How Can I Manage Eczema?

Do you moisturize your skin at least twice a day?

Do you apply an anti-itch cream to the affected area?

Do you use nonprescription allergy medicines (antihistamines)?

Do you avoid scratching?

Do you practice covering the affected area with bandages to protect your skin and prevent scratching?

Do you take a warm bath?

Do you use mild soaps without colors and perfumes?

Do you use a humidifier?

Do you wear cool, smooth-textured clothing?

Do you know how to successfully deal with stress and anxiety?

Based on your answers, there are several other ways that can help you manage eczema. It is very important to keep your skin moist. You should find a product that suits you and moisturize your skin at least twice a day. You can apply an anti-itch cream to the affected area. Always use a moisturizer before applying the anti-itch cream, because this way the healing cream will penetrate the skin better. Avoid scratching, but instead try just pressing on the itchy skin. You can also cover the affected area with bandages to protect it. In some cases, your doctor may recommend that you take over-the-counter allergy medications (antihistamines).

Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to manage eczema. Warm baths have a soothing effect on the skin. You can sprinkle your bath with baking soda, or you can use an oatmeal bath. Soak for ten minutes and then dry the skin. Be sure to apply a moisturizer afterward. You should use mild, superfatted, non-alkaline soaps without color and odor. Rough-textured or tight clothing can further irritate your skin, so it would be good, if possible, to wear loose clothes with a smooth texture. You can use a humidifier because dry, hot indoor air can make itching worse.