Eczema
Also indexed as: Atopic Dermatitis, Dermatitis
Soothe your eczema irritation.
This common skin condition is characterized by dry, itchy skin.
According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps
may be helpful.
- Avoid allergens and irritantsWork with a qualified professional to identify airborne allergens, chemicals, foods, and irritants that make your condition worse
- Take fatty acidsSupply anti-inflammatory fatty acids missing in many people with eczema by taking 500 to 1,000 mg a day of GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) from evening primrose oil or borage oil, or 1,800 mg a day of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) from fish oils; children should take amounts proportionately less according to body weight
- Help children avoid allergies with beneficial bacteriaPregnant women and newborns should get probiotic supplements that contain 10 billion colony-forming units a day of lactobacillus-type bacteria to reduce risk of eczema in early life
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