Like most kids I suffered from eczema but as I got older it
subsided and seemed to almost disappear.
However, when I started my GCSEs, progressed through to my
A-Levels and started my first full time job, the eczema came back. Except this
time it was on my face. More specifically, my eyelids. I referred to this type
of eczema as “Stess-ema” due to its propensity to flare up in times of stress.
As you can imagine this was pretty nasty (and actually quite
difficult to itch at times). My GP gave me steroid cream which helped but it
can’t be used for long periods of time as it thins the skin, not something you
want to happen on your eyelids. Over the years they prescribed and advised me to
use the usual suspects; Double Base, Centraben, Diprobase, Ultra Base, E45, Oilatum
and varying levels of Hydrocortisone creams. After several trips to the GP, crying
in a pharmacy, cutting out wheat, dairy and even sugar for a (very) brief
period of time, it still had not disappeared.
Eventually I was referred to a Dermatologist who prescribed something
which I can only describe as a miracle cream and since starting to use this
almost three years ago now, I haven’t had a Stress-ema flare up since.
It’s not pretty, it’s not glamorous and it definitely isn’t
sexy, but boy does it work.
I use this as a wash to remove makeup and to cleanse my
skin. Using a wet flannel I pump the cream on to the flannel and use circular
motions to wipe my make up off. I then rinse my face and use the clean side of
the flannel to remove any excess make up. I also use it every time I shower to
cleanse my face.
If my legs and hands get particularly dry (mainly in the
Winter) I also use this straight onto the skin as a moisturiser.
It comes in two sizes; 500g which will last about two months
and 50g which is really handy for travelling and will last you about one to two
weeks (depending on how much you use each time).
Considering the price point it is definitely worth trying if
you have struggled with eczema and even acne. Since using this my acne has
calmed down, it hasn’t disappeared, but I have seen an improvement.
The best part about Epaderm is that you don’t have to have a
prescription. You can buy it over the counter for £12.20 for the 500g tub and
£3.49 for the 50g pump. However, with a prescription the prices may vary
depending on what you usually pay/if you are under 16 in the UK.
There are several videos on YouTube which highlight the
benefits of Epaderm, but I continue to use this purely based on my own personal
experience and currently can’t go a day without it.
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