| When you suffer from eczema and want to get rid | | | | rash and spread it. |
| of it, it can be tempting to shower frequently or | | | | Be sure to not rub the skin hard with a wash cloth |
| take a couple of baths a day. This is not the best | | | | and definitely refrain from using a loofah brush on the |
| approach as drying out the skin and stripping it's | | | | body. Gentleness is important with eczema to assist |
| natural oils will only aggravate the eczema condition. | | | | the healing process. Putting oatmeal into the bath is |
| How should you care for you skin when it is broken | | | | good for your skin and will reduce the itching from |
| out in red patches and eruptions due to dermatitis? | | | | atopic, contact dermatitis, nummular eczema and |
| First of all, you should not neglect showering or | | | | other related problems. As a side note, try to gather |
| bathing in order to preserve the body's natural oil | | | | this up as you drain the tub to not clog anything. |
| composition. However, it is best to take brief | | | | After the shower or bath, put on a moisturizer or |
| showers using warm or tepid water, rather than hot | | | | use a natural oil immediately while your skin is still |
| water. When you are in the shower or bath, use a | | | | slightly wet. Moisturize again a second time during the |
| soap made for sensitive skin problems. This often will | | | | day as well. Proper cleansing of the skin is important |
| state that it is dermatologist recommended. It is fine | | | | to prevent bacterial infections (especially if someone |
| to use natural oils in the bath such as olive oil or | | | | is scratching). However, keep the showers or baths |
| coconut oil, but don't add in bath oils as they may | | | | brief so your skin will stay hydrated. |
| have fragrances or chemicals that can increase the | | | | |