{"id":2521,"date":"2017-01-10T16:07:33","date_gmt":"2017-01-10T16:07:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=2521"},"modified":"2024-05-09T03:33:10","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T03:33:10","slug":"eczema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/eczema\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Reduce Symptoms of Eczema"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Eczema is a condition that causes patches of skin to become red, inflamed, rough and itchy.&nbsp; Eczema is not a specific health condition; it is a reaction pattern that the skin produces as a result of a number of different diseases.<\/p>\n<p>The specific causes of eczema currently remain unknown, but it is believed to develop due to a combination of hereditary (genetic) and environmental factors.<\/p>\n<p>Environmental symptoms of eczema include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><u>Irritants<\/u><\/strong> &#8211; soaps, detergents, shampoos, disinfectants, juices from fresh fruits, meats, or vegetables<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Allergens<\/u><\/strong> &#8211; dust mites, pets, pollens, mold, dandruff<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Microbes <\/u><\/strong>&#8211; bacteria such as <em>Staphylococcus aureus<\/em>, viruses, certain fungi<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Hot and cold temperatures<\/u><\/strong> &#8211; hot weather, high and low humidity, perspiration from exercise<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Foods<\/u><\/strong> &#8211; dairy products, eggs, nuts and seeds, soy products, wheat<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Stress <\/u><\/strong>&#8211; it is not a cause of eczema but can make symptoms worse<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Hormones <\/u><\/strong>&#8211; women can experience worsening of eczema symptoms at times when their hormone levels are changing, for example during pregnancy and at certain points in their menstrual cycle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Since there is no cure for eczema, treatment for the condition is aimed toward healing the affected skin in an effort to prevent a flare up of symptoms.&nbsp; For some people, eczema goes away over time, and for others, it remains a lifelong condition.<\/p>\n<p>There are a number of things that people with eczema can do to support skin health and alleviate symptoms, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Taking regular warm baths<\/li>\n<li>Applying moisturizer within 3 minutes of bathing to &#8220;lock in&#8221; moisture<\/li>\n<li>Moisturizing every day<\/li>\n<li>Wearing cotton and soft fabrics, avoiding rough, scratchy fibers, and tight-fitting clothing<\/li>\n<li>Using mild soap or a non-soap cleanser when washing<\/li>\n<li>Air drying or gently patting skin dry with a towel, rather than rubbing skin dry after bathing<\/li>\n<li>Avoiding rapid changes of temperature and activities that make you sweat (where possible)<\/li>\n<li>Learning individual eczema triggers and avoiding them<\/li>\n<li>Using a humidifier in dry or cold weather<\/li>\n<li>Keeping fingernails short to prevent scratching from breaking skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Medication can also be helpful in treating or preventing symptoms.&nbsp; These treatments are prescribed by a physician.&nbsp; If you are experiencing symptoms of eczema and would like to speak with a physician, call Flushing&nbsp;Hospital Medical Center\u2019s Ambulatory Care Center at 718-670-5486 to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  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