[Jomar]

My son has alway had some slight skin rashes at times - they can get quite itchy and bothersome. {soaps/laundry detergents}

now at age 25 they are flaring up again. Really bothersome while at work.

I suggested MSM, a good multi, oatmeal baths, a homeopathic remedy for skin irritations.

He does have some food sensitivities but has learned most of the time what to avoid. {dairy & some meats }

If you have any suggestions please let me know-
he doesn't have ins coverage yet-
plus the docs will just rx meds and topicals most likely.
he did go to urgent care {waste of time & money-eesh over a hundred bucks for nothing} they said it was nothing serious.

We'd rather approach it from a nutritional/vitamin/supplement angle.

[Lara]

Hi Jo,
Apart from using remedies to actually help the rash that he has now, if it was me, I'd start with the bathroom. I'd check and change what I was using in the soap or shower gels, hair products and especially the laundry powder or liquid. Oh and the hand wash. I love having antibacterial handwash but it's really harsh on the hands if used all the time.

[Jomar]

they are double checking all those things- maybe the pay laundry machine isn't rinsing as well as it used to.

i suggested they use very little detergent for his clothes until this clears up.

[Chemar]

Jo

zinc oxide cream (diaper rash ointment) is IMHO one of the best things to apply to soothe the rash
I like the one that Aveeno make

Calendula ointment or aloe vera gel are also good

[Curious]

Originally Posted by jo55

they are double checking all those things- maybe the pay laundry machine isn't rinsing as well as it used to.

i suggested they use very little detergent for his clothes until this clears up.

jo...i have super duper sensitive skin. i use the liqued cheer free detergant. rinses out real well. no colors or perfumes.

caldascene powder is very soothing. it's in a pink bottle. for diaper rash. lol. gold bond powder too.

can he take benadryl? if i get a rash...this helps. oh...caladryl lotion...the clear gel. i keep it in the fridge. it helps take the itch away. great for bug bites too.

[Jomar]

thanks girls-
I'll tell him about all of those.

[darlindeb25]

Jo--has gluten ever been checked into. Many gluten sensitive people have skin problems. I do.