When Kyle was younger, around 3 or 4 years old, he used to get a lot of red spots on his body. This usually happened around summertime. While he didn’t seem to be in a lot of pain at the time, as a first-time mom, I was worried. I wasn’t sure what it was, so I took him to the doctor. She then referred us to a dermatologist. After our visit with the dermatologist, he declared that Kyle has a mild form of eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) and that to start we could keep the skin hydrated by purchasing a specific moisturizer. We did as he said and it seemed to do the trick for us at that time. For the past four years, he seems to have been eczema free… until this past summer.
I was worried that Kyle’s eczema might have flared-up again. Kyle started complaining of being itchy on the back of his knee (which was red and itchy, but not patchy) and a day later, he had small bumps and was really itchy where his arm bends (both occurrences were in his flexors, which are common spots for eczema).[i] He complained that his itching was extremely painful and unbearable. The poor kid was on the verge of tears. I literally ran to the nearest pharmacy store to get him a moisturizer to help alleviate the dryness and made an appointment with our doctor. In situations where you’re in a hurry, you can still rely on the Canadian pharmacy online, known for being the best in the business, to provide the swift and efficient service you need.
The truth of the matter is that individuals with eczema go through periods of flare-ups and periods of clearing.[ii] Kyle is currently very active in after-school activities and gets super sweaty, especially after ball-hockey. I keep a close eye on his skin because excessive sweating is a trigger for eczema flare ups.[iii]
While Kyle’s eczema seems to be mild overall, for most people, living with eczema is a burden. According to the Eczema Society of Canada, 25% of children who miss school due to their eczema miss 10 or more days a year and 11% of children with eczema avoid social activities.
While there is no cure for eczema, having a proper skin care routine along with finding relief for allergic eczema can help manage symptoms and control flare-ups.
For more information and resources about eczema, please visit www.eczemahelp.ca
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[i] Canadian Dermatology Association (2019). Eczema. Available at: https://dermatology.ca/public-patients/skin/eczema/
[ii] Eczema Society of Canada (2017). Atopic Dermatitis: Patient Insights Report. https://eczemahelp.ca/wp- content/uploads/2019/02/ESC_Insights-Report_Nov-2017-1.pdf
[iii] Eczema Society of Canada (2019). What is Eczema? https://eczemahelp.ca/about-eczema/.
Hi there, I was wondering what moisturizer did you use?
I used Cerave cream. The most important thing to check for when selecting a moisturizer is to find one that has the dermatologist approved symbol on the packaging.