Even though eczema is very common, there’s an awful lot of misinformation surrounding it. Which is dangerous, because eczema sufferers need to know exactly what’s what when it comes to this painful and distressing skin condition so they can learn how to keep it under control.
In this post, we debunk 5 common eczema myths for once and for all!
There are many different types of eczema – it’s an umbrella term for itchy, flaky, inflamed sensitive skin conditions.
The most common type however, is atopic dermatitis. This type is chronic and inherited, mostly occurs in children under the age of 5 and tend to get better with age. In adults, the most common type of eczema is called contact dermatitis, where skin becomes highly sensitised from exposure to harmful detergents, irritants, and other chemicals.
All types of eczema have this one in common: the skin’s protective barrier is compromised and weak. This means that it can’t do it’s job of keeping moisture in and irritants out of the skin which in turn leads to reactive flare-ups because the skin is dry, cracked, and weak.
Eczema is a chronic condition, which means that it can’t be cured. However, with effective skincare treatments, avoiding triggers, and lifestyle changes many people find they can manage the condition so that it stops having an adverse affect on their quality of life.
It’s a mistake to assume that children will always grow out of eczema. The fact is, sometimes they will but sometimes they won’t. The key is to ensure the child’s skin is always properly moisturised. Apply moisturising creams at bath time, use products that are free from fragrance and common irritants, and encourage children to drink plenty of water so that their skin barrier is strong enough to ward-off painful flare-ups.
A lot of people believe that prescription creams like topical steroids are the only sure-fire way to treat eczema, but this is simply not true.
Eczema requires a holistic approach to treatment: the right combination of daily skincare, diet, and lifestyle factors is the best possible approach. Topical steroids will not cure the condition, although they do help with painful flare-ups.
Ideally what you want is a sustainable approach to managing flare-ups and avoiding triggers. Consider curating an effective daily skincare routine using eczema-specific creams so that trips to the doctor or dermatologist become less frequent.
Dry, itchy, cracked skin looks awful, we get it. But don’t despair – with the right ingredients and a consistent daily skincare routine you can restore health and hydration to eczema-damaged skin. The key is patience, consistency, and the right ingredients.
What are some of the myths that you’ve been living with?
Effective daily care is essential in managing dry and sensitive skin. With the right ingredients, you’ll give your inflamed and irritated skin, the soothing relief and build the skin barrier.
Effective daily care is essential in managing dry skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Give your skin its best chance at being irritation and itch-free, while maintaining hydration and skin health.
If you suffer with an oily complexion, you’ll have heard plenty of old wive’s tales… Most big shiny skin myths seem believable – until you dig a little deeper.
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