Life Essentials Magazine - March 2017

exercise, meditation, and other relaxing
activities. You can keep flare-ups to a bare
minimum by keeping stress to a minimum
as well.
You could use modern technology to text
yourself reminders to treat your skin.
Atopic dermatitis is one of the forms of
eczema that millions of people suffer
from. In one study, patients adhered to a
treatment schedule and had fewer flare
ups. Most of these people opted to keep
receiving the text messages.
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PROTECTING YOUR HANDS
Eczema causes aren’t widely known, and while there isn’t a cure, there are
effective treatments available. Have you heard the term “dishpan hands”? This
is hand eczema which causes the skin on a person’s hand to become dry and
cracked. If this problem has plagued you, make sure to use rubber gloves when
you do dishes. If you find latex too bothersome, wear cotton gloves beneath
them. Be sure to clean your hands after you’re done and moisturize them.
Cotton gloves work well if you are just doing a bit of housework. Leather gloves are
nice for cold weather. Avoid wool and other itchy fabrics. These will irritate your skin.
Always make sure your fingernails are clean and short. Even though you
know you should not scratch your skin, you might do it in your sleep.
This could worsen your rash, and if your nails are long, it could make the
problem even worse. Also make sure your nails are always clean underneath.
In summary, eczema is a condition that wreaks havoc on many lives. This article has
shown how to limit your outbreaks and find relief. Using the information you just read,
you can control your eczema. When you put this information to good use, you can keep
your eczema under control.
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