With winter comes super dry skin… and for me, unfortunately, the eczema on my hand flares up.
What is eczema?
Eczema is a long-lasting skin condition that can come and go – it’s the most common form is atopic dermatitis. Your skin can become itchy, red, scaly and irritated. Often you’ll scratch the area and make it worse… I know first hand… pun intended.
Although people of any age may be affected by eczema, infants and young children seem to get it most. In fact, eczema is the most common skin problem in children under the age of 12.
About 80% of atopic eczema cases start before they are 5 years old! So eczema in kids is definitely a concern for many parents, especially because eczema gets worse in the winter.
I have gone to dermatologists before to help with my skin issues, and I have tried many products as well to help with the dryness and eczema on my hands.
Doesn’t it look awful? This is what happens when I don’t constantly moisturize my hands. So when I had the opportunity to try new products from POLYSPORIN® ECZEMA ESSENTIALS™, I was willing to give it a shot.
The Daily Moisturizing Cream has Colloidal Oatmeal which helps smooth and comfort itchy, scratchy, and dry skin. I found it to be non-greasy and left my skin feeling smooth and moisturized.
The Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream should be used sparingly a few times a day only as it contains hydrocorstisone, a steroid hormone. This is a cream that should be used with flare-ups only, not longer than seven days. I found the anti-itch cream was absorbed into my affected hand within a minute and helped the appearance of the dryness immediately.
The Daily Body Wash moisturizes while gently cleansing even the most dry, sensitive skin and is ideal for eczema-prone skin. It has a formula contains a lipid, humectants, emollient and botanical blend to help retain moisture essential for healthy-looking skin. It’s gentle enough for everyday use, especially as a hand-wash too and is suitable for children.
Luckily I don’t have to worry about my kids because they don’t suffer like I do but I’m sure this will help many other children who have eczema.
Disclosure: I am part of the the POLYSPORIN® Eczema EssentialsTMBlogger Campaign with Mom Central Canada and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.