Eczema on Hands - 4 Easy and Effective Steps to Get Rid of Eczema on Your Hand

[Morris Cartwright]

Eczema anywhere on the body but eczema on hands is particularly
unbearable. Apart from the fact that they are constantly visible to
others, we use our hands everyday and when they are sore with open
wounds we are a distinct disadvantage.
Following are a few effective methods to avoid eczema flare-ups and
heal existing eczema on your hands.
1) Find a dermatologically tested skin cream that does not irritate
your skin. Emollients are not always the way forward, although they
are unperfumed they can cause irritation due to the heavy layer on the
skin and not allowing the skin to breathe. If they cause you
irritation try a 100% organic cream or a brand cream which has skin
friendly ingredients such as vitamin E, aloe.
2) Find out what materials irritate your skin and avoid them where
possible. Certain materials such as wool, polyester, rubber and latex
are all known offenders. You could always take a skin test to find out
for sure.
3) Keep your hands clean. Bacteria on the skin can aggravate existing
eczema and cause irritation on clear skin. If you smoke, make sure you
wash your hands thoroughly afterwards as nicotine and smoke are high
on the skin irritant list. Use a gently, natural soap and moisturize
your hands after washing. Frequent moisturizing is always a plus.
However, there is a fine balance, don't over moisturize. Around 3
times a day is sufficient.
4) Try not to scratch or pick the eczema on hands as this will cause
itchiness. Any eczema sufferer knows this is nigh impossible but with
a bit of discipline it can be achieved. Excruciating as it is when
bearing the itch, it only lasts for a few minutes then it is gone. If
your hands feel itchy, try washing them in cool water and moisturizing
afterwards. This will get rid of the itch, which may have been started
due to dryness itself.