From Flare-Up to Freedom: A Toddler’s Triumph Over Severe Eczema 幼儿严重湿疹
This is the journey of a brave 2-year-old child battling severe eczema. From the tender age of one, the child began to show signs of the condition, which progressively worsened despite various treatments. The initial days were marked by relentless itching, redness, and painful, oozing lesions that covered the young one’s face, legs and arms. Sleep was disturbed, and every movement was a struggle against the discomfort.
The parents sought help, and a customised TCM herbal treatment approach was taken. The first few months were challenging as the child’s condition flared up even more after stopping steroid creams, leading to increased redness, oozing, and pain. But they persisted, adhering to a strict regimen of herbal medicines and supportive topical herbal cream.
Gradually, there was a shift. The redness started to fade, the oozing stopped, and the child’s skin began to heal. By the end of the 12-month treatment, the once-rough and inflamed skin had transformed. The child’s face, arms and legs, which had been covered in angry, painful lesions, were now smooth and free of visible eczema. The journey was long, but the result was a testament to perseverance and the efficacy of the treatment.
The child could now run, play, and sleep without the constant torment of itching and pain, embracing the joy of a healthy, eczema-free life.
The initial inflammation is severe, with visible swelling and thickened plaques, redness is pronounced in the early stages, with extensive erythema covering the affected areas. The mid-treatment phase shows an exacerbation of these symptoms, due to the cessation of steroids, which often leads to a temporary worsening before improvement. By the end of the treatment, inflammation has greatly reduced, with skin returning to a normal appearance. You can find the complete recovery image for this case our video channel.
In the early stages, the lesions exhibit oozing, indicating active inflammation and possibly secondary infection. Cracks and fissures are noticeable as well, reflecting the severity of the skin’s dryness and irritation. This oozing is particularly visible during the flare-up period. As treatment continues, the oozing subsides, suggesting healing and reduced acute inflammation. Over time, the color lightens, with the redness diminishing considerably by the end of the 12-month period, leaving the skin with a more natural, healthy tone. You can find the complete recovery image for this case our video channel.
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