Minor Eczema

This entry was written on Mar 31, 2009 by our Holistic Medicine Guru Marina Hanes

Whenever I’m mentally stressed out, I notice that small patches of dry, red skin seem to pop up. Usually they appear on my elbow, but they have showed up on other areas of my body too. Fortunately, I have a minor case of eczema, because I only experience it on occasion. In order to combat this problem and prevent it from spreading, I focus on moisturizing my skin. I try to drink more water by carrying a water bottle with me to work. I also create a mixture of Aveeno’s Daily Moisturizing lotion and a drop or two of lavender essential oil. Out of convenience, I often buy Aveeno’s Itch Relief lotion or their lavender body wash. So if you have experience eczema like I do, it’s important to inspect your body regularly for dry patches and treat them immediately with therapeutic lotion and body wash.