How to Manage Eczema

Atopic dermatitis (eczema)

It is chronic inflammatory skin condition and the skin become red, itchy, cracked and weepy. It mostly appears in early childhood (before 12 months old) and it is not contagious.

Causes of eczema

So far, the causes of eczema are unknown, but many scientists assume that there are several reason for this skin problem.

Symptoms of eczema

• ·         itchiness
• ·         skin dryness
• ·         red and scaly areas such as elbows and knees
• ·         watery fluid weeping from affected skin
• ·         sores

How to Manage Eczema (source from eczema.org.au)

·         Keep fingernails short to prevent scratching from breaking the skin and wear cotton mitts or gloves at night

·         Wearing 100 per cent cotton or soft fabrics – avoiding rough, scratchy fibres and tight clothing

·         Having lukewarm baths and showers

·         Using hypoallergenic products and avoiding anything perfumed

·         Gently patting, not rubbing, the skin dry with a soft towel

·         Applying a moisturizer within three minutes after bathing to “lock in”  the moisture

·         Keep fingernails short to prevent scratching from breaking the skin and wear cotton mitts or gloves at night

·         Avoiding rapid changes of temperature and activities that raise a sweat

·         Reducing dust mites

·         Using sensitive skin washing powders and detergents.

·         Reducing daily stress

·         Learning your eczema triggers and how to avoid them

·         Developing and maintaining a daily skin routine

Treatment for Eczema

I’d like to share with you all eczema story of my friend’s daughter. She is 4 year old and treated her eczema after 72 days using above products. Before find those products, my friend and her daughter went dermal clinic regularly and the condition was sometimes better or sometimes worse than before… It was very stressful.. So she wants to share her treatment tips.

1. Take multivitamins – According to some researchers, taking multivitamins and probiotic can be helpful for the patients who are suffering from eczema, because they assume that eczema is related to body immune system and lack of some key vitamins and antioxidants. My friend chooses ‘Jungamals SCS’ from Pharmanex for her child. This product is made of all natural ingredients and good feedback from consumers.

How to take: Under 8yr old take 2 per day, over 9yr old take 4 per day. For adult, taking probiotic will be helpful.

2. Use pH balanced Body Bar- She use Nu-skin one which is 100% soap-free cleanser scientifically formulated to condition the skin and help protect against dryness. Also this body bar is cheaper than any other famous brand pH balanced soap.

3. Use Perennial Intense body Moisturizer- A body moisturizer that promotes cellular durability, helping to reinforce the skin’s natural defense mechanisms and protect against external aggressors. Help your skin remain comfortable and healthy looking year round. This moisturizer is very useful especially when it use with enhancer. She said this moisturizer product was very helpful when her child’s skin was dry and itchy.

4. Use Enhancer Skin Conditioning Gel- With conditioning panthenol and soothing aloe vera, Enhancer Skin Conditioning Gel soothes the skin and prevents moisture loss. Use liberally to keep skin comfortable and support its natural, healthy moisture balance. This product works well with other moisturizers (No.3 or No.5).

5. When the affecting area needs more moisturizing, use Moisture Restore Day Protective Mattefying Lotion. - Features colorless carotenoids that offer heightened protection against light-induced free radical damage. Added SPF protection against UVA and UVB rays also helps fight against premature aging caused by the sun, resulting in a high-performance lotion that hydrates, protects, and promotes vibrant, healthy looking skin all day, every day.

Although she tried many ways to cure her daughter’s skin problem such as dermal clinic, Chinese traditional medicine, and expensive fancy products etc, only these products worked well for her child. Hopefully, these tips works for other children and adult as well.

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