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[quote=Anonymous]I can't believe I never saw this thread before now. I used to have horrible eczema and reacted to EVERYTHING. How I resolved it:

1. Visit to allergist/immunologist for testing (best first step).

2. EWG guide to minimize sensitizing chemicals.

3. "No 'poo" for my hair (baking soda and vinegar) and Dr. Bronners for everything else.

4. Coconut oil or Eucerin for lotion.

5. Humidifier all through the winter (got a whole-house humidifier).

6. Corticosteroid cream in case of flares, and use it RIGHT AWAY so it tamps things down quickly.

Honestly, Pantene, Dove, etc -- the whole beauty-industrial complex, really -- are awful, awful for your system. Mineral makeups are okay if you're not allergic to their components. Completely avoid parabens, fragrance, and phthalates.

Bleach baths only work for eczema caused by overgrowth of certain skin bacteria. Otherwise, they are harmful since they kill off the beneficial bacteria on your skin that help REDUCE inflammation. Everyone's different, so an immunologist or allergist is the best first step.[/quote]

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