I've gotta try that! I've got itchy spots on my legs, arms, back of my neck, etc. Have had this on and off for years! Something's got to work. I've also had to give up my massages, and he was already using unscented oil!

Forgot to ask you, did you find the almond oil in the drug store, or where?? thanks!

In our local Hannaford's supermarket and an Indian market near where I work. It's great on baked fish, too ;o)

I will have to look for almond oil the next time I go shopping.
I have two spots of exzema that I've had for years,and I find that it gets worse in the winter when the air is dry.

I'm glad you found a good doctor. I will have to give the almond oil a try.

I sure will give almond oil a try and will tell my daughter for my grandkids. They all have eczema, as it skipped a generation. DD never had it. We were all born with it, and ours is allergy-related, but anything that will help relieve the symptoms should be great. Thanx for the tips.

I have to wonder why you were ever prescribed oral steroids. Normally, a topical pseudo/corticosteroid is prescribed.

bestlawn - I have been prescribed topical cortcosteroids for eczema (excuse my previous misspelling) in the past by allergists, but none have ever worked. It's always been, "Try this one, and if this one doesn't work, try this one, and if that one doesn't work, well, call me and we'll see ehat else we can try." Kind of like a human guinea pig ;o) Dr. A prescribed 2 different topical corticosteroids this time (based on her thorogh research on her constantly updated Palm Pilot LOL) and both have worked. I'm using betamethasone valerate foam for my scalp, and triamcinolone cream for my face and ears. First time I've been prescribed either one. In the past I've been prescribed clobetasol propionate (Temavate), fluticasone propionate (Cultivate cream), tacrolimus ointment (Protopic), and the all-around bandaid of choice, antihistamine such as Benadryl, etc.

Bestlawn maybe this is why (found this on a excema website):
"It is important to realize that the use of systemicsteroids such as Kenalog injections, prednisone pills or short term Medrol dose packs be avoided unless eczema is completely out of control. The reason for this is that it is common for the eczema to rebound back worse once the short course systemic steroid has been eliminated from the system."

Mrsmarv, be careful with the topical cortisone creams, especially on the face. I was on Clobesatol for a different skin condition. It is 600 times (!!) more potent than over the counter hydrocortisone creams. I used it on my hands and it thinned the skin dramatically only after a few months. I'm not sure how potent the ones you are using now are, but be careful.

The almond oil sounds terrific!

Wow, I have to get some almond oil today for dear GS who has very dry skin since birth and has eczema too. He is one, so the non chemical/medical ideas are great.

Bestlawn, the same happened with our family. My siblings and I had very bad eczema. My kids did not, but now our first grandchild has problems with it constantly.

Yup, it's been determined that mine is allergy-related. Lucky me! I'm going to stick with what Dr. A prescribes...even if she suggests I smear porcupine gland oil on my body ;o)

I wasn't suggesting you change what she prescribes. I'm saying be careful of the generic types. Some of them may have other ingredients.

Sounds great! What aisle should one look in? Health and beauty? I've never seen it, but maybe that's because I wasn't looking. I would like to give it a try. Thanks for posting!

Thanks for sharing that information. I've got to look for almond oil.

Linda

I wonder how this would work for psoriasis? I have it awful on my head...I have to wash my hair every night with a coal tar shampoo. I use enough moisturizers on my skin that I should own stock in it!!

I will look for almond oil and try it...what the heck! It might even help!

Deb

In a supermarket you can find it in the "gourmet" aisle. Some carry it, others don't. Your best bet is an Indian market or health food store. If you live near a Hannaford's they carry it.

I just got back from buying almond oil. Our Ralphs did not have it, but the local natural/organic food store did--but only in grooming and beauty aids, not with the olive and sesame oils.

Thank You!!!!!!!!!

By sharing this information you have made a lot of people very happy.

"but only in grooming and beauty aids, not with the olive and sesame oils"

I guess the health and natural food stores are aware of the beauty benefits. Sounds like they stocked it in the right place ;o)

My older daughter had cradle cap as a child, I was told to rub baby oil into her scalp, then brush her scalp with a very soft toothbrush. Worked fine. I have never seen almond oil. Bet it smells yummy!

Thanks so much for the information. I went online and ordered some this evening. My GD has a bad problem with dry skin and eczema, and her mother and I have very dry skin, sounds like it will work pretty good, am anxious to try it.

This is really interesting and heartening news, MrsMarv. Thanks so much. I'm putting almond oil and Aveeno body wash on my list. My eczema is all on my hands and I control it pretty well, but my skin is dry and I'm sure the almond oil and Aveeno will help that a lot.

You put the oil on BEFORE you shower? You would think it would wash off. I'll try it on your recommendation, though. Thanks again!

A thoughtful, caring doctor--you really lucked out.

I'll pass this along to a young friend who suffers from eczema but want to make sure I understand the hair procedure. Do you oil your hair just before washing it? It sounds as though you're supposed to oil your hair more often than you wash it. That would result in some very bad hair days, yes?

Thanks,
Susan

No eczema here, but I do use almond oil as a face and body moisturizer. The clerks at the health food store say it should be kept in the fridge so it won't turn rancid. I don't do that (who wants to apply cold oil after a shower?) but thought I'd put the warning out there.

Jojoba oil is also a very good moisturizer and it is more shelf stable than almond oil. I buy whichever happens to be on sale when I need it. I have no idea if jojoba is used to treat eczema, though.

I treat my hair with oil every 2-3 days (not poured on, just rubbed in like mousse LOL), and then shower. I do rinse it when I shower every day and use Aveeno shampoo twice a week. If we've got social plans I do not go out with a bad hair head, so I will shampoo ;o)...this has been a tad difficult for me, since I was used to shampooing every day.
I also deep treat my hair when I feel it needs it with almond oil.

Don't have excema, but do have the driest hair I've ever seen (borderline thyroid-related) Will have to try the almond oil. My older sister had the worst excema when she was a kid. Her nightie was stuck to her neck every morning and mom had to painfully soak it off. She had it on her head and arms and legs too. She seemed to grow out of it or something as an adult, although she can't use any scented products of any kind. Makeups are tricky for her too. Lucky for her, she doesn't need a lot of make-up yet even at 54 years old.