Diagnosis



The best way to treat eczema is to first get a proper diagnosis. Your doctor will examine your medical history, determine what type of eczema you have and its severity, and then discuss with you your treatment options. Treatment may involve the removal of lesions, however, maintenance and preventive treatments are often advised to keep your skin healthy. Treatments aim to clear infection, control itching, reduce inflammation, minimize new lesions and eliminate other lesions.

Treatment

Research indicates that the best way to treat eczema is to use a combination of therapies to treat affected areas of the skin as well as a lifestyle change to control and prevent flare-ups. Medication that will be prescribed to you will be specifically for the type of eczema you have as well as your preference. Oftentimes you will be prescribed topical treatments to clear the symptoms of eczema and the skin condition itself.

Making a lifestyle change involves many things. To treat eczema naturally, you may want to eat healthier foods and exercise regularly. Generally staying fit improves blood circulation and helps nourish the skin with the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and protected. Good blood circulation helps oxygen and nutrients reach the skin effectively.

Bath with warm water for a maximum of 20 minutes only, as staying in hot water for longer periods of time can dry skin and cause eczema. Use a gentle cleanser, as cleansers with fragrances and other harsh additives can strip your skin of its natural moisturizers.

When you're done bathing, always use a gentle moisturizer/lotion to prevent your skin from drying. You should also pat yourself dry instead of rubbing the towel against your skin (this can irritate the skin and cause flare-ups).

Although exercise is important in keeping your skin healthy, excessive sweating can aggravate eczema as it triggers rashes, itchiness, and bacterial growth. What you can do is take a shower after exercising and change your exercise program to one that doesn't make you sweat too much.

Furthermore, eczema can actually be caused by allergens. Treat eczema by trying to identify what you're allergic to. Allergens can come from pet dander, pollen, soaps, dust, and perfumes. If you avoid the things you're allergic to, you can control your eczema.

Finally, get into a daily skin care regimen by using mild products like ZENMED DermCare to maintain eczema-free skin. It is easy for eczema symptoms to come back, so it's always a good idea to maintain skin instead of just treating it. The DermCare Lotion is designed for adults and kids and is not greasy or too dry. Use products like the DermCare Cleanser as your second step to remove excess oils and dead skin cells without the added fragrance, coloring, soaps, petroleum and other irritants that may trigger other skin conditions.