- Avoid Rapid Temperature Changes: Protect your skin from abrupt changes in temperature by wearing gloves, scarves, and hats when outside.
- Moisturize Often: Use a heavier moisturizer like shea butter during winter months, and apply liberally several times a day.
- Use Mild Skincare Products: Switch to natural or unscented skincare products to reduce irritation caused by changing temperatures.
- Get Some Vitamin D: Consider vitamin D supplements, especially during winter when sun exposure is limited. Use sunscreen to avoid sunburn.
- Use a Humidifier: Combat dry air by using a humidifier inside the house to prevent skin from cracking.
- Keep the Skin Dry: Remove wet clothes promptly to avoid worsening eczema in cold and damp conditions.
- Use Prescription Ointments: Consult a doctor for prescribed creams, medications, or ointments to treat eczema.
- Natural Remedies: Explore natural options like sunflower seed oil, coconut oil, acupuncture, massage, vitamin D, and probiotics.
- Wear Layers: Dress in layers to regulate body temperature and choose natural fabrics to avoid irritation.
- Eat Eczema-Friendly Foods: Consider the impact of certain foods on eczema symptoms and consult a doctor if food allergies may be a factor.
Treating Eczema in Children and Babies:
- Cover their skin when going outside with warm clothes, gloves, and a scarf.
- Remove layers when inside to avoid overheating.
- Dress them in soft fabrics like cotton or silk to prevent irritation.
- Apply sunscreen even in winter when exposing their skin to sunlight.
- Moisturize their skin frequently with an oil-based moisturizer suitable for babies or children.
- Encourage them not to scratch, and keep their fingernails short to prevent skin harm.
Staying warm, layering, adding moisture to both skin and air and avoiding irritating products will help manage eczema in winter. Teaching children the importance of staying warm and using layers correctly will also contribute to alleviating eczema symptoms.