Body Care

Usually, we start from the point of care—soothing symptoms, dealing with itching, and pressing on with life as best as possible. But when dealing with eczema long-term, prevention becomes necessary to your overall strategy. Successful prevention means knowing what’s coming next.

Hormone fluctuations can bring out eczema in people who’ve never had it, or significantly change existing symptoms. During pregnancy, the skin acting wildly can be overwhelming. Naturally, you want to ease your discomfort, but you want to make sure that it’s safe for your baby.

Free of fragrances and chemicals

Also known as atopic dermatitis, eczema is an inflammatory condition of the skin. That means you have to avoid anything that could trigger inflammation in the skin. Avoid fragrances. 

There’s a few different reasons why your eczema might be flaking, and it can be good news or bad news. One thing to remember, regardless of whether the peeling is a good sign or a bad sign, is to avoid scratching. It’s tempting to rub that itch away!

One also can’t “just” get over it as if it’s a temporary scratch. It’s often an ongoing part of life and one that vastly affects your mood. We understand how frustrating it is that the exact cause of eczema is unknown. Knowing that immune function, genetics, and lifestyle all play a part is helpful but also leaves unanswered questions.

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, can progress from itchy to sore, and from sore to infected. If the skin tore from scratching with fingernails, rubbing against rough-textured fabrics, or unintentional bumps against everyday objects, then viruses, bacteria, or fungi may enter the skin. If your eczema exhibits any of the following signs, get a fast diagnosis and proper treatment to prevent the problem from intensifying.

Instead, think of a trigger checklist as a tool. Hopping on a flight? House undergoing renovations? Any or all of these scenarios can present factors that trigger a nasty flare-up. Having the ability to prepare for these scenarios can help with managing eczema—and being prepared can help you get faster relief.

Sleep is the oldest beauty secret known to humankind. But when you can’t sleep because your skin is acting up, one of your body’s primary restorative functions is disrupted. This bad spiral can lead to frustration and stress, which also contribute negatively to your skin.

Although psoriasis and eczema—also called atopic dermatitis—can have similar symptoms, they are completely different skin conditions. Ultimately, a dermatologist is the final authority on what your skin condition is.