Dry skin problem! Please help!?

Question

I suffer from eczema on my face, arms and legs.
I use Diprobase cream on my arms and legs and it seems to keep it at bay and I'm quite happy using it. However my problem is that I can NOT find anything to prevent me from having dry flaky skin around my eyes, mouth and lips. It is really getting to me!
I have tried using: Diprobase, Aqueous, Vaseline, E45, Epaderm, some natural honey based one I got from the internet and oilatum. And yet none of them seem to help!
I have tried various steroid based creams such as hydrocortisone which work wonders but I don't like using them very often because I know they thin the skin. I'm also taking evening primrose tablets to see if they make any difference but after 2 weeks of taking them I have not noticed any improvements.
If anybody can offer some advice I would be eternally grateful!

Answer 1

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Try a pure and natural face wash, something from berts bee or Aveeno?
Then use toner (witch hazel) and use a gentle exfoliant once a week - (Booths makes good ones)
The toner may help balance skin -

(Don't use vaseline it's petroleum and not good for skin let alone your type try pure vitamin e)

Answer 2

I know you won't believe this, but eczema is easier to deal with that psoriasis.

It sounds like you are under the care of a dermatologist that has tried several solutions. You might find that something will work for a while, then it will quit working.

Have you tried coconut oil? This seems to work for some people. I wish I had some solutions for you, but I would keep my appointments with the dermatologist and try to do some research in your area for people who deal with herbal remedies. It is definitely a difficult condition to deal with.
Good luck.