Although there is no cure for eczema, it is important to treat the specific cause of your eczema and the aggravating factors in as many ways as possible. One way to treat your eczema is behavioral with positive lifestyle changes such as better eating habits and reducing stress. Another way is by eliminating contact with environmental factors which can aggravate your sensitive skin such as allergens, harsh chemicals, certain metals, and irritating fabrics. A third way is through the use of prescription medications, moisturizers, Jojoba oil, or Eczema-Ltd III topical skin conditioner.
Usually one of the first symptoms of eczema is intense itching; this itching can be very uncomfortable and individuals may tend to scratch the skin. The itchy feeling is an important symptom in eczema, because scratching and rubbing in response to itching worsen the skin inflammation characteristic of eczema. One needs to find a way to break the chain of itching and reaction. Scratching, while difficult to avoid, should be minimized because it can only make the eczema symptoms worse. The dry skin will become redder in color and may even crack due to scratching. This scratching may also lead to infection.