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Winter is the best season for Eczema treatment
The winter months are an excellent time to begin active eczema treatments by way of topical solutions, whether they are in the form of cortisone, or non-steroidal creams and/or ointments, not only because the weather is likely to be causing a worsening of the condition, but also because the better you keep your skin moisturized and in a good condition through the winter, the better your skin will be when the nice humid spring months and early summer time comes around with the perfect eczema weather.

It is essential to learn ways to “winterize” sensitive eczema prone skin. One way to do this is to hydrate your body from the inside out. Drink an average of eight to ten glasses of water each and every day. Not only is this good for the skin, but your body’s organs (especially your kidneys) will thank you too.

Moisturize your skin daily, preferably twice a day for optimum results, first thing in the morning and last thing at night, regardless of what time of day you bathe. Avoid any irritants that can contribute to your eczema flare-ups. This includes such things as harsh detergents, scented soaps, cleansers and body washes, irritating, scratchy clothing, such as wool, cigarette smoke, dust, chemicals and solvents.

Keep in frequent contact with your doctor as he or she may decide that one method of treatment for your skin disorder might work better for you than an other one. If allergens play a role in your eczema, then schedule an appointment with an allergist to have an allergy test or see a dermatologist who will give you a special allergy test known as a patch test. Talk over your skin condition with people you trust in order to make yourself feel better about it and also so others better come to understand what it is all about.

If you are the only one you know who suffers from eczema and/or you have no one to talk to about it, consider joining a support group so you will feel less alone in your pain and suffering. Winter can be a lonely season with its darkness and long, cold, dreary days therefore the less you do to isolate yourself from others, the better.