Eczema

Some people can flare when eating certain foods but should be evaluated by a health professional to determine if that is the cause. There is a percentage of eczema patients who do have food allergies but unless you have tested positive for a food allergy you don’t need to avoid any specific food. In general there has been some good studies to encourage eczema suffers to add more foods with Omega-3 Fatty Acids (health fat found in some fish products) and Probiotics. In general we have found that “anti-inflammatory” foods and diets can be beneficial for those with eczema and your general health. And we also have seen that highly processed foods can create inflammation and flare some skin diseases such as eczema.

Keeping finger nails short and wearing cotton gloves at night can avoid excessive irritation to the skin. Adding humidifiers to your home and a good unscented moisturizing product recommended by your health care provider can decrease your eczema flares.nnBathing daily with luke warm water and apply moisturizers within the first few several minutes after. Avoiding hot water that strips the skin of it’s natural lipids (health skin fats).nnAvoiding chemicals such as household cleaners, laundry detergents, soaps, and or fragranced lotions.

Excessive scratching can worsen your eczema and cause secondary issues such as infections, scarring or thickening of the skin.

Different types of eczema occur on different areas of the skin and sometimes at different ages. It is best to be evaluated by a dermatologist or health care provider to correctly diagnose what type of eczema and course of treatment.

Eczema can occur at any age and in some cases gets worse with age or flaring factors but in other cases improves with age. It is helpful to see your health care provider to determine the type of eczema you have to give you a better idea of what the future holds for your specific type of eczema.

Eczema can occur at any age and in some cases gets worse with age or flaring factors but in other cases improves with age. It is helpful to see your health care provider to determine the type of eczema you have to give you a better idea of what the future holds for your specific type of eczema. nn6.What happens if eczema is left untreated?nn      If left untreated secondary infections, scarring or worsening symptoms could occur. Proper care of the skin is essential for prevention and to avoid unnecessary complications and additional treatment that could potentially be avoided. Untreated eczema can also lead to loss of sleep, work or social activities and significant social stigma for many that can affect their mental health.

Anytime you are exposed to extreme weather conditions such as extreme cold or heat and even dry air can worsen symptoms of eczema.

You should always speak with a healthcare professional prior to starting any vitamins or supplements to help with your eczema. There is some studies that provide us with evidence that certain supplements can be helpful with those with eczema but only your health care provider can decide if those are safe for you and your type of eczema.

Untreated eczema could lead to further health concerns if left untreated. Common secondary complications are bacterial and viral infections that require internal medication and medication to be applied to the skin.