Skin Issue (pain, skin care, doctor, treatments)

[ozzie679]

The top layer of skin is peeling off of my hands in small (almost circular) sections. They look extremely dry and lotion only helps for a matter of minutes. So far there had not been any pain associated with the peeling and only a small amount of itching. I think it's eczema.

Are there any treatments that does not include a trip to the doctor and expensive ointments?

[coyoteskye]

You could try raw, virgin, organic coconut oil/butter.
You can find it at the health food store (in the food section - not skin care section) or order it on-line.
I recently sent my 78 year old friend a jar.
He's been having skin issues on his face for the past few years exacerbated when he doesn't shave well.
I think it was some kind of fungal issue and/or eczema (is eczema a fungal issue?).
Anyway, after a month of use his skin has cleared ... completely!
Someone else on this forum reported that her rosacea cleared up with use of the coconut oil.

[photobuff42]

Originally Posted by coyoteskye

You could try raw, virgin, organic coconut oil/butter.
You can find it at the health food store (in the food section - not skin care section) or order it on-line.
I recently sent my 78 year old friend a jar.
He's been having skin issues on his face for the past few years exacerbated when he doesn't shave well.
I think it was some kind of fungal issue and/or eczema (is eczema a fungal issue?).
Anyway, after a month of use his skin has cleared ... completely!
Someone else on this forum reported that her rosacea cleared up with use of the coconut oil.

It makes my skin very soft.

[coyoteskye]

Originally Posted by photobuff42

It makes my skin very soft.

Yes, an added bonus.

And i'll just add, it's anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and, most importantly, anti-aging.

[ozzie679]

thanks for the tips!