Eczema Management with Skin-Smart Strategies

Eczema is a common skin inflammatory condition. Atopic dermatitis is the most frequent kind. Eczema can be painful and differ in severity. It may appear differently depending on the age of the person. Although there is no cure, patients can use home remedies, skincare, pharmaceuticals, and lifestyle modifications to manage and prevent eczema flare-ups.

Eczema is a common skin condition with symptoms such as itching, rashes, dry areas, and infection. It is one of several dermatitis-related disorders that can irritate or cause inflammation of the skin. Atopic dermatitis, often known as atopic eczema, is the most common kind. 

Most individuals may control their symptoms by seeking therapy and avoiding irritants, which are substances that might harm your skin when they come into touch with it. The most common symptom of eczema is extreme irritation, and rubbing the itch simply worsens it.

- It is not contagious.

- It's often genetic.

- Flares can be triggered by stress.

- It's more common in kids than adults.

- It can appear anywhere on the body.

One of the most common misunderstandings regarding eczema is that it's contagious. Many individuals feel that oozing or very dry skin is something you may "catch." However, eczema is not like a contagious cold or flu. Instead, it is the result of the combination of genetic and environmental triggers.

• Atopic Dermatitis: develops when a person's skin becomes thinner than usual, leaving them more susceptible to allergens and irritants.

• Dyshidrotic Eczema: distinguished by the development of small blisters on the hands and feet. It affects women more than men.

• Contact Dermatitis: when a person comes into contact with anything to which they are allergic.

• Seborrheic Dermatitis: causes scaly, oily patches of skin with dandruff-like flakes. These patches commonly appear on the body in areas where there are more sebaceous (oil-producing) glands. It includes the hairline, head, upper back, nose, and crotch.

• Stasis Dermatitis: when your veins are weakened, fluid seeps into your skin.

• Nummular Eczema is caused by insect bites, dry skin, or chemical/metal sensitivities.

• Chronic itchy, scaly skin. Neurodermatitis is a skin disorder that begins with an itchy area of the skin. You scrape the affected area, which only gives brief relief. Itching is induced by scratching as it stimulates the nerve fibers within your skin. You may scratch out of the habit over time. As a result of this illness, the affected skin may become discolored, thick, and leathery.

• Areas of skin that exhibit a different shade, either darker or lighter in comparison. This is classified as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation after the rash has healed. People with dark or black complexion are more likely to have it. The discoloration may take several months to dissipate.

• Skin infections. Scratching that breaks the skin regularly can lead to open sores and fissures.

• Allergic contact dermatitis. Eczema patients are prone to this problem. Allergic contact dermatitis manifests as an itchy rash when your skin comes into contact with a substance to which you have an allergy. The shade of the rash depends on your skin tone.

Eczema has a tremendous influence on patients' and families' quality of life, impacting both physical and mental health.

Some tips to help reduce eczema flare-ups:

• At least twice a day, moisturize your skin. Choose products like creams, ointments, shea butter, and lotions to retain moisture in the skin. Select items that prove effective for your needs. The best one for you should be odorless, safe, and effective.

• Take a bath or shower every day. Opt for warm water over hot, and limit your bath or shower duration to a maximum of 10 minutes.

• Use a soap-free cleaner. Select a cleanser devoid of colors, alcohol, and aroma. For toddlers, you normally simply need warm water to clean them – no soap or bubble bath is required. Soap may be particularly irritating to the skin of young children. Antibacterial and deodorant soaps can strip too much natural oil from the skin, causing it to become dry and itchy for individuals of all ages. Do not use a washcloth to scrub the skin.

Natural ingredients like aloe vera gel and coconut oil may hydrate dry and cracked skin while also battling inflammation and dangerous germs to minimize swelling and infection.

Aloe vera gel is derived from the aloe plant's leaves. For millennia, people have used aloe vera gel to cure a variety of diseases, including eczema. Our Wild Algae Super Skin Tonic would be amazing because of its unique composition that can treat wounds and especially a combination of oily skin; itchy and irritated skin.

Niacinamide prevents permeability and locks in moisture while minimizing irritation. It is also anti-inflammatory and can suppress inflammatory cytokines, which are proteins generated by immune cells in response to certain responses or situations. Our Wild Algae Quench Creme has niacinamide that restores the moisture barrier; visibly evens out skin tone and texture and is especially perfect for irritated skin.

Hyaluronic acid can help prevent dry, itchy skin by increasing skin elasticity, softening rough skin texture, and speeding wound healing. 

Glycerin has been shown to enhance cellular turnover and hasten wound healing. It is believed to aid in skin barrier regeneration and is an effective therapy for eczema and atopic dermatitis. 

Both of these ingredients can be found in our Wild Algae Glow Up Serum which also has Vitamin C to help alleviate skin irritation and redness.

Pure Culture is rich in clean ingredients that can help soothe eczema. Its ability to soothe, hydrate, reduce inflammation, and promote skin healing makes it a preferred choice for people suffering from eczema. Adding Pure Culture into your skincare routine may bring you the relief and improvement in skin condition that you've been looking for.