In this short video from DermTV, Dr. Neal Schultz explains how to control and manage Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis).:
Eczema side effects:
- Persistent itching creates an "itch/scratch" loop.
- Infection caused by broken skin resulting from as well as causing chronic itching.
Eczema Myths:
- Oral antihistamines do not work well.
- Heat causes a rebound increase in itching.
Eczema Treatments:
- Cold Water/Ice Cubes
- Menthol - causes a cooling sensation that fools your brain
- Pressure - squeezing rather than scratching
- OTC topical Antibiotic treatments like bacitracin or polysporin (avoid neomycin which causes further sensitization & itching)
- OTC cortisone ointment for inflammation
- Occlusive moisturizers work by retaining the water that is already present on the skin and locking it in. Some occlusive agents found in various products include shea butter, lanolin, mineral oil, and petrolatum.
- Replace lost surface lipids with ceramides.
Tomorrow we'll create a cooling product containing natural menthol compounds. Have you used menthol based skincare or cold therapy for chronic atopic dermatitis? What was your experience?
Allison B. Kontur
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