How to Reduce Eczema Itching

Eczema is a painful and itchy skin condition in both adults and kids. It causes red rashes and can be embarrassing. See the steps below to reduce eczema itching and rashes.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Try to figure out what triggers the eczema rashes, which is most likely an allergy. Is it a food, a certain cleaning product, the cat? Do what you can to avoid whatever you are allergic to.

2. Avoid scratching the eczema. Scratching causes the rash to get worse and will cause more itching.

3. Keep the eczema rash areas moisturized with a gentle but thick moisturizer. Moisturizers keep the area from being dry which compounds the eczema itching.

4. Do not take long hot baths or showers. The heat from the water dries out your skin and can make your eczema extra itchy.

5. Avoid overheating or sweating because it can make your eczema extra itchy.

6. If your eczema is severe, go to a dermatologist who specializes in eczema treatment. There are many different treatments available.

Tips & Warnings

• See the links in the resources section below for more information on eczema.

Resources

• Beat Eczema
• Eczema Free Forever
• Heal Eczema
• Cure Your Eczema in 14 Days

[kittycooks]

on 9/21/2009 Eczema is troublesome. Good tips, especially checking for an allergy.

[marthah]

on 9/21/2009 good diy advice