Natraderm Moisturising Non Greasy Skin Treatment Lotion

I have been happily using Natraderm for about four months now after it was recommended to me by a neighbour who had bought it to treat rather severe eczema on her 8-month-old baby. My children are older and don't suffer from eczema or dermatitis, but unfortunately I do and have tried most of the moisturizing creams on the market including different kinds of steroid based treatments. My eczema seems to flare up very easily and I am not happy using hydrocortisone over long periods of time. As is the case with many sufferers, one ingredient in a product might cause a reaction and with me, even ... more

Natraderm is marketed as a treatment for people with a range of skin conditions, including eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. It is described on the manufacturer’s website (http://www.natraderm.com) as an effective alternative to hydrocortisone based products. I beg to differ. STEROID CREAMS As a long-term eczema sufferer, I have been on the look out for alternatives to steroid creams (hydrocortisone is one type of steroid cream, others include Eumovate, Betnovate and Synalar). When used long term, steroid creams can cause permanent thinning and reddening of the skin, and this is particularly ... more

I have a form of psoriasis which my specialist describes as fingertip dermatitis. This causes quite deep fissures to appear on the ends of my fingers which bleed and are very painful. I have tried endless remedies, including horrid steroid creams, without success. A friend recommended Natraderm and it's wonderful. I have to use it very regularly and carry it in my handbag. Every hour or so I wash my hands with Diprobase cream, dry them and put on the Natraderm. In between washes I top up with as much Natraderm as my fingertips need (I can feel when they're drying out). I keep three bottles in ... more