Spring and summer can bring out the worst in some eczema, while fall and winter can be harder on others.
\n_Regardless of which season affects you the most, here are some warm weather tips to help keep your eczema under
\n_control.
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Go to the Beach<\/span> – Salt water has been known to work miracles on eczema. Like many _<\/p>\n Spend Time at the Pool<\/span> – At home chlorine baths are sometimes recommended by physicians _<\/p>\n Time in the Sun<\/span> – The sun is another natural wonder for eczema. For many, the sun _<\/p>\n Choose Sunscreen with Caution<\/span> – Many sunscreens can burn or sting delicate _<\/p>\n Wear SPF Clothing<\/span> – If you're not the sunscreen type <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Spring and summer can bring out the worst in some eczema, while fall and winter can be harder on others. _Regardless of which season affects you the most, here are some warm weather tips to help keep your eczema under… <\/p>\n
\n_mysteries sounding eczema, no one really understands why salt benefits eczema skin, but there are theories the
\n_magnesium in salt helps soothe dry skin. A word of caution, although therapeutic for some, salt can be painful
\n_to others with eczema, particularly if there are open wounds. If you're beach bound, test the waters and listen
\n_to your body.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\n_to kill bacteria on the surface of eczema skin. Since the pool is essentially one big chlorine bath, it's no
\n_wonder that some eczema sufferers find much needed relief poolside.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\n_seems to dry up their eczema and leave them flare free, most likely due to the body's spike in vitamin D<\/a>
\n_production after time in the sun. What about sunscreen? This is a tricky one. Applying sunscreen is important to
\n_block the damaging UVA and UVB rays, but sunscreen can also reduce the amount of vitamin D the body produces.
\n_Although it will be tempting to soak up hours in the sun in hopes of banishing eczema, limit this time (15 minutes)
\n_if you don't apply sunscreens and stick to early morning or late afternoon hours when the sun's rays are weaker.
\n_For prolonged exposure in the sun, or during peak hours, find a good sunscreen and lather-up. Yes, eczema is a
\n_beast, but skin cancer is deadly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\n_eczema skin. The best bet for choosing a gentle sunscreen is to look for one which creates a physical barrier
\n_on your skin, rather than a chemical sunscreen, which destroys the absorbed UVA\/UVB rays. The barrier versions
\n_usually contain zinc, which is great in treating eczema. Also, read ingredient labels for any known allergies or
\n_triggers. And always stay away from fragrance or perfume. Natural, unscented, zinc based sunscreens with as
\n_few ingredients as possible, are safest.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n