Here are 7 of my favorites.

GET AN ALLERGY TEST

If you or your child suffer from eczema, one of the first things you should do as part of your treatment plan is to get an allergy test to determine if something in the environment and/or a particular food or food group is causing or exasperating the condition. Dust, pollen, grass seed, laundry detergent, and synthetic clothing can all trigger eczema, as can foods like wheat and dairy. An allergist can help pinpoint what (if anything) is causing your skin to flare so you can avoid triggers wherever possible.

USE WARM (PREFERABLY COLD) WATER

One of the best eczema remedies I’ve ever tried is to avoid hot water. It sounds so simple, but it’s so effective!!! Even if you apply moisturizer immediately following a shower or bath, washing and bathing yourself in hot water can dry out your skin and strip it of protective oils. Use lukewarm water wherever possible.

AVOID PERFUMES AND DYES

Soaps, skin products, and detergents with perfumes and dyes added to them can be really irritating to eczema-prone skin, so opt for natural, scent-free products wherever possible.