Living with eczema is a fairly manageable condition. It is not a very serious skin disorder that would require immense changes to one’s lifestyle. Nor does it require a person with this condition to be very wary of all the food that they eat as compared to having fatal allergies.

Though eczema is incurable there are ways one can avoid flares as well as treat and manage the symptoms. Here are a few suggestions for people with this skin condition.

Avoid contact with irritants as much as possible. It helps to make a note of irritants in the environment as well as in one’s daily place of activity. Though this may seem challenging, it would be wise to use common sense and start your list (or mental note) of irritants from common sources. Wool for example is a common irritant for people with eczema as well as extremely high or low temperatures. Some are irritated with strong soaps, perfumes and other allergens including pollens and pets.

The list varies depending on the person. But in circumstances where exposure to these irritants are unavoidable, wearing protective gear and clothing can help (gloves, facial masks, protective clothes, etc.).

Another way of managing the symptoms of eczema is the use of topical creams and ointments. These medication will help treat the symptoms and lessen the discomfort. Topical treatments include corticosteroids, immunomodulators, immunosupressants, antihistamines and even emollients. Phototherapy is also an effective way of treating the symptoms of eczema.

So, for expert advice on eczema treatment Southern California, please call us today at (310) 543-4444. Dermatology Group of Southern California has been helping people manage and treat symptoms of eczema since 1985.