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Elizabeth87 said on 26 March 2024

Hello. Some of the stories on here are really sad but also very familiar. I am 22 and have suffered with eczema all of my life. Although it has always been pretty bad it got worse from 17 where I had it everywhere from the neck down and then at 20 i developed urticaria which left me with a swollen face and eyes. I used to feel constantly self conscious and would always cover up and became an expert at applying my make up to hide the redness! However last year i was told about a herbalist in Frodsham who spent well over an hour with me and never made me feel like i was a lost cause or over reacting. We discovered that i was pretty much allergic to everything and especially sulphites which can be found in wine! :-( However she prescribed me this horrible tasting powder that i had to mix with water before eating which helped to block the harm that most foods cause me. I'm sure there's a better technical explanation of this but i am practically eczema free now and feel fantastic! I would definately recommend looking into alternative medicines as although i still have to rely on prescription skin washes and moisturisers i no longer have to rely on the steroids that have scarred my skin! Sorry this is a little long winded but i hope it helps people see there can be a way out no matter how long it takes! xxx