Natural Products for Dermatitis Alleviation
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin ailment that produces intense itching and then a red, raised rash. It usually appears in early childhood and continues into the adolescence years. Adults also can suffer it or have milder symptoms than they did as infants, along with sensitive-skin signs.
If you suffer atopic dermatitis, your skin is highly sensitive to irritants and is prone to becoming itchy and developing a rash. Scratching may seem to relieve the itch, but it usually ends in a rash and leads to a self-perpetuating circle of itching, scratching, and rash.
Skin affected by dermatitis must be maintained well hydrated. Although scientists have yet to fully understand the causes of atopic dermatitis, it is known that dry skin plays a big part in exacerbating symptoms.
Good skin care is an essential part of controlling the rash and itch of dermatitis. To help prevent a cycle of itching, scratching, and rash, maintain your skin hydrated and identify and avoid skin irritants.
Follow these tips to care for your skin: - Soak in clean, warm (not hot) water for 3 to 5 minutes. Your skin will assimilate water and still retain its biological oils. Losing the biological oils will result in dry skin. You may shower when atopic dermatitis is under control or when an outbreak is mild.
- Avoid washing with soap during every bath. If you need some soap, use a non-drying, gentle product. Use soap regularly only on the underarms, groin, and feet, rinsing immediately afterward. Children affected by atopic dermatitis should not stay sit in soapy water.
- Avoid adding bath oils and bubble bath to the bathwater, because they can alter your skin’s ability to assimilate water.
- Avoid using washcloths or scrub brushes.
- Pat your skin dry after a bath or shower. With your skin still humid or even wet, apply a moisturizer immediately, within 3 minutes of leaving the bath or shower. Your skin will dry out if you wait longer. For severe dryness, try mineral oil, petroleum jelly, or an all-vegetable shortening. Also apply the moisturizer several times a day.
- Talk to your health professional about applying a wet bandage over the affected area. It can help relieve symptoms but it can be troublesome if some skin treatment is being applied on the skin.
And, of course, avoid skin irritants at all costs, such as certain cleansing products, scratchy clothing or bedding, sunburn, excessive sweating, places with low humidity, damp hands or feet, sudden changes of temperature, and emotional stress.
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- Angelique Jodein
