Atopic eczema can cause discomfort which can be relieved by a few skincare tips that help to ease the symptoms of atopic eczema. Here are a few tips:
Moisturizing your skin after bathing:
Keeping your skin hydrated forms a barrier between the skin and the environment. It is advised to use a fragrance-free ointment or lotion.
Wearing loose-fitting cotton clothing:
Avoid wearing woolen clothes in direct contact with your skin. Wearing loose-fitting cotton clothes is recommended and tight clothes are to be avoided as cotton is less irritating and lets the skin breathe.
Limiting your bathing time:
Showers are to hydrate the skin which should be limited to 5-10 minutes with warm water. Moisturization should be done immediately after bathing when the skin is still hydrated as it helps to lock off the moisture.
Fragrance-free skin care products:
A Fragrance-free skin care product should be used as products containing fragrances flare up eczema.
The skin should be protected from extreme temperatures:
Excessive sweat can also trigger and flare up eczema and dry cold weather also contributes to the same.
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