How to Develop a Skin Care Routine for Eczema
Eczema is one of the most painful skin conditions. When dry, cracked skin instantly becomes inflamed and itchy, the time has come to put a stop to eczema breakouts. A skin care routine can minimize those flare ups and keep skin fresh and new every day of the year. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Wash sparingly and with care. Eczema appears on the skin as a reaction to many exterior and interior influences. To treat a break out, wash the skin sparingly with Dial hand soap and blot dry with a soft towel. For prevention, wash the skin (on the entire body) with the dial soap and rinse immediately. Stay in the water only long enough to wash and rinse. The longer the skin is left in the water, the more dehydrated the skin will become.
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Moisturize often. People who suffer from eczema do not have the normal levels of skin oils present on the skin. This lack of natural moisture can lead to the dry, itchy skin that is so prevalent with eczema cases. In order to keep the skin hydrated, moisturize often with a hypoallergenic lotion that is thick. The thicker the lotion or cream, the more moisture kept in the skin.
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Find a dermatologist. A dermatologist should be a part of the preventative care for eczema. Even when the skin is clear, there is a break out waiting to happen. Changes in humidity, air temperature and even the brand of home air filters used can trigger a breakout. A dermatologist can keep track of how the skin looks from visit to visit and stop a new break out in the earliest of stages.
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Take notice of infection. When skin that is affected by eczema collects a thick, yellow scab or crust, BEWARE. This is the main symptom of Impetigo. Impetigo is common in people with eczema and is very contagious. This skin infection can be treated with oral and lotion based antibiotics, but needs to be seen by a dermatologist immediately.
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Tips & Warnings
Moisturize more than you think you should.
NEVER use products with perfumes.
NEVER wash clothes in scented laundry detergent.
NEVER use scented dryer sheets or fabric softeners.
NEVER soak in the bath until skin appears shriveled.
- Photo Credit Jambula
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Comments
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Dermovite is a great cream, it helps alot! But do not use it if you are pregnant!
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Tammie Hancock
Jan 22, 2010
wow my nine year old has this problem and i will use your tips thanks! -
jasfun
Dec 08, 2009
I had very bad eczema as a child. i found that straight after a shower to pop on the cortisone or something similar and then top with moisturiser and a spf sun block to "seal" in the moisture. I think i wasted about $1,000 in a year trying all the products that promised to work! Don't buy a product if there is no free trial pack and do not listen to anybody except your own body and skin! I also cut out diary and wheat for a week (GP who is a naturopath) and found out that when i consumed them my allergies would flare up more than usual - now i drink soy and have as little diary and wheat as possible and i'm eczema free!
