Did you know that approximately 35 million children and adults in the U.S. suffer from eczema, a chronic skin disorder resulting in intense itching and overall discomfort? When it comes to Hispanics, eczema severity increases among children ages 0-17.
A lot of factors can exacerbate the symptoms of eczema. things like heat, sweat, sudden changes in temperature, stress, anxiety and exposure to certain chemicals such as secondhand smoke or personal hygiene products like shampoos, soaps or perfumes are some causes.
Do you have eczema? If you do not know check out the symptoms of Eczema:
- Dry and sensitive skin
- Intense itching
- Red, inflamed skin
- Recurring rash
- Scaly areas
- Rough, leathery patches
- Oozing or crusting
- Dark colored patches of skin
If you show signs of eczema or suffer from eczema, you can follow these tips to prevent or relieve the eczema:
* Take lukewarm baths and showers using mild non-fragranced soaps and moisturizers. Afterwards, gently pat your skin dry with a soft towel. Apply moisturizers to keep your skin hydrated.
* Wear cotton or soft fabrics. Avoid wearing wool and polyester clothing, rough, scratchy fibers and tight clothes.
* Use a humidifier in dry or cold weather.
* Keep fingernails short in order to help prevent from scratching and breaking the skin.
* Some people with allergies find it helpful to remove carpets from their homes and give pets a dander treatment.
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ReplyDeleteWe use Aveeno now. Love love the stuff and it works so well. My husband and I put it on constantly thru the winter.
ReplyDeleteI tend to use whatever is available but I need to be better about it.
ReplyDeleteI just bought Aveeno Bath Treatment today for my son. His skin is so sensitive. Charlotte W.
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I use lots and lot of lotion on my ski during the winter.
ReplyDeleteI moisturize a lot.
ReplyDeleteI try to use lots of lotion in the Winter time! :)
ReplyDeleteWe live in a very dry state, too!
I moisturize my skin a couple times each day. Usually my hands and arms, I moisturize whenever I wash my hands. My hands especially get so dry and chapped.
ReplyDeleteI take warm showers, pat my skin dry and then moisturize.
ReplyDeleteNancy
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I use moisturizing body wash and lotion for dry skin.
ReplyDeleteI try to soak in oatmeal baths to relieve my itchy skin in the winter!
ReplyDeleteI use a humidifier and lotion.
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/DEBIJOT/status/536367835149111296
ReplyDeleteI use a daily body moisturizer to combat dry skin.
ReplyDeletejanetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
HYdrate, HYDrate, HYDRATE
ReplyDeleteSo much lotion!
ReplyDeleteI moisturize a lot.
ReplyDeleteMoisturize every night and every morning
ReplyDeleteI never skip the lotion, I also use baby oil on my skin in the shower.
ReplyDeleteI use baby oil daily.
ReplyDeleteI tweeted the giveaway https://twitter.com/upstatmissy2/status/536686012764676096
ReplyDeleteI try to use moisturizer but I still battle dryness.
ReplyDeleteI use vitamin e oil
ReplyDeleteI use lotion 2x a day and homemade sugar scrub when in the shower...
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ReplyDeleteI try to use a double dose of moisturiser or a better brand.
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ReplyDeleteI use coconut oil sometimes, but I don't have a great product for my chapped hands. I am a hair stylist and it really does a number on my hands in the winter.
ReplyDeleteI use A&D ointment on my whole body!!
ReplyDeleteOatmeal bath soaks and hydrating moisturizer
ReplyDeleteI use body butters and body oils
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ReplyDeleteI moisturize daily with a stronger moisturizer for winter dry skin.
ReplyDeleteI drink lots of water and moisturize daily!
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ReplyDeleteI try to use the best lotion i can find to make it smooth and not so dry.
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ReplyDeleteI love moisturizing.
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I have really dry skin so I moisturize more and run a humidifier all the time.
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ReplyDeleteI really try to moisturize every day!
ReplyDeleteI use coconut oil during the winter as an all-over body moisturizer
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ReplyDeleteI use lots of lotion and drink plenty of water. Patricia
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ReplyDeleteI make sure to drink lots of water and use plenty of lotion.
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ReplyDeleteI moisturize like crazy!
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ReplyDeleteI make sure I drink enough water to keep hydrated.
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ReplyDeleteI drink a lot of water and use moisturizer in the winter
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ReplyDeleteI use Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash for my skin.
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ReplyDeleteSometimes I have to use bag balm just to help with the dry cracking from winter.
ReplyDeleteI use any kind of lotion I have on hand. When it gets bad, I use Vasoline.
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ReplyDeleteNot just saying this, we really use Aveeno, we really like Aveeno therapy.
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ReplyDeleteI moisturize.
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ReplyDeleteI use lotion every day.
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ReplyDeleteLotion after every shower and lots of lotion at night when I go to bed.
ReplyDeletei try and drink more water and cover myself in lotion all the time.
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I use rainbath gel from Neutrogenia and Nivea and Aveeno lotions.
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ReplyDeleteI use a lot more lotion on my hands, and sometimes on my face and back.
ReplyDeleteI use coconut oil!
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ReplyDeleteI use lots and lots and lots of lotion.
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ReplyDeleteI use lots and lots of lotion.
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ReplyDeleteI try to keep my skin moisturized with lotion :)
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ReplyDeleteI always use Vaseline for my feet before bed and cover up with socks over night
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ReplyDeleteI put bath Neutrogena Bath Oil in my bath during the winter months.
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ReplyDeletei apply lotions several times a day to help my dry skin
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ReplyDeleteI just use extra lotion.
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ReplyDeleteI moisturize after a shower.
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ReplyDeleteCocoa butter works for me.
ReplyDeleteI moisturize with lotion and try to drink lots of water.
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ReplyDeleteI keep my skin hydrated with moisturizing lotion.
ReplyDeleteI use a lot of moisturizers both at night and in the daytime.
ReplyDeleteLaurie Emerson
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ReplyDeleteLaura Lee
I use heavy lotions and body butter and try to protect my skin with gloves, scarf and hat.
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