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For most people with eczema, it’s more than just an annoyance; it’s usually considered a major problem and is the cause of much stress and embarrassment. In addition to regular treatment options, there are other things you can do to make eczema a little bit less of a problem. Here are a few tips for living more comfortably with eczema. Moisturizing immediately after your shower will increase the benefits of the moisturizer. Water softens skin and causes moisturizers to work better. Also, carry lotion around with you and anytime you begin to feel itchy, lotion up! Applying lotion several times a day isn’t going to hurt anything and usually makes your skin feel better, and also speeds healing. Drink plenty of water. Keeping your skin hydrated is key to stopping the itch. It may seem to you that drinking enough water to hydrate skin inflammed with eczema is an impossible task, but studies have shown that hydrated skin heals faster, so drink up! Tea is thought by some people to help heal eczema, so switch from soft drinks to tea and you might find that you break out less often. Go through your wardrobe and get rid of any scratchy clothing. As you can afford it, buy only articles of clothing that feel good on your skin and never again buy wool or any other kind of scratchy material. Eczema skin should be as comfortable as possible. In addition to the comfort factor, skin that feels comfortable is less likely to break out. Use sunscreen on a regular basis. Avoid prolonged exposure to sun even when wearing sunscreen. People with eczema have lots more outbreaks in hot weather than in cool weather, so try to keep yourself as cool as possible. When purchasing sunscreen, look for hypo-allergenic brands or buy the kind for faces, as they tend to be less harsh. As much as you may be tempted to eat foods that you know will trigger a flare-up, resist the temptation, or try to find a substitute food product. For example, if milk is a culprit, substitute soy or goat’s milk for cow’s milk. It may take awhile to get used to the taste of a new product, but most of the time you’ll find that after awhile you don’t mind the taste of the substitute. If your doctor thinks steroid treatments or phototherapy may be right for you, at least consider it. There are risks associated with these somewhat extreme treatments but often the benefits outweigh the risks. If you have eczema in places that cause embarrassment in public - especially if you have a job or career that involves meeting a lot of people - you may find that your diminished stress level is worth more than the risks associated with the treatments, especially if the treatment proves productive and your eczema subsides. EczemaEase.com was created to help people like you with advice, techniques and tips for managing and living with Eczema. Does your child or baby suffer with Eczema? Then take a look at our Causes of Eczema sufferers guide for free advice and information.
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