Most eczema sufferers who have visited their doctor and asked for advice are likely to have been given a prescription of aqueous cream. Aqueous creams are routinely prescribed in as many as 90 per cent of cases as a treatment for eczema however new research once again has established that aqueous creams can make the condition worse since in 85 per cent of cases it is wrongly prescribed.
“If people with eczema leave aqueous cream on their skin, it could make their condition worse” explains Dr. Schiele, who is a leading expert on bio medical research and founder of Salcura Natural Skin Therapy www.salcuraskincare.com
“People suffering with eczema have a lack of natural oils and moisturisers and therefore skin becomes dry. Aqueous creams do not contain a moisturiser and are designed to seal the skin, a bit like putting a plastic bag over your skin, so that less moisture can escape”
A study already completed some years ago by the Birmingham Childrens Hospital and Shefield Hallam Clinic revealed that 56 per cent of children had an irritant reaction, increased inflamation and induced itchiness to aqueous creams and that many children refer to aqueous creams as “the stinging cream” because of the irritation it causes.
With adults the situation is no different says Dr. Schiele. “GP’s prescribe the cream, the patient uses it for a short while and then discontinues use because it isn’t having the desired effect. Patient compliancy therefore is very low”
GP’s can not be to blame as they receive only a short time of training in skin at medical school even though 20 per cent of a GP’s time is taken up through skin complaints.
“People should not be afraid to question their doctor or ask for alternatives” says Dr. Schiele. “Most of my clients come to me after years of dissatisfaction with prescription products. I always advise them to try using natural products that aid the skin by supplying vital nutrients for skin repair and skin healing”