Skin Care | Eczema Treatment 3

Thus post is a follow up on my previous on Eczema Treatment.

Today is the 7th day of medicine free, and tiny rashes start to develop on my hands n legs, is like an army of ants crawling all over, i can only apply medicine and lots of moisturezer to stop the itchyness...

On my 5th day, i was so worried as i woke up with lots of tiny little pimples all over my nose and forehead area, i couldn't tell whether is it Eczema or pimples outbreak due to poor removal of makeup (currently i can't use my makeup oil remover).. .

Ok, now you must be wondering how come i apply makeup when doc ask me to keep a "clean face". I must confess aside from the ICM aqueous cream (a kind of emoillent cream for the face)dat doc told me to apply religiously day and night, i've been secretly applying skincare for my eye area every night and eye makeup and light loose powder on my nose and cheek during the day to work. ;p

Ok... Ok... i know i don't deserve any pity for the outbreak, but my eye area was starting to feel tight after a few days of no skincare, the tightness was uncomfortable 18hrs a day, to a point that i can feel my skin stretch when i smile, it was very uncomfortable, and i can't possible go out "naked face".

Anyway, now i'm using my mildest skincare for the eye area, so i dun cause too much irritation.
These past 2 days i'm also using "Avene Extremly gentle cleanser makeup removal", it is paraben and fragrance free so is suitable for atopic skin condition like mine,
(You may view this link on their list of products. http://www.avene.com.au/products/)
and i've been applying the cream medicine from National Skin Centre, so now the little pimples are all gone.

I came across and article on line by Dr Sundardas DA Natural Therapies Centre (Singapore)
about Causes of Weight Gain According to Mainstream Medicine : (i think the steriod medicine they mention, could be the one i'm taking for my Eczema. = ( )

Hypothyroidism: Affects mostly women where the thyroid gland, found at the bottom of the neck, isn't making enough thyroid hormone. "Hypothyroidism slows the metabolic rate. It can also cause fatigue, and sometimes when people are tired, they think if they have something to eat, they might feel better," says Lorraine Watson, associate professor in the faculty of nursing at the University of Calgary and a weight management expert.

Polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal imbalance that is associated with cysts, or sacs filled with fluid, in the ovaries, affecting women mostly during their childbearing years. While it can complicate ovulation; it is also associated with weight gain and associated with insulin resistance and thus Type 2 diabetes.

Cushing's syndrome
Also known as hypercortisolism, this rare condition means there is too much of the hormone cortisol in the adrenal glands. Cortisol normally helps regulate blood pressure and metabolism. While both children and adults can develop hypercortisolism, it's more common in women aged 25 to 45 years.

Oral contraceptives
This medication combine two hormones - progestin and estrogen - and together they prevent ovulation with an almost 99 per cent effectiveness rate. While they're generally used to prevent pregnancies, they are also prescribed for conditions such as severe acne or to regulate heavy or irregular periods that come with conditions such as endometriosis.

Steroids
Not to be confused with anabolic steroids (the kind weight lifters and athletes take), corticosteroids, the kind you inject or swallow, are used for conditions to generally lessen any painful inflammation. Steroids can make one very hungry, making one pack on the pounds. Catabolic steroids, such as prednisone gives the impression the body is burning itself up and wants to replenish itself of more energy through food.

Anti depressants
Prescribed antidepressants alter the chemicals in our brain to relieve symptoms of depression (includes decreased energy, insomnia, irritability, etc). There are different generations of antidepressants, and the newest - selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - reportedly are more effective at treating depression, but they come with side-effects such as weight gain.

If you have miss out on the previous post of this topic, here's the link for your reading pleasure.

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