UK Health Radio Medcial News Update Gracie on Eczema

UK Health Radio Medical News Update

Eczema

Eczema is an annoying skin problem which can affect anyone. 1 in 8 children will have it.

Eczema is mainly caused by things that touch your skin. This can make your skin become, red ,inflamed, dry, itchy and cracked.

The main things that cause eczema are:

Soaps and toiletries
chemicals, such as disinfectants and washing powder
acids and alkalis

The best way to help eczema is to try to not use the products that cause your symptoms. However, this is not always possible.

There are all sorts of eczema treatments. Some people are told not to scratch it and some are given special creams and medicines to help them.

When I was 3 I had eczema and instead of using normal bubble bath and soap, my parents had to bath me in a special wash called emollient.

Emollients stop water being lost from the outside layer of your skin. They add moisture to the skin and make a protective barrier to keep the moisture in and the irritants out.

Luckily I grew out of my eczema. Most people who have it can easily control it by avoiding certain things with chemicals in them. Using the correct cream to look after their skin will also help.

Gracie Timms
 

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