Ruth and Dee, I've fought eczema all my life. This year I happened on a mixture that worked extremely well for my family. I ordered Magnesium Oil from Global Light and they sent an empty applicator bottle with the order. I decided to experiment with some oils that had helped before. I mixed by volume largest to smallest: Cocoa Butter lotion, coconut oil, Emu Oil, Magnesium Oil, Caster oil, Yhang Yhang essential oil (mostly for smell) and Frankincense essential oil. Usually by this time of winter I would have broken out all over including my face. By using this mixture I don't have any break outs at this time. I also mixed a small amount of Magnesium oil in my shampoo. Magnesium oil has helped the most but by itself will burn. At times I use it strait and endure the burn if it's on the lower part of my body. My brother has had terrible psoriasis and using the magnesium oil has helped him also. If the weather is cold the coconut oil congeals and you need to put the bottle in a little warm water to liquefy then shake. My mother (83) and daughter (40) were also having problems and they used this mixture and both are clear now. My mother was broken out and it took about a week to clear but her sores (not eczema) are gone. You have to shake any mixture with the magnesium in it because it separates. I sure hope this helps you if you decide to try it but we've had great success. Dianne
From: [email protected]: [email protected]: Re: CS>EczemaDate: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:06:01 -0600 Yes, I've been reading of your hubby's problem after using the DMSO, Dee. IF we decide to use DMSO in any mix or straight, I'll be sure to dilute it to probably 30% or so and test it in one area before proceeding. My dad said he's on his second round of some kind of steroid pill and the eczema seems to be getting worse. It sounds pretty severe, so I'm hoping to have lots of suggestions before I leave work tomorrow afternoon (as I said earlier, I'm off work and off-line Thursday thru Tuesday). Dad says his spots are patches of red, itchy, scaly skin areas, but the area on his leg is one huge solid "patch" from knee to ankle. I know that MSM is good for the skin and am thinkin this might be something to try first, but not sure as to how much to use, how often, etc. I will have to take/deliver anything that doesn't come from a drug store up to him (2 hours away) as he's just not gonna go buyin stuff from the tack and feed stores up his way. He's leery of my "doctorin" anyways! LOL But at least he's willing to go along to get along if I bring him what he needs. Hopefully someone will suggest something to help my dad as well as your hubby. I'll be happy to forward any suggestions to you that I may get from the DMSO list if you'd like. Thanks! Ruth ----- Original Message ----- From: Dee Fitzpatrick To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 2:29 PM Subject: Re: CS>Eczema I do hope you find a remedy Ruth as I am having a similar problem with my husband. He has a rash/spots which are really itchy then sore. It seemed to start when we rubbed DMSO in to cure a really painful knee. Now ever since, he has had this rash problem. The reason I am saying this is to be careful with the DMSO application just in case it makes it worse. It all depends what is causing the problem I think, but we can't establish the cause/trigger other than the DMSO. All I know is, the various anti histamines and creams the docs have given either make no difference or make it worse. I hope you have better luck. Dee -------Original Message------- From: Ruth Bertella Date: 12/30/08 20:13:50 To: [email protected] Subject: CS>Eczema Would y'all be so kind as to suggest protocols or remedies for eczema for my 75 year old dad? I just got off the phone with him and apparently he is taking a 2nd round of some type steroid for this problem (of which I had no idea he had until just now). He says he has "spots/patches" on his arms, torso, legs, and the clincher....
