01/10/2024
🌟 October is Eczema Awareness Month! 🌟
As we transition into warmer weather, many still experience flare-ups of eczema, a common skin condition marked by dry, itchy skin and rashes. While there’s no cure, eczema can be managed effectively with the right care and products.
💡 What can trigger eczema?
Eczema isn’t contagious, but it can be triggered by things like certain foods, wool, pollen, dust, climate, and animal hair. It commonly appears in areas like the creases of elbows, behind knees, wrists, and ankles. Family history can increase the likelihood of developing eczema, and while some outgrow it, others manage it into adulthood.
🛁 Tips for managing eczema:
- Bathe in lukewarm water & apply fragrance-free moisturiser after.
- Keep nails short to avoid scratching.
- Maintain a stable room temperature—extreme heat can worsen symptoms.
- Use fragrance-free laundry products & wear cotton clothing close to the skin.
- Consider antihistamines to relieve irritation.
- Consult a doctor for severe cases—corticosteroid creams may help.
At Advantage Pharmacy High Wycombe, we’re here to help you manage eczema with expert advice and the right products. Stop by for personalised recommendations! 💙
