We humans are full of all kinds of clothing, while some could be doing you good, several of them may be promoting your eczema itches, worsening the symptoms that already exist on your skin.
Here are 5 common habits that most people have but don’t know or realize are giving them extra itchiness that they have no idea where it’s coming from.
1. Long time underwater
The longer you stay underwater, the more your body’s natural oils will seep in, and as soon as you come out of that place, your skin will have very little moisture.
Prolonged underwater activity means you should not:
– Go swimming in pools or beaches
– There are no spas, relaxation pools… etc.
– No baths or long showers
– No water sports or any activities are allowed.
2. High intensity physical activities
High intensity sports and events are a big problem because you sweat like rain.
The problem is that when you sweat too much, the existing sweat that is on your skin traps the pores of the skin, which irritates the tissues, as at the same time the new sweat is trying to get out but cannot, so the sweat puffs are being clogged.
That essentially means itching until you unlock it.
3. Showering the wrong way
First, as mentioned above, don’t take a bath because it will remove too many oils and moisture from your skin.
By the same token, never shower for more than 10 minutes maximum.
And never take a shower with hot water no matter how cold the temperature is, just bathe with the coldest water possible. If you really can’t get used to it at first, go for lukewarm.
4. Psychosocial stress
Stress plays a huge role in itching, it has been clinically researched and shown that the more stressed a person is, the weaker the skin’s protective barrier becomes, and that means more itchiness.
There are numerous methods to relieve stress, the simple and effective trick I personally use is deep breathing.
- Close your eyes and forget about what is happening.
- Inhale slowly through your nose and expand your intestine.
- Inhale as much as you can hold so you can feel your lungs expand.
- Hold your breath for 3 seconds.
- Exhale through your mouth slowly and close in your intestine.
- Repeat 3-5 times as needed.
This really works, and it’s convenient.
5. Amount of sleep
Sleep also has a direct correlation to eczema itchiness, the more sleep deprived you are, the worse your skin will get.
Solution?
Try hypnosis, acupressure, or massage to help you relax and improve your sleep.
And make sure you sleep on time every day, say 11:00 pm and get up 8-9 hours later depending on your age sleep requirements.