flare beginning

[gnorris51]

I'm relatively new to Eczema and had it all over my hands last month which have now cleared up. This morning I noticed it beginning to come on my fingers. Is there anything I can do immediately to lessen the flare up. Thank you for your help

[Marcie Mom]

Hi!
I would think to figure out what's irritating the hand/fingers, and eliminate those. Moisturizing a layer helps to reduce the contact with the irritants. I'm interviewing a dermatologist on my blog regarding hand eczema these 3 weeks, extract which may be relevant to you below, take care!

MarcieMom: Dr Lynn, regardless of whether it is irritant contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis or atopic dermatitis, are the triggers similar? If yes, will avoiding these triggers be actions a hand eczema sufferer should take?

What are the factors that affect what form of dermatitis one get?

Dr Lynn: Yes, there are certain common triggers that will adversely affect the hands. Over-washing (even with just plain water), harsh soap, detergents and lubricants should generally be avoided by people with hand eczema. Wearing of gloves to reduce the contact of water and soaps with the skin is recommended if prolonged wet work is necessary.

Regular use of moisturizer can help prevent flares in people with hand eczema. Gentle soap in small amounts is recommended.

Keeping fingernails short prevent further damage of the skin while scratching. It is advisable to remove rings and bangles before hand-washing and wet work as they can trap moisturizer, dirt and bacteria.