Instructions for eczema patients
Patient with eczema (atopic dermatitis) suffer from skin dryness and impair skin barrier which lead to hypersensitivity from environmental external triggering factors.
Home instructions to avoid eczema flare ups
- Continuous skin moisturizing three times per day and more help in preserving the skin barrier layer and decrease eczema exacerbation attacks.
- Avoid triggering factors for eczema which include environmental triggering factor such as harsh soap, dust, sweating, cigarettes smoke and fragrance and psychological triggering factor such as stress.
- Use the medication as instructed by your dermatologist.
Follow up with dermatology clinic in case of
- You get open wounds from scratching your skin, or you have wound that is red, swollen or painful.
- Not improving with the treatment.
- Have fever.
- You have questions and concerns about the case.
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