Eczema, otherwise known as atopic dermatitis, affects more than 30 million
people in the US to some degree. And it usually appears on your face, elbows, knees, hands or
feet. And can be really frustrating, since all that redness and inflammation can look alarming,
and although the exact cause of eczema is not known, what we do know, is that certain
environmental factors contribute to those flare ups. And While the redness and inflammation may
look alarming, it’s not contagious and there are a number of things you can do right now to find
some relief. This video will look at 7 of best tips out there when it comes to eczema. Also,
make sure to stay till the end, as ill also be sharing one tip at the end,
that should help you do wonders, especially since winter is coming and winter is known
for being the worst season for eczema. If you guys are new here, this channel
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The first tip and I know it might sound basic, but is super important is: make sure to moisture after
bathing and when your skin feels dry. Because think about, you want your skin hydrated enough
to form a barrier between you and the world. And I know a lot of moisturizers can have formaldehyde
releasers, dyes, fragrances, and lanolin, but one that doesnt have any of all that and gives you the
best moisture levels is the vanicream moisturizer as many eczema sufferes have found benefit in this
one, and you can pick one up in the description below. The second tip is: learn the rules of
showering with eczema. And there are 5 rules you need to follow next time you take a bath. One:
shower at least once a day, 2: use only lukewarm water, never hot, 3: limit the shower to 10
minutes. 4: Do not scrub the skin. And 5: Switch your soap for a gentle cleanser instead. You see,
a long, hot shower can remove natural oils and moisture from the skin, and if your scrubbing and
using soap, without knowing, you could be doing a lot more harm than you think. The third tip is:
Make sure that you are using a clothing detergent that is fragrance free and dye free. Because The
wrong laundry product can be a real nightmare for those flare ups. And There are now a number
of products that are called ‘hypoallergenic,’ but this is actually not a standardized term,
so dont fall for that. Secondly, products that say organic or natural, doesnt mean they dont include
fragrances, so dont fall for that either. Doing a little digging, i found one by mollys suds,
which not only doesnt have fragrances and dyes, there are no formaldehyde and petrochemicals
in it either, making it an overall safer detergent for eczema. The fourth tip is:
make sure you wear loose clothing made with 100% cotton. The reason why is because polyester can
trap heat, and wool can irritate the skin. So sticking with 100% cotton, bamboo or silk,
can make all the difference. The fifth tip is: and arguable one of the most important ones is,
to make sure you always patch test new products. Only because there could be other ingredients
in skin care products which can also cause a flare-up. So to that is apply a small amount
to an area that you dont normally flare up, wait 24 hours, and if there is no reaction and your
skin remains clear after 24 hours, then you can say that the new product is less likely
to cause a flar up. The sixth tip is: Reduce stress. Stress reduction techniques such as deep
breathing and meditation, and just looking for areas where you can reduce stress in your life
can help prevent an eczema flare-up. These may differ person to person, so Id be happy to hear
what helps you in the comments below. And lastly, number 7: Get to know all the possible triggers.
Some can be food triggers like: cows milk, eggs, peanuts, and soy. And others can be pet fur,
pollen, mold, and the very insidious one being dust mites. (Eek, Eek, Eeek).
Now to be clear, Dust mites don't cause eczema. But, they can be can cause a trigger outbreak.
Especially where they hang out the most, our bed. Our bed sheets are a breeding ground for bacteria,
as you sleep, your body sheds around 30,000 skin cells each hour, which is all food for
dust mites and potential flare ups, so if you can keep up with this, try washing your bedding
at least once a week and consider switching over to silver infused bedding to tackle dust mites
from another angle. Small Studies show that dust mites appear to hate contact with silver. Making
silver ideal in preventing living conditions for dust mites. The one by miracle made seems
to be a popular one these days. Which ive left a link in the description below to pick one up.
And since you made it this far, I told you id share with you another tip that I think could
do wonders especially as were getting into the colder months, is Wearing gloves in when
the weather is cold outside. Cold air can dry your skin and can trigger eczema. But be sure
to give your hands a break every now and then because you don’t want them to sweat either.
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