Weeping Eczema - Potassium Permangante

Hi there,

I haven't seen Potassium Permangante mentioned before in eczema discussions, but just wanted to say we're having huge success with it.

Long story short.... Roo has horrible weeping eczema and ended up on antibiotics and a strong oral steriod. The steriod cleared his skin in 3/4 days. It was amazing, but unfortunately only a temporary effect. We saw a dermatologist this week who suggested the Potassium Permangante crystals. They've worked like a charm and have stopped the weeping so the fatty cream I use to keep him moisturised can do it's job (before it would just slide off his face!).

Anyhoo, just wanted to mention this, in case some other bubbas are having trouble with weeping eczema

ETA all you do is dissolve a teeny tiny amount of the crystals in some water and use it as a compress for a few minutes, up to 3 x day.

Edited by Milliemoo

Hi, yes the chemist. It really super cheap too. $6 for a pot that will last for months. You only need a wee speck of the crystals to mix with water.

My dermatologist wanted to try this route before worrying about any food allergies/intolerances, as apparently that's not all that likely.

Definitely try the PP though. I noticed a change within hours!

Hi,

He's never had great skin, what with cradle cap and baby acne, but he's had eczema from about 12 weeks I think.

Unfortunately it's very much trial and error and finding what works for your wee boy. What works wonders for one person, could just agrivate another

I find the PP great because it's impossible to use the creams if his skin is wet. It drys it up, so I can then use the creams to keep him soft. I know it sounds a bit mad... drying out skin with eczema!

Eczema is hereditary, so I blame my OH! LOL

LOL I've heard a few stories of people going a bit brown in the bath

Thankfully, as we're just using it as a compress, we haven't had any problems.

My dermo did warn me that stains horribly though.