I have had atopic dermatitis and allergies my entire life, but what appeared on my thumb 1 year ago was a new level of gnarly. About a month ago, I finally diagnosed it as dyshidrotic eczema. Ugh!! I’m still convinced it has an invasive cause such as a fungus. This monsterous form of eczema is from hell and I guess I’m thankful it’s confined to a single finger knuckle. Similar to the hydrogen peroxide and vinegar suggestions on this thread, I’ve tried diluted tea tree oil. I think with extremely limited use (I got carried away and it lead to skin thickening), it dries out the blisters ...
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I am in my 30s and have had eczema my entire life. My eczema is linked to both allergy triggers and diet. I grew up with standard medical treatments: corticosteroid creams, ”medicated” lubriderm, and benadryl. All of it junk. As an adult, I have explored many natural therapies and for what it’s worth they seem to give far superior results with less nasty side effects: 1. SEA SALT - I use ”Dr.G’s sea salt” developed by a dermatologist in Louisiana whose daughter suffered terribly from eczema. It is a proprietary blend of sea salts. Yep, it burns horribly on weeping skin, but I find I pr ...
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