At the age of 5 weeks, my oldest daughter was diagnosed with a skin condition called Eczema. She suffered terribly, with sleepless nights and constant crying from the severely itchy skin. Her skin resembled that of a scaly fish and she would scratch until she bled. We tried everything to help her to no avail. I remember taking she and my son to San Diego, California to visit my father and stepmother and before we returned home, my stepmother called me to inform me of a huge research study they were conducting for eczema. I immediately called the Children's Hospital in Washington, D.C. and made an appointment. I took my daughter in and she was accepted into the study, provided with all of the medication. We only had to fill out keep a journal of the results and keep our appointments for a month. The results were absolutely amazing. I don't have any before pictures however, I do have a current picture of my beautiful daughter who once had eczema covering 85% of her body and is now 24 years old and is as beautiful as ever. This is because the miracle drug Tacrolimus (now called Protopic) has changed her life. Tacrolimus is a drug used for renal care patients to help prevent organ rejection but was found to also benefit people who suffered from eczema.
At the age of 5 weeks, my oldest daughter was diagnosed with a skin condition called Eczema. She suffered terribly, with sleepless nights and constant crying from the severely itchy skin. Her skin resembled that of a scaly fish and she would scratch until she bled. We tried everything to help her to no avail. I remember taking she and my son to San Diego, California to visit my father and stepmother and before we returned home, my stepmother called me to inform me of a huge research study they were conducting for eczema. I immediately called the Children's Hospital in Washington, D.C. and made an appointment. I took my daughter in and she was accepted into the study, provided with all of the medication. We only had to fill out keep a journal of the results and keep our appointments for a month. The results were absolutely amazing. I don't have any before pictures however, I do have a current picture of my beautiful daughter who once had eczema covering 85% of her body and is now 24 years old and is as beautiful as ever. This is because the miracle drug Tacrolimus (now called Protopic) has changed her life. Tacrolimus is a drug used for renal care patients to help prevent organ rejection but was found to also benefit people who suffered from eczema.
Berdetta,
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is beautiful just like you. I am glad you shared your post. My daughter, sister, brother, and I have eczema. We have a Flea Market where a native African man blends up different herbs with Shea Butter for our family. He said that it heals you from the inside out. My daughter also has it in her hair. He makes our hair grease, shampoo, and conditioner. My daughter now has a head full of thick curly hair. All of our eczema is under control. (Thank Jesus!!!) I will also ask my daughter's medical doctor about the drug called Tacrolimus. Thank you for sharing this very informative post!!!
Chere'e
Dear Berdetta,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your daughter's inspiring story. I am glad the drug is suiting her and she is fine. Isn't it great to be a part of a research and be benefitted from it?
I wish your daughter, success, health and happiness.
Cheers!
Sonali
Berdetta,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your story. I know many children who suffer from Eczema. I did not know much about it besides it makes your skin dry and itcy, however, with research it is a lot more intense. To see your daughter benefit from the research and the drug is a beautiful thing. She is beautiful and many blessings to her.
Sonia