Healing Homes : eczema relief & roof restoration

anna medea Start Date: Aug 16, 2023 - End Date: Dec 15, 2023
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by: anna medea Start Date: Aug 16, 2023 - End Date: Dec 15, 2023
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation, itching, redness, and sometimes the formation of blisters or crusts. It's a common condition, especially in children, and can persist into adulthood. Eczema is not contagious, and its exact cause is not fully understood, but it's believed to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

While there is no cure for eczema, there are various treatments available to manage its symptoms. These include:

Moisturizers: Regularly applying moisturizers can help keep the skin hydrated and reduce itching.

Topical Steroids: These anti-inflammatory creams or ointments are commonly used to control eczema flare-ups.

Oral Medications: In severe cases, oral corticosteroids or immune-suppressing medications may be prescribed.

People with eczema can benefit from certain lifestyle adjustments, such as avoiding triggers, using mild and fragrance-free skincare products, taking shorter showers with lukewarm water, and wearing soft, breathable fabrics.

It's important to work closely with a healthcare professional, usually a dermatologist, to develop a personalized treatment plan based on the individual's specific symptoms and needs. And managing eczema can sometimes be financially challenging, especially when considering the costs of treatments and products.

-          I make a view visit to consult dermathologist  in my area and they give me steroid cream and i choose not to use it and then i meet this doctor through halodoc (online consul apps) and his recomenddation do not use any steroid product  and trying natural cream because steroid is not good for long term.

And here come the end meet my salary can’t kee up for proper treatment for eczema because most moisturizers is expensive it cost start from 6 dollar , and this 3 years  im trying several product from 6 dollar up to 20 dollar and that 1 bottle or jar can last just for 2 weeks and if i dont have any money left my eczema  become really dry and it really bother me in every day life because i have work and sometime i get so much sun exposer and it hurt and bleed because my dry skin on my eczema area.

Medical cost it self very expensive just by one time doctor visit the range i have to pay mostly 10 to  17 dollar (not include medical prescription), and some doctor recommend to blood test, skin biopsy and allergy skin testing, patch testing and this can get lot more cost because it has to be done several time and an eczema specialist is also very far from where I live which can take one hour by plane or nine to ten hours by train, which cost a lot more while my daily needs from the monthly salary I get are very tight.

I'm setting the goal at $5,500 just to get started; the hope is to make sure they can cover the out-of-pocket to help cover medical, travel and other related expenses and some of donation will go to build my foundation roof of my house so it can be safe during rain season. Maybe you can help me by donate or If you are unable to donate, please share! And thank you.

 
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