Eczema is a non-contagious skin condition characterized by itching, redness, inflammation, and irritation. Many factors, like nuts and dairy, smoke, and pollution, can trigger it. It cannot be cured completely, but you can manage it.
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Treatment usually focuses on managing skin conditions and alleviating symptoms.
There is not yet a full cure for eczema, but you can eliminate symptoms like rashes, dry skin, itching can be taken care of. Doctors suggest the treatment plan according to the condition, symptoms, and age.
Skin inflammation and itchiness can be reduced by applying topical corticosteroids creams; if topical creams don’t suit you, you can always opt for systemic corticosteroids, which can be taken for a short period. Antibiotics, antiviral, and antifungal are used if pathogens cause the infection. Phototherapy is a great alternative that involves exposure to ultraviolet A or B waves, alone or combined. The skin will be monitored carefully. This method is typically used to treat moderate dermatitis. Antihistamines are used to lessen severe itching, tar treatment chemicals designed to reduce itching. Topical calcineurin inhibitors are a type of drug that suppresses the activities of the immune system. It decreases inflammation and helps prevent flareups.
Not only medications, but home remedies can also manage eczema. For example, applying apple cider vinegar, the skin is usually acidic but, eczema makes it less acidic that can affect the skin’s defense, to cope up with it, we apply apple cider to balance the skin acidity levels. Not only this, but it is also antibacterial.
We can also use aloe vera gel; we know it has excellent benefits for the skin. Aloe has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that help you prevent any infection when your skin is in bad condition; not only this, it also helps in healing.
Although it may sound dangerous, research indicates that bleach in the bath can elevate eczema symptoms.
Bleach has antibacterial properties that can kill the bacteria on the surface of the skin, including S. aureus, which causes staph infections. This may restore the microbiome of the skin’s surface.
That’s about cure and treatment, but have you heard that prevention is always better than cure? Eczema can also be prevented. You have to take of few things.
Don’t eat foods like citrus fruits, dairy, eggs., gluten or wheat, spices, such as vanilla, cloves, and cinnamon, tomatoes, some types of nuts. These all can trigger your eczema flareup, but eczema can be managed just by removing these items from your diet.
You can take care of your skin by taking lukewarm baths and applying moisturizer within 3 minutes of bathing to “lock-in” moisture rather than rubbing the skin dry after bathing. Add moisturizing to your daily routine, wear cotton and soft fabrics, and avoid rough, scratchy fibers and tight-fitting clothing. Learn to prevent individual eczema triggers. Use a humidifier in dry or cold weather, keep fingernails short to avoid scratching and breaking the skin, use a mild soap or a non-soap cleanser when washing. Air drying or gently patting skin dry with a towel; stress is another factor for the outbreak of eczema; manage your stress by doing physical activities. Excessive heat and intense perspiration can cause eczema outbreaks, so avoid overheating your home. It’s better to keep your bedroom relatively cold at night and to use light, fresh cotton sheets.
Don’t worry if you have eczema. You can always manage it with the following tips.
Until Next Time,
Team Doctor ASKY!