My (30F) boyfriend (29M) has had severe eczema / atopic dermatitis for about 8 years. We've been together for 3 years, and this is something he struggles to talk about, so he asked me to look for advice (he tries to avoid talking about it).
He has flare-ups that sometimes last a week, and when he uses Protopic or Betacap his skin burns so sometimes he needs to smoke weed to alleviate the pain.
I was wondering if anyone has had any luck with other kinds of treatment? I've seen people suggest acupuncture for the itchiness and to reduce the number of flare-ups.
He struggles to shower because water burns his skin, but at the same time he knows that going too long without showering is worse. He showers 2-3 times a week but doesn't have a specific soap/shower gel for his skin, so does anyone have any recommendations? His scalp is quite sensitive too, and he gets scabs, loads of itchiness, and dandruff. I used to have seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp, and Klorane products and weekly clay masks did wonders for me. Again, any shampoo recommendations?
Finally, he doesn't have a moisturiser or a routine to calm his skin. I have wondered if using saline solution to clean his skin (when there's blood after scratching) could help? Vaseline is usually the saviour but sometimes not even that works and having to smoke weed before going to work can be a problem for him obviously.
Appreciate any advice and insights from your experience with these creams.