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James Brodie said on 28 July 2024

I am 44 and have suffered with excema since my early twenties. I tried many things that the doctor prescribed and none of them worked. There is some good advice here, especially don't scratch (easier said than done), moisturise at least twice a day (I find Aloe Vera Gel the most effective), and avoid things that cause or inflame it, such as: Perfume (avoid anything that says parfum on the label). Food additives, especially MSG, tartrazine, etc. I avoid any artificial preservatives, colourings and flavourings. Biological washing powder. Clothing made from man-made fabric. Very hot baths or showers. Stress. I read every label of every product I use very carefully. If there is something in my environment that is setting it off it will just keep on breaking out in other patches, even as I treat the ones I have already got. I have tried all sorts of creams and the only thing that always works is 99% Aloe Vera Gel, available from chemists (be careful some brands have perfume in them which will make it worse!)

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