Eczema 'bubble bath' treatment!

sarahpenny

Hello all. I have a quite mild case of eczema and I am addicted to bath oils/bubble baths etc. Of course the 2 don't go together! Does any one have any cheap ideas for something I can lob in the bath? I have tried oat meal and wondered if anyone could suggest any thing else. Thanks v. much

noonesperfect

Sadly hot water and eczema don't go together either (espcially "having a soak") as it dries your skin thereby making it more irritated. If you suffer from eczema a shower really is better.

I use the shower gel from this place and it's wonderful, they also do a Neem40 bubble bath and another bath treatment which is good for sufferers of psoriasis and eczema (wouldn't call it bubble bath though!!). I don't suffer but my OH does.

On the face of it it may not seem all that cheap, but there's a money back guarantee if it doesn't work and is often cheaper than some of the hyped-up organic stuff. (no chemicals in Neem stuff from here).

http://www.neemgenie.co.uk/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=004

vicks276

I have dermatitis and I use Manuka honey directly on my skin. I guess you could put some in a bath! It has active ingredients (I use +5) and they use it in hospitals to heal wounds and stuff, and it also tastes lovely on toast. But at £5+ a pot I won't be spreading it on my toast lol!

BallandChain

This website has a mine of information about eczema.

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100001919.html

The Oilatum bath formula is described here:

http://www.stiefel.co.uk/consumer/adult/product.asp?pID=52&n=OILATUM+Bath+Formula

I suffer with eczema and use aqueous cream to shower with and to wash my hands. You can get it from any local pharmacy for under £2 for a 500g tub. Don't go to Boots or Superdrug as they are dear in comparison.

For those who suffer with contact dermatitis affecting the hands, use Doublebase cream (prescribed by doctor) with cotton gloves (to protect the bed sheets) again, I got those from my local pharmacy, cost about £1.50 to £2 for a pair.

It is advised that medical attention is sought to get a proper diagnosis and it may take a few different creams until you find one that is suitable for you.

iwanttosave_2

I used oilatum for my son as a bath oil when he had a skin condition. I ended up using it after finding out how lovely and soft it left my skin.

BallandChain

The thing is with eczema and contact dermatitis is I've had to rethink the way I wash. I always used soap and could not imagine using cream to wash with! The first time I did it I thought I can't get on with this. (Conditioned to think soap=clean) So, I reverted back to soap, skin got even worse, then I had to change my showering/washing hands habits.

It's funny how you get used to a certain habit as now I cannot imagine going back to soap ever and my skin is so much better. When you reach that really painful stage the health of your skin is more important and you won't look back.

Soaps and bubble baths are a no no for anyone with skin problems.

Just to add that Doublebase cream comes in a 500g pump dispenser and you can get it online without a prescription (not advised). It is cheaper with a doctor's prescription as online it is nearly £10! Expensive mistake if it doesn't agree with you.

vicks276

Also, you can get a shower gel and bath creme on prescription from the doctor called Dermol - it's very good for eczema and dermatitis. They are pretty big bottles too.

Ophie

I currently use Halos n Horns range for my daughter.

It works fantastically well as all the chemicals that could irritate skin have been removed. Smells nice too... but no bubbles I'm afraid... well minimal.

I've found that the E45 bubble bath stuff is just as irritating to her skin.

bloomin_freezing

I was just reading the other posts before I wrote one which is identical to yours!!

I too use halos and horns for my 2yr old daughter. I suffer from eczema, and sadly she has quite a few dry/red patches on her skin. I find halos and horns does not irritate her skin at all. Sometimes I squirt some under the running tap for a few bubbles but you won't get that many. It costs just under £3 in most places.

Rowan9

Thanks for the advice on halos and horns. i haven't heard of that. DS21 has eczema which got a lot worse when he started smoking a few years ago (gave up on Jan 2nd - fingers crossed). Things that work for him are Oilatum bath stuff if he REALLY wants a bath, shea butter (I buy a fair trade one from ...aaarrggg... where again? some place near Reading - gets supplies from Ghana (I can find out if anyone wants to know), ungenteum (sp??) barrier cream (from independent chemists - Boots said they have stopped stocking it) and he was certainly better when nhe cut out dairy a few years ago. He was in hospital a couple of months ago with something else but the consultant is setting him up with an appointment for a dermatologist so fingers crossed he'll get some more advice. He also finds that drinking loads of water helps and that makes sense as i read somewhere that the 2 best things you can do to keep your skin in good condition(generally, not eczema related) are to drink water and wear sun cream every day.
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sarahpenny

Thanks so much to all the people who replied with suggestions, will def. try a couple.
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