Does the sea make your eczema better?
Last week I was at the beach and went swimming in the sea most days. Although it stings a bit it appears as though the sea water has helped my eczema. I have one patch on my little finger by the nail which I am fighting with Eumovate and it almost gone but not quite.
After a week in the sea it did look better, or at least different!
Anyone else found this?
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I did hear about this online as I have been trying to find eczma treatments. Also I went to Puerto Rico a few years ago and my skin was considerably better after the trip. I went to the beach everyday. Also, it might be the swimming and the sweating. I’ve been going to the sauna in the gym and exercising. The sweating supposedly is helpful. It has made a difference (i think). I like your blog it’s nice to hear other people’s thoughts and challenges. Thanks.
It is a common Chinese belief that seawater/saltwater has some anti-bacterial quality to help reduce mild inflammation.
Similarly, for sore throats, Chinese people believe in gargling their throats with dense salted water to reduce the swells. (for example 3- 4 spoonfuls to a cup of water)
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I have had eczema on and off for years. I grew up in California in the 60s, and the home remedy for any rash (including poison oak) was a trip to the beach. Beach water, and of course the sun, dries out any moist rash. Have you tried either salt baths or Epsom Salt baths at home?
I am now a nurse, and still have problems with rare eczema flares. Anyone use Elidel Cream? How long should it stay on before you can , without washing off the medication? I am on a twice a day dosing regimine. Thanks, WON
I meant to ask “How long should the cream stay on before you can safely wash your hands without washing off the medication?” Might sound like a stupid questions, but as a nurse I have to wash my hands frequently.
Hello,
my child Ninon was far better when we were on holydays at the seaside.
But it is really food without milk and wheath that help our whole family.
We do not suffer anymore from allergy.
Hope it will help you
Sophie from France
http://sophieethugues.eklablog.com/une-alimentation-pauvre-en-laitages-d-origine-animale-et-en-aliments-r-c35895
When i was young my eczema was the worst you can imagine, i was in hospital constantly and when i went on holiday and went in the sea it did help. Apparently it’s the sea salt that helps. It soothes the sores and helps to dry them up. I also used to put sea salt in my bath and still do when i get bad flare ups.