Nonsteroidal Lip Eczema Treatment: Atopiclair Review

 

According to Patientinfo.com, use of topical corticosteroids can include the following. (I've summarized them, so click on the link for more detailed info.)

Local Effects:

• stinging or burning feeling on initial application
• thinning of the skin
• stretch marks, bruising, and spidery blood vessels with long-term use
• may trigger or worsen other skin disorders (e.g. acne, rosacea, perioral dermatitis)
• change in skin color, especially for dark-skinned people
• more hair growth around the area of application
• development of allergy to the contents of the corticosteroid

 Systemic Effects:

• some get through the bloodstream
• fluid collection in the legs
• high blood pressure
• bone damage
• Cushing's syndrome

I didn't want any of that, or I want to avoid them as much as I could. I especially disliked the thought of thinning skin. I've seen it on my mom who used to apply Dermovate and other corticosteroids on her eczema on her foot. Yes, they were effective, but they also made her skin much more prone to lesions. Also, Since my worst eczema flareup is always on my lips, I dislike the idea of corticosteroid getting in my mouth. It was just unavoidable.

Image Source: atopiclair.com

I got introduced to Atopiclair when they sponsored a forum on eczema at the school where I used to teach. What caught my attention was the fact that it was non-steroidal. So I bought it about 2 years ago and tried it.

My experience:

• It was good at relieving itchiness and burning sensations.
• Worked as well as corticosteroid cream (Elica was what I used to use).
• I didn't worry about reapplying as often as I needed to as it was non-steroidal.
• My conditions improved within 3-5 days.

To learn more about the ingredients of Atopiclair, visit their FAQ page: http://www.atopiclairasia.com/faq

I no longer use Atopiclair as I now use more natural options. But would I use it again? Yes, as I find it is effective in treating my eczema flareups especially the itching and burning sensations. Would I recommend it? Yes, especially since you don't need prescription (at least in the Philippines) to buy it. It's a little more expensive than a small tube of Elica, but the Atopiclair tube is much bigger.