Hot Water Effects on Eczema – Shower and Swimming Mistakes to Avoid
Taking a shower daily or washing your skin is part of good hygiene, and it is even more important if you are dealing with eczema, as it helps remove irritants from the skin that can worsen your condition. Have you ever noticed that your eczema-prone skin becomes extra itchy after taking a hot shower or […]
Eczema-Friendly Fabrics: What to Wear (and Avoid) for Sensitive Skin
If you have eczema-prone or sensitive skin, you may have already noticed that certain clothes or fabrics can trigger a flare-up, causing itching and irritation on the skin. But can some fabrics actually make your eczema worse? The short answer is yes. Clothes are something you wear every day, and they stay right next to […]
Can Stress Cause Eczema? How Anxiety & Poor Sleep Trigger Flare-Ups
Eczema, although it is more common among children under the age of 5, can affect anyone at any age. If you have been dealing with chronic eczema for years, you may have noticed that your eczema symptoms often become worse when you are dealing with emotional stress or anxiety. You may have thought to yourself, […]