How to prevent the recurrence of stubborn eczema?

There are many types of eczema, including acute eczema, chronic eczema, etc. Chronic eczema is difficult to treat and is prone to relapse. It is often referred to as stubborn eczema. So what can we do to prevent stubborn eczema from recurring?

Doing the following can effectively prevent and help patients get away from eczema as soon as possible:

1. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins: or take vitamin C and B group, or B6 in B group. Eat more alkaline foods such as grapes, green tea, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, bananas, apples, oranges, mung beans, coix seeds, etc.

2. Do not eat foods containing artificial additives, and eat natural foods more often . Foods that are too greasy or spicy are more likely to cause recurrence of chronic eczema.

3. Try not to scratch your skin: Most people's instinctive reaction to itchy skin is to scratch it quickly, but you may not understand that this action not only cannot stop the itching, but will make it worse. This is mainly because when you scratch the itchy area, it will increase the local temperature, causing the blood to release more histamine allergens, which will make the condition worse.

4. Do not use hot compress for itchy skin: Many people use hot compress to relieve itching. Although heat can temporarily relieve the affected area, it is actually another kind of stimulation because heat can cause blood vessels to dilate and release more allergens. For example, some people soak in hot springs or bathtubs in winter, or keep warm by wrapping themselves in heavy quilts, which are likely to cause urticaria.

5. Wear cotton clothes: Cotton clothes are softer and will not cause skin itching. Synthetic clothing and tight clothing should be avoided. These clothes not only stick to the body, but may also cause skin itching.

6. Avoid rapid temperature changes: Rapid temperature changes may be the cause of eczema. Stepping from a hot house to a cold outdoors, or entering a hot bath from an air-conditioned room, may cause skin diseases. Wearing more layers of cotton clothing is the best way to protect you from rapid temperature changes.

7. Beware of dry air: Dry air makes dermatitis worse, especially when heating is used indoors in winter. Maintaining the humidity of the indoor air should be the first consideration for patients and their families. So you should consider using a humidifier at this time, and there should be one in every room.

8. Use more water to rinse your clothes: When washing clothes, you should use more water to rinse off the detergent on your clothes to avoid causing skin allergies.