Dermatitis And Eczema
By John Moore, Thu Dec 8th
Clear Skin Remedies Maybe the first question you asked yourself after the doctordiagnosed your condition was, "Why me ? Why do I have to sufferthe redness and irritation of dermatitis ? Why do I have tosuffer the itching and dryness of ?"Your doctor isperhaps best qualified to answer that question, difficult as itcan be, but it may help to know that you're not alone. Millionsof other people suffer from some form of dermatitus every year. The following tips are designed to help those with diagnosedconditions of or dermatitis control the itching anddryness that accompany these afflictions :-
Beware Of Dry Air Dermatitis is aggravated by dehumidified air, especially duringwinter months when forced-air heat circulates in the home. Sincedry air tends to aggravate the itching of or dermatitis,keeping indoor air moist should be a primary concern ofsufferers and their families. You can counter dry air with agood humidifier, but you really need a big unit to do any good.If you sleep next to it however, that's ok. Put it next to yourbed. Like It Lukewarm. While some experts feel excessive bathing can aggravate thecondition, others feel that regular baths reduce the chances ofinfection and help soften the skin. Taking these differentopinions into account, the safest thing to do is to batheregularly but use lukewarm water. Not too hot, yet not too cold. Go For Grease. Regular soap need not be avoided in your bath as long as amoisturiser is applied after its use to keep the skin fromdrying out. A number of after-bath emollients (greases) areavailable over the counter. If your skin still seems dry afterusing one of these products, move up to heavier creams orointments. Take
An Oatmeal Bath. For an additional soothing treat, add colloidal (fine powder)oatmeal to the bath water. You can even use oatmeal as a soapsubstitute. For the bath, pour colloidal oatmeal (from yourpharmacy) into a bath of lukewarm water. For use as a soapsubstitute, wrap the oatmeal in handkerchief, tie it with arubber band, dunk it in the water, wring it out, and use as youwould a normal washcloth. Take Comfort In Cotton. Cotton clothing worn next to the skin is much better than eitherwool or polyester. Avoid synthetics or itchy fabrics, as well astight or badly fitting clothes. In addition to looking tacky,such clothing can trigger itching. Compress To Soothe. Cold wet dressings can help soothe and relieve the itchingassociated with contact dermatitis. Try cold milk instead ofwater, it seems to be a lot more soothing. Cool With Calamine. Calamine lotion is good for many types of rashes that ooze andmay need to be dried out. Also, calamine lotion with menthol orphenol added to it can be purchased over the counter from thepharmacy. This seems to help itching better than calamine lotionalone. Beware Of Body Lotions. Sometimes baby lotions aren't the best thing for childhoodeczema. They have a high water content, and that can further dryand irritate the skin as evaporation takes place. Use creams orointments instead. Wash Once, Rinse Twice. When it comes to doing the laundry for people with ordermatitis, make sure the detergent is washed out thoroughly.Don't use too much detergent, and always rinse the clothes atleast twice. Thank you for reading this article. I hope it has been helpful.Author - John Moore - Please use my link.http://www.acne-information-guide.com About the author:Author - John Moore - Please use my linkhttp://www.acne-information-guide.com |
