What Options Do You Have If You Are a Victim of Eczema?

ECZEMA CAN LEAD TO SENSITIVE SKIN

Eczema tends to make the skin more sensitive, so laundry detergents, skin soaps, cosmetics, etc. must be chosen with extreme care. The Eczema & Sensitive-Skin Education Program has these tips for bathing and moisturizing when it comes to heightened sensitivity:

CAUSES OF ECZEMA

Air born pollutants such as smoke or chemicals can easily aggravate eczema, as well as dust mites, pet hair and dander, wool or synthetic material (cotton is recommended) and extreme temperatures. Stress and anxiety are also common triggers. Eczema is non-infectious, but does tend to run in families and is usually diagnosed through a physical exam.  Your family medical history, as well as your own stress level, diet and exercise routine, types of body and personal care products you use and any chemicals or materials you may come into contact with in your job or home life will be discussed. If additional tests are needed, they might include patch tests or skin biopsies.

Unfortunately, eczema is a common ailment that many people deal with on a daily basis.  Consult the National Eczema website for more information and insight on eczema and how to diagnose and treat it.  If you have eczema, you are certainly not alone and a vast amount of help and information is at your fingertips.

Article Written By:  Laura Miller; Laura is a beauty and health/wellness/fitness writer living in Atlanta, Ga. Her many years in the salon and spa business served as a springboard for her next career move as a full-time writer. She now writes articles for DivaVillage.com and their sister-site VillageMAMA.com.