Question from Kat
Hi..
I’m chemically sensitive and periodically suffer with excema and itchy skin.. usually on my face, scalp, eyes, ears, thighs and hips.. I also sometimes lose my hair when it gets really bad, so it’s a pretty distressing symptom for me.
I’m very careful about chemicals I use on my skin and eat carefully but don’t seem to be able to manage this symptom except with topical cortisone, and even that often isn’t enough.
Does anyone have any advice about things that have worked for them??
I’m about to reluctantly try cortisone injections because am so tired of feeling this way, but I wanted to exhaust any less radical solutions first.
Many thanks,
Debra’s Answer
The first question I would ask is, are you showering or bathing in chlorinated water? This often causes skin conditions. My first suggestion would be to get a shower filter if you don’t already have one and give it a couple of weeks. This will probably clear it up entirely.
