TREATMENTS FOR
ECZEMA

The best treatments for baby and toddler eczema symptoms.

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    How can I get rid of eczema?

    The mainstay of treatment for eczema is corticosteroid creams during acute flare-ups (as weak a steroid as possible, and never on the face) and maintenance treatment with soap substitutes for washing and regular application of emollient creams. To lastingly space out flare-ups, it is important to rebalance skin’s microbiome (the friendly bacteria that live on skin).

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TRUE
OR FALSE
ECZEMA FLARE-UPS CAN
BE TRIGGERED BY STRESS.
TRUE
We can’t explain why,but experts have acknowledged that emotions, shock and stress can play asignificant role in triggering eczema flare-ups. However, atopic dermatitis is also known to be a genetic disorder. If stress is a trigger for you, look into stress management techniques such as mindfulness.
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CAN DIET
AGGRAVATE ECZEMA?
TRUE
Certain foods can actas eczema triggers and cause flare-ups. If you think food may be an aggravatingfactor for eczema in you or your child, see a doctor as they can run bloodtests and skin prick tests to see if you are allergic to different foods (the usualsuspects are peanuts, milk, soy, wheat,fish and egg).
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ATOPIC DERMATITIS
CAN BE CONTAGIOUS.
FALSE
Atopic dermatitis or eczema is a genetic disease and is in no way contagious. The treatment for atopic dermatitis symptoms is based on soap substitutes, emollients and topical corticosteroids.
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ATOPIC DERMATITIS
DISAPPEARS OVER TIME.
TRUE
Depending onthe child, atopic dermatitis can last between a few months or years. Half ofchildren with atopic eczema as babies are cured by the age of five. In some cases, atopic eczema persists into adulthood, but this is impossible to predict. Thereis no definitive cure for eczema, but it can be managed with the right treatment.
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ECZEMA FLARE-UPS CAN
BE TRIGGERED BY STRESS.
TRUE
We can’t explain why,but experts have acknowledged that emotions, shock and stress can play asignificant role in triggering eczema flare-ups. However, atopic dermatitis is also known to be a genetic disorder. If stress is a trigger for you, look into stress management techniques such as mindfulness.
Learn More
CAN DIET
AGGRAVATE ECZEMA?
TRUE
Certain foods can actas eczema triggers and cause flare-ups. If you think food may be an aggravatingfactor for eczema in you or your child, see a doctor as they can run bloodtests and skin prick tests to see if you are allergic to different foods (the usualsuspects are peanuts, milk, soy, wheat,fish and egg).
Learn More
ATOPIC DERMATITIS
CAN BE CONTAGIOUS.
FALSE
Atopic dermatitis or eczema is a genetic disease and is in no way contagious. The treatment for atopic dermatitis symptoms is based on soap substitutes, emollients and topical corticosteroids.
Learn More
ATOPIC DERMATITIS
DISAPPEARS OVER TIME.
TRUE
Depending onthe child, atopic dermatitis can last between a few months or years. Half ofchildren with atopic eczema as babies are cured by the age of five. In some cases, atopic eczema persists into adulthood, but this is impossible to predict. Thereis no definitive cure for eczema, but it can be managed with the right treatment.
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LIFESTYLE TIPS FOR ECZEMA
ON YOUR HAND, SCALP, BODY AND FACE INCLUDING EYELIDS

Certain lifestyle hacks can really improve your chances of treating severe eczema symptoms. These include taking lukewarm and brief showers or baths, maintaining a cooler room temperature, waging war on house dust mites, opting for cotton clothing and preventing any sweat from remaining on your skin.

In the articles below, you will find in-depth information and lots of lifestyle hacks for infant eczema treatment, along with ways to help eczema on the face, hands and scalp. We’ve also included expert recommendations to build a healthy atopic routine for eczema prone skin and information on the prescription-only treatments your doctor might prescribe. You’ll also find suitable product recommendations if you’re looking for the best atopic eczema prone skincare in a lighter texture.

THE TWO PHASES OF SEVERE ECZEMA TREAMENT
PHASE 1 - PRESCRIPTION

During flare ups, your doctor will prescribe prescription-only treatments such as topical corticosteroids or a tacrolimus cream for example. These medicines calm the skin’s immune reaction (redness, dryness and lots and lots of itching) in order to relieve itching and help atopic eczema lesions to heal. To treat eczema symptoms without corticosteroids, Lipikar Eczema Med is the ultimate efficacy with visible results in just 3 days. 

*65% of the users experienced significant improvement within 3 days and 91% within 7 days - Clinical study, 43 subjects

PHASE 2 - MAINTENANCE AND PREVENTION

To keep atopic eczema-prone skin hydrated and happy, use a soap substitute or Lipikar Syndet AP+ in the shower, and apply a rich emollient twice daily  to strengthen the skin barrier and prefer a cream like Lipikar AP+M which has also a beneficial effect on rebalancing microbiome (the microorganisms that live on skin and help maintain its balance). You can also mist the skin with naturally soothing La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water to help take the sting out of itching.

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ON YOUR SKIN
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"The microbiome is the invisible ecosystem of living micro-organims
wish is an integral part of your skin's surface.
It's balance is essential for your skin health."

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THE GOOD NEWS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN
1 in 5 children have eczema. In 80% of cases, the condition resolves by itself before adulthood.

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Source: CHU Nantes, unité de cancérologie dermatologie spécialisation dermatite atopique, avril 2015  

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The information displayed here is intended for general educational purposes only and should not in any case be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any medical question.