134 of 134 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
For eczema - more effective than steroids, immune suppressants, or light treatments, April 21, 2009
This review is from: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, 16 oz (Misc.)
At age 60 I have had severe atopic dermititis since I was about ten years old and have had the help of many caring health care providers over the years. I have tried numerous treatments to get relief - steroids (oral and creams), anahistamines, moisturizers, Protopic and Elocon, elimination diets, supplements, moisturizing baths, detoxification, acupuncture, yoga, behavior modification, stress reduction meditation and light treatments at Mass General Hospital and Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. I have benefited, and still benefit from several of these treatments, but my skin is very scarred , and I had not found a moisturizer which really restored my skin to a more balanced state until I began using CeraVe about a year ago.
Cerave is probably the single most effective treatment I have found for reducing inflammation and strengthening the skin barrier. (And compared to other treatments I have had, what a bargain! ) I am not aware of any side effects. Skin improvement began the first week I used it. My skin is softer and more supple, ichthyosis and scaling are way down, redness has abated considerably (though not entirely) , and the horrible itching is a minor distraction now. I have had fewer outbreaks of staph infections, and - most remarkable - I look healthier and am comfortable most of the time. In addition I am more focused mentally, more rested, and less prone to depression .
These results are amazing given my history. I do need to use CeraVe at least twice daily to maintain its benefits, which seem to include immune system strengthening. And there is one frustrating area not responding very well to this treatment - my face ( not the area I would choose if I had to have one problem area). Overall though, with the itching way down, I am more relaxed and happier than I have been in years. I hope others with my condition will find this cream as as helpful.
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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
great for kids!, June 25, 2007
This review is from: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, 16 oz (Misc.)
I have a 21 month old and a 6 month old who suffer from eczema. Of course we have been through various mosturizers looking for "the one". I have found this product to be lighter and easliy absorbed into the skin better than most cream moisturizers. It also doesn't leave a residue like most. I had been using Cetaphil cream up until I tried this, which was first recommended by a dermatoligist. I prefer this cream above any other I have tried thus far. It adds moisture to their skin and I saw an improvement in two days.
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best!, October 17, 2007
This review is from: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, 16 oz (Misc.)
I have a four year old son with eczema, and Cera Ve was recommended by the dermatologist. It has pretty much cured the eczema. We rarely need to use the prescription cream now. The difference in his skin is truly amazing. I love this stuff! After seeing how much my son's skin improved, my mother also purchased some just to help with her dry skin, and she thinks it's great also. Well worth the expense!
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