More than 15 million United States’ citizens of all ages are affected by atopic dermatitis, or more commonly eczema. Eczema is characterized by skin that is inflamed, scaly, dry, and itchy. It’s common for this condition to be referred to as an ‘allergy’, but the majority of the time it begins because of a genetic skin barrier that is defective. It also leads to other problems such as food allergies, asthma, and hay fever.
The truth is that when people suffer from eczema, aside from the visible damage to the skin the most predominate symptom is itching. Therefore, sufferers will spend the duration of their life with eczema trying to soothe the itching. Here are some tips and ideas on how to reduce the itch of your eczema.
Treatment of Eczema
First, let’s discuss the treatment of the condition briefly. Treating it will focus on causing the eczema lesions go into remission, managing outbreaks, and following through with the prescribed therapy to keep the condition under control. Some of the most important products for treating it are cream and ointment corticosteroids.
Here’s how to manage eczema and control the itching.
- Many patients have reported sending the condition into remission for between three and seven days by simply taking two lukewarm baths per day, and applying corticosteroid ointment onto the patches of inflamed skin no longer than three minutes after getting out of the shower.
- Work to determine what triggers your rashes. It could be an animal, kind of cleaner or even a type of food. Once you determine what it is – avoid it!
- Do not scratch yourself. Doing so can cause you to itch more, as the rash will get worse.
- Always use a thick moisturizer to keep the area moisturized. This can help the area from dryness, as this will compound the itching.
- Take only short hot showers or baths. The fact is that hot water will dry your skin and cause the itchiness to increase.
- Do not allow yourself to sweat or become overheated.
In the end, there are many simple things you can do to reduce the itching associated with eczema. However, if you try the things listed above and still cannot find a remedy it’s time to see a dermatologist who focuses their work on treating eczema. Not only will they explain the treatment options available, but they can also give you advice on the best one for you!
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