How to take care of eczema?

The change of seasons is the season when eczema is prone to occur.Eczema flare-upsWhen the skin is affected, it is common to have small blisters, desquamation, itching and other symptoms. In the long run, it is also easy to have thickened keratin and dryness. If it is not properly controlled, it may recur and be very annoying! Dr. Liu Pengchi of the Department of Family Medicine of Shin Kong Hospital said that the skin with eczema is particularly sensitive and fragile, so it needs to be taken care of more carefully. It is recommended to moisturize the skin and reduce skin irritation on a daily basis. When the symptoms are aggravated, you should actively seek medical attention, and the right medicine can relieve the discomfort.

Eczema is a skin allergy reaction. However, there are many causes of eczema, and patients often find it difficult to find the exact allergen.Recurring eczema symptomsDr. Liu Pengchi said that the skin of eczema is sensitive and fragile, and patients need to pay more attention and take good care of it. In daily life, it is recommended to improve the problem of eczema from the following points:
1. Apply lotion frequently to keep your skin moisturized: Dry skin is prone to cracking and wounds, so you should apply lotion frequently to maintain adequate moisture in your skin to maintain a healthy skin condition.
2. Keep your skin dry: After sweating a lot, you should wipe it off or change clothes as soon as possible to keep your skin dry.
3. Reduce material irritation: If you must come into contact with water, detergents and other substances for a long time, it is recommended to wear gloves to reduce irritation to the skin.
4. The bath water should be slightly warm: It is best to use warm water rather than hot water when bathing, because overheated water will take away the oil on the skin and aggravate the problem of dry and itchy skin.
5. Avoid scratching the affected area: When the affected area becomes itchy, it is recommended to apply cold compresses or lotion to moisturize it, and avoid scratching the affected area to avoid wounds and aggravate the symptoms.

In addition to the above methods, Dr. Liu Pengchi also reminded that if the symptoms are severe or have not improved, it is still recommended to actively seek medical treatment and let the doctor prescribe the right medicine; especially when the cause of the disease is uncertain, it is not recommended for patients to purchase over-the-counter medicines on their own, so as to avoid using the wrong medicine and aggravating the discomfort symptoms.