Keep It Up
The last tip you need to remember about taking care of your skin and your dermatitis is to keep it up! You need to drink water, not once during the week, but every single day. You need to exercise regularly for it to be beneficial for you. You need to put your moisturizers and lotions on your skin every single day, and you need to see your doctor on a regular basis.
It would be nice if you could just take a pill and be done with your dermatitis but unfortunately this isn't yet the case. Until scientists come up with ... Read More »
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Keep Up Your Medications
Very often when someone has a medical condition and they are prescribed medication, they take that medication until the symptoms go away and then assume they're cured. They then stop taking the medication, even if the doctor has said to use up the entire course of treatment. Many conditions are also chronic meaning they'll return once the medication is stopped.
If you've been prescribed medication for your dermatitis, it's important to keep up with your doctor's recommendations regarding the use of that substance. If you've been told that your condition is chronic and will return if you stop using your medications, ... Read More »
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Drink Water
Again, it's a "no brainer" but it's something that is still constantly ignored and dismissed by many, including those with dermatitis. The body uses water for every single system and every single cell, and if this water is not replenished then the skin especially suffers since it's last to be moisturized.
Here are a few simple tricks to keep yourself hydrated with enough water:
Have a glass before every meal. Dieters use this trick to help themselves feel full but this way you know you'll be getting a few glasses in every day without fail.
Keep a water bottle with you all day ... Read More »
Watch Your Diet
Are you allergic to anything? Are you sure? It's surprising how many people with dermatitis and other skin conditions find out that they're allergic to wheat, nuts, soy, or other common food items. While citrus fruits are very high in moisture content they also have a lot of acid. There are many other common food allergens that cause reactions in the skin of one type or another.
You may assume that you need to have allergies in the family to have allergies yourself but this isn't always the case. One good way to determine your own allergies is to see an ... Read More »
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Mind Your Environment
Dust mites? Pollen? Pet dander? Pollution, mold, mildew, dust, dirt, bacteria, construction debris? Which one of these is causing your dermatitis?
There's a good chance that it's any and all of them. One's environment just sits on the skin and is absorbed by it, so it's no wonder that people dealing with any of these issues suffer from dermatitis. As a matter of fact, considering how polluted most environments are, it's no wonder that there aren't more cases of dermatitis reported!
Here are some considerations when it comes to your environment and dermatitis:
Keep a warm mist humidifier going whenever possible, especially in ... Read More »
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Use The Right Cleansers
Have you been told that if you have dermatitis then you should never use a cleanser or soap of any type on that area of the skin? You may have tried a few different types of soaps and have noticed that they're actually somewhat painful on your skin as well as making the problem worse. The key here is to use the right product for areas with dermatitis so that the skin can be clean but not irritated. This rule also applies to detergents used for the laundry since clothes will virtually always keep some residue from the wash, meaning ... Read More »
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Dermatologist
Last but not least, if you have dermatitis or any type of unexplained and chronic rash, see a dermatologist! You can and certainly should try to address these cases on your own but a doctor's intervention can often be warranted in many cases. You may hesitate to use a prescription on your skin but often these products are designed specifically for dermatitis cases and can offer much relief.
It's important to remember that untreated, severe cases of dermatitis can cause scarring, hair loss, and other long-term problems so getting those cases addressed as soon as possible is recommended. Your doctor is ... Read More »
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Protecting The Skin
How often do you wear gloves when you clean the house, color your hair, or do anything else that involves chemicals? Do you wear sunscreen on a regular basis and keep your skin covered when out in the harsh winter weather?
The skin is a living, breathing organ that is affected by many outside factors. Exposure to chemicals and other irritants can cause dermatitis and irritate and cases already present. If you have patches of dermatitis on any spots on the body, it's important to protect those spots at all times but especially if you are going to be exposed to ... Read More »
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Cleansing Properly
Keeping the skin clean is part of keeping it healthy. Unfortunately some associate cleansing with dry skin, and this can be true if you're using the wrong products or products that are very harsh. However letting dirt, dust and bacteria build up on the skin can also cause it to be dry and irritated.
Very often using the right product will make all the difference in the world when it comes to keeping the skin healthy and clean. Facial cleansers should contain moisturizers and it's good to use products made for sensitive skin. Gentle soaps should be used on the body ... Read More »
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Use The Right Products
Walk into any pharmacy or beauty supply store and you'll see shelf after shelf, even aisle after aisle of skincare products and cleansers. They all have nice sounding promises when it comes to cleaning the skin, moisturizing the skin, clearing up acne, and so on. Not all of them live up to their own hype and not all are even safe for your sensitive skin!
Soap itself, no matter the ingredients, will dry the skin since it will remove protective oils with the dirt and bacteria it targets. Many soaps and body washes compensate for this by adding lotions and moisturizers ... Read More »
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