Eczema is a description widely used in reference to a broad swathe of recurring skin diseases. These include dryness and constantly occurring skin rashes which are characterized by one or more of these symptoms: redness, skin swelling, itching and lack of moisture, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding. Spots of temporary skin discoloration may appear and are sometimes due to healed lesions, although scarring is rare. In contrast to psoriasis, eczema is often likely to be spotted on the flexor aspect of joints.
Eczema can be exacerbated by skin lacking in moisture. Making sure skin is well lubricated is one of the biggest factors in self-help treatments for sufferers of. Maintaining good moisture levels in moistened can promote bring skin back to normal and relief of symptoms. Dry skin and acne can be a tough combination to combat but the eczema is usually the tougher foe. Homemade acne treatments often workb ut eczema is a little trickier.
The use of soaps and and harsh detergents should be halted on affected skin because it is possible that they diminish oils the body produces naturally and result in too much dryness. As an alternative, the use of moisturizing body wash, or an emollient like aqueous cream, will maintain natural skin oilsand may reduce some of the necessity to moisturize the skin. Another election is to try having a bath using colloidal oatmeal bath treatments. In addition to avoiding soap, other products that may dry the skin such as powders or perfume should also be eschewed.
Different items are touted as eczema cures. Products that moisten are called ‘emollients’. Normally, the best option is to match thicker ointments to the least moist, flakiest skin. Light moistening agents like water-based cream may not influence on severely dry skin. Some common products that moisten for the relief of eczema include Oilatum, Balneum, Medi Oil, Diprobase, bath oils and aqueous cream. Sebexol, Epaderm ointment and Eucerin lotion or cream may also be of assistance with itching. Lotions or creams can be applied directly to the skin after bathing to retain as much moisture as possible.
gloves which keep emollients in contact with skin on the hands can be worn while sleeping. Normally, two applications per daly of emollients work well. While creams are easy to apply, the speed of absorption by the skin is very rapid, and therefore need frequent reapplication. Ointments, with less water content, have a longer life on the dermis and need fewer applications, but they can be greasy and inconvenient. Steroids such as Betnovate may also be mixed in with ointments for eczema relief.
With skin that has not been scratched off, placing of waterproof tape with or without a moistening agent or doctor prescribed ointment can improve moisture quantities and skin integrity which allows skin healing. This treatment process can also help retard the skin from cracking, as well as put a stop to the itch cycle. The end result is reduced roughening of skin from repetitious scratching. Taping works best on skin away from joints.
Disclaimer: Always check with your dermatologist as he or she will know what will work best with your skin.
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