The winter seriously kills my skin; I have NEVER had eczema before until hubs and I moved to Idaho. I would itch for minutes on end and couldn't help it!! I have been able to control it well though without meds and without any prescription creams-yay!! Below are my tips and tricks for overcoming eczema! PS-I know we are going into spring but since it snowed today in Idaho...I'm still a candidate for following my own tips to avoid the rash...which means you are too (if you live here)! Did you know that about 50% of kids who have eczema will also develop allergies and/or asthma-in addition to the eczema! It is something to look out for and a very real thing. There are tons of things that contribute to eczema flare-ups, including eating foods you are allergic to (especially eggs, wheat, milk, and peanuts), environmental triggers like exposing yourself to mold, dust mites, excessively humid or dry environments, and cat dander, sweating, scratching, skin irritants, and stress. Eczema is just a way of the body trying to get rid of these triggers by stimulating the inflammatory process (which causes itching). Itching comes first, then the rash appears. If you think your child may have eczema, typically if they are under 2 years old, the rash appears more on the face, scalp, and wrist. If they are older than this or you think you have it, the rash could be anywhere...but don't jump to prescription creams and Benadryl. Try these tips first!
Kyle, T., & Carman, S. (2013). Essentials of pediatric nursing (pp.10-11). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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