap is your best friend!! Also Vaseline, aquaphor, or cerve ointment are great moisturizers accompanied with your favorite fragrant free lotions!! Good luck my Eczema family ❤️

[@kevanhubbard9673]

I'd be very cautious about these skin disorders and that they are actually what they resemble.I had a very close shave with what was originally diagnosed as eczema followed by psoriasis as the condition got worse and nothing worked to stop it or slow it's progress down.When some terrible tumours came leading to an amputation the truth finally came out it was neither eczema or psoriasis but a very rare blood cancer called Mycosis Fungoides which was at stage 2b by discovery the beginning of the aggressive disorder.

[@usamasyed]

Yep! Mycosis fungoides can frequently be misdiagnosed as both of those conditions, but we’re trained to be vigilant for this. That’s why it’s important to see a dermatologist, though!

[@Avian7ah]

omg i have had same experience as you, Mycosis fungoides cells were found in my biopsy and doctors keep prescribing it as eczema/psoriasis. could you please explain how it went for you further up?

[@mattlm64]

Other things include: - Avoidance of fragrance, foaming surfactants, drying alcohols and other irritants on the skin or in the air. - Use of soap substitutes when washing. - Excessive sweat. Exercise is good but avoid sweating by keeping cool. - Avoidance of contact allergens which can be determined through experience or patch tests. - Patch test any new topical products. - Depending on the person, some foods and alcohol may make things worse. - Training oneself to avoid scratching as much as possible. - Using cotton gloves for hand eczema. - Colloidal oatmeal may help some. - I know alitretinoin is available for hand eczema though comes with side-effects. It's a shame that dupilumab is insanely expensive right now.

[@suzescoo]

Glad someone who knows what they’re talking about ❤

[@usamasyed]

🙌🏼

[@TalentlessCooking]

After going through chemotherapy for my eczema I was given Dupixent, It's really expensive, $1100 per shot. It has been life changing, I have been taking it for about 6 months and the only side effect is that I got an eye conjunctivitis, not too bad.

[@drsaba37]

Very informative video. But one thing I wanted to know is that my younger sister is 15 years old. She uses a lot of ointments and creams for eczema and it gets better but after 15 days of cessation of treatment the symptoms start appearing again. Any prescription or advice please 🥺

[@usamasyed]

I can’t give specific advice over the internet unfortunately. As the video shows, there are options other than creams for eczema, but these will need to be discussed on a case by case basis with her own doctor.

[@drsaba37]

@@usamasyed thanks for responding

[@ricosuave5120]

I had eczema and got treated for over a year. Finally, on a suggestion, I tried "Cortis*ne-10 for Eczema" every 6 hours. Eczema cleared up in less than 48 hours. It's been 4 months and my skin is perfect. I do use the cream about once a week, just as a precaution. I believe it started due to stress, but it was like my body couldn't turn the eczema switch off once the stress was gone.

[@FactsMattuh]

How is the "Cortis*ne-10 for Eczema" working now? Still good? Thanks!

[@smbarone2000]

My eyelids have recurrences of eczema. I was prescribed alclometasone, but have a fear of glaucoma. My dermatologist also prescribed a non-steroid in between but it stings. When the eczema flares on my eyelids now, I use Cerave healing ointment. I have also used Skinfix eczema balm. I use a humidifier. Thankfully Curel Hydratherapy helps the rest of my body. But I'd really like to prevent the eyelid eczema, which brought me here. Thank you for this informative video.

[@virginiaalt1245]

I have eyelid eczema too. What has helped me is closing my eye, then while having my eye under the almost cold running water, very gently rubbing my closed eyelashes. The water that drips into my eye afterwards acts as a moisturizer. Then I rub a very small amount of Vaseline into the lashes, being careful not to get it into my eyes which distorts vision temporarily.

[@peace_love_respect]

I'm happy and surprised to watch this video.Actually i am suffering from dyshidrotic eczema,and i accidentally did this bleach bath to my hands,never knowing that some doctors recommend this also as a temporary treatment for eczema, after i poured bleach to a basin of water then put my hands on it to wash table rags😅,i thought it would hurt my hands but it did not,instead it felt good and the itchiness subsides😊.I'll do it again next time

[@rehabhussain3481]

I don't have eczema but it was good to know the options!

[@CWHealthChannel]

2 top Dermatologists & 1 Immunologist failed to treat my severe eczema. I was even hospitalized twice for it. Then I bumped into Dr Eric Berg video on high dose Vit D (over 30,000 iu a day) for autoimmune disorder. After few months of Vit D + Intermittent Fasting, my eczema completely subsided. I’ve also stopped sugar & carb. I’m 1.5 mths into carnivore diet now to further improve my health.

[@frankbrown8882]

I’ve had eczema my whole life but it has never bothered me until recently I mean the last 5 years I’m 64 years old I thought it was my allergies acting different. I’m slowly getting a😂better handle on it. It caught me offgaurd. Sometimes I’m layering moisturizer on. I do need a humidifier. Happy stratching

[@yaboyjosh3023]

My eczema was cured for a good while with Dupixent dupilumad. Was covered by my insurance until Kaiser, as a company, stopped covering the drug. So no matter what state my insurance was in, two doses would cost me $1000 out of pocket. My symptoms and insane dryness and itchiness came back, and I was forced to schedule light therapies and stick to ointments.

[@21972012145525]

How is light therapy going for you?

[@granolacrunchykarrie]

Eczema just popped up on my palms recently... naturopath found parasites in my gut. Treating that, eczema has subsided significantly!

[@janetay8798]

Eczema truly affects life deeply. I have had eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, but at different points of my life. At 21 eczema came and it has definitely played a huge part in delaying my recovery for depression (only sought treatment and saw improvement after 11 years). Currently experiencing a flare and really I am about to give up on myself....

[@usamasyed]

Ahh think you should see a dermatologist as soon as you can! There may be options you haven’t tried yet!

[@factcheckingyourmum]

Please try castor oil. It's very helpful

[@Permanent-Cure]

I have permanent solution for Eczema. No any food restriction, No creams, No medicines. But Just a single unique Natural Method

[@HDonYoutube]

​@@Permanent-Cure and that is??

[@hopekoudhai4751]

Great video Doctor! I will absolutely start having a humidifier in my room😅

[@usamasyed]

Thank you! hahaa it’s especially important in the winter months!

[@maritaperry7999]

Eczema starts with in too.....we need to heal our gut

[@jasmineg9694]

My eczema was so severe I developed insomnia and was going to participate in a study using a biological drug. This was a good overview of treatments, but like others mentioned, they are bandaid solutions. For many people, allergies may be a trigger and unfortunately an allergy test may not provide all the answers either. I had an allergy test done and nothing came back positive. It wasn’t until I tried cutting out potential triggers that I found out I was allergic to fragrances and have a sensitivity to gluten.

[@camib2864]

I give myself Dupixent shots every two weeks. Without them I could not work as the eczema on my hands is so bad that it bleeds into my nitrile gloves and pools at the finger tips. As I work with medical equipment, not wearing gloves sets me up for some pretty horrible consequences. I would have had to literally change my profession in order to survive. I have done everything you mention and without the Dupixent? I look like a blob but my hands get the worst of it. I used to duct tape gloves on at night to keep myself from scratching my palms and hands. Now I have to make sure to cream them up regularly (as I have to wash my hands all the time at work), use Eucrisa and during the winter months they get flaky but for the most part the rest of me is eczema free and the hands are pretty good. They haven't bled since a couple days after I started the Dupixient.

[@Luvanmusiq]

That’s incredible! I’m so happy to hear it’s working well for you. It must have been frustrating to deal with… I’m such an itchy person myself.

[@myrthasmascary4086]

Half cap of the little bleach caps 5 gallon of bath water

[@myrthasmascary4086]

Imbalance.of minerals in the body over burden system yeast candida bacteria

[@camib2864]

@@myrthasmascary4086 I have been doing bleach baths since I was a small child. It helps tremendously, but not enough to stop the bleeding. I am truly not interested in the myriad of possible pathogens I could collect if I break technique or a glove. For me this is the best answer and the one that my dermatologist recommends.

[@stevioc3592]

How do you get the shots?

[@Denidrakes69]

I get rather severe dermatitis on the palms of my hands - blistering, red, and extremely hot - but ONLY during the week prior to my period. I'd love to understand more about this, so if anyone knows, I'd love some advice.

[@jessicahola1]

If you don’t mind me asking you this but how do you treat it during that time?

[@Denidrakes69]

@@jessicahola1 now, I use a topical Prednisone cream for the week. I tried to go without one month, but honestly, if I'd had access to a wood chipper, I'd have not hesitated to put my hands straight in.

[@jessicahola1]

@@Denidrakes69 LOL 😂. I get the dermatitis as well in my period week but it flares on the back of my hands and my eyelids. I have no solution at the moment.

[@Denidrakes69]

@@jessicahola1 Prednisone cream does work well. Where I am, Australia, it's script only, but so much better than hydrocortisone based treatments. Funnily enough, just this month, for the first time ever, I had it at the corner of my eyes for five days before my period. I was hoping it was hayfever - but now you've got me worried!!

[@albanmyftiu4382]

So glad you’re back!

[@usamasyed]

Thank you!!

[@insperrr.a]

What is your opinion on topical steroid withdrawal? Do you recognize it is a thing / problem and would you warn against it?

[@karimmagdy6625]

Hello Dr. I was wondering if drinking more water can help or not ?

[@dannyk.937]

Look into vitamin B deficiencies and eczema ..

[@Ell-Marie06]

Dupixent was life changing for me.

[@Krissy240]

Coconut oil really help in preventing breakouts

[@celiafrateanu]

Do you have any product recommendations or tips on how to treat eczema on my 8 month old baby? Please !! Thank you

[@willdajarrett1107]

Aveena baby lotion

[@keesee4141]

Both of the moisturizers mentioned at the beginning exacerbated the rashes on my face. But I’ll try bleach baths!

[@chrysara5211]

Try vanicream.

[@AnnaSwan-qv7of]

Me too, I tried those and 10 other moisturiser brands but I recommend trying the one from Invity. It might be a bit pricy but it really works. I did not have as severe flareups and it did not irritate my skin at all.

[@MckayDesigns]

This all helps so so much! I haven't been able to be consistent with the creams and did the light therapy consistently for a while but I felt like I just can't get a hold on this and fix my hands. This video gave me some new ideas and tips, made me feel better that I have done and tried most things you mentioned, and more info on what the light therapy actually does and how long it lasts! So glad I invested in my own small light with Nb UVB light. Thanks for the great video!!!

[@Beauty4Christ]

Wow! So insightful!! Thank you so much for this!!!🙏🏾

[@saffy4352]

I'm an eczema sufferer since childhood. That's why swimming helps eczema! I'm about to try blackcurrant seed oil. I don't want to touch steroids. Moisturising creams do not work!

[@LizaFiroz]

Salamz Dr, please make video about scalp eczema.

[@nouman_naik]

I also suffer from eczema on my thumb during winters and I get rid of it by applying moisturiser and cortisal cream.It was worst in my condition I get some serious infection to it.

[@mariadonadex9418]

have it for so many years and even lost hope about it because it has ruined my life totally but this year I tried herbs I got from a recommendation about DR OSEMUAHU on KZbin and after using it I'm completely cured and free from Eczema . Just like magic but Dr Osemuahu have the best remedy

[@aymensubhani7008]

This is a great share! Learnt so much!

[@usamasyed]

Thank you!!

[@ShaneStrong-un5zj]

Appreciated, keep reaching, Healing, revealing...NEXT

[@sheryllim2352]

I would love to hear your expertise on psoriasis and management of psoriasis skin. Thank you.

[@laurajean9999]

Informative with excellent explanations relating to topical steroids.

[@usamasyed]

thanks!

[@mustafaaalmosawi]

Great as always, thank you Dr.

[@usamasyed]

🙌🏼

[@positivevibesonly4426]

My 4 year old daughter has eczema since she was 4 months old.. it must be genetic. She has suffered for 4 years with this debilitating skin condition. She has never slept a whole night in her life. She has been tested for allergies and even when we omit the foods from her diet that she is allergic too she still has flare ups… also when we eliminate environmental allergens she still has flare ups. Bleach baths helps

[@sultryeyes25]

As Salam Alaikum Doctor, Please make a video and explain about ringworms and fungal on skin and how to cure it. Jazaak Allah khair

[@Dnsanaarshad]

What are the treatments if eczema gets mixed with fungal infection?

[@grapegirl]

Hi Dr Usama, thanks for this great video. Quick q re. humidifier - what would yoy say is the ideal relative humidity for eczema sufferers? Thank you.

[@blockaderunner]

I just applied this facial anti-aging cream (expensive) on my arm where the eczema was and whalla it's no longer itching and seems to be already healed after 10 minutes. I hadn't used this stuff in a couple of years just sitting in my medicine cabinet bought off of amazon.

[@usamasyed]

Glad it worked for you!

[@pleiadesluciernaga8877]

Did it continue to work for you?

[@blockaderunner]

@@pleiadesluciernaga8877 no, I started a carnivore diet and Fasting and it WORKED for me as I stand now, no more itching etc.

[@tej226]

I've been dealing with eczema for all my life... 40 years and I'm just now finding out about the photo therapy! I see the shots and medicine being advertised on TV, but I'm skeptical

[@soniyageorgie1754]

Wats the best treatment for pompholyx

[@G.G.8GG]

I don't know if a bleach bath would help or not. I've had this since last November and it's on my arms, full length, my entire back over my ribs, lower abdomen, scalp, one thigh, the other knee and shin. I've tried every thing from OTC products to vinegar to essential oils, oatmeal baths, castor oil, hydrocortisone to diet restrictions to $53 & $156 prescription creams. The docs did blood tests and a skin punch biopsy. Nothing at all diagnosed about bacteria. Skin biopsy said it was due to arthropod bite. Docs said no, no, no that can't be it. Next recommended: $4000/mo injections of biologics. I can't afford the money or the side effects, which can be severe. I COMPLETELY AGREE with the person who says you must find the root cause. Everything else is a soother or a bandaid. When the medical world says there is no cure they mean they don't know how to cure it. Of course there's a cure. It be different for each of us.

[@purniahasan1726]

Super helpful! Do you think eczema could potentially be caused by underlying allergies as well? For example dairy allergies that can lead to inflammation in the body? Im wondering if dietary changes can help reduce eczema.

[@usamasyed]

For sure allergies can worsen eczema! So for people who have allergies, it’s really important to avoid both contact and dietary allergens that can flare their skin disease! I wouldn’t say it’s caused by allergies, more that people who have eczema are ‘atopic’ at baseline, meaning they are allergy prone, and vice versa!

[@purniahasan1726]

@@usamasyed that makes so much sense! Thanks for your response:)

[@alexandrarosehanson]

i’ve lived all my life in the west and 4 years ago i moved to the east and my skin does not like the cold and ever since i’ve had eczema

[@nurmuhammadaminov2806]

Loved your cHannel and your videos. Thanks a lot.

[@usamasyed]

Thank you!

[@jilonitiko1004]

used castor oil for 2 weeks and my eczema was gone those perscription creams make thing worse most of the time

[@usamasyed]

A lot of things may appear to work on an individual basis. Scientific studies aim to collect massive pools of data to see what works most often. Glad your skin is better though!

[@pleiadesluciernaga8877]

How often did you apply it? Were you also using any other medications?

[@jilonitiko1004]

@@pleiadesluciernaga8877 i apply it twice a day and within 2 weeks it was gone however its good to massage it in for a good minute or so when you apply it . thats all i used

[@ГюляИбрагимова-м7ч]

The greatest doctor,many thx 🥳♥️

[@Eurovie]

Any advice on certain clothing fabrics to avoid for eczema/dermatitis? I find that wearing certain types of wool and “tech” moisture wicking fabrics leads to itching and eventually eczema/dermatitis.

[@usamasyed]

Only general rule: if a certain fabric makes you itch, avoid it. It’s a person by person thing rather than for all eczema sufferers!

[@Amandaaaaaa123]

Always use cotton material! Avoid spandex, rough wool.

[@tauseefahmed4817]

I have eczema on my hands for a long time please suggest me a good medicine for it.

[@virginiaalt1245]

Try soaking your hands in warm water for 15-minutes before going to bed. It sounds like contact dermatitis. Some add apple cider vinegar to the water. The soaking helps remove any irritants left on your hands.

[@chandrikaparekh8429]

What is best cream for Eczema for four years old ?

[@HeyItsMeeTee]

The hardest for me is the showers! I love taking hot showers but I know that my eczema is 100000x worse after it! I always shower at night and moisturize like crazy after it. I will try to lower the temp though

[@OliviaRos3]

Yes please do warm or Luke warm water! I had to learn the hard way!! Those hot showers does feel amazing unfortunately our skin barriers disagree.

[@kakyowip]

I have the same problem, now that i think abt it 3ish years ago i used to shower with cold water and then somehow i changed to hot water and kept it since. When i used to shower with cold water my skin would be fine but now i find myself looking red all the time so now im definitely gonna go back to cold showers

[@jancarrick1867]

Unfortunately my Eczema is on my Eyelids....so not easy to treat. Great video though thank you.

[@virginiaalt1245]

I wash my eyelids every morning under the faucet with barely warm water & gently message the eyelashes to clean everything. The water that gets into my eyes after washing lubricates my eyes making my vision better. Then because the eczema on the eyelashes is dry, I rub a very minute amount of Vaseline on the eyelash area being very careful not to get the Vaseline into my eyes which distorts my vision. This makes my eyes much more comfortable.

[@aemanafzal]

Usama! Your content is so helpful as always, thank you for making your videos but informative and entertaining.

[@usamasyed]

Ahh this means a lot to hear - thank you, Aeman!

[@youmo07]

شكرا يا دكتور ربنا يحفظك ويبارك فيك 😊 Thank you so much doctor god bless you 💖

[@KamalIbnKhalil]

What about diet, doesn't that play a role in your skin issues?

[@usamasyed]

It can, for sure. If you have an allergy in particular to certain kinds of foods, it can trigger eczema flares!

[@annieoakley9207]

If you have a food allergy or intolerance, eating that food can create inflammation in the body. The inflammation can manifest in various locations throughout the body.

[@CopperHueCollectionsChippewa]

I have to disagree when you comes to you saying your skin loses moisture because my skin stays moisturize both with water and a barrier and I still break out. I also do not eat meat dairy or grains. On top of that I use a humidifier all year round.

[@nanabai329]

All of my 3 children were had eczema since a few weeks of their birth and their pediatrician prescribed me higher dose of hydrocortisone and triancipolone and a referral to a dermatologist which I’ve had trouble finding one to visit more than once. I had no idea you can’t take these steroid creams more than 2 weeks at a time and my younger two who have very bad cases of eczema develop darker patches of skin on their hands, feet. I am going to stop the steroids and even if I use it I won’t go more than two weeks and I’ll try the bleach baths. I learned so much from this short video. Is it possible for the damaged caused by steroids to leave if I stop lonterm use of steroids? I used them when they had flares for about a week or two and then I mixed the rest of the one cream a month a got in their daily moisturizer.

[@sagnikde9507]

Please make something about psoriasis 🙏🏼