What Kind of Reality Check Do I Need Quiz
Coming soon
Search
-
QuestionMy grandson has nummular eczema on the back of his legs. Is there any remedy to use until we can get him to the doctor?
Zora Degrandpre, NDDr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.
Natural Health DoctorNummular eczema can be sensitive to heat, clothing (eg. wool), laundry detergent and bathing too often. Nummular eczema also seems to be related to other allergies and sensitivities to metals (nickel, mercury). Try to get your grandson to use plant-based soaps for bathing and see if you can minimize his exposure to all chemicals. Try different plant-based oils (eg. coconut, argan, jojoba, castor) to moisturize his skin--but try the plant oil on a small area first, just to make sure he isn't allergic to it. -
QuestionI was born with this condition and asthma. I have tried loads of remedies. I have noticed that after I have used a product for a few years my body seems to laugh and say, "Hello, this is not going to help you anymore."Zora Degrandpre, NDDr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.
Natural Health DoctorIt may feel as if your body is laughing--but it is likely that it is just developing a sort of tolerance to various products. But, in the same way that your body develops a tolerance, it may "forget" that it developed that tolerance and the products or methods that used to be helpful may become helpful again. Go back to those older remedies and see if they will work for you again. -
QuestionI have an eczema on my foot, and sometimes it causes bleeding. When winter approaches it starts healing, but in the summer it becomes red itchy and bloody. What can I do?Zora Degrandpre, NDDr. Zora Degrandpre is a Natural Health Doctor and Licensed Naturopathic Physician in Vancouver, Washington. She is a grant reviewer for the National Institutes of Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. She received her ND from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2007.
Natural Health DoctorEczema can be sensitive to temperature and humidity. Is it possible that during the winter, perhaps because you wear socks, your feet are drier? Make sure that your feet are not sweating during the hot summer months. Wear cotton socks and change them often. Make sure you keep your feet dry, but moisturized. Always let your feet air dry, as well! -
QuestionI have dry skin but I'm getting regular break outs (red bumps) on my face. Why?
Chris M. Matsko, MDDr. Chris M. Matsko is a retired physician based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With over 25 years of medical research experience, Dr. Matsko was awarded the Pittsburgh Cornell University Leadership Award for Excellence. He holds a BS in Nutritional Science from Cornell University and an MD from the Temple University School of Medicine in 2007. Dr. Matsko earned a Research Writing Certification from the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) in 2016 and a Medical Writing & Editing Certification from the University of Chicago in 2017.
Family Medicine PhysicianYou may have eczema. Try to use Eucerin cream on your face to moisturize. If that does not work then make an appointment to see your family physician or dermatologist.
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
