Treating Eczema

About 10 to 20 per cent of the population lives with Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) in one form or another making the average number of people with Atopic Dermatitis in Canada higher than the worldwide average. Fortunately it can be detected early from just visual inspections and a review of medical history which is another feature the Dermadex app will seek to provide. Detection along with a variety of treatments and routines to follow is the best step back towards comfort. Here’s a brief list of what you can do to help based off The Canadian Skin Patient Alliance.

- Use fragrance-free moisturizing skin cream, ointment or lotion all over your body after you wash

- Get plenty of sleep

- Eat healthy foods

- Wear gloves at night to avoid scratching, or put a dressing on the itchy area

- Use unscented cleansers with oil or fat bases

- Use non-soap-based cleanser

AVOID

- Scented and drying soaps

- Harsh detergents

- Physical and mental stresses

- Scratching

- Exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures, including hot showers and baths

- Jewelry containing potential irritants, such as nickel