7 Tips While Waiting For A Cure For Eczema
By John Mancini, Thu Dec 8th

If you are the parent of a child with eczema, you know howuncomfortable this condition can make your child. You haveundoubtedly wondered during treatment if there is a cure foreczema. Unfortunatly, there isn't. However, there are treatmentoptions available for your child.

1- When a flare up of happens, the use of antihistaminescan be very affective in reducing the itching that willaccompany it. However, antihistamines can cause drowsiness,especially in children.

2- The most common form of prescription that acts as a stand infor the cure for is corticosteroids. While these can bevery effective for reducing the redness and itching that areassociated with eczema, they are not recommended for youngchildren.

3- One of the most newest advancements in the hunt for the curefor are topical immunomodulators (TIMs). These new drugsreduce the redness and itching of without the use ofsteroids. The abcesnce of steroids means that the TIMs are safefor use in children.

4- There are some treatments that can be used in conjuntion withthe medicines as you wait for a cure for eczema. The mostimportant thing you can do for an adult or a child that has theissue of is to moisturize, this

will be the mosteffective tool for fighting the symptoms as they occur.

5- When flare-ups happen, a good course of treatment is to takea bath in lukewarm water. This doesn't need to be too long,about five minutes or so, just long enough to get the skinhydrated. After getting out of the bath, it is important to pat,not rub the skin dry. Immediately apply a good qualitymoisturizing cream, the skin is very receptive to the creamwhile it is still damp.

6- To keep comfortable, dress in loose fitting clothing that ismade of 100% cotton. Cotton reduces sweating, which can lead toeczema outbreaks. Cotton also breaths, keeping the skin drier.It is best to avoid wool or any other roughly textured material,as the material can cause flare ups. In fact, if you arewearing wool, it is best to use a cotton diaper between you andyour child when holding them.

7- Another very effective way to combat flare-ups while waitingfor a cure for is to use cold compresses. The compresscan be as simple as a damp washcloth. Just placing on theaffected skin will help to take away some of the itching andother discomforts.

About the author:John Mancini has been writing about online and offlinefor a long time. Visit http://my-eczema.com orhttp://eczema-resources.info to read more about matters likecure for and infant eczema.