Eczema is known as “Asthma of the Skin”

….. for good reason. 

Atopic eczema is a genetic condition. It is often seen in patients whose family members have it or other related conditions such as asthma, hay fever or allergic rhinitis. Some patients may have atopic eczema alone or with several or all of these other conditions.

So what do you do if you have eczema?

1. Get to the root cause. Eczema is an autoimmune issue so taking a proper probiotic is critical… yes, for kids too. I can recommend a great one if you need help.
2. Change laundry detergents, hair care products, body washes and lotions. Anything that touches the skin can irritate, so choose products that are void of caustic ingredients. This can be easier than you think…. and I found a way to not only improve my condition, but it saved me money too.
3. Avoid steroids.  Doctors will prescribe steroid creams or suggest an over the counter product like CortAid. Do NOT take them as they will thin the skin and make you far more prone to skin cancer.
4. Look for body products that will protect the skin. You can’t cure eczema but you can cause it to lie dormant with the right products. Look for ingredients like Allantoin and Petrolatum. 

This “skin disease” can be disabling so staying in front of it is really important. Reach out if you need help with this!