Hope To Help Others With Eczema

by Connie
(New Jersey)

I have had eczema for many years. I took cortisone shots and have used the ointments and creams. Nothing heals my problem.

I have found something that is somewhat helpful. My eczema is always on my hands. I have tried the socks at night with salves and so-froth. Recently I purchased several pairs of white cotton half finger gloves. When I am at home I where them all day, and at night I use moisturizer and cover my hands with clean gloves.

I find that having the hands covered makes me less conscious of my problem. They can become slightly itchy and I will scratch. Once I start to scratch I don't stop until I'm bleeding. Now I rub over the glove covered area and do not break the skin and make matters worse.

For some reason wearing the gloves seems to lessen the times I feel I need to scratch (don't know why).