I have eczema on my hands and on spots on both feet and am willing to try some other treatments. I have already been to the doctor and used MULTIPLE creams, lotions, and foams but nothing has cleared up the problem. I know it is not psoriasis, I actually had a biopsy done.
Thanks for all the great tips. As far as the flair ups go, it has been a constant problem, no flair ups just always there. Especially on my hands…I have changed everything from lotions, soaps, detergents and even my husband now washes the dishes! 
As for the stress, I am hoping the summer off (I am a teacher) will help that as well. Again, thanks , I will be trying these tips!
Has anyone heard of using banana peel to treat eczema?
May 13th, 2011 
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I’ve never heard of anything about banana peels. Except for childish rumors as a teen involving smoking them – and I am certain you are not referring to that!
When my eczema gets bad, the best thing I found to help it heal and combat that dryness is something called Lansinoh. It is pure, hypo-allergenic lanolin. You find it over by the bottles and nursing mother stuff at most pharmacies. It’s very thick, so just a tiny amount goes a long way.
It’s not like most other treatments that leave your hands/fingers, feet all slippery and oily feeling. It stays on really well and doesn’t wash off like other treatments either.
Give it a try – hope it works for you as well as it works for me!
I have used banana peels with no definite results, but would suggest that you should try it – what is there to lose?>
You may also want to try one of the natural remedies available online: just google “natural remedy fore eczema” and take your pick. Some of them do actually work. For my atopic eczema the herbal cream by Champori works the best: it takes about 2 weeks to clear the patches and then they stay clear for months on end. Try it: champori comes with money back guarantee so if it doesn’t work for you – it’s free.
Cheers,
Stella
Edit: I had a horrible outbreak yesterday and tried the banana peels.. Oh my god it made it burn and itch even worse. Bad idea!
I have never heard of using banana peels, but here is what has helped me control the eczema on my face and arms. Simple Gold Bond Ultimate Healing cream with aloe. http://www.goldbondultimate.com/ This has done wonders for me everywhere except behind my legs. I was a bit skeptical at first, especially since I found other lotions that had aloe in them to be irritating to my skin. If you are looking for a nonirritating lotion that will start the healing process, I think you should try it. You kind buy at any drug or grocery store. Almost all places have a small tube in the travel section for a $1. Also, here is a website I found for eczema secrets. http://www.painbreak.com/stevens/stevens_cream_ess.htm It’s a site for some cream, but just read the tips. I found that taking extra B vitamins along with a multivitamin really helped control my eczema. Whatever you do, don’t use steroid or cortisone creams. I ended up have cortisone induced rosacea on my face as a result of them and had a painful summer on antibiotics a few years ago. Hang in there, I know it sucks and is really frustrating, but just keep researching and trying to figure out what works for you!
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The main cause of eczema is overreaction of the immune system. Identifying certain foods, chemicals, etc can be very helpful in battling this disease. I try to avoid soy and milk products which trigger my flare-ups.
After using number of prescription drugs I’ve turned to the natural treatments.
Now I use herbal remedies from serenaskin.com, which aim at the root of the disease – the immune system, and are steroid-free.
After about 2 weeks of using ointment and spray my skin has been cleared up and now I just continue with anti-eczema extract, which controls the immune system. My skin has been clear for months now.
It is the only treatment I have found that provides me complete relief when I use it as directed.
Honestly.. nop.
But I found a few others tips for eczema:
Remove the trigger: Eczema flare-ups are frequently caused by an allergic reaction. It can be a reaction to anything from new laundry detergent to that new bush you planted outside your bedroom window. Sometimes it can be hard to figure out what’s triggering your outbreaks. Try keeping a journal of your symptoms and accompanying conditions, such as a spell of dry weather or trying a new seafood dish at the neighborhood block party.
Over-the-counter medications: Another of the common home remedies for eczema is using antihistamines. These drugs can relieve the symptoms by blocking the substances that trigger your body’s allergic reactions. These types of drugs can make you dizzy or drowsy, and they may not be appropriate if you have certain conditions, like diabetes, liver disease, or phenylketonuria (PKU). They may also be unsafe for children. Consult your health care professional if you have questions about over-the-counter treatments.
Reduce your stress: From your iPhone ringing in the middle of the night to caring for your kids and your parents, stress almost seems to be a required part of today’s lifestyle. The fact is that stress—even the everyday kind—can be a key trigger for eczema inflammation. If you’re going to get serious about banishing that uncomfortable and unsightly itch, you need to get serious about stress relief.
Avoid things that dry your skin: While many eczema sufferers are aware of how important it is to moisturize the skin, there are hidden skin-drying ingredients in products we use everyday. Antiperspirants, for example, often contain aluminum chloride, a notorious drying agent. And as much as many of us love a hot shower, especially on a cold winter morning, that hot water can zap the moisture right out of the skin. Try lukewarm showers or baths instead.
I read a column in our local newspaper by Dr. Gott. The sisters using this treatment had good results when they used it on scaley elbows with eczema.