Firstly, before I begin this post, please take it with a pinch of salt as what worked for me may not work for you. Secondly, I've shared this previously but took the post down because somehow people in this community cant seem to be happy that someone else found relief???? but I decided fuck that and wanted to share what worked for ME in hopes it helps someone facing the same issue!
Eczema history:
- Had childhood eczema (disappeared for a good 10 years)
- Recent eczema flare up (lasting around 3 years)
- Saw dermatologist (prescribed steroids and immunosuppressants like Protopic ointment)
Like I mentioned, I had a horrible flare up lasting almost 3 years on my elbows, back of knees, face and patches forming on my forearms and back. These patches of eczema never went away even with the use of oral and topical steroids, even if it did there would be rebound flare ups.
After seeking help from dermatologists, GPs and TCM practitioners I didn't seem to get any form of relief and the patches seemed to be spreading to different areas of my body (including pubic areas). In my final bet of trying to find relief I decided to meet with a nutritionist who identified that I might have a leaky gut (not sure what caused it to happen or how it works, was just desperate for relief)
Was placed on a regimen of 2 probiotics + 6 capsules of omega-3 + 3 digestive enzyme pills daily.
It took me roughly 1 month before I started seeing effects from it and I haven't had a flare up since. I've also stopped taking the supplements regularly and only when I remember to. I also do not use any more steroids or immunosuppressants, body lotion has also been swapped to simple nivea/vaseline body cream.
https://scratchsleeves.com/scratchsleeves-blog/leaky-gut-and-eczema/
Do what you want to do with this information, feel free to ask questions!