I Live Younger - October 2017

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KEEP NAILS TRIMMED AND CLEAN
Scratching sometimes happens when
sufferers sleep. Short nails will reduce the
irritation that you experience. Also, make
sure your nails are always clean underneath.
Make sure that your nails are as clean as
possible. It is only natural that you react to
eczema by scratching. If your nails are too
long or dirty, then infections could occur
when scratching. You can prevent these
situations with clean, shortened nails.
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MIND YOUR CLOTHING
Eczema can be triggered by having
your clothes touch your skin. Use only
fabrics made from cotton or a blend
of cotton. Fabrics like wool can cause
irritation. Similarly, you should pay
attention to how you are washing your
clothes. Use mild or natural laundry soap
and other products like fabric softener.
Avoid clothes with itchy seams and tags.
They may cause scratches and make your
eczema symptoms worse. Cut all tags out
of your clothes, or buy clothes that don’t
have any tags, to begin with. Avoid seams
that may become uncomfortable after
wearing the garment for a prolonged time.
If your seams are in your underwear, you
may want to turn things inside out.
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USE A HUMIDIFIER
A humidifier can be quite helpful.
Humidifiers release moist steam into
the living environment. The steam has
water droplets that moisten the area
that it is in. This can help skin stay
smooth and comfortable despite the
season or weather. Be sure to keep
it clean to avoid other health issues.
A humidifier can help manage eczema.
Dry air can dry out skin, especially during
the winter, and this can cause eczema. A
humidifier will put moisture in the air so
your skin won’t get as dry.
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