can anybody tell me how to get rid of eczema permanently??.. i'm trying to help my friend here coz her eczema is on and off and she's suffering from it since grade 1.

There are many ointments out there and also many kinds of eczema. For example some people have it on their hands. It is mostly due to external substances such as detergents. Then you should not touch detergent or so many paradise-promising cosmetics.

Some have it close to their joints(discoid eczema). They do not know yet exactly what causes that. Medication helps, it stops itching and it goes away. But unfortunately it does come back on some other part of your body. However doctors do not know exactly what causes eczema, many emphasizes stress and diet for possible causes. Your friend should change her way of life, be more relaxed and try medication for the treatment of the specific lesion. What else can I say... What a nice friend you are! Eczema in my family, seems always to be tied to allergies and/or stress. My niece could not even TOUCH a potato peel without getting it all over her face and hands. I get it when I am stressed out. I've worked hard at NOT stressing out, and so, mine is less than it used to be. Those who have this, really need allergy testing. When the allergy testing is done, the Dr. can explain what brings on the eczema for your friend. There is no way to get rid of it permanently, but there are ways to help it not be as bad. My sister and niece have eczema. Something that works good for them is just using aveeno lotion and hydrocortozome cream. Alternate the two and use them regularly. Also watch the acid intake that you eat, because eating a lot of acid is a cause of eczema. Sorry, but i don't think there is a cure. My daughter has it and the Dr told us to use products like Dove and to make sure that she doesn't use really hot water. that can irritate it even worse. Also he told us to make sure she keeps lotion on like Cetaphil to moisturize her skin. Eczema permanent cure: Bach Flower Rescue Remedy Cream.