~Neurodermatitis?~

[Daisy and Delilah]

Does anyone suffer from this or know someone that does? I've done alot of research on it but I wanted to hear from people who have experienced it first hand. Thanks

[Muddy4paws]

I've had chronic excema, The best thing I used was dermashield, its like a foam you rub in your hands and it leaves a barrier on them but it doesnt feel greasy! its waterproof too, which was what brought it on because I was bathing alot of dogs at work then using the driers straight after so my hands went from being wet to dry alot which caused it

I went to my doctors about it and he said it wouldnt go away unless I gave up my job and thats when I done my own research and found dermashield. its very expensive but it lasts for about 8 hours and you only need a tiny bit, I've tried so many creams and that foam is the best one Ive tried so I stuck to it.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Thanks so much for the tip. From what I've read, chronic excema could be very much on the same line as neurodermatitis. My mother had N/D a year ago on her legs. She panicked, not knowing what it was. Two months ago, she got it on her arms. Now I have been diagnosed with it. The biggest fear I have is that I've read that people say it takes forever to get rid of it. It comes with moderate discomfort and the itching will drive you up a wall in a hurry. I would hate to see my Mom or me go through this forever I'm just at a loss with how to handle it. It's knocked both of us for a loop. Do you have alot of itching with chronic excema? Does the dermashield help that?

[IRescue452]

Not near so bad, but there is a history of excema in our family. I usually get it on my hands and use some sort of avon therapy cream to get rid of it.

[Muddy4paws]

I find the dermashield helps alot, http://www.dermashield.co.uk/eczema.htm it is safe enough to use for baby nappy rash! lol I found it helped with the itching but you got to resist itching for it to help too, its got aloe vera in it so thats soothing on your skin. I would definatly recommend it 100% more than any other creams I've used including the ones my doctor gave me and it doesnt leave your skin feeling greasy

[Daisy and Delilah]

I'm heading to the pharmacy now. Thanks!!