Question 1

would it be a good idea to use a steam sauna for eczema?

Accepted Answer

No: Steam sauna or any prolonged exposure to hot water/steam is very bad for the skin and should be avoided. These hot environments strips the skin of much needed moisture and leave your skin feeling dry. This is especially bad if you suffer from eczema. Take quick lukewarm showers and avoid harsh/drying cleansers. Make sure to moisturize with fragrant-free moisturizers like Vanicream or Cetaphil.

Question 2

if you have bad eczema, is it smart to go the sauna? does it help or does it make it worse.

Accepted Answer

Could make it worse: I would not go in a sauna since all that water could just try out your skin and make the skin much worse.

Question 3

how does a person get eczema?

Accepted Answer

Inherited: Eczema is generally inherited.  There is usually family history for eczema, asthma or hayfever, together we call atopy.  These three conditions are essentially the same condition but in different systems: skin, airways or sinuses.

Question 4

what is eczema a risk factor for?

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Eczema can lead to::   Cellulitis, Hay Fever, Group A strep, Dry scalp, Staph Infection.

Question 5

is there a natural way to treat eczema?

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Yes: Flaxseed oil and zinc will help eczema in many people.

Question 6

what is done for a child that has eczema?

Accepted Answer

Moisturize!: The most important aspect of managing eczema is trapping in moisture to the skin.  Immediately after bathing or showering place a moisturizer such as aquaphor, vaseline, or any other cream which will keep the skin moist.  Apply 3-4 times daily.  In addition your pediatrician can discuss using a short term topical steroid for flares and a medication to take by mouth for itching.

Question 7

is there a cure for atopic eczema?

Accepted Answer

No: Although atopic dermatitis tends to clear in nearly 75% of patients by their 20's there is no cure since this is an inherited condition affecting 15-20% of children.

Question 8

is there a permanent cure for eczema?

Accepted Answer

ECZEMA: Eczematoid lesions are itchy skin conditions caused by allergens , irritants. The best way to get rid of them is to moisturize the skin, apply steroid cream, avoid allergens, irritants and other triggers.

Question 9

could using a loofah help with eczema?

Accepted Answer

Avoid harsh Soaps: A loofah won't improve/worsen eczema but the length/temp of your shower and the type of soaps/shampoos you use can. Avoid long hot showers as this will dry out skin. Moisturize with products like Vanicream or Cetaphil to damp skin right after showering. Practice better skin hygiene and avoid harsh soaps and detergents like Irish Spring, Ivory, and Lever 2000.

Question 10

what can be done for a 2 year old with eczema?

Accepted Answer

Atopic dermatitis: Atopic dermatitis is a skin condition characterized by dry, wrinkled, itchy and occasionally red skin.  Symptoms can be reduced with hypoallergenic cleansers and moisturizers, and fragrance/dye free detergents. Topical steroids are also helpful.   This condition stems from a hypersensitivity reaction of the immune system.  It is controllable, not curable.

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