Daily dermatitis care

Dermatitis is an inflammatory skin condition that causes red patches and itching. It comes in different forms:

• Contact dermatitis: the skin comes into contact with an irritant or allergen that causes a rash and itching.

• Atopic dermatitis. This is a chronic form of dermatitis that mainly affects children.

• Seborrhoeic dermatitis. This mainly occurs on the scalp, but can also develop in areas with lots of oil-producing glands.

In all the above cases you need to take proper care of your skin, so we are going to tell you how to do it.

Daily dermatitis care

To look after skin that suffers from dermatitis we recommend:

• Avoiding irritants such as highly perfumed soaps and gels, detergents or make-ups that contain chemicals.

• Keeping your make-up tools clean and in good condition and keeping a close eye on the expiry dates of beauty products (creams, make-up, soaps, etc.) as people often forget that these also have expiry dates.

• Looking after your diet. Include fruits and vegetables with antioxidant properties that help to care for your skin, like citrus fruits, broccoli, avocados, berries, spinach and nuts. At certain times it can be beneficial to add natural food supplements to your diet to help control the symptoms, like Keriba Duo, which, because it contains natural extracts obtained from whole pomegranates and olives that are rich in natural antioxidants, promotes cell regeneration in the epidermal and dermal layers of the skinas well as improving the skin symptoms of atopic dermatitis by reducing inflammation and itching.

• Keeping well hydrated. You should drink at least 2 litres of water a day.

• Reducing your stress, as this causes skin problems. Do relaxation exercises, take deep breaths and get proper rest.

• Not scratching yourself. When you have flare-ups, apply cool water and some regenerative moisturising cream to soothe the itching and help your skin recover.

• Using products specifically designed for this skin condition, to avoid aggravating it and help prevent it.

• Choosing cotton clothing and avoiding fabrics like nylon or wool.

• Avoiding sudden changes in temperature, as these can cause you to sweat and worsen the problem.

• Bathing less frequently and using cool water; take short baths and avoid using hot water.

• Drying your skin carefully, with a clean cotton towel and gently patting, not rubbing the skin.

• Applying a moisturising emollient cream every day, especially after bathing, will help to keep your skin moisturised.

Following these simple tips will help you to prevent flare-ups of dermatitis and treat them effectively.