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With the first piece from our series of dermatology blogs, take sixty seconds to find out how to manage your condition and keep your skin looking its best.
Many things are worse in winter – coughs and colds, sunbathing, BBQs, and eczema amongst them! Eczema is a catch all term for dry red skin that becomes itchy. It’s common (20% of kids and 10% of adults in the UK) and runs in families – often with hay fever and asthma. There are many causes, lots of triggers, and plenty of options for treatment!
There are several actions you can take to help your skin and keep eczema at bay:
soap contains sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) which is great for bubbles but not so good for eczema. Use a moisturising cream instead – it feels a bit odd to begin with, but you’ll get used to it.
this allows you to see what needs attention, cleans the bugs away, and makes moisturising easier.
There is no one best moisturiser…. The best one is the one you use the most. The worst thing about moisturising is it takes time, so do what you can.
Some people are sensitive to lots of cleaning or cosmetic products and others find wool, pet hair, or heat to be the biggest trigger. Stress is a common trigger, but this can be tricky to avoid!
Foods are not common eczema triggers. In young children, they may be, but you could expect other symptoms too so you should consult a GP if you think a food is causing eczema.
Know the areas that flare-up most and keep on top of them. Be conscious that even when the eczema seems invisible and stops itching, it’s still there.
When needed and used properly, steroids are often the most effective tool we have. You’ll need a prescription and some advice first, so see your GP for tailored advice and treatment options.
some skin (like eyelids) is very thin, whilst some (hands, feet) is much thicker, so the type of creams and ointments needed changes depending on this and how bad the eczema is.
Avoid wool, wear gloves, and keep nails short!
If standard eczema treatments aren’t controlling things well, there may be an infection. Seeing a GP will help you understand your personal eczema journey. For example, you may have a type of eczema caused by coming into contact with something so you might need patch testing.
There are medications you can take by mouth or injection – you’d need to see a dermatologist. Some people improve with light therapy too, so this is worth discussing.
Finally, it may not be eczema! There are many other rashes that cause flare-ups so it’s worth considering if your condition may be something different entirely.
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