Please Help My Teen-age Daughter!
by Sandi
She first experienced eczema at about 2 months old. Back then, signs would be the typical rashes and itchy areas. However, as she's matured, the condition worsened. She now has the itchy rash patches, but also extremely dry skin. Because her skin is so dry, it often cracks open and bleeds. Her hands are the most affected. Because of her constant scratching over the years, the skin on her hands has toughened and wrinkled considerably. Although she's only 14, her hands look like they're 50! Her skin condition has caused a lot of teasing and comments amongst her peers at school. She's ashamed of the way her skin looks, and has become very insecure in social situations. Over the years, I have spent thousands of dollars on eczema products that promised her some relief. Unfortunately, I have not found one that has helped. I finally quit trying, and now use Vasaline and over-the-counter lotion. But, I still have hope that maybe I missed something.... If someone has had severe eczema with the dry skin problem - and has found relief - I would love to hear about it!
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