Stop the Itch – Tips for  Eczema Sufferers
Natural Medicine South Africa|April 2017

Eczema is often a challenge to control, so doctors prescribe steroid skin creams or ointments. It is important to use these drugs with caution – talk to your doctor about what to expect, and try alternatives for long-term maintenance.

Daleen Totten
Stop the Itch – Tips for  Eczema Sufferers

The cause of eczema remains a mystery. It seems to result from a combination of genetics and conditions of everyday life. Eczema flare-ups are sometimes the result of a specific irritant, but more often there is no obvious external cause. Eczema runs in families and affects one out of 10 children. Researchers have found that a genetic lack of a protein called filaggrin may be involved. Filaggrin helps to form a protective layer on the skin that keeps out foreign invaders.

The standard treatment for chronic eczema involves wearing soft cotton fabrics, taking lukewarm showers, using non-soap cleansers, patting the skin gently to dry, applying an eczema-specific non-chemical moisturiser or ointment immediately after bathing, and avoiding extremes of weather and any personal triggers such as certain foods and food additives.

It is so important to make sure the skin is properly hydrated to keep this condition under control. Drink a lot of water every day: one and a half litres for children and at least two litres for adults.

TIPS ON HOW TO CARE FOR AN ITCHY SKIN

Cleansing Use soap-free products only. Soap dries your skin and stays on the skin for up to eight hours. Use a cleansing gel or dermatological bar. Don’t use facecloths or sponges as they aggravate skin sensitivity and can carry bacteria. Rather use your hands to wash the affected areas. Your hands are cleaner and more gentle.

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