Eczema

My husband started getting eczema on his face and around his eyes a couple years ago and the creams the doctors gave him have cortisone in them, which has helped with the eczema but I heard cortisone's not good to use near the eyes. We've tried all kinds of over the counter creams with varying results. The skin under his eyes are wrinkled and leathery (and he's only 37!) I was hoping to get your opinion on what creams to get...for the eczema...and the wrinkles.

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Permalink Reply by EVA SCRIVO on March 9, 2011 at 11:01am

He should try Borage oil which can be found in most healthfood stores. It's a natural oil that has amazing curative benefits for the skin. He can break a capsule and apply the oil directly to the affected areas with a q-tip. But not at night, so the oil doesn't get into his eyes. Better in the morning. The capsules should also be taken orally to help his skin from within. Hope this helps.

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Eva

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Permalink Reply by Niocle Hilfman on March 16, 2011 at 7:03pm

Thanks! That's so funny, I've been giving him borage oil orally but didn't think of putting it on the skin (I should have, I've done that with viamin E, and Emu oil).

What can he do about the wrinkles now though? He's wondering if there is any kind of surgery that could fix the damage that's been done?

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Permalink Reply by EVA SCRIVO on March 20, 2011 at 11:42am

Once his skin is healed, he should consult with a dermatologist about using a retinoid cream. However, it's important that he does not start using it too soon because it also makes the skin more sensitive. Something that's completely safe to use and should benefit him is the Opal by Clarisonic. It's made especially for smoothing skin around the eyes. My husband uses it to minimize circles under his eyes and loves it! I use it almost every day, so it would actually be something nice for both of you.

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Eva

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Permalink Reply by Niocle Hilfman on November 21, 2011 at 2:32pm

Great thanks. Opal sounds great. I've actually been using Retin-A gel for about a month now and am wondering how long it takes for the dryness to go away. I heard about it from you a long time ago on Martha's Sirius channel. I started using it because I'm 32 now and want to prevent wrinkles, but latter found out it's great for black heads (which I have a problem with on my nose). But the dryness is terrible, how long must I suffer through?

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Permalink Reply by EVA SCRIVO on December 10, 2011 at 12:20pm

You may be using too much of it and/or too frequently. Your skins needs to build a tolerance for Retin-A. Some dryness is not unusual but it should not be a lot. In the beginning applying it just twice per week can be sufficient.