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Make this my homepageTeens with dry skin and eczema
Eczema is pretty common. In fact, around one in five children in the UK suffer from it. If your teenager is one of them, however mild or severe, you will know how it can affect their daily life. However, it is possible to manage their dry skin and atopic eczema, so that it doesn't rule their lives.
Keep on top of flare-ups
Read the section on causes to find out what can trigger flare-ups, but others that may affect your teenager are:
Harsh soaps and detergents
- Tell your teenager to avoid them.
Make-up or shaving foam and creams
- Test them on a little area of skin first.
- Discuss with their doctor or nurse which cosmetic products would be most suitable for your teenager.
Perfume, aftershave
- Suggest they spray a little on their clothes, rather than their skin.
Chlorine in swimming pools
- Avoid chlorinated pools, look for ozone- or UV-purified, salt-water or fresh-water alternatives.
- Make sure they apply emollients before and after swimming.
Other triggers can be emotionally linked - like when they suffer from stress at school,so try to help them stay relaxed.
