Bathing tips for people with eczema
If you have eczema, otherwise known as atopic dermatitis, you’re definitely not alone. Millions of people around the world suffer from this relatively common condition. It is characterised by itchy and very dry skin that can easily turn red, but it manifests itself differently from person to person and can be caused by different factors as well. Nevertheless, they’re all similar in that it can be highly inconvenient to live with if you don’t manage yourself or take precautions such as using natural eczema balms and other products.
How worried should I be about eczema?
The good news is that eczema is not contagious. The bad news is that it is a chronic disease, meaning it is long-lasting and can flare up (or reappear) due to triggers or at seemingly random times. The people most at risk of eczema are children (indeed, most develop the condition in their adolescence), so it’s very important you take care of your children by applying baby eczema products on them and regularly hydrating their skin.
Unfortunately, eczema has no cure, so the condition can persist until adulthood. The most you can do for yourself is by making sure you avoid things that can trigger your eczema, such as foods and allergens, or applying eczema creams onto your skin.
Good bathing routines are extremely important in managing symptoms. Here are a few good tips:
- Don’t bath for longer than 15 minutes. Ironically, too much water can dry the skin.
- Apply an eczema moisturizer high in oil content. This protects and hydrates the skin.
- Use cleansers and gentle soaps. Deodorant or fragrant soaps can dry out skin and oils.
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