I feel ya I have psoriasis and no just putting a little lotion on that patch will NOT take care of the problem as people who do not have it think that is all ya got to do. Try the Pacifica line she mentions it is GREAT! Hugs
It's mast cell activation pathogenesis!!!! Have you looked into the OTC options like Ketotifen fumarate eye drops and/or nasal crom nose spray mixed with glycerin and a good thick sensitive skin lotion like cerave or the ceramides mentioned!! They're amazing!!
@@frankied.roosevelt6232 I do not have those problems. I have psoriasis on my elbows and knees but thanks. I also have dry skin in the winter and the pacifica fragrance free line she mentioned really helps and I try to stay as cruelty free as possible.
I've struggled with eczema for over 20 years and have been able to get rid of it, when I saw a naturopath. She prescribed certain probiotics and psyllium husk for my colon. She said eczema comes from a lack or overpopulation of certain bacteria in our colon and these bacteria cause inflammation, which then shows up on the skin. My eczema literally dried up after 2-3 months. Have been eczema free since 2018.
This is interesting . You can even stay on a selective diet and have the same result 👍 How did you take the psyllium ? And which pb did she prescribe ?
I took the psyllium twice a day with a usual glass of water (preferably cold or room temperature, NOT WARM) and just mixed it in. It's an advantage, when the psyllium is as finely milled as possible. And I would drink it as fast as I could. Psyllium, just like chia for instance, swell up in water. Better drink it fast or you are left with very goopy water reminiscent of tapestry glue 😬 I did that for at least 3 months.
I live in Germany and what might be available to me might not be available to you. Maybe you can find finely milled indian psyllium husk on Amazon. I am sure there are many options. I hope I could be of help.
I live in Germany and I am afraid what might be available to me might not be available to you. She prescribed me probiotics from this brand: Nature's Own. And in particular probiotics with a high concentration of lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium bifidum. Concentration was around 1.4 Billion each.
Oh my goodness, Cass! I can't thank you enough. I'm so happy with this video. Excema, just like acne, is a struggle to find something that fits! I've been bullied because of having a red and scaly face as a kid. Mostly, you get heavy hormone creams to help it, but it makes it even dryer! Welcome to scratch town.... I'm going to try some things and see if I don't want to scratch my skin off for once. Mostly looking at the body items since my face care is doing alright. I've been using a lot of Korean skincare (pyunkan yul or isntree) without fragrance and with ceremides. Those are usually good for me. Just need a ton of thick moisturisers to keep it happy.
It's mast cell activation pathogenesis!!!! Have you looked into the OTC options like Ketotifen fumarate eye drops and/or nasal crom nose spray mixed with glycerin and a good thick sensitive skin lotion like cerave or the ceramides mentioned? Like you can torally use the K-beauty lines with it in place of the Eucerin! They're amazing!! I'm on a biologic, too, but this has been the only way I've gotten everything completely cleared up! Here's a publication that's been replicated over hundreds of times and confirmed in efficacy for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis! (As well as rocesa, KP, and dermatographia, and other allergy-like topical reactions ) pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.g ov/9860040/ Here's the recipe I have had the best results with! You can google: magic masto lotion recipe..
@Frankie D. Roosevelt I've used the Eucerin moisturisers before. It does help with the itching and the flaring. However, my skin remains soooo dry. The Weleda baby line face cream is the next one on my list. Since that one is thick! I'll have a look at the publications! Thanks for the information you shared. I hope it helps out someone else as well reading this.
Thank you for this Cassandra!! I’ve suffered with chronic eczema, dermatitis, urticaria since childhood, at one point I was even prescribed sleeping pills due to lack of sleep because of my skin. Thankfully with your advice, and the care and help of a dermatologist I’m at a point where it’s the most controlled it’s ever been. Love you and your fantastic content 💜💙
I know that there are some people who are really hung up on you mentioning cruelty free and veganism but I freaking LOVE it. It can be hard sometimes to find vegan and cruelty free options that are also effective. Never change Cassandra!
As a sufferer of hand eczema and frequent contact dermatitis - I LOVE this video. I often have to leave the house with gloves if there’s a bad flare up that’s cracked and bloody, which makes me look crazy. I HIGHLY recommend Vanicream and Eucerin Eczema relief as they’re both thick creams that absorb well. I use Vanicream every time I wash my hands (which is A LOT some days) and it helps keep most flare ups at bay.
The gloves! I feel so seen lol trying to bring back the 50s trend of wearing gloves out so I don’t look so weird. Dishydrotic eczema on the hands is RIDICULOUS. Like, could it be in anymore of an inconvenient place? Toes & eyelids would definitely suck too, but you use your hands for everything and have to wash them constantly. Which Vanicream do you use? The anti-itch one or just the moisturizing ointment?
@@EveaGornall YES! I should hunt around thrift stores for vintage gloves! Lol Hand washing!! Ahhh!!! Even something as simple as hand soap 😔 it’s so bad when I’m out at a someone’s house and they have dreaded bath and body works soap - just using that once or twice destroys my hands for weeks. I use the Vanicream moisturizing cream (it’s in a neat pump dispenser) for sensitive skin, literally every time I wash my hands at home and it’s been really helpful.
I was just diagnosed with eczema this week after living with it for some time so i instantly clicked when i saw the video. Thank you for informing on different skin concerns such as this one 😁
Cass I’ve had eczema since I was a baby, the struggle is real but I’m so happy you made this video! It’s so nice to feel actually seen in the skincare community 💙 I’ve had an on off flare of eyelid eczema for a few months now, and the only thing I’ve found to help is dermalogica’s ultra calming barrier repair cream, it’s fantastic - highly recommend for anyone still looking for something that won’t irritate the eyes 🥰
This came at the perfect time for me. I’m doing an antibody therapy and it gives me Eczema every time! I’ve never found anything that actually worked for me.
Did you experience it for the first time recently? Or something you've had for several years back now? COVID is also causing eczema in Long term presentations after initially asymptomatic and undetected contraction! But I personally get similar issues and break outs with my IVIG infusion too. (Blood plasma product made from donated blood supply and the antibodies of those donors are maintained and infused with it. It's very similar to antibody therapy) so that totally makes sense as well. Just like all other forms of eczema, its mast cell activation pathogenesis!!!! I know it sounds weird, but have you looked into the OTC options like Ketotifen fumarate eye drops and/or nasal crom nose spray and used topically instead of their intended use as a nose spray or eye drop? You just mix them with glycerin and a good thick sensitive skin lotion like cerave or the ceramides mentioned? Like you can totally use the Pacifica lines with it in place of the Eucerin! They're amazing!! I'm on a biologic, too, but this has been the only way I've gotten everything completely cleared up! Here's a publication that's been replicated over hundreds of times and confirmed in efficacy for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis! (As well as rocesa, KP, and dermatographia, and other allergy-like topical reactions ) pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.g ov/9860040/ Here's the recipe I have had the best results with! You can google: magic masto lotion recipe...
@@frankied.roosevelt6232 I get IVIG as well! Right now, I’m doing Rituxan for the third time and each time, I’ve gotten eczema pretty bad. I’ve tried a bunch of eczema creams and steroid creams but they’ve never worked. I’ll definitely try that out! Thank you! The itch is unbearable and when my skin starts to peel and crack…😬 So painful!
@@ParanormalTVptv for real! I'm actually on IVIG and dupixent for my allergy disorder that also cause a lot of my skin allergy issues, too. It's like we fix one aspect of the idiopathic anaphylaxis internally just to have it show up topically from the IVIG. Once we added the dupixent doubled dosage, it started helping the reactions from ivig and has helped stop most of the hot flushing I used to get. The flushing was one of the most uncomfortably annoying things I used to deal with prior, but it was just annoying more than anything and seemed miniscule compared to the internal reactions. So glad it's not nearly as bad with each additional treatment I have though. It would just feel like I was in fire all the time like a bad sunburn. I hope you and your body will start to tolerate it better with time, too! It's def worth it in the long run!
I have eczema on the weirdest place: between my toes. We first thought it was Athlete’s foot (fungus) so we treat it as such… and it was going worst and worst until another nurse, who was a foot expert, told me it was eczema. It changed my life! I still have flares but at least I don’t aggravate it with something that is for another problem 😅😅😅 some of these products are lifesavers ^_^
Did you experience it for the first time recently? Or something you've had for several years back now? COVID is causing podiatric eczema in Long term presentations after initially asymptomatic and undetected contraction! Just like all other forms of eczema, its mast cell activation pathogenesis!!!! I know it sounds weird, but have you looked into the OTC options like Ketotifen fumarate eye drops and/or nasal crom nose spray and used topically instead of their intended use as a nose spray or eye drop? You just mix them with glycerin and a good thick sensitive skin lotion like cerave or the ceramides mentioned and use them on your skin where you have patches or flares on your body. Like you can totally use the Pacifica lines with it in place of the Eucerin! The results from the repurposed OTC nasalcrom or Ketotifen eyedrops mixed with the lotion and glycerin is amazing when used on your skin at the spots you get during eczema breakouts !! I'm on a biologic, too, but this has been the only way I've gotten everything completely cleared up! Here's a publication that's been replicated over hundreds of times and confirmed in efficacy for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis! (As well as rocesa, KP, and dermatographia, and other allergy-like topical reactions ) pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.g ov/9860040/ Here's the recipe I have had the best results with! You can google: magic masto lotion recipe...
@@frankied.roosevelt6232 I actually don’t really have podiatric issues between the toes, and I was recently diagnosed it I’ve had these symptoms for a while. I didn’t think I had eczema because I never had any skin lesions, just horrible itchy dry skin. I do have crappy KP in my forearms but I use a pretty strong urea based cream a couple of times a week and it’s clearing up. I do use a nasal spray and pataday eye drops now. I’ve also started using a hydrochloric wash on my lids as well. I have a lot of hyperpigmentation from allergies and atopic dermatitis, it is starting to improve a little bit. Thanks for the pub mes article, I’ll definitely add that to my long list of references. Lol I freaking love pub med. my seem gave me tacrolimus ointment and pimecromulis cream to use. Ointment pm, cream am.
just got eczema on my full face 😂. I'm used to it and I highly recommend the treatment from Ducray. It calms the skin and stop peeling within a day and is definitely a miracle for eczema prone skin. I just can't live without it. Last year my eczema lasted 2 month without it... now it lasts 3-5 days. You can find it in any French pharmacy in France but I don't know if Ducray products are available in the US.
@@inciozturk7467 for the face "Dexyane Med" and the one for the eyelids "Dexyane Med palpebral". After 24 years of eczema, those are the moste effective with fastest results
As a european I always get so excited about her product reviews, but then realise that the products are sold only in North America and not here. Cue sadness... And holy butterfly, her hair is sooooo beatifull in this video!!!
SkinFix is EVERYTHING. I struggled with hand eczema my entire life. It was a huge embarrassment for me. I can't tell you how many times I have been told I "just need to use some hand cream" from well meaning people. SkinFix was my last resort. I told myself if it didn't work I might cut off my hands and be done with it... it worked. 3 days later I had "normal" hands. 4 months later I don't have to use it every day and my skin is finally not running my life. Thanks, Cassandra for giving my people hope. You truly are my skin guru and skin health big sister 🥰
I became a medical esthetician because of having eczema and having it ALL OVER MY FACE. It was horrible. This is an amazing video! And THANK YOU! That Josie Marian cream is FABULOUS! I made my aunt buy me like 5 tubs!
Cassandra, thank you for this video. I love that you added how painful and itchy eczema is. Too many people don't take it seriously and think it is a cosmetic issue. Second: thank you for these suggestions, I wrote them down on paper because I will try them one day. I have found that I personally cannot tolerate different products at different phases or times. For example: if my skin is in an extreme flare-up, the only thing I can use is Aloe vera. Which initially can be very drying, but after a few days greatly reduces weeping, and flaking. Other times, I can tolerate more products, one day or season something might work, and another day it won't. When I have dyshidrotic and or nummular eczema on the hand's "Shi Zen Gao soothing ointment" works miracles. I'm sorry but I have to add: If you have eczema flares please use a spoon or small spatula to get body butter or creams out of tubs. Sticking fingers (-even after washing hands) can cause bacteria etc to get into these tubs of product and grow. People with eczema often have colonies of staph on the skin and are very prone to staph infections.
Just like all other forms of eczema, its mast cell activation pathogenesis!!!! I know it sounds weird, but have you looked into the OTC options like Ketotifen fumarate eye drops and/or nasal crom nose spray and used topically instead of their intended use as a nose spray or eye drop? You just mix them with glycerin and a good thick sensitive skin lotion like cerave or the ceramides Cassandra mentioned and use them on your skin where you have patches or flares on your body. Like you can totally use the the Shi Zen Gao cream you mentioned with the recipe in place of the Eucerin, too! The results from the repurposed OTC nasalcrom or Ketotifen eyedrops mixed with the lotion and glycerin is amazing when used on your skin at the spots you get during eczema breakouts !! I'm on a biologic, too, but this has been the only way I've gotten everything completely cleared up! Here's a publication that's been replicated over hundreds of times and confirmed in efficacy for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis! (As well as rocesa, KP, and dermatographia, and other allergy-like topical reactions ) pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.g ov/9860040/ Here's the recipe I have had the best results with! You can google: magic masto lotion recipe...
My now toddler has/had eczema a few weeks after birth. Doctors prescribed cortisol cream, I didn't want to use it on my infant. I Google and read about baby dove sensitive moisture baby wash and lotion, within 3 days it was gone.
0:31 for a meow meow. Vaseline has an all over body balm jelly stick now and it's amazing for my itchy babes. It's good for on the go and literally works same as reg vaseline
THANK YOU!!! I’ve been struggling with eczema the past couple weeks around my lips and on my eyelids, I have a prescription oil, but it says not to put in near your eyes, and I don’t want to accidentally ingest some through my mouth either, so I’ve been putting aquaphor on it, but my skin soaks it up so fast, I hope some of these products will work for me.
Yokes! Eczema sucks so bad. I get a patch on my right hand that flares and it's soooo painful. I started using Biossance hand cream cuz it's the best I've ever used for my super dry hands (esp with all this handwashing with the nasties going around) and I noticed this is the first Winter that I haven't even had 1 flare up. It doesn't have heavy silicone and things like most handcreams and sinks in superfast so I LOVE it on my body and even my face (and I typically would never put a hand cream or body lotion on my face but I did my research and didn't see any ingredient that would irritate more sensitive skin or clog pores)
@@MoonMagickMayhem Oh my god I swear I also have eczema only on my right hand right now 😭. I force myself to wear gloves while washing the dishes and even touch any harsh products.
Thank you for this video, Cassandra. You’ve address and offered solutions for issues I have with minor eczema that my doctors haven’t. Thank you sooooo much!
Growing up with Eczema was always a struggle. My parents use to put socks on my hands at night so I wouldn't scratch. Wish we had video like this when I was little. I remember doctor prescribing so many different medications over the years trying to help and nothing worked.
I also had eczema as a child. It started between my fingers and spread up my arms to my elbows. My mother put an RX on and wrapped my arms in Saran wrap to keep the RX in. Now I do that as a treatment when I have flare ups.
Love the eczema recommendations! Especially the hand and body products, since mine presents itself mainly on my knuckles. Also, love your natural hair texture! You should rock your curls more often
I’m a laboratory scientist so I wash my hands pretty frequently and I have eczema, so I bought the Skinfix eczema body balm and I was actually pretty surprised because it’s no where as good as Acures eczema lotion that’s $8 on Amazon. I was expecting a holy grail for $40 but my Acure lotion imo is so much betterrrr. I recommend to anyone looking for a budget friendly version, also Aldi has like a $3.50 one that’s in the baby aisle but it’s more watery. Both are vegan and cruelty free!
Hi Cassandra you are soo knoledgeable please do a video about sebboreic dermatitis as it is very difficult to find good information about this and decent products and I trust your knowledge like many others and I struggle to find shampoos or treatment that might be good for the scalp but dries our hair especially curly hair girls
It depends on what triggers you. I have a Korean beauty teetrea scalp treatment shampoo that helps amazingly. Otherwise, a shampoo with tar helps as well. Harsh cleaners trigger it even more. I can share some shampoo brands that I use and have used that helped a lot! And if you are using oils and such do make sure not to touch your scalp with it. Since the bacteria there love to eat the oil and cause more flaking.
Try the Dove Dandruff Care line that's out now, it's moisturizing and have formulas tailored for thick and curly hair.I got some for my teen son who's had problems with that- plus he had bad eczema as a small child and still has flair ups, plus Dove is now cruelty free. Hope this helps
As someone who is always having moderate to severe outbreaks, I love learning more about products that can help. Yes, it's about diet and taking care of yourself, but having good products is so important. The only unfortunate thing is that I'm allergic to oats, and therefore, most 'eczema' branded items are just not viable options. I'm so glad to find something new. Thank you so much for all of your hard work making this video.
I had eczema in the eye area this winter, a dermatologist told me to put cotton pats soaked with black tea on my eyes for ten minutes. It was really good to support the healing (besides I used an eye cream with cortisone). It helps cooling down the skin which stops the itching, delivers moisture into the skin and soothes it. I think it works because of the antioxidants of the black tea. Nevertheless its important to see a doctor to get a proper diagnose.
My dermatologist recommended using liquid Vaseline and it changed my life after using drugstore creams that irritates my skin and it’s so much convenient to use after a shower
Who else felt the urge to scratch during this entire video... I have pretty mild flares usually, but right now I'm struggling with eczema in my scalp, and not along the hairlines... Nope. Right on the top, and several patches all under the hair... It's really fun to try to get in there with a steroid treatment... And I've also got a nice flare right on my collar bone. On one hand it's good that it's cold, and I can naturally cover it up with clothes, on the other, the rubbing of the fabric itches. But thank you, Cassandra, for making this video and fokus on this skin issue as well. I live in Norway, so I'm not sure I can easily get hold of any of your recommendations, but I love a Scandinavian product line called Decubal. Their Lip and Dry Spot Balm has been a lifesaver! They're not vegan, though, since they use both lanolin and bees wax in their products. But they work so well!
Just like all other forms of eczema, its mast cell activation pathogenesis!!!! I know it sounds weird, but have you looked into the OTC options like Ketotifen fumarate eye drops and/or nasal crom nose spray and used topically instead of their intended use as a nose spray or eye drop? You just mix them with glycerin and a good thick sensitive skin lotion like cerave or the ceramides Cassandra mentioned and use them on your skin where you have patches or flares on your body. Like you can totally use the the Shi Zen Gao cream you mentioned with the recipe in place of the Eucerin, too! The results from the repurposed OTC nasalcrom or Ketotifen eyedrops mixed with the lotion and glycerin is amazing when used on your skin at the spots you get during eczema breakouts !! I'm on a biologic, too, but this has been the only way I've gotten everything completely cleared up! Here's a publication that's been replicated over hundreds of times and confirmed in efficacy for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis! (As well as rocesa, KP, and dermatographia, and other allergy-like topical reactions ) pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.g ov/9860040/ theres one recipe I have had the best results with over others.. You should be able to google: "magic masto lotion recipe "(in collaboration with the eczema association). and figure out the options available in your location and the recipe adaption for those items available near you!!
I have struggled with debilitating eczema my entire life. Thank you for sharing. I'm more than happy to try new products that will ease my outbreaks. I use mostly Aveeno for baby and corticoids. Hopeful that these products will reduce the amount of yearly outbreaks.
I don't have eczema but I'm really annoyed when I'm getting sweat 'rash' on my fingers. That's so irritating, painful. I'm sorry for you who got eczema, hope you all are able to get it under control!
My mom has psoriasis and I always tell her to apply some moisturizer before applying petroleum jelly .. now I'll show her your video ... I hope that she might trust your words 🥺🥺 because she definitely doesn't trust me
I had eczema years and years ago, and I never got told from my Dr how to manage or treat it. Had years of itching and burning and sometimes bleeding. And I would just use any old generic hand creams which stung like hell. I wish I knew there were creams and such to sooth it. Luckily it's faded away over time, hope I never have it again!
I DID THE BLEACH BATH (recommended for my body) and it HELPED ME A LOT!!! it helped the inflammatory process to stop, i read A LOT about it and i´m really grateful for this information, it truly helps.
I have had eczema my whole life and the absolute best body lotion (which I have also used on my face) I have found is Itch Defense from Curel. It's $8-$12 here in Ontario, Canada; comes in a huge bottle; and provides me with literally hours of relief with each use. It's so so so good.
I've had eczema on my hands since I was a teenager and my job involves my hands being in water. And for several months during the year, my hands can be wet and cold. I found skinfix years ago at target. The hand cream is fantastic. Thankfully I've finally figured out how to limit the eczema flare-ups on my hands.
Cassandra, Brooke Shields posted a video with I think vogue on her skincare and makeup routine, and I think you would react to it quite nicely. Hint: she uses a sunscreen :)
My hands have been covered my whole life. My face was covered as a baby. I’ve been doing a good job keeping it cleared up but it’s coming back so I need this
My bf and I don't have eczema, but with where we live in Canada we see really cold and dry winters that leave our skin cracked/bleeding and the skinfix handcream is AMAZING
I Have used hydrocortisone cream on my skin for my eczema for years. The tube says use for only up to one week but it is the only thing I can rely on to prevent a flare up! I have no idea if this will cause long term effects on my skin though but I have tried to stop using it before and my skin ALWAYS becomes dry, itchy and flaky so I end up going back
It will unfortunately thin your skin over time. Try some of these other techniques mentioned in the video. Look into hypochlorous acid spray-it’s a highly effective antiseptic spray! My dermatologist highly recommends it for eczema flares. Good luck!
Yeah unfortunately it will. It thins your skin if u apply it consistently and you can develop an addiction and tolerance. While I think it's safe to use sparingly and short term in small amounts it's not something I'd recommend and this is coming from someone who used to use low to mid potency topical steroids. Eczema is caused by either deficiencies, dysbiosis or allergies so I think it's best to get these checked so u can heal ur eczema from the root cause. Since u mentioned ur skin will always flare up again the moment you stop hydrocortisone i believe that's a sign of addiction to the drug which I'm familiar with. I wonder if you heard of topical steroid withdrawal?
Look up Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome. It is horrendous. Never use steroid creams to prevent, only to treat. As soon as you have got the flares gone stop them recurring with hydrating skin and applying emollients. If you have eczema your skin barrier is damaged so through the little holes in the barrier, stuff like allergens get in and a flare starts. Keep your barrier intact by constant use of emollients. Also fix your gut. Take a GOOD QUALITY probiotic.
I have eczema on my hands and as an optometrist, I'm always washing my hands or using hand sanitizer. I remember when COVID first started the back of my hands burned every time I washed them and my left hand actually started to become discolored. I keep hand cream in my lab coat and also apply nieva cream to my hands every night before bed now
I ordered some Skinfix products a couple of days ago, can't wait for them now. And I don't have a big flare-up right now... but damn, I scratched the entire time😄.
It is so frustrating having eczema and being allergic to oatmeal and soy. I am glad there are some recommendations without them but there are so few products that don't have either
Love this video . I purchase some of these items to help my daughter with her eczema skin. And can I say it has been positively amazing how well these products work. Love your UA-cam channel it is so informational and I absolutely love that you have first-hand experience with these products.
I'm on Dupixent now because my skin was bloody, cracked open with deep cracks all over my body except my face THANK GOD, and I would scratch my ankles, knee caps and hands until the water was red with blood. I took bleach baths when I got older because when I was a baby in the early 1990's suffering, a toddler suffering, and a child, eczema wasn't as widely talked about as it is now. It was HELL. I have pictures that I wish I could link to this comment. Dupixent saved my skin. It gave my a life. I can do things like get my nails done without being turned away because my hands were cracked open. The workers thought it was a contagious fungus. I don't blame them.
As someone who struggles with eczema on the face, Skinsmart antimicrobial eczema spray was the most life changing product. It's gentle and soothing, and attacks the eczema without rubbing your skin. Also, eczema lotion/diaper cream plus petroleum jelly really help severe rashes
I suffer from eczema as well, and thx for the recommendations. I also tried the Gold Bond Eczema Relief Cream, which has got 2% colloidal oatmeal!!! It works miracles and saves me from all the crazy itching sensations, especially at night! Just wanna share with you guys!!!
My favorite eczema product is Theraplex Clear Lotion. I feel like it helps hinders my flares and wow is life easier when your skin doesn’t feel like it’s trying to crawl off your body.
OMG- I am in tears- I have ALWAYS wondered what those little bumps on my fingers tips are…. I am almost 31 and didn’t know it was my eczema 😭 I have eczema that flares up with I have too much citric acid, and it has gotten better as I have grown up….. cue SO many products have citric acid in skincare/ healthcare 🤦🏻♀️But I have always gotten those little clear bumps on my fingers and they do not feel good at all.
Dyshidrosis is the Bain of my existence! And my Aunty has just had to go to hospital for it because it got so bad with all the hand washing and sanitizer 😭 thank you for saving us!
Ok I’m definitely gonna look into that Josie maran product you recommended my favorite eczema products also vegan & cruelty free live clean baby 2% colloidal oatmeal eczema shampoo & wash so great and gentle enough for the face Acure everyday eczema lotion 2%colloidal oatmeal lightweight fragrance free even for the face AU naturals organic cold pressed 100% oat oil
My eczema story- I am a skincare junkie, i love everything skincare. But i think i overdid the retinol and chemical exfoliants, which gave me eczema this year. Now i am using everything gentle and fragrance free BUT BUT i feel my skin is not shedding the dead skin cells which it used to when i was using retinol and chemical exfoliants. I am 30 and getting married next February, I really need recom for retinol alternatives and gentle exfoliants if i can use them. All suggestions are welcome Note- after stopping retinol, my skin is so congested, black and whiteheads all over my face. 😢
I have eczema and contact dermatitis. I'm thankful that I don't have it severely. However there was one time a had it do bad with my underarms. It was terrible because the patches couldn't breath. My glasses used to break me out as well as belt buckles. Right now my bra area is bothering me. I'm just thankful I don't have issues with my face anymore.
@@tish1303 Hey sorry for the late response. I can't remember what caused the reaction. I think it was titanium or nickle that caused the reaction based on studies and based on my reaction wearing belts. I would go with stainless steel. Because I can't remember I would say the best option is plastic. When I got older I couldn't remember so I just purchased plastic glasses. It also helped because the nose guard was built in. I didn't have to worry about it breaking off, which caused major swelling and pus on my nose at one point in my life and temples at another point. I would recommend maybe doing the allergy skin patch test to determine which metal is a trigger or even possibly plastic. You never know with skin allergies. For me, anything can be a trigger. 🤣😂😅 Hope this helps! 😊
Oh Cass, you're making me want to try skinfix so bad! I have eczema on my hands and feet and it's so hard to find good products. I often use stuff made for atopic dermatitis. Also your hair looks great!
Cassandra, I adore the volume of your hair texture! I would love to see you journey through the hair-equivalent of your skincare journey! Anyway yeah I love you hair in this video!
I have eczema and can vouch for how much I love the skin fix hand lotion. I have a bad patch on one finger. I know it’s weird. If I use that lotion every day, it stays away… it’s awesome.
At the beginning of the pandemic it started to flare up. My hands are my biggest trigger. Hand sanitizer and washing my hands was a huge trigger and fragrant hand cream were my triggers. But I still wash my hands and use hand sanitizer. Using a hand cream that’s fragrance free and with has ceramides and wearing sunscreen on my hands saved them.
These are fantastic products and I am desperate to try anything that can get rid of severe eczema on face, body, hands and legs. Can you please recommend products that works for the UK market. Please, please, please 😭
Thank You . Your videos have helped me to make informed skin care choices. I don't have access to most of the products mentioned but your analysis of them really helped to find my HGs. I have eczema on feet. Being in Kerala, I got the chance to undergo Ayurvedic treatment for an year( not OTC ). It was an year of bitter concoctions and oils and dramatic lifestyle changes . Now I apply moisturizer on my feet as a precaution . No more itchiness, boils and scales on the feet.
Thanks for the recs! I started getting really bad eczema around my eyes and eyelids this past year so those Pacifica eye patches may be perfect for me! It’s been bad enough that I’ve had to cut out most makeup and definitely nothing on/near the eyes aside from brows. It’s really sad because I love fun, colorful eyeshadow. I have a prescription (Elidel) but am looking into possible allergens/triggers because I didn’t have it until I started my new job, and I’ve definitely had some allergic reactions (mainly with my eyes) while there.
Can you recommend anti aging, fine lines, wrinkles, loose facial, neck skin products that are affordable, for sensitive skin? With random break out and black heads? I am on a tight, over 60 budget...Yet miss looking nice as I used to when I had money... Also, Thank You So Much For Recommending eczema products! ALL my life I have struggled with eczema :(
Awesome, this will help many people. My teen son has eczema flairs but mostly on his body. He's been using the Dove Body Lotions with ceramides that's out now, love that they are cruelty free. I need that Skin Fix cream for my hands, they are chronically dry, good to know. Love you girl,meow😘😻
Lol you are hilarious!!! And thank you I’ve been breaking out like crazy and waking up to blood stains and skin flakes everywhere! So so painful the worst is on my breast I’ve never experienced it this bad!
A game changer for the eczema on my hands has been washing them less with Eucerin pH5 shower oil soap. Combined with a really good hand lotion from the derm, it worked wonders. I feel kinda gross for washing my hands less often but they were dry, scaly, and I was opening the itchy patches from over scratching 😢
Hi Cassandra! First of all: thank you for educating us AND entertaining us ❤️ I was wondering if you could do a video on urticaria, or specifically chronic spontaneous urticaria. In 2016 I was diagnosed myself and have been on a journey ever since to find products to relief te itch, burns and redness. I’d love your view on this skin condition and recommendations. Lots of love from The Netherlands! ❤️
Im literally having a flare up of dyshidrotic dermatitis right now because im stressing about life stuff and work. Ive been dealing with it for a total of 10 years so far. Its not so bad on my hands, but the blisters have started to spread to my wrist and even occasionally on my forearms. I mainly get the itchy blisters, dry and cracked skin, and inflammation on my feet, especially the heels where there's a lot of friction from my socks and shoes. It was a lot worst years ago when women were required to wear nylons at my work. But ive started slathering up in non-water based creams (because water makes them worst) and getting some sunlight because that helps seems to help. I also need to lower my intake of sweets and increase my veggie intake (im an unhealthy, lazy, tired vegan.)
Tbh there's a lot of videos about what products are good for eczema in terms of dryness and protecting the skin but not very many about how to take of the itchiness itself. Most derms and docs will prescribe topical steroids creams which great but most advise you not to use it on your face which doesn't help. I've had all my life and have tried a lot. The best thing to treat the itches on the face that I've treat is the mother of all cream (earthy one), which is face for the face (of course patch test) and really eases the itchiness! I've recommended to many and they all love it. The best otc hydrocortisone I've had the best of luck with is the cortizone 10 for eczema. Also coldness easy the itchiness so if you're really feeling try putting a ice bag or take a cold shower.
I have psoriasis of the nails. My nails are dry and lift off, especially my toe nails!! I was advised to have nail enhancements (SNS) my finger nails have really improved. I still moisturise, especially due to the fact I am constantly using (soaking) in hand sanitizer at work, I’m a nurse and the high concentrations of alcohol is so drying!! I will see which of these products I maybe able to source, thanks so much!!!
My Cara Mia has severe eczema everywhere on their body and even with triamcinolone helping is almost constantly suffering. . . thank you for the recommendations 🖤 They don't try anything unless I get it for them so I hope to find something that helps them!
i’m begging please do one for seborrheic dermatitis, like ingredients to avoid and ones that can help with redness and flaking and then the dryness. the internet is lacking videos of professionals explaining this properly.
maybe even explaining why there isn’t a lot of research on it? i’ve only ever heard people say that no one knows why it happens, is it the sebum is it the bacteria. isn’t it harder to solve the issue without knowing what is causing the issue in the first place?
I would love to hear your take on filaggrin deficiency. My 10 year old has it on her hands (started in 1st grade) and it has caused her so much grief. She is literally behind her peers in handwriting because the breakouts will make her hands bleed and she can’t hold a pencil. When COVID started her school said she would be required to use alcohol based hand sanitizer multiple times a day, which would have been like torture. The school and I were never able to come to an agreement on a path forward and I have since been homeschooling her (in year 2 currently) I’m willing to try anything because the medical community has offered few options
I ended up just making a skincare routine for my body and I haven't had as bad of breakouts since then. I still get them and keep things like what you show on hand but it's been so nice not to have my skin look like it's falling off every time the weather changes lol
Hi Cassandra! Thanks for this great video. My 12 year old daughter was just started on Dupixent for a really bad eczema flair. That Josie Maran body butter looks amazing! We'll have to give that a try.
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I clicked on this so fast. You're right about people with normal skin types not understanding the level of itchiness, pain and dryness.
I feel ya I have psoriasis and no just putting a little lotion on that patch will NOT take care of the problem as people who do not have it think that is all ya got to do. Try the Pacifica line she mentions it is GREAT! Hugs
Yes ! Skin care products are life and death
It's mast cell activation pathogenesis!!!! Have you looked into the OTC options like Ketotifen fumarate eye drops and/or nasal crom nose spray mixed with glycerin and a good thick sensitive skin lotion like cerave or the ceramides mentioned!! They're amazing!!
@@cherylreitz4779 you should give it a try, too! If you do well with the Pacifica line, they're line is a great medium in place of eucerin!
@@frankied.roosevelt6232 I do not have those problems. I have psoriasis on my elbows and knees but thanks. I also have dry skin in the winter and the pacifica fragrance free line she mentioned really helps and I try to stay as cruelty free as possible.
I've struggled with eczema for over 20 years and have been able to get rid of it, when I saw a naturopath. She prescribed certain probiotics and psyllium husk for my colon. She said eczema comes from a lack or overpopulation of certain bacteria in our colon and these bacteria cause inflammation, which then shows up on the skin. My eczema literally dried up after 2-3 months. Have been eczema free since 2018.
This is interesting . You can even stay on a selective diet and have the same result 👍 How did you take the psyllium ? And which pb did she prescribe ?
I too would love to know what probiotic she prescribed!
I took the psyllium twice a day with a usual glass of water (preferably cold or room temperature, NOT WARM) and just mixed it in. It's an advantage, when the psyllium is as finely milled as possible. And I would drink it as fast as I could. Psyllium, just like chia for instance, swell up in water. Better drink it fast or you are left with very goopy water reminiscent of tapestry glue 😬 I did that for at least 3 months.
I live in Germany and what might be available to me might not be available to you. Maybe you can find finely milled indian psyllium husk on Amazon. I am sure there are many options. I hope I could be of help.
I live in Germany and I am afraid what might be available to me might not be available to you. She prescribed me probiotics from this brand: Nature's Own. And in particular probiotics with a high concentration of lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium bifidum. Concentration was around 1.4 Billion each.
Shout out to all who grew up taking oatmeal baths, We needed this. I have super sensitive, reactive skin with psoriasis and eczema. Thank you 🖤🖤🖤
I thaught this was the most normal Thiago in preeschool and i told to my classmates and everyone thaught i was crazy, im glad to know im not alone ngl
Oh my goodness, Cass! I can't thank you enough. I'm so happy with this video. Excema, just like acne, is a struggle to find something that fits! I've been bullied because of having a red and scaly face as a kid. Mostly, you get heavy hormone creams to help it, but it makes it even dryer! Welcome to scratch town....
I'm going to try some things and see if I don't want to scratch my skin off for once. Mostly looking at the body items since my face care is doing alright.
I've been using a lot of Korean skincare (pyunkan yul or isntree) without fragrance and with ceremides. Those are usually good for me. Just need a ton of thick moisturisers to keep it happy.
It's mast cell activation pathogenesis!!!! Have you looked into the OTC options like Ketotifen fumarate eye drops and/or nasal crom nose spray mixed with glycerin and a good thick sensitive skin lotion like cerave or the ceramides mentioned? Like you can torally use the K-beauty lines with it in place of the Eucerin! They're amazing!! I'm on a biologic, too, but this has been the only way I've gotten everything completely cleared up!
Here's a publication that's been replicated over hundreds of times and confirmed in efficacy for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis! (As well as rocesa, KP, and dermatographia, and other allergy-like topical reactions )
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.g ov/9860040/
Here's the recipe I have had the best results with! You can google: magic masto lotion recipe..
@Frankie D. Roosevelt I've used the Eucerin moisturisers before. It does help with the itching and the flaring. However, my skin remains soooo dry. The Weleda baby line face cream is the next one on my list. Since that one is thick!
I'll have a look at the publications! Thanks for the information you shared. I hope it helps out someone else as well reading this.
I tell you, if you're good-looking with perfect skin, you had it MADE in school! Everyone loves you then.
Feel your pain. I too was bullied :-(
Thank you for this Cassandra!! I’ve suffered with chronic eczema, dermatitis, urticaria since childhood, at one point I was even prescribed sleeping pills due to lack of sleep because of my skin. Thankfully with your advice, and the care and help of a dermatologist I’m at a point where it’s the most controlled it’s ever been. Love you and your fantastic content 💜💙
I know that there are some people who are really hung up on you mentioning cruelty free and veganism but I freaking LOVE it. It can be hard sometimes to find vegan and cruelty free options that are also effective. Never change Cassandra!
As a sufferer of hand eczema and frequent contact dermatitis - I LOVE this video. I often have to leave the house with gloves if there’s a bad flare up that’s cracked and bloody, which makes me look crazy. I HIGHLY recommend Vanicream and Eucerin Eczema relief as they’re both thick creams that absorb well. I use Vanicream every time I wash my hands (which is A LOT some days) and it helps keep most flare ups at bay.
The gloves! I feel so seen lol trying to bring back the 50s trend of wearing gloves out so I don’t look so weird. Dishydrotic eczema on the hands is RIDICULOUS. Like, could it be in anymore of an inconvenient place? Toes & eyelids would definitely suck too, but you use your hands for everything and have to wash them constantly. Which Vanicream do you use? The anti-itch one or just the moisturizing ointment?
@@EveaGornall YES! I should hunt around thrift stores for vintage gloves! Lol Hand washing!! Ahhh!!! Even something as simple as hand soap 😔 it’s so bad when I’m out at a someone’s house and they have dreaded bath and body works soap - just using that once or twice destroys my hands for weeks. I use the Vanicream moisturizing cream (it’s in a neat pump dispenser) for sensitive skin, literally every time I wash my hands at home and it’s been really helpful.
I have psoriasis and VERY MUCH appreciate this video, whether it helps me or not. 👏👏👏
I was just diagnosed with eczema this week after living with it for some time so i instantly clicked when i saw the video. Thank you for informing on different skin concerns such as this one 😁
Cass I’ve had eczema since I was a baby, the struggle is real but I’m so happy you made this video! It’s so nice to feel actually seen in the skincare community 💙 I’ve had an on off flare of eyelid eczema for a few months now, and the only thing I’ve found to help is dermalogica’s ultra calming barrier repair cream, it’s fantastic - highly recommend for anyone still looking for something that won’t irritate the eyes 🥰
try vanicream (vaniply ointment) instead of petroleum its amazing
She doesn’t recommend it because of their lack of cruelty free status. Great product otherwise.
This came at the perfect time for me. I’m doing an antibody therapy and it gives me Eczema every time! I’ve never found anything that actually worked for me.
Epsom salts are the only thing that helps me andcerave cream.
@@pineapple365 Thank you! I’ll try that too. 💜
Did you experience it for the first time recently? Or something you've had for several years back now? COVID is also causing eczema in Long term presentations after initially asymptomatic and undetected contraction! But I personally get similar issues and break outs with my IVIG infusion too. (Blood plasma product made from donated blood supply and the antibodies of those donors are maintained and infused with it. It's very similar to antibody therapy) so that totally makes sense as well.
Just like all other forms of eczema, its mast cell activation pathogenesis!!!! I know it sounds weird, but have you looked into the OTC options like Ketotifen fumarate eye drops and/or nasal crom nose spray and used topically instead of their intended use as a nose spray or eye drop? You just mix them with glycerin and a good thick sensitive skin lotion like cerave or the ceramides mentioned? Like you can totally use the Pacifica lines with it in place of the Eucerin! They're amazing!!
I'm on a biologic, too, but this has been the only way I've gotten everything completely cleared up!
Here's a publication that's been replicated over hundreds of times and confirmed in efficacy for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis! (As well as rocesa, KP, and dermatographia, and other allergy-like topical reactions )
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.g ov/9860040/
Here's the recipe I have had the best results with! You can google: magic masto lotion recipe...
@@frankied.roosevelt6232 I get IVIG as well! Right now, I’m doing Rituxan for the third time and each time, I’ve gotten eczema pretty bad. I’ve tried a bunch of eczema creams and steroid creams but they’ve never worked. I’ll definitely try that out! Thank you! The itch is unbearable and when my skin starts to peel and crack…😬 So painful!
@@ParanormalTVptv for real! I'm actually on IVIG and dupixent for my allergy disorder that also cause a lot of my skin allergy issues, too. It's like we fix one aspect of the idiopathic anaphylaxis internally just to have it show up topically from the IVIG. Once we added the dupixent doubled dosage, it started helping the reactions from ivig and has helped stop most of the hot flushing I used to get. The flushing was one of the most uncomfortably annoying things I used to deal with prior, but it was just annoying more than anything and seemed miniscule compared to the internal reactions. So glad it's not nearly as bad with each additional treatment I have though. It would just feel like I was in fire all the time like a bad sunburn. I hope you and your body will start to tolerate it better with time, too! It's def worth it in the long run!
From someone who has been struggling with eczema for the past 30 years, this video makes me so happy! Thank you!
More beautiful curly hair, 😍 love it
I have eczema on the weirdest place: between my toes. We first thought it was Athlete’s foot (fungus) so we treat it as such… and it was going worst and worst until another nurse, who was a foot expert, told me it was eczema. It changed my life! I still have flares but at least I don’t aggravate it with something that is for another problem 😅😅😅 some of these products are lifesavers ^_^
Me too, and my dad. Runs in our family lol
Apparently bacteria can trigger eczema. I use skinsmart spray in the crevices…lol
Did you experience it for the first time recently? Or something you've had for several years back now? COVID is causing podiatric eczema in Long term presentations after initially asymptomatic and undetected contraction!
Just like all other forms of eczema, its mast cell activation pathogenesis!!!! I know it sounds weird, but have you looked into the OTC options like Ketotifen fumarate eye drops and/or nasal crom nose spray and used topically instead of their intended use as a nose spray or eye drop? You just mix them with glycerin and a good thick sensitive skin lotion like cerave or the ceramides mentioned and use them on your skin where you have patches or flares on your body. Like you can totally use the Pacifica lines with it in place of the Eucerin! The results from the repurposed OTC nasalcrom or Ketotifen eyedrops mixed with the lotion and glycerin is amazing when used on your skin at the spots you get during eczema breakouts !!
I'm on a biologic, too, but this has been the only way I've gotten everything completely cleared up!
Here's a publication that's been replicated over hundreds of times and confirmed in efficacy for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis! (As well as rocesa, KP, and dermatographia, and other allergy-like topical reactions )
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.g ov/9860040/
Here's the recipe I have had the best results with! You can google: magic masto lotion recipe...
@@frankied.roosevelt6232 I actually don’t really have podiatric issues between the toes, and I was recently diagnosed it I’ve had these symptoms for a while. I didn’t think I had eczema because I never had any skin lesions, just horrible itchy dry skin. I do have crappy KP in my forearms but I use a pretty strong urea based cream a couple of times a week and it’s clearing up. I do use a nasal spray and pataday eye drops now. I’ve also started using a hydrochloric wash on my lids as well. I have a lot of hyperpigmentation from allergies and atopic dermatitis, it is starting to improve a little bit. Thanks for the pub mes article, I’ll definitely add that to my long list of references. Lol I freaking love pub med. my seem gave me tacrolimus ointment and pimecromulis cream to use. Ointment pm, cream am.
@@frankied.roosevelt6232 no, I have this condition for maybe 10 years now. I’ll definitely try the eye drop trick, thank you ^_^
just got eczema on my full face 😂. I'm used to it and I highly recommend the treatment from Ducray. It calms the skin and stop peeling within a day and is definitely a miracle for eczema prone skin. I just can't live without it. Last year my eczema lasted 2 month without it... now it lasts 3-5 days. You can find it in any French pharmacy in France but I don't know if Ducray products are available in the US.
Which product of Ducray?
@@inciozturk7467 for the face "Dexyane Med" and the one for the eyelids "Dexyane Med palpebral". After 24 years of eczema, those are the moste effective with fastest results
@@merystan589 Thanks a lot
As a european I always get so excited about her product reviews, but then realise that the products are sold only in North America and not here. Cue sadness... And holy butterfly, her hair is sooooo beatifull in this video!!!
SkinFix is EVERYTHING. I struggled with hand eczema my entire life. It was a huge embarrassment for me. I can't tell you how many times I have been told I "just need to use some hand cream" from well meaning people. SkinFix was my last resort. I told myself if it didn't work I might cut off my hands and be done with it... it worked. 3 days later I had "normal" hands. 4 months later I don't have to use it every day and my skin is finally not running my life. Thanks, Cassandra for giving my people hope. You truly are my skin guru and skin health big sister 🥰
I became a medical esthetician because of having eczema and having it ALL OVER MY FACE. It was horrible. This is an amazing video! And THANK YOU! That Josie Marian cream is FABULOUS! I made my aunt buy me like 5 tubs!
Cassandra, thank you for this video. I love that you added how painful and itchy eczema is. Too many people don't take it seriously and think it is a cosmetic issue. Second: thank you for these suggestions, I wrote them down on paper because I will try them one day. I have found that I personally cannot tolerate different products at different phases or times. For example: if my skin is in an extreme flare-up, the only thing I can use is Aloe vera. Which initially can be very drying, but after a few days greatly reduces weeping, and flaking. Other times, I can tolerate more products, one day or season something might work, and another day it won't. When I have dyshidrotic and or nummular eczema on the hand's "Shi Zen Gao soothing ointment" works miracles. I'm sorry but I have to add: If you have eczema flares please use a spoon or small spatula to get body butter or creams out of tubs. Sticking fingers (-even after washing hands) can cause bacteria etc to get into these tubs of product and grow. People with eczema often have colonies of staph on the skin and are very prone to staph infections.
Just like all other forms of eczema, its mast cell activation pathogenesis!!!! I know it sounds weird, but have you looked into the OTC options like Ketotifen fumarate eye drops and/or nasal crom nose spray and used topically instead of their intended use as a nose spray or eye drop? You just mix them with glycerin and a good thick sensitive skin lotion like cerave or the ceramides Cassandra mentioned and use them on your skin where you have patches or flares on your body. Like you can totally use the the Shi Zen Gao cream you mentioned with the recipe in place of the Eucerin, too! The results from the repurposed OTC nasalcrom or Ketotifen eyedrops mixed with the lotion and glycerin is amazing when used on your skin at the spots you get during eczema breakouts !!
I'm on a biologic, too, but this has been the only way I've gotten everything completely cleared up!
Here's a publication that's been replicated over hundreds of times and confirmed in efficacy for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis! (As well as rocesa, KP, and dermatographia, and other allergy-like topical reactions )
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.g ov/9860040/
Here's the recipe I have had the best results with! You can google: magic masto lotion recipe...
My now toddler has/had eczema a few weeks after birth. Doctors prescribed cortisol cream, I didn't want to use it on my infant. I Google and read about baby dove sensitive moisture baby wash and lotion, within 3 days it was gone.
Dove is awesome, can't beat the price either. Glad your baby is better now 💕
0:31 for a meow meow. Vaseline has an all over body balm jelly stick now and it's amazing for my itchy babes. It's good for on the go and literally works same as reg vaseline
THANK YOU!!! I’ve been struggling with eczema the past couple weeks around my lips and on my eyelids, I have a prescription oil, but it says not to put in near your eyes, and I don’t want to accidentally ingest some through my mouth either, so I’ve been putting aquaphor on it, but my skin soaks it up so fast, I hope some of these products will work for me.
the Ducray eyelids treatment is the only products that helps my eyelids frim peeling and burn my eyes 🙏🏽
Yokes! Eczema sucks so bad. I get a patch on my right hand that flares and it's soooo painful. I started using Biossance hand cream cuz it's the best I've ever used for my super dry hands (esp with all this handwashing with the nasties going around) and I noticed this is the first Winter that I haven't even had 1 flare up. It doesn't have heavy silicone and things like most handcreams and sinks in superfast so I LOVE it on my body and even my face (and I typically would never put a hand cream or body lotion on my face but I did my research and didn't see any ingredient that would irritate more sensitive skin or clog pores)
@@MoonMagickMayhem Oh my god I swear I also have eczema only on my right hand right now 😭. I force myself to wear gloves while washing the dishes and even touch any harsh products.
Thank you for this video, Cassandra. You’ve address and offered solutions for issues I have with minor eczema that my doctors haven’t. Thank you sooooo much!
Growing up with Eczema was always a struggle. My parents use to put socks on my hands at night so I wouldn't scratch. Wish we had video like this when I was little. I remember doctor prescribing so many different medications over the years trying to help and nothing worked.
I also had eczema as a child. It started between my fingers and spread up my arms to my elbows. My mother put an RX on and wrapped my arms in Saran wrap to keep the RX in. Now I do that as a treatment when I have flare ups.
Love the eczema recommendations! Especially the hand and body products, since mine presents itself mainly on my knuckles. Also, love your natural hair texture! You should rock your curls more often
I’m a laboratory scientist so I wash my hands pretty frequently and I have eczema, so I bought the Skinfix eczema body balm and I was actually pretty surprised because it’s no where as good as Acures eczema lotion that’s $8 on Amazon. I was expecting a holy grail for $40 but my Acure lotion imo is so much betterrrr. I recommend to anyone looking for a budget friendly version, also Aldi has like a $3.50 one that’s in the baby aisle but it’s more watery. Both are vegan and cruelty free!
Hi Cassandra you are soo knoledgeable please do a video about sebboreic dermatitis as it is very difficult to find good information about this and decent products and I trust your knowledge like many others and I struggle to find shampoos or treatment that might be good for the scalp but dries our hair especially curly hair girls
It depends on what triggers you. I have a Korean beauty teetrea scalp treatment shampoo that helps amazingly. Otherwise, a shampoo with tar helps as well. Harsh cleaners trigger it even more.
I can share some shampoo brands that I use and have used that helped a lot!
And if you are using oils and such do make sure not to touch your scalp with it. Since the bacteria there love to eat the oil and cause more flaking.
Try the Dove Dandruff Care line that's out now, it's moisturizing and have formulas tailored for thick and curly hair.I got some for my teen son who's had problems with that- plus he had bad eczema as a small child and still has flair ups, plus Dove is now cruelty free. Hope this helps
@@gadiena3670 Thank you
@@laurastrobel718 Thank you
@@alexix2013 You're welcome🙂
As someone who is always having moderate to severe outbreaks, I love learning more about products that can help. Yes, it's about diet and taking care of yourself, but having good products is so important. The only unfortunate thing is that I'm allergic to oats, and therefore, most 'eczema' branded items are just not viable options. I'm so glad to find something new. Thank you so much for all of your hard work making this video.
I had eczema in the eye area this winter, a dermatologist told me to put cotton pats soaked with black tea on my eyes for ten minutes. It was really good to support the healing (besides I used an eye cream with cortisone). It helps cooling down the skin which stops the itching, delivers moisture into the skin and soothes it. I think it works because of the antioxidants of the black tea. Nevertheless its important to see a doctor to get a proper diagnose.
My dermatologist recommended using liquid Vaseline and it changed my life after using drugstore creams that irritates my skin and it’s so much convenient to use after a shower
Liquid Vaseline? I’ve never heard! I’m assuming you could get this at a drugstore but what does it look like? Thank you!
Who else felt the urge to scratch during this entire video...
I have pretty mild flares usually, but right now I'm struggling with eczema in my scalp, and not along the hairlines... Nope. Right on the top, and several patches all under the hair... It's really fun to try to get in there with a steroid treatment...
And I've also got a nice flare right on my collar bone. On one hand it's good that it's cold, and I can naturally cover it up with clothes, on the other, the rubbing of the fabric itches.
But thank you, Cassandra, for making this video and fokus on this skin issue as well.
I live in Norway, so I'm not sure I can easily get hold of any of your recommendations, but I love a Scandinavian product line called Decubal. Their Lip and Dry Spot Balm has been a lifesaver! They're not vegan, though, since they use both lanolin and bees wax in their products. But they work so well!
Omg this was much needed, thank you! 😍😍 We appreciate you more than you know Cass! 🥰
2 of my kids suffer with it on their torso. These cold weather months are such a trigger. I feel so bad! This is helpful, thank you!!
Just like all other forms of eczema, its mast cell activation pathogenesis!!!! I know it sounds weird, but have you looked into the OTC options like Ketotifen fumarate eye drops and/or nasal crom nose spray and used topically instead of their intended use as a nose spray or eye drop? You just mix them with glycerin and a good thick sensitive skin lotion like cerave or the ceramides Cassandra mentioned and use them on your skin where you have patches or flares on your body. Like you can totally use the the Shi Zen Gao cream you mentioned with the recipe in place of the Eucerin, too! The results from the repurposed OTC nasalcrom or Ketotifen eyedrops mixed with the lotion and glycerin is amazing when used on your skin at the spots you get during eczema breakouts !!
I'm on a biologic, too, but this has been the only way I've gotten everything completely cleared up!
Here's a publication that's been replicated over hundreds of times and confirmed in efficacy for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis! (As well as rocesa, KP, and dermatographia, and other allergy-like topical reactions )
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.g ov/9860040/
theres one recipe I have had the best results with over others.. You should be able to google: "magic masto lotion recipe "(in collaboration with the eczema association). and figure out the options available in your location and the recipe adaption for those items available near you!!
I've had eczema since a baby I'm now 30 years old I clicked on this fast and will try some.. I get it on my legs feet elbows scalp and face
I have struggled with debilitating eczema my entire life. Thank you for sharing. I'm more than happy to try new products that will ease my outbreaks. I use mostly Aveeno for baby and corticoids. Hopeful that these products will reduce the amount of yearly outbreaks.
I don't have eczema but I'm really annoyed when I'm getting sweat 'rash' on my fingers. That's so irritating, painful. I'm sorry for you who got eczema, hope you all are able to get it under control!
My mom has psoriasis and I always tell her to apply some moisturizer before applying petroleum jelly .. now I'll show her your video ... I hope that she might trust your words 🥺🥺 because she definitely doesn't trust me
I had eczema years and years ago, and I never got told from my Dr how to manage or treat it. Had years of itching and burning and sometimes bleeding. And I would just use any old generic hand creams which stung like hell. I wish I knew there were creams and such to sooth it. Luckily it's faded away over time, hope I never have it again!
I DID THE BLEACH BATH (recommended for my body) and it HELPED ME A LOT!!! it helped the inflammatory process to stop, i read A LOT about it and i´m really grateful for this information, it truly helps.
Such a pity we can’t get these in Ireland my 3 yr old granddaughter suffers so badly. I must find a Frend to send some of these to try. X
I have had eczema my whole life and the absolute best body lotion (which I have also used on my face) I have found is Itch Defense from Curel. It's $8-$12 here in Ontario, Canada; comes in a huge bottle; and provides me with literally hours of relief with each use. It's so so so good.
Been experiencing such a bad flair for ages now so this video feels heaven sent! So appreciate the understanding and care put into this 🥰
I've had eczema on my hands since I was a teenager and my job involves my hands being in water. And for several months during the year, my hands can be wet and cold. I found skinfix years ago at target. The hand cream is fantastic. Thankfully I've finally figured out how to limit the eczema flare-ups on my hands.
Cassandra, Brooke Shields posted a video with I think vogue on her skincare and makeup routine, and I think you would react to it quite nicely. Hint: she uses a sunscreen :)
My hands have been covered my whole life. My face was covered as a baby. I’ve been doing a good job keeping it cleared up but it’s coming back so I need this
Thanks Cassandra. This was helpful as I’m dealing with an eczema flair up as we speak. So itchy!!!!
My bf and I don't have eczema, but with where we live in Canada we see really cold and dry winters that leave our skin cracked/bleeding and the skinfix handcream is AMAZING
I Have used hydrocortisone cream on my skin for my eczema for years. The tube says use for only up to one week but it is the only thing I can rely on to prevent a flare up! I have no idea if this will cause long term effects on my skin though but I have tried to stop using it before and my skin ALWAYS becomes dry, itchy and flaky so I end up going back
It will unfortunately thin your skin over time. Try some of these other techniques mentioned in the video. Look into hypochlorous acid spray-it’s a highly effective antiseptic spray! My dermatologist highly recommends it for eczema flares. Good luck!
Yeah unfortunately it will. It thins your skin if u apply it consistently and you can develop an addiction and tolerance. While I think it's safe to use sparingly and short term in small amounts it's not something I'd recommend and this is coming from someone who used to use low to mid potency topical steroids. Eczema is caused by either deficiencies, dysbiosis or allergies so I think it's best to get these checked so u can heal ur eczema from the root cause.
Since u mentioned ur skin will always flare up again the moment you stop hydrocortisone i believe that's a sign of addiction to the drug which I'm familiar with. I wonder if you heard of topical steroid withdrawal?
Look up Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome. It is horrendous. Never use steroid creams to prevent, only to treat. As soon as you have got the flares gone stop them recurring with hydrating skin and applying emollients.
If you have eczema your skin barrier is damaged so through the little holes in the barrier, stuff like allergens get in and a flare starts. Keep your barrier intact by constant use of emollients.
Also fix your gut. Take a GOOD QUALITY probiotic.
this is just in time. I needed this.Thank you Cassandra!!
THANK YOU! as a medical aesthetician it’s so frustrating when people just say you must not moisturize enough …. As if I don’t moisturize.
I have eczema on my hands and as an optometrist, I'm always washing my hands or using hand sanitizer. I remember when COVID first started the back of my hands burned every time I washed them and my left hand actually started to become discolored. I keep hand cream in my lab coat and also apply nieva cream to my hands every night before bed now
I ordered some Skinfix products a couple of days ago, can't wait for them now. And I don't have a big flare-up right now... but damn, I scratched the entire time😄.
It is so frustrating having eczema and being allergic to oatmeal and soy. I am glad there are some recommendations without them but there are so few products that don't have either
Love this video . I purchase some of these items to help my daughter with her eczema skin. And can I say it has been positively amazing how well these products work. Love your UA-cam channel it is so informational and I absolutely love that you have first-hand experience with these products.
I'm on Dupixent now because my skin was bloody, cracked open with deep cracks all over my body except my face THANK GOD, and I would scratch my ankles, knee caps and hands until the water was red with blood. I took bleach baths when I got older because when I was a baby in the early 1990's suffering, a toddler suffering, and a child, eczema wasn't as widely talked about as it is now. It was HELL. I have pictures that I wish I could link to this comment.
Dupixent saved my skin. It gave my a life. I can do things like get my nails done without being turned away because my hands were cracked open. The workers thought it was a contagious fungus. I don't blame them.
As someone who struggles with eczema on the face, Skinsmart antimicrobial eczema spray was the most life changing product. It's gentle and soothing, and attacks the eczema without rubbing your skin. Also, eczema lotion/diaper cream plus petroleum jelly really help severe rashes
I suffer from eczema as well, and thx for the recommendations. I also tried the Gold Bond Eczema Relief Cream, which has got 2% colloidal oatmeal!!! It works miracles and saves me from all the crazy itching sensations, especially at night! Just wanna share with you guys!!!
My favorite eczema product is Theraplex Clear Lotion. I feel like it helps hinders my flares and wow is life easier when your skin doesn’t feel like it’s trying to crawl off your body.
OMG- I am in tears- I have ALWAYS wondered what those little bumps on my fingers tips are…. I am almost 31 and didn’t know it was my eczema 😭 I have eczema that flares up with I have too much citric acid, and it has gotten better as I have grown up….. cue SO many products have citric acid in skincare/ healthcare 🤦🏻♀️But I have always gotten those little clear bumps on my fingers and they do not feel good at all.
Dyshidrosis is the Bain of my existence! And my Aunty has just had to go to hospital for it because it got so bad with all the hand washing and sanitizer 😭 thank you for saving us!
yesss! thanks for this video! Think I could use em on my 8 year old? He HATES the aveeno texture :( been looking for alternatives
She’s very informative. I tried the Pacifica vegan purple container cleanser amazing
Ok I’m definitely gonna look into that Josie maran product you recommended
my favorite eczema products also vegan & cruelty free
live clean baby 2% colloidal oatmeal eczema shampoo & wash so great and gentle enough for the face
Acure everyday eczema lotion 2%colloidal oatmeal lightweight fragrance free even for the face
AU naturals organic cold pressed 100% oat oil
My eczema story- I am a skincare junkie, i love everything skincare. But i think i overdid the retinol and chemical exfoliants, which gave me eczema this year. Now i am using everything gentle and fragrance free BUT BUT i feel my skin is not shedding the dead skin cells which it used to when i was using retinol and chemical exfoliants.
I am 30 and getting married next February, I really need recom for retinol alternatives and gentle exfoliants if i can use them.
All suggestions are welcome
Note- after stopping retinol, my skin is so congested, black and whiteheads all over my face. 😢
I have eczema and contact dermatitis. I'm thankful that I don't have it severely. However there was one time a had it do bad with my underarms. It was terrible because the patches couldn't breath. My glasses used to break me out as well as belt buckles. Right now my bra area is bothering me. I'm just thankful I don't have issues with my face anymore.
I never heard of anyone else with the breakout from their glasses. Me too! What do you do about it?
@@tish1303 Hey sorry for the late response. I can't remember what caused the reaction. I think it was titanium or nickle that caused the reaction based on studies and based on my reaction wearing belts.
I would go with stainless steel. Because I can't remember I would say the best option is plastic. When I got older I couldn't remember so I just purchased plastic glasses.
It also helped because the nose guard was built in. I didn't have to worry about it breaking off, which caused major swelling and pus on my nose at one point in my life and temples at another point.
I would recommend maybe doing the allergy skin patch test to determine which metal is a trigger or even possibly plastic. You never know with skin allergies. For me, anything can be a trigger. 🤣😂😅
Hope this helps! 😊
Painful and itchy eyes... Going through it and it's horrible, especially when one has to work with those!
Oh Cass, you're making me want to try skinfix so bad! I have eczema on my hands and feet and it's so hard to find good products. I often use stuff made for atopic dermatitis.
Also your hair looks great!
I'm struggling with eczema on my eyelid. For months now. Nothing works. So gonna try this.
Cassandra, I adore the volume of your hair texture! I would love to see you journey through the hair-equivalent of your skincare journey! Anyway yeah I love you hair in this video!
I have eczema and can vouch for how much I love the skin fix hand lotion. I have a bad patch on one finger. I know it’s weird. If I use that lotion every day, it stays away… it’s awesome.
At the beginning of the pandemic it started to flare up. My hands are my biggest trigger. Hand sanitizer and washing my hands was a huge trigger and fragrant hand cream were my triggers. But I still wash my hands and use hand sanitizer. Using a hand cream that’s fragrance free and with has ceramides and wearing sunscreen on my hands saved them.
You didn’t mention Hypochlorous acid for eczema in this video, so I thought I would. 😉🦋
0:31 Wow You are looking very beautiful. You look as though this place suits you very well. Stunningly awesome!! 💕💕💕💐💐🍃🍃🍃💞👑👸💖💟💖💟
Such great information, and I LOVE your hair. So pretty! ❤
These are fantastic products and I am desperate to try anything that can get rid of severe eczema on face, body, hands and legs. Can you please recommend products that works for the UK market. Please, please, please 😭
Thank You . Your videos have helped me to make informed skin care choices. I don't have access to most of the products mentioned but your analysis of them really helped to find my HGs.
I have eczema on feet. Being in Kerala, I got the chance to undergo Ayurvedic treatment for an year( not OTC ). It was an year of bitter concoctions and oils and dramatic lifestyle changes . Now I apply moisturizer on my feet as a precaution . No more itchiness, boils and scales on the feet.
Next video : please talk about psoriasis, i would love to see your view on it.
Thanks for the recs! I started getting really bad eczema around my eyes and eyelids this past year so those Pacifica eye patches may be perfect for me! It’s been bad enough that I’ve had to cut out most makeup and definitely nothing on/near the eyes aside from brows. It’s really sad because I love fun, colorful eyeshadow. I have a prescription (Elidel) but am looking into possible allergens/triggers because I didn’t have it until I started my new job, and I’ve definitely had some allergic reactions (mainly with my eyes) while there.
Are these products also good for post retinol or post bha exfoliant routines??❤️🌸🦋
Can you recommend anti aging, fine lines, wrinkles, loose facial, neck skin products that are affordable, for sensitive skin? With random break out and black heads? I am on a tight, over 60 budget...Yet miss looking nice as I used to when I had money... Also, Thank You So Much For Recommending eczema products! ALL my life I have struggled with eczema :(
Awesome, this will help many people. My teen son has eczema flairs but mostly on his body. He's been using the Dove Body Lotions with ceramides that's out now, love that they are cruelty free. I need that Skin Fix cream for my hands, they are chronically dry, good to know. Love you girl,meow😘😻
Lol you are hilarious!!! And thank you I’ve been breaking out like crazy and waking up to blood stains and skin flakes everywhere! So so painful the worst is on my breast I’ve never experienced it this bad!
Thanks so much for this Cassandra ♥️♥️
A game changer for the eczema on my hands has been washing them less with Eucerin pH5 shower oil soap. Combined with a really good hand lotion from the derm, it worked wonders. I feel kinda gross for washing my hands less often but they were dry, scaly, and I was opening the itchy patches from over scratching 😢
8 have foot eczema for months now. It's so annoying. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for sharing
Always so informative
Hi Cassandra! First of all: thank you for educating us AND entertaining us ❤️ I was wondering if you could do a video on urticaria, or specifically chronic spontaneous urticaria. In 2016 I was diagnosed myself and have been on a journey ever since to find products to relief te itch, burns and redness. I’d love your view on this skin condition and recommendations.
Lots of love from The Netherlands! ❤️
Im literally having a flare up of dyshidrotic dermatitis right now because im stressing about life stuff and work. Ive been dealing with it for a total of 10 years so far. Its not so bad on my hands, but the blisters have started to spread to my wrist and even occasionally on my forearms.
I mainly get the itchy blisters, dry and cracked skin, and inflammation on my feet, especially the heels where there's a lot of friction from my socks and shoes. It was a lot worst years ago when women were required to wear nylons at my work. But ive started slathering up in non-water based creams (because water makes them worst) and getting some sunlight because that helps seems to help. I also need to lower my intake of sweets and increase my veggie intake (im an unhealthy, lazy, tired vegan.)
Oddly the sun makes me feel less itchy as well!
Tbh there's a lot of videos about what products are good for eczema in terms of dryness and protecting the skin but not very many about how to take of the itchiness itself. Most derms and docs will prescribe topical steroids creams which great but most advise you not to use it on your face which doesn't help. I've had all my life and have tried a lot. The best thing to treat the itches on the face that I've treat is the mother of all cream (earthy one), which is face for the face (of course patch test) and really eases the itchiness! I've recommended to many and they all love it. The best otc hydrocortisone I've had the best of luck with is the cortizone 10 for eczema. Also coldness easy the itchiness so if you're really feeling try putting a ice bag or take a cold shower.
I have psoriasis of the nails. My nails are dry and lift off, especially my toe nails!! I was advised to have nail enhancements (SNS) my finger nails have really improved. I still moisturise, especially due to the fact I am constantly using (soaking) in hand sanitizer at work, I’m a nurse and the high concentrations of alcohol is so drying!! I will see which of these products I maybe able to source, thanks so much!!!
My Cara Mia has severe eczema everywhere on their body and even with triamcinolone helping is almost constantly suffering. . . thank you for the recommendations 🖤
They don't try anything unless I get it for them so I hope to find something that helps them!
Cass you look so truly beautiful in this video!!! Your hair looks amazing 💖 Much love big cyster 🌸🌼✨
Crisco also works amazing! I’ve had doctors suggest it.
i’m begging please do one for seborrheic dermatitis, like ingredients to avoid and ones that can help with redness and flaking and then the dryness. the internet is lacking videos of professionals explaining this properly.
maybe even explaining why there isn’t a lot of research on it? i’ve only ever heard people say that no one knows why it happens, is it the sebum is it the bacteria. isn’t it harder to solve the issue without knowing what is causing the issue in the first place?
Years and years eczema on my hands. I use Mustela stelatopia emollient balm. That is good for my hands but not enough
I would love to hear your take on filaggrin deficiency. My 10 year old has it on her hands (started in 1st grade) and it has caused her so much grief. She is literally behind her peers in handwriting because the breakouts will make her hands bleed and she can’t hold a pencil. When COVID started her school said she would be required to use alcohol based hand sanitizer multiple times a day, which would have been like torture. The school and I were never able to come to an agreement on a path forward and I have since been homeschooling her (in year 2 currently) I’m willing to try anything because the medical community has offered few options
I ended up just making a skincare routine for my body and I haven't had as bad of breakouts since then. I still get them and keep things like what you show on hand but it's been so nice not to have my skin look like it's falling off every time the weather changes lol
Hi Cassandra! Thanks for this great video. My 12 year old daughter was just started on Dupixent for a really bad eczema flair. That Josie Maran body butter looks amazing! We'll have to give that a try.