Eczema is a chronic skin condition that causes your skin to become dry, itchy, and bumpy. Not only does it weaken your skin’s barrier function, which helps it retain moisture and protect your body from outside elements, but it also causes it to crack or ooze.

According to experts, itching happens when an overactive immune response leads to inflammation and irritation in your skin. Scratching an itch causes bad sores, bleeding, infection, and more itching. For those affected, it can interfere with your sleep and concentration and decrease your overall quality of life.

And so, you need to follow a few easy strategies that can help you get over eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis.

If your skin is dry, it can make you feel extremely itchy. And so, to get over dryness, you must make sure the outer skin layer is fully moisturized. Experts say moisturizers can help preserve it.

You must apply moisturiser at least twice daily, especially after bathing or washing. Choose creams or ointments that are rich in oil but thicker than lotions. Research says daily moisturizing reduces the number of eczema flares.

According to experts, stress triggers symptoms of eczema, making them worse. And so, chronic stress needs to be managed with methods like:

Get at least seven to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep every night. Be consistent with your bedtime, and make sure your bed and bedroom are comfortable and quiet.

Practice meditation daily to help clear your mind and reduce your overall stress levels.

Regularly indulging in light exercise or activities you enjoy can help manage stress.

Consuming too much news or social media can be a source of stress. It may help to limit your use.

Also known as light therapy, it is a safe and easy way to manage atopic dermatitis. It involves the use of ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, which are believed to act on nerve endings that make you feel itchy.

According to studies, at least 93 per cent of those using UVB for eczema report relief after several weeks of treatment.

When you apply oatmeal to the skin, it can help relieve itching. It also clears dead skin, reduces dryness, and supports your skin's protective barrier. Experts say oatmeal is a common ingredient in moisturisers as well.

To use it naturally, just add a cup of colloidal oatmeal to a lukewarm bath or make a paste to apply directly to your skin.

A cold compress is one of the best ways to help calm your affected skin from itching and discomfort. To make a cold compress, you can soak a towel in extremely cold water, wring it out, and apply it to itchy areas.

Thereafter, do not forget to apply a layer of moisturizer.

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