Sometimes it is beneficial to use a small amount of cortisone under the lavender balm to get the eczema suppressed then slowly withdraw the cortisone by using smaller quantities each week until totally off the cortisone.
We often have people suddenly stop cortisone and use the lavender balm instead which often results in a cortisone withdrawal flare up. The Elomet is a potent cortisone (mometasone) and the Eumovate is a moderately potent cortisone as rated by dermatologists so a flare-up upon withdrawal of these agents can occur. Hydrocortisone 1% is a mild cortisone so I would try that to get the problem under control
I would use hydrocortisone twice a day with lavender balm over the top so that a visible shine is seen on the shine. Reapply the balm when the shine disappears. After 1 week the skin should be under control so reduce the cortisone to once in the morning and continue with the balm in the same manner as before.
After the second week the skin should be fine and you can stop the cortisone and continue the balm .
Of course, everyone is a different individual and occasionally the more
potent cortisones are needed but if you can get results with a less potent
cortisone that is better then phase it out while continuing with the
lavender balm.
Try that and see if that helps.
Kind Regards,
David Hosking.
My six month old daughter has just been diagnosed with infantile eczema which is only on her face at present, my doctor thinks this might be due to a cows milk allergy as she has a wheezy chest too, so we are changing her diet for a 3 month trial.
However, the doctor prescribed hydro cortisone to be applied for 1 week and I was looking on the internet to find a suitable daily moisturiser to use after the first week and came across your site. All the testimonials sound great, however I notice your face balm contains lanolin which my doctor mentioned can dry the skin out even more in some cases.
What would your advice be about this?
Thanks
Donna
Scotland
Basically since all people are different, it comes down to trying the product and seeing if it works !!! (This can be expensive unless the product has a money back guarantee !!)
There are 2 main ingredients in the face balm which I am often asked about Lanolin is available in various grades, we use only the purest United States Pharmacopoeia Grade Lanolin and the amount in the balm is only about 10% As lanolin is related to the skin's natural oils it helps create a barrier under which natural healing takes place. The effect of all the ingredients combined is much greater than that of just lanolin alone.
The other ingredient is white soft paraffin (Ultra pure form of Vaseline) which although being a product of the petroleum industry is totally safe (again we use United States Pharmacopoeia Grade)
My belief in formulating the products is to combine the best from nature with the best modern research has to offer. Many people believe "Natural"means "Safe" sadly many people are allergic to natural products which have not been purified properly to remove such allergens as pollens.
It also contains Zinc Oxide an anti-itch mineral and Chlorhexidine, a mild antiseptic used in mouthwashes which helps prevent bacteria being a problem when the skin is damaged.
The Balm works by providing a protective barrier to damaged skin so the body can cure the problem naturally.
Usage is very important, apply enough to leave a shiny layer on the skin, reapply as often as needed to keep the protective sheen on the skin. It is totally tasteless and safe enough to eat so can be applied absolutely anywhere on the body, face or hands. It is ideal for thumb suckers too.
The product is so good I guarantee refund of the whole purchase price including your postage if for ANY reason you are not happy so I guess I can't be more confident that it will help you than that.
Just one word of advice, when using cortisone, if you suddenly stop it , you will notice a flare up of the problem 2 to 3 days later. Avoid this by using cortisone as directed with the lavender balm over the top. Cortisone is usually just once or twice a day so apply the balm 4 or more times a day over the area. As it improves cut down the cortisone to half the amount you were using and keep liberally using the balm, finally stop the cortisone and keep using the balm liberally about 4 or more times a day to keep the protective shine on the skin. Once the skin is normal just use as required. That sound complicated but is easy and will only take 1-2 weeks. Avoid any foaming bath products and only use bathoils all the good brands are fine.
My advice is to try it, My guarantee is genuine, My satisfaction comes from hearing about the results so do let me know if you try it .
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