Treating Eczema The Natural Way
In summer the spots are often worse, especially after going to swimming pools with chlorine.
Millions of people suffer from skin eczema. This leads to red, dry spots on the skin, which can recede in a hot and humid climate or when sunbathing. Eczema can appear anywhere on the body.
In summer, the stains are often worse, especially after going to swimming pools with chlorine. You will learn more about eczema in the following article .
Eczema: what should you know?
Between 15% and 30% of all children in developed countries suffer from eczema; in adults it is between 2% and 10%; City dwellers and people with celiac disease (gluten intolerance) are more likely to suffer from this disease.
Fortunately, two-thirds of those affected can treat the annoying spots in a relatively short time.
The medical term for eczema is atopic dermatitis, which is an immunological disease. Presumably, hygiene and infectious agents also play a role in eczema. The disease is not contagious.
Most of the time, the eczema begins with an itch. Precautions should be taken here, as it can quickly worsen and increase the risk of infection. Scratching only brings relief for a brief moment, but then the skin worsens.
To date, no definitive cure for eczema has been found, but the red spots can be reduced and prevention is possible. The skin works like a barrier that protects the body from pollution and substances from the environment.
In the case of eczema, there is a skin change in which allergens such as mites, pollen, smog, etc. penetrate the body. This leads to dryness, itching, inflammation and, in many cases, psoriasis.
Treatment of eczema
Inflammation is relieved, moisture loss is compensated and the spread of bacteria is stopped. The doctor usually prescribes a moisturizing cream that is applied to the affected areas after bathing.
No expensive products are necessary to treat eczema. However, it is important that the remedies do not have any side effects such as increased itching or redness. Visit your dermatologist, who can also prescribe an antihistamine if necessary.
Since sweat can also lead to eczema, you should shower after exercising or sunbathing. Try to avoid stress, as it can also trigger atopic dermatitis.
Sometimes eczema is also caused by a food allergy (dairy products, eggs, nuts …), contact with cleaning products, constant contact with water or sunbathing.
Tips to Reduce Symptoms
Follow these tips for treating and preventing eczema in order to have beautiful, carefree skin:
Gloves when washing dishes
Always use latex gloves when cleaning the house, hand washing clothes, or when using suds to disinfect. There are hypoallergenic detergents on the market. You shouldn’t use towels that have been washed with an aggressive product.
Short showers are better than long baths
The skin needs sufficient moisture, especially with eczema. But hot water often makes the problem worse.
The water should better be lukewarm and not in too large quantities, so showers are better than baths. Pat the skin dry without rubbing, as this will make the eczema worse.
Avoid all types of scented soaps
The same applies to shower gels, because they quickly lead to allergies. Always use hypoallergenic products and in moderate amounts. Also, make sure that the affected skin does not come into contact with shampoo or conditioner for the hair.
Make sure your skin is always moisturized
If the skin is not hydrated, the eczema will not go away. Use hypoallergenic lotions several times a day. Don’t forget your toiletries when you leave the house!
Control the itching skin care products
Never scratch yourself, as this will prevent the eczema from healing. It can also spread the eczema to other parts of the body. Use oily creams overnight as this will speed up the healing process.
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