Dermatitis And Eczema
Clear Skin Remedies
Maybe the first question you asked yourself after the doctor
diagnosed your condition was, "Why me ? Why do I have to suffer
the redness and irritation of dermatitis ? Why do I have to
suffer the itching and dryness of eczema ?"Your doctor is
perhaps best qualified to answer that question, difficult as it
can be, but it may help to know that you're not alone. Millions
of other people suffer from some form of dermatitus every year.
The following tips are designed to help those with diagnosed
conditions of eczema or dermatitis control the itching and
dryness that accompany these afflictions :-
Beware Of Dry Air
Dermatitis is aggravated by dehumidified air, especially during
winter months when forced-air heat circulates in the home. Since
dry air tends to aggravate the itching of eczema or dermatitis,
keeping indoor air moist should be a primary concern of
sufferers and their families. You can counter dry air with a
good humidifier, but you really need a big unit to do any good.
If you sleep next to it however, that's ok. Put it next to your
bed.
Like It Lukewarm.
While some experts feel excessive bathing can aggravate the
condition, others feel that regular baths reduce the chances of
infection and help soften the skin. Taking these different
opinions into account, the safest thing to do is to bathe
regularly but use lukewarm water. Not too hot, yet not too cold.
Go For Grease.
Regular soap need not be avoided in your bath as long as a
moisturiser is applied after its use to keep the skin from
drying out. A number of after-bath emollients (greases) are
available over the counter. If your skin still seems dry after
using one of these products, move up to heavier creams or
ointments.
Take An Oatmeal Bath.
For an additional soothing treat, add colloidal (fine powder)
oatmeal to the bath water. You can even use oatmeal as a soap
substitute. For the bath, pour colloidal oatmeal (from your
pharmacy) into a bath of lukewarm water. For use as a soap
substitute, wrap the oatmeal in handkerchief, tie it with a
rubber band, dunk it in the water, wring it out, and use as you
would a normal washcloth.
Take Comfort In Cotton.
Cotton clothing worn next to the skin is much better than either
wool or polyester. Avoid synthetics or itchy fabrics, as well as
tight or badly fitting clothes. In addition to looking tacky,
such clothing can trigger itching.
Compress To Soothe.
Cold wet dressings can help soothe and relieve the itching
associated with contact dermatitis. Try cold milk instead of
water, it seems to be a lot more soothing.
Cool With Calamine.
Calamine lotion is good for many types of rashes that ooze and
may need to be dried out. Also, calamine lotion with menthol or
phenol added to it can be purchased over the counter from the
pharmacy. This seems to help itching better than calamine lotion
alone.
Beware Of Body Lotions.
Sometimes baby lotions aren't the best thing for childhood
eczema. They have a high water content, and that can further dry
and irritate the skin as evaporation takes place. Use creams or
ointments instead.
Wash Once, Rinse Twice.
When it comes to doing the laundry for people with eczema or
dermatitis, make sure the detergent is washed out thoroughly.
Don't use too much detergent, and always rinse the clothes at
least twice.
Thank you for reading this article. I hope it has been helpful.
Author - John Moore - Please use my link.
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