If You See These Painful Red Bumps, You May Have Dyshidrotic Eczema
Soaking the area where the flare-up has occurred, as well as applying cold compresses for 15 minutes at a time will help to reduce the inflammation of the skin. Repeat this process two to four times throughout the day, followed by the application of a moisturizer to the affected area for maximum effectiveness. (The short video above will show you how to apply cold compresses at home to relieve yourself of your eczema pain!)
2. Aloe Vera
The aloe vera plant is known for its ability to soothe irritated skin. Not only that, but it will help to speed up your healing process. To harness the power of aloe, break off a piece of the plant and apply the thick gel to your inflamed skin. Alternatively, you can buy a bottle of natural aloe vera lotion at your local pharmacy.
3. Oatmeal
Oatmeal is often used to relieve skin conditions because of its proven anti-inflammatory properties [5]. Applying oatmeal directly to your irritated skin will help to reduce your eczema symptoms and leave your skin feeling happy and healthy again.
The Bottom Line
When dealing with eczema it’s important to know which kind you have so that you will be better able to treat it. You deserve to enjoy every bit of sunshine this summer, free of pain and embarrassment caused by your eczema flare-up. Learning as much as you can about what’s going on inside of your body will allow you to nip your eczema symptoms in the bud so that you can get back to the sunshine.
