What? Did you just say if I scratch I can make my skin condition worse? Well...
what do you want me to do? This itching is driving me crazy! OK I hear you and I know exactly how you feel.
That's right if you scratch you can make it worse by damaging your skin, making it even harder for it to be healed properly.
Even though your itching is driving you crazy, you have to promise me that you will not scratch...
ok? Alright let's get to the good stuff.
Even though steroid creams for eczema doesn't always do the job, there are other ways you can deal with this skin condition One of the most popular ways to do this, is by using natural cures for eczema.
What this does is give you natural relief for eczema, so that you can have an alternative to use when your creams isn't working.
They provide excellent relief, and they have been proven to be more effective than steroid creams.
Here's some natural cures for eczema you can use to stop the itching immediately Cold Compress Whenever you start to itch, putting a cold ice pack or cold towel on the affected area will stop the itching immediately.
The coldness from the ice will numb the itching area, giving you instant relief.
Taking an Oatmeal Bath This is by far one of the most popular natural cures for eczema, and it does give you good results.
Pouring collidal oatmeal in the tub, and soaking in warm water for about 15 minutes will help with itching.
Its very important to pat yourself dry with a soft towel, but don't dry off completely.
You would want to apply moisturizer on your skin, right after you get out of the bath.
If you do this, you will be protecting yourself from dry skin.