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Anyone with troublesome skin can explain that it negatively affects their self-confidence. Is this you? If so, get some excellent tips regarding how to handle eczema by reading this article.

You may not have put eczema and clothing into the same thoughts when you think about your skin. However, your choice of clothing can impact your eczema in rather substantial ways. Look for loose clothing made from cotton. Try not to expose your skin to wool or other coarse materials. Wash clothes in mild detergent and rinse them twice before wearing them.

Cream and moisturizes will help hydrate the skin and reduce the effects of eczema felt on the skin. They tend to be more effective than lotion-based products. You might even try petroleum jelly. However, always make sure that your moisturizers don't contain any alcohol or scents. Moisturize in the morning and evening if possible.

When suffering from the skin condition eczema, you must moisturize your skin regularly. This is the most effective way to control flare-ups. Moisturize often, especially after showering and bathing to keep skin supple and soft. Stick to unscented products that are low on chemicals and added ingredients.

Choose a PABA-free sunscreen. The ingredient is known to cause problems with people who have eczema. Even if your sunscreen is completely PABA-free, you should still read through the ingredients. If nothing else works, you should speak to your physician about prescription sunscreen.

md dr anastasios pappas Keep away from stress when you have eczema. Stress is known to lead to eczema flare-ups. If you find yourself in a stressful situation, use exercise, meditation or some other form of relaxation to relieve it. You can keep flare-ups to a bare minimum by keeping stress to a minimum as well.

Eczema typically causes skin to become dry and itchy. Apply moisturizers to reduce itching and drying. Moisturizers are believed to hydrate the skin, but this isn't always the case. The reality is that they help keep the body's natural moisture in when they are applied regularly. When you do this moisturizers are great at keeping the skin dry.

Use a humidifier for patchy eczema. These humidifiers work by putting steam in your air. The steam has water droplets and this makes for a moist environment. This helps keep the skin hydrated and comfortable, regardless of the weather conditions. Just make sure you keep it clean to prevent other health issues.

A warm bath can help you relieve your eczema itching. Make sure, however, that the water is neither very hot nor very cold. Add some Epson salts, baking soda and/or colloidal oatmeal to the water for soothing relief. You might also try putting a bit of bleach into your bath to help get rid of skin bacteria.

Know your triggers. Dust mites may be the culprit for some people. Or, scented soaps may cause an issue for you. Knowing what causes eczema can help you prevent it. You may have to make some changes, but the relief will be worth it.

You should now have a good idea of how to battle the eczema and maintain the healthy skin that keeps you happy. If you try something and it doesn't seem to help, simply move on to the next tip. You will eventually find a solution to your condition. Your own solution may be in the article above.

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