is bag balm good for eczema?

Question

Which lip balms are good for people with sensitive skin / eczema?

Answer 1

Hand Eczema: This Balm is great for hand dermatits/eczema that is severe (dry, cracked skin). I wouldn't recommend for generalized eczema. Try Vanicream, Eucerin, or Cetaphil for daily use to whole body.

Answer 2

Moisterizers & meds: Good bath and moisturizing routines, topical medications for inflammation, and anti-itching medication.

Answer 3

Moisturizers: Eczema is a chronic conditions that waxes and wanes. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Keeping the skin well hydrated and applying a thick moisturizer (usually an ointment based one) a few times a day is sufficient for most people. There are many medicines (often topical corticosteroids) that can treat eczema flare-ups but they should be used under the direction of a physician.

Answer 4

Moisturize: Avoid fragrance containing soaps and detergents and any smoke exposure. Apply a good emollient like plain vasoline, aquaphor, eucerin, cerave, or aveeno (oatmeal) (usually two to three times per day). If this is not helpful enough, discuss with your pediatrician whether to try a topical steroid and oral antihistamine. Eczema control is the goal; cure is less realistic. Happily, most kids outgrow eczema.

Answer 5

Protect: Avoid things that make you break out, soaps & wetness. Wash your hands only when necessary. Wear gloves when needed. Wear clothes made of cotton. Bathe only with a small amount of mild unscented soap, such as dove. Keep the water temperature cool or warm, not hot. Use the medicine your doctor gave you. Use a plain moisturizer daily. Avoid scratching or rubbing the itchy area. Manage stress.

Answer 6

Steroid creams: Eczema is an inflammatory condition of the skin that is in the allergy-family of reactions. Most commonly, eczema is treated with topical steroid creams or ointments, starting at the milder strengths and working our way up as needed. See your doctor to confirm the diagnosis and to discuss a treatment plan.

Answer 7

Many: Skin hydration with creams such as eucerin, topical steroids prescription creams, and avoidance of known allergies. In our dry denver climate, hydration is super important. Good luck!

Answer 8

Protect: Avoid things that make you break out, soaps & wetness. Wash your hands only when necessary. Wear gloves when needed. Wear clothes made of cotton. Bathe only with a small amount of mild unscented soap, such as dove. Keep the water temperature cool or warm, not hot. Use the medicine your doctor gave you. Use a plain moisturizer daily. Avoid scratching or rubbing the itchy area. Manage stress.

Answer 9

Yes: Some chemicals can cause eczema rashes, including chemicals one is allergic to, chemicals that cause an irritating reaction in the skin, chemicals that are toxic to skin cells, and chemicals that wash off natural skin oils. People with sensitive skin should wear "non-latex" gloves when using chemicals, even household cleaners, bleach, alcohol, paints, etc., to avoid worsening their eczema.

Answer 10

Irritant Dermatitits: Yes; there are many chemicals that cause a form of eczema called contact dermatitis. You could be irritated by the chemicals or actually allergic to them.

Answer 11

Don't do either: Vinegar is very drying so i would not recommend it. I cannot see what baking soda would do for eczema either.

Answer 12

Can soothe: Baking soda in the tub may have a soothing anti itch effect as part of an overall regimen including barrier repair creams such as cerave and topical medications. Vinegar is used for it's anti infective effect but is best for preventing yeast infections in folds.

Answer 13

Eczema: 1. Skin hydration is the key. Bath or short shower, immediate towel dry, apply thick cream e.G eucerin/cetaphil/ nutraderm (low water content), or aquaphor/ vaseline (zero water), etc. 2. Itching: benadryl, (diphenhydramine) allegra, Claritin helps. 3. Creams rx by ur doc: different steroid cream/ointment, tacrolimus cream. If severe, oral cyclosporine, uv light. 4. Reduce stress, strong detergent, overheating skin.

Answer 14

Protect: Avoid things that make you break out, soaps & wetness. Wash your hands only when necessary. Wear gloves when needed. Wear clothes made of cotton. Bathe only with a small amount of mild unscented soap, such as dove. Keep the water temperature cool or warm, not hot. Use the medicine your doctor gave you. Use a plain moisturizer daily. Avoid scratching or rubbing the itchy area. Manage stress.

Answer 15

The non drug treatments for Eczema include:: Wet wraps.

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