Since then, we’ve published 70 years of clinical evidence supporting the benefits of oat and other natural ingredients. More recently, our research has been instrumental in advancing the scientific understanding of the microbiome throughout the human body, at every stage of life. Today, AVEENO® scientists are industry experts on the microbial diversity of both healthy and compromised skin. When it first develops, discoid eczema often appears as a group of small spots or bumps on the skin. Over time, these join to form larger patches of pink or red swollen and itchy skin. On darker skin, these patches can look dark brown and typically appear paler than the surrounding skin. Varicose eczema If you’re experiencing severe itching as a result of eczema on your hands, face, or other areas of your body, you may benefit from using antihistamines. If the itching is affecting your sleep, a sedating antihistamine that causes drowsiness may be useful. Medicated bandages

While there’s no cure for eczema, there are ways you can manage and reduce your symptoms to make it easier to continue with your everyday tasks. Avoiding triggers Varicose eczema – a long-term condition also known by other names, including venous, gravitational, or stasis eczema. It shares its name with the condition varicose veins, which it commonly develops alongside, particularly in older women. In fact, this type of eczema affects as many as 70% of people over 70. People with a history of obesity or deep vein thrombosis are also more likely to develop varicose eczema.If you're using a steroid cream or another treatment for your skin condition, wait 20 to 30 minutes between using an emollient and using the other treatment. Ask a doctor which one to use first. Wearing gloves and washing your hands thoroughly will prevent a reaction if you are handling substances to which you are sensitive. Obesity – being overweight can increase the pressure on your lower legs, which is a major cause of varicose veins and, subsequently, varicose eczema. This avoids diluting the effect of the treatment and spreading it to areas of skin that do not need it. When to apply emollients

Everyday soaps, shampoos and shower gels usually dry out the skin and can make skin conditions like eczema worse.

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lightweight texture ] apply pea-sized amount to ring fingers and gently pat around the eye area and brow bone, both am and pm. fast-absorbing formula can be worn alone or under makeup. If your symptoms are severe, your GP may prescribe corticosteroid tablets. However, these are generally avoided as a form of chronic eczema treatment, as they carry potentially harmful side effects. Eczema skin care tips essential ceramides ] ceramides are found naturally in the skin and make up 50% of the lipids in the skin barrier. all cerave products are formulated with three essential ceramides (1, 3, 6-ii) to help restore and maintain the skin’s natural barrier If your skin stings after using an emollient wash product and does not settle after rinsing, ask a pharmacist to recommend a different product. Using emollients with other skin treatments Be gentle – gently pat your skin dry after washing and apply the emollient while the skin is still damp. This helps retain moisture.