Eczema

Eczema is a skin condition caused by inflammation of the skin that can appear on any part of the body. Atopic dermatitis, also known as atopic eczema, is the most common form of the many forms of eczema and often runs in families.

Atopic eczema is a long-lasting condition that tends to flare periodically and then subside. Typically, eczema causes the skin to become itchy, red, and dry, even cracked and leathery. It may be accompanied by allergic conditions like asthma or hay fever. The exact cause of atopic eczema is unknown, but the current thinking is that it is caused by a combination of factors including genetics, an overactive immune system, environment, and defects in the skin barrier that allow moisture out and germs in. Atopic eczema is common in children, typically appearing between 3 and 12 months, but it can occur at any age.Factors that may trigger eczema include stress, heat and sweat, cold, dry climates, dry skin and contact with irritating substances such as woolen and synthetic fabrics and soap.No cure has been found for atopic dermatitis, but treatments and self-care measures can help to relieve itching and prevent new outbreaks.

If you are worried that you or your child may have eczema or allergies, please visit your local medical doctor for medical diagnosis and treatment.

Signs & Symptoms

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) signs and symptoms vary widely from person to person and include:

  • Itching, which may be intense, especially at night
  • Red to brownish-gray patches, especially on the hands, feet, ankles, wrists, neck, inside the bend of the elbows and knees, and, in infants, the face and scalp
  • Small, raised bumps, which may leak fluid and crust over when scratched
  • Thickened, cracked, dry, scaly skin
  • Raw, sensitive, swollen skin from scratching

 

Prevention and Treatment of Atopic Eczema 

Atopic eczema can be persistent and you may need to try various treatments over months or years to control it.

 

Self Care Measures:

  • Take an oral allergy or anti-itch medication to help reduce itching
  • Apply an anti-itch cream or calamine lotion to the affected area
  • Moisturise your skin at least twice a day paying special attention to your legs, arms, back and sides of your body
  • Avoid scratching
  • Apply cool, wet compresses
  • Sprinkle warm bath water with baking soda or uncooked or colloidal oatmeal and soak for 10 to 15 minutes, then pat dry
  • Use an unscented, hydrating moisturiser all over while your skin is still damp after a bath or shower
  • Choose mild soaps without dyes or perfumes
  • Use a humidifier to add moisture to the air inside your home
  • Wear cool, smooth-textured clothing such as cotton and silk
  • Treat stress and anxiety which can worsen atopic eczema


Treatment for infantile eczema includes:

  • Identifying and avoiding skin irritations
  • Avoiding extreme temperatures
  • Lubricating your baby's skin with bath oils, lotions, creams or ointments

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      Elave Hand Treatment Balm No.036

      Aqua (Purified Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Fractionated Coconut Oil), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Dicaprylyl Ether, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Bisabolol, Cyclomethicone, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Citric Acid.

       

      Elave Daily Lip Defence SPF20 No.102

      Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Stearyl Dimethicone, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Phenyl Trimethicone, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, BHT, Triethoxycaprylylsilane. 

       

      Elave Skin Balancing Cleansing Gel No.214

      Aqua (Purified Water), Coco-Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Mel (Honey)*, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Acylates Copolymer, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium PCA, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Sodium Chloride, Anthemis Nobilis (Camomile) Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide.

      *Manuka Honey UMF 10+

       

      Elave Skin Balancing Moisturiser No.219

      Aqua (Purified Water), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Tapioca Starch, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethicone, Mel (Honey)*, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Inulin, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Alpha-glucan Oligosaccharide, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polymethylsilsequioxane.

      *Manuka Honey UMF 10+.

       

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