Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Eczema Creams

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Skin dryness is common in eczema. Using moisturizing lotions alone may not suffice to keep skin adequately hydrated; creams or ointments that lubricate the skin may be needed instead. Creams and ointments are both heavier than lotions, and act by creating a seal over the skin, thus preventing the loss of water. Skin lubricants should be used every day, and applied all over the body for maximum effect. They should be applied within three minutes of bathing, and after a steroid cream if one is also being applied. Some brands of lubricant creams are Eucerin, Lubriderm and Cetaphil. For more severe dry skin, ointments such as Aquaphor can be used.

Steroid creams are one of the most common treatments for eczema. They act by reducing the local inflammatory reaction that occurs in skin affected by eczema, and therefore offer relief against itching. While milder steroid creams are available over the counter, stronger ones are available by prescription and should only be used under direct medical supervision. Steroid creams should not be used in children unless prescribed by a doctor, and then only for the shortest possible time at the lowest effective strength. This is because steroids can interfere with growth, disrupt normal hormone levels and cause skin thinning and permanent damage. With stronger steroid creams, it is important to taper off their use gradually, as directed by a physician.

Elidel and Protopic are two creams that act as immune modulators, or drugs that suppress the body's immune system in some way. Both these creams have recently been linked to certain skin cancers and to lymphoma, and the US Food and Drug Administration has asked their manufacturers to place warnings on their labels. While these creams are very effective in treating eczema, they should be used with caution, and only in more severe cases.


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Friday, December 9, 2011

Cures For Eczema on Hands

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Having Eczema on any part of your body can be annoying, but having it on your hands because you use them all the time can be extra annoying. This article will look at some of the cures for eczema on your hands that you can try right at home to help relieve the pain and itching.

Firstly though I need to be honest and let you know that currently there is no medical cure for eczema. But that doesn't mean that you can't clear up any symptoms you have because you can. And any time in the future that you get another outbreak you can use these remedies to clear up your eczema fast.

Ok, so let's get to it.

Most of the time eczema on your hands (atopic hand dermatitis) is due to something you've touched or come into contact with. Usually that's soap, detergents or some sort of chemical. Add to that contact wetting and drying of the hands and you are left with that annoying red itchy rash. That's why it's much more common for new mom's and hospital workers to have it because they are constantly washing them.

If you can find the source of the problem then all you need to do is eliminate touching or using that product, but this is often harder said than done. And of course it may be more than one product as well to make things even more difficult to determine the cause.

Anything that you can do to help improve your immune system such as eating healthy, mild exercise and living a stress free lifestyle will help your body heal itself.

Keeping your hands out of water as much as possible can also really help, as can keeping your hands constantly moisturized. There are many good over the counter products that are specifically made for eczema prone skin or dry sensitive skin which includes the Aquaphor range of creams and ointments.


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Saturday, December 3, 2011

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www.dryskinnyc.org (212)-644-9494 Dry Skin Highlights Moisturizers Skin Care Dry Skin Dry skin, also referred to as xerosis, is often itchy and irritating. Dry skin results from the loss of oils (sebum) in the skin that serve as a natural moisturizer. This may occur with excessive bathing (particularly with hot water), low humidity (in desert climates or cold winter weather), advancing age, or the use of drying soaps (antibacterial, deodorant soaps, Ivory). In addition, several skin disorders, such as atopic dermatitis, lead to dry skin. The tendency for dry skin runs in families and is usually a recurring problem, especially in winter. Because of this seasonal occurrence, it is sometimes referred to as "winter itch." It is important to regularly apply a moisturizer when your skin becomes dry. Moisturizer is best applied within 3 minutes after a shower or bath when your skin is still damp, but not wet. Use hypoallergenic and fragrance-free moisturizers. The drier the skin, the "thicker" the moisturizer should be. For some people with very dry skin, petrolatum (Vaseline) is quickly absorbed and may be required to sufficiently moisturize the skin. Other effective moisturizers that are readily available include: CeraVe Cetaphil Eucerin Aquaphor In severe cases, your doctor may recommend a urea- or lactic-acid-based product.

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