try dry wrapping. If your child will allow it,
heavily moisturize the areas where the eczema is the worst with an oil/cream combo and
cover the areas with cotton or bamboo bandages or clothing. Try covering hands with
mittens or socks. Your kids probably won’t
like it, but when our son sees the improvement in his skin the next morning, it’s not
as hard to convince him to wrap up the next
night. You may have to do this for several
nights to see significant changes.
want to avoid it at all costs. Also, take care
to remove wet clothing as soon as possible,
which can cause chaffing and irritation.
Protection from the elements. Just before
heading outdoors, apply a heavy, oil-based
balm or try unrefined shea butter in a thick
layer on skin that will be exposed when heading outdoors.
Choose clothing carefully. Wool can be
extremely aggravating and itchy for sensitive
skin, as are most synthetic fibers. When possible opt for cotton or bamboo.
These tips should help keep eczema at bay,
but if you find your child suffering from eczema all year round, you’ll want to consider
other possible triggers such as: food allergies
or sensitivities, environmental and indoor allergies, and detergents and soaps.
Dress your child in layers, so items can easily be removed to prevent overheating. Sweat
is an instant irritant for my son and is one of
the most common eczema triggers, so you’ll
Jennifer Roberge is a work-at-home mom of
two and the founder of The Eczema Company,
which offers specialty clothing and natural,
non-toxic skin care for eczema.
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