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Living with eczema can be a big challenge, especially for children. Some studies have shown that am astonishing 1 in 3 children will suffer with moderate to severe eczema. With these kind of numbers all family members need to understand this problem and what to do when you discover it in your family. If your child has a history of allergies than pay particular attention as that means eczema could be more likely to be a problem.
In this article we explore ten tips you and your family can do to manage the symptoms of eczema.
Avoid harsh chemicals on your skin.
Bath, beauty and personal care items may contain chemicals that can irritate or inflame your eczema. It’s important to avoid chemicals such as: parabens, phthalates, fragrances, triclosan and sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). Derma Solutions XBalm is your best choice for a natural non frangnetd emollient. The Xbalm has been specifically designed with eczema and psoriasis suffers in mind.
Avoid coarse clothing and use safe, sensible laundry care.
Detergents, softeners and whiteners can contain many of those chemicals mentioned above so use a natural laundry treatment. When treating stains, try baking soda and vinegar.
Avoid chemicals in your cleaning products.
Preservatives, phthalates, artificial dyes and fragrances and ammonia are some of the nasty chemicals you can find in cleaning products. Eliminate those products and use cleaner brands or create your own safe cleaning products with vinegar, baking soda, and lemon.
Use nontoxic moisturizers.
These products can also be full of chemicals and toxins. Steroids are commonly found in treatment creams, so you may want to avoid those as well. Instead look for a speciality brand that is formulated for eczema sufferers. Derma Solutions Xbalm is one such product. We say if you can't eat it then don't put it on your skin. Whatever goes on your skin will get into your blood stream and an example of this is nicotine patches.
Clean up your diet.
Eczema can be related to inflammation so it’s important to reduce foods that may trigger inflammation. We have designed the delicious Jum Diet to take the guess work out of your eating habits. We've done the science so all that's left is to follow the weekly meal plans to get your eczema or psoriasis under control.
Visit our FaceBook page for healthy skin loving recipes. Always know what your own triggers are though and if certain foods make your skin worse then make a note of that food type and avoid it in the future.
Take care when washing.
Wash hands with lukewarm water and dry completely. Be sure to remove rings and dry underneath them. Avoid water extremes – too hot or too cold – when bathing or cleaning as that can aggravate or inflame eczema.
In some cases your health care professional may recommend a bleach bath to relieve atopic eczema.
The Mayo Clinic recommends adding a small amount of bleach to water to lesson the symptoms of atopic dermatitis but no more than 2x per week. Be sure to use household bleach (not concentrated) and no more than ½ cup per full bathtub. Soak from neck down for 10 minutes only (don’t put your head in) and pat dry. Always use Derma Solutions Xbalm immediately following that. Only do the bleach bath on the recommendation of your health care practitioner. For a more gentle option we recommend bathing with baking soda, oatmeal, and organic apple cider vinegar and adding a few optional drops of lavender essential oil to the bath will give it a nice relaxing smell.
Use sun protection when you are outside.
Sun exposure doesn’t end in the winter either. Use a hat that covers your face and a trustworthy brand of sunscreen. Make sure you applying sunscreen evenly and as often as your brand recommends.
Look for hidden allergens.
This includes anything from dust mites to food and even nickel in rings made of platinum or other metals. These can trigger or worsen eczema.
Try to avoid scratching or irritating the affected area.
You can use a cold compress to help your child relieve itch. Some people find a hair blower aimed briefly at the itchy spots can also help to reduce the itch. Make sure fingernails are trimmed so they cause less damage to the skin. Distraction can also be a useful tactic.
Thats it for the Derma top ten eczema management tips you can implement in your life starting today. I hope you found this information useful and if you did please leave a comment and upvote. Also remember to check back here for more helpful articles on Eczema and Psoriasis in the future.
From myself and the whole Derma team we wish you an itch free day:)
