While using ELIDEL, what else can be done to help care for the skin?
Experts advise these steps to help soothe and heal the skin: Hydrate dry skin with a lukewarm (not hot) soaking bath for approximately 10-20 minutes. Use only soaps and moisturizers recommended by your doctor; avoid anything abrasive or with perfume. (Soap-free cleansers are best). After bathing, pat the skin almost dry, and within 3 minutes apply moisturizing cream or ointment. Try to avoid rapid changes of temperature or humidity. If the eczema worsens with sweating, try to avoid activities that cause sweating. In general, wear clothing made of cotton or soft fabrics avoid rough, scratchy fabrics and tight clothing. Try to identify and avoid any “trigger” that makes the eczema worse. Additional advice for children: Keep your child’s fingernails short, to lessen scratching that can break the skin. Dress your child in loose-fitting, 100% cotton clothing. This reduces sweating, which can be an irritant.
