How to deal with eczema after it scabs

Eczema is a very common skin disease. It is very common in infants and young children. This disease will not cause great harm to the patient's skin, provided that it is not infected. If infected, severe itching will occur. The scabs of eczema indicate that the condition is under control. At this time, there are many things that need to be paid attention to. So how to deal with eczema after scabs?

First, how to deal with eczema after it scabs? Eczema patients should pay more attention to the cleanliness of their skin. Secondly, keep the skin dry and not greasy, wash your face frequently, and try to avoid contact with cats, dogs, stuffed toys, and plants like dogtail grass.

Second, doctors who treat eczema will generally recommend that you apply sesame oil or soak the skin in olive oil, which will have a good effect. It is simple and convenient. If you want to recover quickly after applying this natural oil, you can prepare a soft-bristled shampoo comb and brush it gently.

Third, if you cannot accept having oily substances on your skin, you can go to the pharmacy and buy Vaseline to apply to the affected area to moisturize it, and wait for the scab to fall off. Do not wait to peel it off yourself, as it will easily leave marks on sensitive skin.

Fourth, the formation of scabs after eczema is undoubtedly a sign of recovery. During this period, you must not eat spicy or irritating foods, ensure a light diet, and do not choose foods such as shrimp, fish, crab, etc. that are fishy and can easily cause allergies in some people. Pay attention to rest during the recovery period. Ensuring good sleep can help detoxify the skin and increase the recovery rate. The scab may make the skin itchy, so do not scratch it with your hands. If it is really uncomfortable, you can wipe it with a cotton swab dipped in dexamethasone cream.

How to deal with eczema after it scabs? It is not recommended to use a variety of Western medicines in pharmacies to speed up recovery. Generally speaking, it will recover automatically one or two weeks after scabbing, so you don’t need to worry too much. If you are worried, you can try Chinese medicine treatment, boil a patch of comfrey and wash the wound with warm water. Patients must remember the above treatment methods.