Managing eczema daily involves three simple but important habits. A proper bathing and moisturizing routine can make a significant difference in how your skin feels and looks. Identifying your personal triggers and learning to avoid them helps prevent flares before they start.
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Chronic dry, itchy skin is a universal symptom of eczema. For people with eczema, the itch is often the most persistent and difficult to manage symptom. However, there are ways to help prevent and relieve itch, including “itch-scratch cycle” intervention strategies, lifestyle changes and treatments.
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Eczema can have a significant impact on stress and mental health. Anxiety and stress are common triggers and are known to cause flares, which in turn can create more stress. There are many different stress management techniques people with eczema can incorporate into their daily lives, including mindfulness practices, exercise, finding a support network and more.
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The connection between diet and eczema is incredibly complex. Research has shown that people with atopic dermatitis (the most common type of eczema) have a higher risk for food allergies. Currently, doctors recommend that people with eczema eat a healthy diet (like everyone else), including avoiding processed foods and sugary foods, which can lead to inflammation in the body in general.
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Harper Price, a pediatric dermatologist at Phoenix Children’s, provides actionable tips to help people with eczema and their caregivers stick to their eczema care routines. Topics include how to set reminders for treatments, positive reinforcement and more.
