Eczema has become so common
among young children nowadays. It can affect anyone of all ages and it often
causes great discomfort. Doctors usually prescribe steroid medicine for eczema
patients but it doesn’t always work for everyone.
What exactly is “Eczema”?
A medical condition in which patches of skin become rough and inflamed
with blisters which cause itching and bleeding.
The most common type of eczema
is known as atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic
skin condition that usually starts from infants and continues to childhood.
Some children may outgrow the condition while for others, the atopic dermatitis
condition may continue into their adulthood.
Symptoms of Eczema
Eczema always appears to be
itchy. And the most common places for the rash to appear are behind the knees,
on the face, arm folds, neck, hands or feet. It can also appear in other areas.
In infants, the itchy rash can
produce an oozing, crusting condition that happens mainly on the face and
scalp, but patches may appear anywhere.
It is often believed that
Eczema is a mixture of hereditary and environmental factors. If the child’s
parents have atopic dermatitis, the chance of their children having it is
higher.
Other environmental factors
include:
- Irritants: soaps, detergents, shampoos, etc
- Allergens: dust mites, pets, pollens, etc
- Hot and cold temperatures: hot
weather, high and low humidity, perspiration from exercise
- Foods: dairy products, eggs, nuts and
seeds, soy products, wheat
- Hormones: During pregnancy or some point in their menstrual cycle,
women may experience worsening of their eczema.
How to treat Eczema
There is no solid rule on how
to cure eczema but rather, we have some ways to share with you on how to manage
the eczema condition to prevent the skin from flaring up. They are:
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Apply moisturizer after bathe daily or
as and when required
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Take warm baths (but not hot baths)
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After bathe, use towel to dap dry
the skin instead of rub.
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Wear loose clothes
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Avoid scratching (maintain short
fingernails)
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Change diet (if the child is
sensitive to dairy products, nuts and etc)
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Use organic/natural soap products.
Hope the above information helps.
Cheers.
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