
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a chronic skin condition with symptoms like severe itching, dry skin and rashes. People often only see the âvisibleâ side of life with eczema, but eczema can be an uncomfortable condition thatâs more than skin deep. Because the inflammation that causes eczema can happen underneath the top layers of your skin, many day-to-day discomforts that people with eczema experience may go unnoticed by others who donât live with the condition. From being hyper-aware of the back of every bottle of soap or product that might touch your skin to the chronic battle of ignoring your need to itch to find a moment of relief, eczema discomfort can be exhausting.
In order to find out more about the experiences of people living with eczema, we talked to members of the Mightyâs eczema community to see what they wish others knew about their eczema discomfort. Hereâs what they had to say:
- âThere is never not a time of day where I donât itch. Itâs constant, nagging and incredibly distracting.â
- âMy eczema seems very correlated to my level of anxiety. Itâs certainly worsened by chemicals, frequent handwashing and sanitizer, but I notice that when Iâm feeling very uneasy, the itch and rash worsen. Itâs amazing how the skin on the top of my hands can go from extremely irritated, red, raw and blistered to almost healthy again within hours.â
- âThe constant flare ups, the endless washing of the sheetsâthe worst for me was putting my eldest in zinc oxide bandages every night plus applying cream four times a day.â
- âI donât think people realize water temperature makes a difference in symptomsâor at least it does for me. My patches on my hands have been made worse by the alcohol in hand sanitizer. Any time I wash my hands in water thatâs too hot, it makes the patch worsen or get bigger, so I canât use hot water to wash them. I opt for longer washing to try and make up for it.â
- âItâs annoying to have to check for clothing labels for 100% cotton. I canât wear synthetic material like polyester or acrylic wool like most people.â
- âI look carefully at all the household chemicals, creams and lotions, as well as liquid soap, shampoo and conditioner. Many of them contain preservatives that often trigger skin problems.â
- âThere are various specific types of eczema, including dyshidrotic eczema which shows up on the hands and/or feet. It can be chronic and debilitating, as it can be difficult to do the normal things in life easily, whether itâs caring for your child, doing dishes and other household chores or driving to work and performing your duties there.â
Want to learn more about navigating life with eczema? We surveyed the Mighty community to learn about what they wished their doctors told them about an eczema diagnosis. Learn more here.
source https://www.programage.com/news/What_People_Need_to_Know_About_Eczema_Discomfort_1624388465007253.html
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