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Allergies and Eczema
Atopic dermatitis, a common form of eczema forms one of the pillars of the atopic triad: Atopic Dermatitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Asthma. Thus eczema patients often suffer allergy related sensitivities concurrent with eczema. Allergies often worsen eczema and trigger flares, and need to be closely watched to manage eczema..
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What is Atopy and Atopic Dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common types of eczema, and is extremely common in babies and children. Although atopic dermatitis is often 'outgrown' it can be a problem for adults as well. Causes, symptoms, and management strategies are discussed...
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Does My Baby Have Eczema?
Eczema often starts during infancy, although some cases start later in life, and some during adulthood. This can be alarming for parents, but with proper knowledge of eczema management, parents can minimize the stress that it puts on the baby.
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Caring for Your Child with Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic condition that primarily affects children. This condition can be trying for both the child and the parent as it requires considerable life adjustments, and can add significant stress when flares occur. Management techniques to break the itch-scratch cycle, and the importance of early treatment are discussed.
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Controlling the Eczema Itch in the Summer
For some eczema patients itching is a serious problem during the summer, and itching needs to be controlled in order to effectively treat eczema...
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Bathing Tips for Eczema Patients
The subject of bathing has divided parents who have children with eczema, and even some professionals. Bathing and showering is necessary for basic hygiene, and is beneficial in other ways for the skin for eczema patients as long as it is done properly. Shorter baths, lower water temperature, and proper moisturizing following the bath can make a big difference to the skin...
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Eczema and Clothes
Eczema patients tend to have sensitive skin owing to their decreased skin barrier function, and react adversely to a variety of environmental triggers. In many cases, those with chronic eczema are aware of triggers that worsen their eczema. If you can't pinpoint your triggers, a good place to look at is clothing related triggers, such as detergents, or the type of clothes that you wear; it can make a big difference to your overall well being...
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Is Eczema Genetic?
Eczema is considered to be strongly influenced by family history, and has a strong genetic component to it. However, eczema is also strongly influenced by environmental factors, such as climate, pollution, allergies, and exposure to irritants which can be controlled to a certain extent...
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Eczema Itch/Scratch Cycle
One of the most pernicious problems that aggravate eczema is the itch-scratch cycle. The itch-scratch cycle is a negative feedback loop that can progressively damage the skin, making the skin vulnerable to cuts and infection. Stopping this process at an early stage is essential in managing eczema flares...
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Hand Eczema and Your Workplace
Hand eczema is a common type of eczema among adults, and is often associated with occupations that require wet work or constant exposure to irritants. Occupation related eczema in particular is a challenge to treat as constant exposure leaves little time for treatments to improve the skin function, and escaping the irritants is often difficult or impossible. Some alternative suggestions and strategies are discussed...
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Managing Eczema in the Summer
Eczema tends to improve during the summer months as the air is less dry, and cold, which tends to make eczema worse. Extra sunlight can also have a role in improving skin that is affected by eczema in some people...
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Managing the Winter Itch
Winter can be a frustrating time for those who suffer from eczema, as the dry and cold air drain moisture from the skin at a rapid pace, often aggravating the symptoms of eczema. Other factors such as air conditioning and reduced UV exposure also contribute to the problem. Aggressive lifestyle changes and management routines are often required to counteract eczema during the winter...
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Moisturizing Tips for Eczema Patients
Proper and consistent moisturizing is the most important part of everyday eczema management. Moisturizing treats the most problematic symptom of eczema, chronic dryness of the skin and increased sensitivity to environmental irritants...
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Preventing Eczema Flares
Eczema is a chronic disease that requires appropriate lifestyle adjustments to minimize flares in which the symptoms become considerably worse. Key concepts like moisturizing, use of mild cleansers, and avoiding common irritants are discussed...
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Sensitive Skin and Eczema
Skin sensitivities are a common complaint in eczema patients. As the skin barrier function is weakened in eczema patients, the skin is often left dry and over-sensitive to common environmental substances like pollen or dust. Prevention strategies and lifestyle adjustments are also discussed...
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