So after another busy couple of weeks of deadlines, works, birthdays and UCAS.. (just the thought of it gives me a headache).. I’ve finally managed to scrape together enough time for a little update!
So a couple of weeks ago I was told by a doctor that I would be referred to a skin specialist at the beginning of the New Year, and so I was delighted when I received the letter to confirm this, on the 31st of December! I’m super excited to get to speak to someone who specialises in this area, and who can maybe help to cure my condition.
Since last time, I’ve given up on make-up for the time being. I bought a Simple tinted moisturiser from Superdrug a couple of weeks back, thinking that it would be kinder on my skin than my regular foundation as well as being a lot easier to apply.
I was so wrong.
The stuff is so sticky. It doesn’t take to my skin very well, and I’m lucky if I get about two hours coverage before my face gets patchy and greasy looking. The skin around my eyes is very sensitive all the time. Even when I was little, before I got eczema, my eyelids used to be really dry –the only thing that would help was when I applied Vaseline to them before bed and let it absorb into my skin. So because my eyelids are so red right now, I’m thinking that au natural for the mean time is for the best.
I have however been told on several occasions since I ditched the make-up that I look very unwell, tired, run down and exhausted – so cheers for the confidence boost guys! J
I just kid, I probably do look all of the above... I just currently don’t have the effort to care.
I have also decided to ditch the organic hair products, purely because I’m a full time student whom is working part time for next to no dollas during the festive period. The stuff hasn’t stopped my flare ups, and my skin has been a constant red colour for the past two months now, and so I am beginning to doubt that the SLS is playing that huge a part in my eczema. It is however probably one of the best shampoos I’ve used on my hair – and so I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a more natural remedy for their hair!
Although I have still managed to avoid the god awful plague that is STILL circulating both the college and my home – I’m not sure that I am going to continue with the mega doses of omega 3 and evening primrose oil capsules. It’s been a good 2 and a half months that I’ve given these time to kick in, and although some people may argue that I would have to give it longer to see results, I’ve quite frankly given up hope in finding any success with my own remedies. I will be continuing with the vitamin C however- the longer I can avoid this winter flu the better!
My skin hasn’t changed since the last update…
Still red.
Still sore.
Still itchy.
The stronger antihistamines that the last doctor gave to me have done nothing to help.
The 31st of December can’t come soon enough!
My arm was looking better last week...
And then this morning I flared up like nobody's business!
My chest, stomach and lower back are all pretty bad right now too - can't a girl get a break around here?!
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