Danny Brooks
Age: 24
Career: Was a sports staff member for RCCL
When did you cease using topical steroids: Oct 20th 2016
What type did you use: A large variety of tablets and creams over several years
What is your favorite product for comfort? Cetroben (heavy moisturizer)
What is the hardest thing to deal with during this condition? Around the 2 month mark I developed loads of tiny blisters all over my feet which burst when I walked making it incredibly painful to stand and walk until they eventually healed after about a week. (also happened on my hands)
What is the first thing you will do when healed? Reapply for my job as I loved my short time working on cruise ships!
Fleur Rose Blanche
Age: 10
Career: n/a
When did you cease using topical steroids: Nov. 13, 2016
What type did you use: Used Betnovate on and off since October 2015 for patches of eczema behind the knees and inside of elbows.
What is your favorite product for comfort? Calendula talc when skin won’t tolerate ointments. When it can, I like Egyptian Magic cream
What is the hardest thing to deal with during this condition? The flares with oozing, (they scare me), the itch is worst part now , also having to give up dancing and pulling out of a show in February. I miss my friends, school and gymnastics.
What is the first thing you will do when healed? Playing my instruments and dance lessons.