Some times it is hard to tell if you are suffering from severe dry skin or some other skin irritation of if it is in fact eczema. Eczema can appear in a red rash, which unfortunately is the same as a lot of skin irritations. Below are several ways to identify and cope with the skin disorder.

How Did I Get Dermatitis

For some people dermatitis runs in the family. It can be an allergic response to foods and environmental elements. There are also unknown reasons why some people get it and others don’t. If untreated, the skin can begin to crack and have the scaly appearance to it. Some people have pimples and patches. For others, it can be more severe resulting in oozing skin and blisters. It can be quite painful and extremely annoying. Some people suffer through outbreak after outbreak. Others will outgrow atopic dermatitis..

What Causes These Flare-ups

People with sensitive skin have been known to have issues with eczema. There really is no way to pinpoint the many causes of outbreaks. The flare-ups seem to branch out to many original causes. People with this condition need to be extremely careful about their food, detergent, soap, lotions and clothing. Weather and stress have also been listed as contributing factors to outbreaks. Check your family tree to understand if others have these problems and identify underlying causes.

Treating Eczema

Your body comes into contact with such a vast amount of substances in a day that it is very difficult to pinpoint where a flare-up stimulant may come from. First and foremost always moisturize. The better moisturized your body is the more it is prepared to fight against other stimulants. Try to avoid anything scented; lotions, detergents, soaps etc. Almost all products sell a free version or for sensitive skin. These are the products you should aim at purchasing to help avoid stimulants.

On hot sweaty days try to stay as dry as possible. The sweat contacting the skin can cause a breakout, so if you will be working outside on a hot day, make sure to rinse off or towel off as much as possible. Remember to heavily moisturize after showering as well. If you experience a flare-up try to note foods that you ate or drank that day. Make a note of anything out of the ordinary. Many doctors will prescribe a cortisone cream and alternate that with a moisturizer a few times a day. Remember that with a cortisone cream you need to take a break after three weeks. Drink water and also take supplements that have omega three oils and anti-inflammatory agents such as turmeric.