5 Things to Avoid if You Want to Beat Eczema

By: Joe Cardinal Click author's name for more of his/her articles

The greatest hurdle to advancement is ignorance! Just about all people faced with the irritation and discomfort of eczema only seek one point of
view, that of their doctor. Regrettably,most traditional doctors in Western countries only prescribe drug therapy for eczema. The drugs employed such as topical steroids are not recommended for use on a child's face and over the long term can thin the skin and the bones. Progress,all the same, can be made by natural means beginning with avoidance of triggers and irritants.

1) Avoid dry skin. Use skin lotions and creams to maintain supple skin. Many people fail to properly moisturize the skin. This allows eczema to take hold and increases the itch which contributes to scratching and open sores.

2) Avoid long hot showers. These wipe out the skin's essential oils. Even if lotion is usedafter the bath it's hard to replenish all the lost oils. Short baths are good to remove dust and bacteria from the skin. If you keep the bath short and the water lukewarm, you won't suffer much loss of skin oils and applying lotion after the bath will be much more effective in keeping the skin moist.

3) Avoid synthetic clothing. Especially in children, synthetic clothing may chafe the skin and contribute to eczema. Use cotton clothing where at all possible and you will minimize one more element of eczema.

4) Avoid foods which may be allergens. This is easier said than done but necessary for eczema control. Many people are not aware of their food allergies and need to have an allergenist do a skin test to find out our allergies.

Together with a skin test, a food elimination test may be necessary to pinpoint the foods to which you may be allergic.

5) Avoid or reduce the stress in your life. Stress is the sneakiest aggravator of health problems. We live such stressful lives in our modern world that we donâ€™t even notice it. It is just a part of modern life. It is also a major aggravator of eczema. Reduce your stress and you will improve your eczema.

Beating eczema is not an easy task, but taking action to avoid dry skin, long hot baths, synthetic clothing, food allergens and stress can really help to beat eczema.

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