Eczema and dermatitis are common, yet bothersome, skin problems. Some people tend to shrug as a simple skin rash, however, if not treated properly they can both lead to more severe problems.
In this article we’ll look at these common skin issues while also giving you some basic tips on how to treat them.
Dermatitis
The term “dermatitis” refers to a group of skin problems that cause inflammation. What these different types of inflammation share in common is an allergic reaction to a specific substance or allergen. The different types of dermatitis include atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, psoriasis and urticaria.
But, in order to know which type of dermatitis you are suffering from you need to have some context, if not you’re looking at a simple rash that you know nothing about.
Eczema
Eczema is a type of dermatitis, which is commonly characterized by one or several of the following symptoms:
*redness
*skin dryness and itching
*skin edema (swelling)
Severe cases of eczema can present:
*oozing or bleeding
*flaking, crusting, blistering, or cracking
Mild forms of eczema will often subside fairly quickly, however, when more severe forms of eczema are left untreated they can lead to breaking of the skin and subsequent infections. This is why it is so important that you deal with eczema promptly.
The first thing you must do is identify the triggers that set off eczema flare-ups. Every person has a different set of triggers. Regardless of this, some common triggers include contact with harsh ingredients and scratchy fabrics, and exposure to sunlight, heat and wind.
Identifying your own triggers and avoiding them is crucial if you want to keep your eczema under control.
If you discover that you react negatively to cleaning agents then changing the brand you are using or avoid them all together. Avoiding scratchy clothing is much easier; simply do not buy clothes made from itchy material. Prefer clothing made with cotton and linen fibers instead of spending money on clothing made from wool.
If your flare-ups are caused by heat and humidity, then you should avoid visiting areas where the climate is both humid and hot. If you enjoy exercising then do so in open, well ventilated areas. And when taking a stroll outside, look for shady spots that will keep you out of the sun.
Sipping cool water during the summer and in hot rooms can also help control your body’s core temperature. This will make it less likely that you develop an eczema flare-up.
Changing your skin care routine can also help alleviate your eczema and help reduce the number of flare-ups. Natural skin care balms can give you a gentler treatment than can traditional skin care products. Traditional skin care products usually contain fragrances, fillers and chemical ingredients that can aggravate your eczema.
Healing Balms Reduce Eczema Flare-Ups
You should always look for products that are fragrance and alcohol free and steer clear of products containing cinnamon, menthol and ylang-ylang. A good dry skin lotion can also help soothe dry skin problems that often accompany eczema.
BIOSKINBALM is a natural skin cream that not only helps alleviate the itchiness and redness that is common with eczema skin, but it can also be used as an eczema cream and aid dry skin care. BIOSKINBALM is made with a special natural ingredient – snail serum. It is this natural ingredient that makes this product a soothing alternative to the majority of all traditional skin care products.
- Cynthia Alleyne