Treatment for Eczema

Here’s something I found off National Eczema Association regarding some tips on treatment for Eczema;

Treatment

Learning more about eczema will help you understand it. You will learn about eczema treatment for you or your child’s symptoms and flares. It is important to remember that many people have eczema. Right now, as many as 30 million American may have it. There is no need to be embarrassed by your eczema – you are not alone.

WHAT DO PEOPLE USE TO TREAT THEIR ECZEMA?

People try many treatments for eczema to relieve the itch. They use over-the-counter remedies they can get in a drugstore. They use prescription medications they get from their doctors. They even try an alternative eczema treatment, such as herbs. Still, one study found that many people are not satisfied with the effectiveness of their medications. They often say their medications:

• Do not work
• Are messy to use
• Are too expensive
• Cause side effects

 

FIRST STEPS TO TREATING ECZEMA

If you have eczema, it is important to take good care of your skin. Take warm (not hot!) baths on a regular basis and immediately applying moisturizers afterward will help keep your skin moist. You’ll find more information about this in the bathing and moisturizing section. In order for prescription medications to be most effective, a proper bathing and moisturizing regimen is required.

ECZEMA PREVENTION CHECK LIST:

• Moisturize every day.
• Wear cotton or soft fabrics. Avoid rough, scratchy fibers and tight clothing.
• Take lukewarm baths and showers, using mild soap or non-soap cleanser
• Gently pat your skin dry with a soft towel – do not rub.
• Apply a moisturizer within 3 minutes after bathing to “lock in” moisture.
• When possible, avoid rapid changes of temperature and activities that make you sweat.
• Learn your eczema triggers and avoid them.
• Use a humidifier in dry or cold weather.
• Keep your fingernails short to help keep scratching from breaking the skin.
• Some people with allergies find it helps to remove carpets from their house, and give pets dander treatments.

 

However many Eczema sufferers will agree that All those smelly creams and remedies worked – but only for a while… Then the Eczema came back even worse with a vengeance!

In the next post, I’ll share on how a natural remedy that I chanced upon on the Internet helped cure my Eczema completely and permanently!

Stay tuned! Help is near!

Is Eczema contagious?

Is eczema contagious?

Eczema patients often receive a different stare or look from the public due to their appearance of the skin. They are afraid of catching this “disease” and would normally stay away from people suffering from Eczema. So for people who are naturally blessed with no skin allergy or eczema condition, you are lucky!

So, is Eczema contagious?

If you have eczema, you’re probably not the only person you know who has it. Eczema is definitely not contagious like a cold so it cannot be passed from one person to another. But most people with eczema have family members with the condition hence some researchers think it is inherited or passed through the genes, although not always the case, like me. No one else in my family has any history of Eczema. I just happened to develop red patches on my face which were dry and flaky, and extremely itchy. From then on, it just comes and go, in an unpredictable fashion.

Are there any practical things that we can do to prevent Eczema?

Well, the most important thing is the dysregulation between your body’s moisture level and hydration. You would want to keep your skin well moisturised and hydrated. Some practical things you can do includes taking a bath at least in room temperature water. Take note not to indulge in hot baths too frequently as the heat can take away the essential oils in the skin. I like to take a long relaxing bath, but if you’re suffering from Eczema, then long baths is a big no-no as it can also dry out the skin. Try to limit your bath time to not more than 15 minutes and use a really good soft and absorbent towel to pat dry your skin afterwards. Remember not to rub your skin!! You wouldn’t want to do anything that will irritate your skin.

You can use moisturizers are are fragrance free as scented moisturisers tend to irritate the skin further. If your doctor or healthcare provider has prescribed any topical ointments, creams or lotion, do apply those first before you slab on your moisturisers.

Enjoy your bath, and stay Eczema free forever!!

Angie
http://www.eczemacuresandtreatment.com

Do you have an infant suffering from Eczema?

How much do you know about Seborrhoeic Eczema? It often starts as dandruff or flaky patches on the scalp. It gets terribly itchy and sometimes one just couldn’t resist peeling the flakes away. Whenever my Eczema decided to spring an attack on me, I will get so demoralised looking at myself in the mirror. The patches of flakes were all over my forehead, my cheeks, my nose, and even on my scalp. They were also redish in color. I flaked so much that I felt like a walking snow machine because wherever I go or whenever I make a movement, I can see the flakes just drifting down.

I hated wearing black which I used to love just because it makes me look slimmer and black color is easy to match with any other colors. Since the onset of Eczema, I had to be careful about the choice of color clothing, even right down to the color of the chairs I was sitting on.

Seborrheic Eczema is also a common form of Infant Eczema, often starting under the age of 6 months. The red rash on the scalp is sometimes referred to as a Cradle Cap. In both adults and infants it can spread to other parts of the face. To differentiate between Atopic Eczema and Seborrheic Eczema in infants, the red rashes are usually more of a greasy red.

For mothers who are currently caring for your newborn, do note that babies are very prone to getting Eczema. Infant Eczema is very common in babies under one year old and very most of the time the condition is non life threatening but it is most frustrating due to the discomfort that your infant is feeling, and they will be constantly trying to scratch themselves, causing them to bleed.

I am currently on the research for the best mittens for babies as a Mother and one of the mittens you can try would be the Stay on Newborn Baby Mittens – Organic Cotton/Bamboo Mitts S/M (diamond dots (cream)) . Mittens protect your infant from scratching on themselves. It pains for us as parents to see our baby suffers, and of course we will do whatever we can to make them feel better. The Guava Kids unisex baby guava mitts are recommended because they are made of eco-friendly material – 70% viscose from bamboo and 30% organic cotton which is soft for a baby’s delicate skin. The fabric is also reversible to change the color scheme which is practical and with the adjustable velcro strap across the wrist is one of the feature to help the mittens stay on your baby’s hands. It will be a challenge for your baby to attempt to take the mitts off and it is super easy to wash.

Of course besides the gender neutral color, there are many other cute and color patterns you can look at. What attracted me to this product was the idea of the velcro, the comfort of the mitts both on the inside and outside, and of course the colors. Colors are very important sight simulant for newborns, so that’s one of the deciding factor for me as well when choosing mitts.

I’ll go further into the reviews of the different mittens and products to relief Eczema in another day.

It is not an easy journey dealing with parenthood especially with a baby with Eczema. Hang on there, for there is hope!

 

Angie
http://www.eczemacuresandtreatment.com