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Eczema- Caring for Dry Skin

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Topic: Eczema
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Sort Desciption: Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) is a skin disease. Eczema causes dry skin that can itch, get red and crack. In adults, eczema usually develops on the insides of the elbows, the backs of the knees, the hands and the backs of the elbows. ...

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Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) is a skin disease. Eczema causes dry skin that can itch, get red and crack. In adults, eczema usually develops on the insides of the elbows, the backs of the knees, the hands and the backs of the elbows. In young children, the rash is most often on the face. Eczema is most common in people whose relatives have allergic conditions like asthma or hay fever. Up to 10 percent of children get eczema. What causes eczema? The exact cause of eczema isnt known. It may be caused or made worse by these things: Soaps, laundry detergents and perfumes. Scratchy clothes (like wool) can also irritate the skin. Allergens like dust mites, pollens, pets or even foods. Low humidity or high humidity and sweating. Skin care is very important! Bathe less frequently. Use warm water instead of hot water. Use soap only when its necessary. Most people need soap only for the armpits, hands, face and groin. Dont lather up your arms legs, chest and back unless you cant rinse the area clean with water. Use a mild soap like Dove or Ivory, or a non-soap cleanser like Cetaphil. Pat your skin dry with a soft towel. Rubbing provokes itching. Apply a moisturizer immediately after bathing. This can trap water in the top layers of the skin. Use a hypoallergenic moisturizer like Lubriderm, Nutraderm, Eucerin, Keri, Moisturel, Curl or, Aquaphor. It is even better if you apply the moisturizer several times a day. Drink lots of water. Water helps keep the skin moist. Use a mild laundry soap and try running your clothes through two rinse cycles. Wear gloves when you work with cleaning products that might irritate your skin. Wash your sheets in hot water (and often) to get rid of dust mites. Use dust-proof covers on pillows, box springs and mattresses. Wear loose clothes made of cotton that breathe. Can medicine help eczema? Steroid creams and ointments can help control eczema. But there can be serious and ...

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