Six tips that may help manage your eczema
Your eczema (atopic dermatitis) may be a
part of you, but it doesn’t have to define you.
Living with eczema might take some effort,
like changing your lifestyle and working with
your physician to develop a treatment plan
that’s right for you.
1. Avoid dry skin. Sometimes this is easier
said than done, but dry skin is a common eczema
symptom. Try to avoid cold, dry air and
situations where you might overheat. Limiting
bathing time to 5-10 minutes with warm,
not hot, water may also help.
2. Be mindful of your diet. For some people,
eczema may flare when they’re exposed
to different triggers. Certain foods, or a food
allergy, could trigger a flare. If you suspect
a certain food is affecting you, share your
experiences with your doctor and talk about
your treatment plan. One option to manage
symptoms may include avoiding a certain
food group.
3. Recognize your triggers. Food, as discussed
above, may be a trigger, but a change
in the environment, certain soaps/detergents,
sweat or stress may also trigger symptoms.
Pay attention to when your eczema
flare is most noticeable and record possible
triggers.
Jotting down a few quick “notes-to-self” in
the moment could help identify triggers. The
better you recognize what is causing your eczema
to react the way it is, the easier it may
be to avoid any situations that may cause a
flare.
4. Make moisturizers a priority in your
daily routine. If you have eczema, moisturizers
can help keep your skin hydrated. There
are so many kinds of moisturizers-who
doesn’t love options!-including ointments,
creams, lotions, gels, and oils.3 No matter
which moisturizer your doctor recommends,
following a routine and applying it soon after
bathing will help keep your skin hydrated.
5. Be mindful of your wardrobe. Clothing
is often an important part of your identity,
but when it comes to your eczema, the clothing
you wear can make a difference. Wool
or rough fabrics can be irritating on the skin
and could trigger your eczema. Also try cutting
the tags off your clothes and covering
any irritating inner seams. These easy tricks
can help reduce irritation without sacrificing
your unique style.
6. Speak with your doctor about your options.
One of the ways to treat eczema is to
use a topical therapy. If you’re looking for a
topical prescription therapy, take a moment
to talk with your doctor about your options.
EUCRISA® (crisaborole) ointment, 2%
is a steroid-free ointment for people with
mild-to-moderate eczema (atopic dermatitis)
and can be used on all skin tones from face to
feet, for adults and kids as young as two years
old. It can be applied to the skin, including
the face. Do not use in the eyes, mouth or
vagina. EUCRISA is a topical treatment that
works both above and below the skin to treat
eczema. The specific way EUCRISA works is
not well defined. For more information about
EUCRISA, visit www.EUCRISA.com.
The strategies above, along with the
treatment regimen that you and your doctor
decide upon, may help give you a better
understanding of your eczema. If you have
additional questions, be sure to speak with
your doctor. (BPT)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION & INDICATION
Do not use EUCRISA if you are allergic
to crisaborole or any of the ingredients in
EUCRISA. EUCRISA may cause side effects
including allergic reactions at or near the
application site. These can be serious and
may include hives, itching, swelling, and
redness. If you have any of these symptoms,
stop using EUCRISA and get medical help
right away. The most common side effect of
EUCRISA is application site pain, such as
burning or stinging. EUCRISA is for use on
skin (topical use) only. Do not use EUCRISA
in your eyes, mouth, or vagina.
INDICATION
EUCRISA is a prescription ointment used
on the skin (topical) to treat mild-to-moderate
eczema (atopic dermatitis) in adults and
children 2 years of age and older. See Full
Prescribing Information at EUCRISA.com.
For more information, call 1-866-EUCRISA
(1-866-382-7472).
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