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Have Beautiful Skin Again: Ways To Treat Eczema

Eczema is a skin condition that is reflected in a red, itchy rash present on our body and face skin. Dermatologists suggest that it is caused by a damaged skin barrier. This means that different fragrances, smoke, soaps, and other irritants can pass through that damaged barrier and enter your body. They also suggest that different factors such as air humidity, room and water temperature, exposure to allergens, presence of bacteria and one’s immune system all affect the severity and duration of eczema. If you’re dealing with this uncomfortable and sometimes unbearable skin condition, look at some tips for treating eczema.

1.   Keep your skin moisturized at all times

One of the best remedies for eczema is certainly keeping your skin moisturized at all times. This is a step you mustn’t skip in your everyday routine if you want to get rid of this annoying skin condition. The best time to moisturize is right after showering as our pores are open the most and thus absorb the best. And another thing to keep in mind is the type of lotion you use. Typical lotions won’t help you in this case as their alcohol content is higher and they evaporate quicker which provides less moisture to the skin. What you’ll need is a thick cream or other emollient-based products, such as Vaseline. Vaseline is effective as it locks in the water that the skin absorbed during bath. Moreover, ceramides help rebuild the fat layer of the skin that naturally keeps in moisture.

2.   Mind your shower time

Taking showers is an essential part of treating eczema. However, you might need to modify your bathing habits for the benefits of curing your skin. People who tend to take long showers or baths usually display dry skin. Furthermore, using extremely hot water depletes your skin of moisture. For the sake of treating and removing eczema from your skin, experts suggest taking a shower once a day, not more than 10 minutes and using lukewarm water. This kind of behavior can help save your skin from drying out.

3.   Exclude any irritating products from your everyday use

Another crucial thing is excluding any irritating products from your everyday use. Lotions, creams and products that have a strong fragrance can intensify eczema and make it worse than it is. There are certain kinds of products that people with eczema should avoid. These include everyday products such as scented bubble bath, dryer sheets, fabric softeners, and harsh laundry detergents. You should also mind the following ingredients as well as they have been known to cause irritation – fragrance, perfume, lavender, geraniol, citrus, parabens, formaldehyde, plant/flower/fruit/nut oils, lanolin, Cocamidopropyl, and betaine. It’s important to note that if you do try and implement some of the previously mentioned or the following tips and eczema stays and perhaps intensifies on your skin, it’s high time you search for professional help in medical dermatology. Dermatologists will assess your condition and offer you appropriate treatments.

4.   Change up your diet

So far we’ve been talking about the things you can do to your skin surface, but it’s time to consider some things that we put into our bodies that can affect our skin and cause or reduce eczema. The food you eat has a high influence on the health of your skin. Experts suggest that eating greens such as kale, broccoli, cabbage and brussels sprouts help with reducing eczema as they are great antioxidants and they also reduce inflammation. Consider making some dietary changes for the well-being of your skin.

5.   Try some of the natural remedies

Natural remedies have been known to help us with many health conditions. Such is the case with eczema as well. Some of the natural remedies that can help you in treating eczema include aloe vera gel, apple cider vinegar, coconut oil and tea tree oil.

a. aloe vera gel

You get this gel directly from the leaves of the aloe vera plant. It has been used as a remedy for centuries for different skin ailments including eczema. The gel has been reported to have antibacterial, antimicrobial, immune system-boosting and wound-healing properties. The antibacterial and antimicrobial features work in preventing skin infections that can happen due to damaged skin, while wound-healing properties may soothe broken skin and promote healing. You can easily find aloe vera gel or the plant itself and you use it by applying it to your problematic skin areas.

b. apple cider vinegar

A thing that every household has – apple cider vinegar – has been used to treat many skin conditions. However, it should be used carefully to avoid further damage to the skin. How to use it? Apply diluted apple cider vinegar to help balance the skin’s acidity levels. It prevents skin from getting infected. You can apply it to your skin by using a wet wrap.

c. natural oils

Natural oils such as coconut and tea tree oil can help in treating eczema. Coconut oil is helpful as it contains healthy fatty acids that can add moisture to the skin, helping people with dry skin and eczema. On the other hand, tea tree oil has been reported to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and wound-healing properties. It may help relieve skin dryness and itching and help prevent infections.

 

Nobody likes having red, itchy spots on their skin – it affects all aspects of our lives. That’s why it’s essential to deal with it as soon as it appears. Start with some home remedies and if that doesn’t help schedule an appointment with your dermatologist.

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