Get Rid Of Eczema. Review on Dealing with Eczema

For all you sufferers of Eczema here are a few tips on how to try and manage your problem, and what it is that can aggravate it. This review is taken (but not entirely) from the E45 leaflet given to me by my doctor.

Firstly The problems may be occurring because of situations in your house. Have you ever looked closely at all aspects within your home that may cause Eczema. Within the Bathroom: Instead of using soap, you can try washing with an emollient wash. Soap can dry out your skin, even though it cleans it. To clean out your pores try using wet cotton wool with the emollient cream or lotion. This method of cleansing can be an alternative to you using traditional baby wipes. Another way of reducing the way Eczema spreads is by dabbing yourself dry with soft cotton towels and not rubbing.

The effect of rubbing can make the skin irritable and thus sore. Traditionally, bubble bath can affect your skin, so try and use an emollient bath oil instead. Whilst showering or having a bath always use a non-slip bath mat to avoid you slipping. When you have finished in the bath or shower and dabbed yourself dry, apply an emollient cream or lotion to your skin. This will have the effect of reducing irritation. When shampooing your hair, make sure you have bought a shampoo that is suitable for skin types that suffer from Eczema. With children and babies a tip is to wash their hair in bath water that contains emollient bath oil. Within the Kitchen: Before preparing any food, make sure your hands are clean by washing them with an emollient wash. If you suffer from Eczema then you should wear gloves when cleaning surfaces or washing up, as the detergents can irritate the skin and make Eczema worse. To avoid being irritated by washing powder or conditioner residue, make sure that you use 2 rinses in your washing cycle. If possible buy a non-perfumed conditioner to assist in the reduction of your Eczema. Within the Bedroom: Make sure you keep your bedroom carpets vacuumed on a daily basis, as dust mites seem to congregate here, (especially around the skirting boards). If you suffer from Eczema then why not think about laminate floor covering. This can easily be cleaned with a damp cloth or mop, which reduces the chances of dust mites appearing. Also within the bedroom try and keep the temperature at around 18 Centigrade. Along with the cooler temperature try and keep the humidity to around 50%. The reason for this, is that dry air can keep the skin dry. If you have moist air, mould can grow and this aids dust mites to thrive. To keep humidity levels monitored you should buy a hygrometer. Also, a dehumidifier will allow the moisture to be reduced, but if the air does get too dry keep a bowl of water at hand near a radiator. Bedding can be another problem area for Eczema sufferers. Use cotton bed clothes and wash them weekly to ensure dust mite levels are kept to a minimum. The use of synthetic filled duvets and pillows will also help Eczema sufferers.

To reduce the effect of allergies to pets, make sure that they are kept out of the bedroom, especially at night. Within the Living Room: If you have curtains at your windows (this applies to all over the house), then vacuum regularly and wash them at frequent intervals. One remedy is to buy roller or vertical blinds, as these do not collect much dust, and are easily wiped clean. Dust mites can also thrive in suites. Make sure you vacuum suites at very regular intervals, especially around the seams. I know suites made of leather or leather-look materials may be more expensive, but the purchase of these may help Eczema sufferers, as they are easier to wipe clean than suites made of traditional fabric materials. When dusting around the house, use a damp duster, as this picks up more dirt than a dry duster. Secondly Managing your Eczema in a correct way can reduce the effects. If you take notice of all the above mentioned areas that can cause you problems, you will (more than likely) be less of an Eczema sufferer. Another way is to use all types of emollient creams, lotions, and shampoos. Also, avoid some types of soaps and cleaning agents that can affect your skin. I hope the above review will be of use to anyone suffering from Eczema.