| In the cases where an Eczema condition hasn't | | | | its temperature is not extreme. Opt for bathing in |
| reached but a minor stage, men and women alike | | | | lukewarm water. Too hot or too cold fluid |
| treat it just as if it were a minor disturbance. It is just | | | | environments determine skin reactions that worsen |
| another tiny, dry and red patch of skin that is localized | | | | Eczema. |
| on an elbow or on a shoulder. | | | | In addition, in order to counteract any potential |
| However, if things turn severe, people (again men and | | | | aggravating effect, try to use soap substitutes and |
| women alike, but with a focus on the women's | | | | bath/shower emollients. Common soaps and shower |
| reactions) begin to say that they cannot even develop | | | | gels lead to skin dryness. This means further |
| a social life any longer. | | | | complications of a pre-existing dermatitis. So it is |
| Unfortunately, it happens on a frequent basis that | | | | preferable to stay away from too long contact with |
| people, while treating their skin condition, forget about | | | | water and from contact with harsh, drying soaps and |
| factors that contribute to its aggravation. And you try | | | | other bathing cleansers. |
| in vain to get rid of the disease as long as you keep | | | | For instance, oatmeal baths (we have already talked |
| on subjecting your skin to the influence of agents that | | | | about them in one of the previous chapters) are a |
| are actually turning it worse. | | | | blessing for an irritated skin. Adding two cups of a |
| Water and Soaps | | | | colloidal oatmeal product (such as the one pictured |
| One issue is exposure to water. Increased exposure | | | | above) in lukewarm water will function perfectly as a |
| definitely worsens an already installed Eczema. On the | | | | soap substitute. |
| other hand, what are we supposed to do? Should we | | | | It Is All in the Fabric |
| bathe no longer? | | | | Coarse fabrics (wool for instance) and synthetic |
| Well, no one is proposing such an absurd project. On | | | | materials make the skin more sensitive. In the cases |
| the contrary, bathing is a must. You just need to | | | | where an Eczema condition is already manifest, such |
| decrease the time you spend in the bathtub or under | | | | clothing will irritate the skin even more. |
| the shower. Prolonged exposure to water turns the | | | | If you want to avoid supplementary, completely |
| skin frail and dehydrates it. | | | | unnecessary and annoying skin irritation, try to wear |
| Also, when you bathe or wash dishes or when you | | | | those clothes near/on the skin that are cotton made. |
| have any other kind of contact with water, make sure | | | | Cotton is soft and smooth and does not damage skin. |