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Stop eczema itching

Stop eczema itching
Average rating: 4 out of 5 star rating

I've tried loads of things for my eczema but nothing seemed to work. Then my pharmacist recommended Evening Primrose Oil supplements. They contain a special fatty acid called GLA, which can help stop the itching and inflammation. I've found it helps.
Ivy Whitehead, 58, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Stop yourself from scratching your eczema in your sleep by putting socks on your hands.
Jackie Wise, 46, North Shields, Tyne & Wear

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sophie, about 1 month

hi i am 12 years old i have just started get eczema toda it really itchinng me and hurting i dont have any cream what else can i do

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kayleigh, about 1 year

what can i use on my skin it feel like i am never get rid of my excema is there a specail diet i can go on i have been to the doctor to see what i can and they have told me a load of crap is there any tablect i can take please email me

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Laura Beckett, over 2 years

Try to avoid harsh steroid creams - I used them for years and they're really bad for your skin longterm. Try using skincare from Eau Thermale Avene or A-Derma - it won't irritate you whatsoever and is based around thermal spring water which is bottled at source - best place to find it is probably Boots. I wouldn't use anything else x x x

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