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Eczema and swimming is it safe?

Does anybody in out there know if swimming with eczema is safe? My niece has never been swimming before but is very athletic but unfortunately she has very bad eczema which at some point in her life has effected almost all regions of her body. Its going to seem a very strange question to ask as normal tap water (as opposed to oat water) always effects her skin quite badly but she is so excited about these swimming lessons. Personally I think its a bad idea and could be tempting fate but swimming is such an important activity to learn.

A good web site that has loads of "skin friendly" products are:-

naturebotts.co.uk
spiritofnature.co.uk
greenbaby.com

They will have barrier creams suitable for very sensitive skin, including those with allergies.

Have you tried probiotics to manage the eczema? Do a search for probiotics and eczema - there has been heaps of research.

My experience of probiotics has been excellent, my 4 yr old has one capsule a day, and all of his eczema has faded awat to healthy new skin.

When he was bad with eczema we had him on 2 capsules a day, broken and poured into organic plain yoghurt.

The best probiotic we found was Primadophilus Reuteri (same friendly bacteria as found in human breast milk) P. Bifidus also works well.

See Betterlife.com (can only be purchased via the US - but delivery is prompt)

Infacol have a probiotic drop, with the reuteri bacteria. (local independant pharmacy sell it)

We also wash all our bedding etc with Ecover and use either their soaps and shampoos or buy organic from the websites listed above.

My little boy can then swim when he wants, eat what he wants without the severe reactions.

Good luck

5 Ways to Ease Eczema

Eczema affects the skin and causes itching. While that might not sound too bad at first, anyone who has ever suffered from this condition, also referred to as dermatitis, can tell you that it is extremely uncomfortable. There are several types of eczema, but all of them involve itchiness, whether it be in the form of blisters that pop and ooze or dry scaly skin. Since children and babies are the most commonly affected, it can be very difficult to convince them not to scratch. Scratching, of course, only causes the condition to worsen, so it's important to ease the symptoms and make the sufferer more comfortable.

Use natural moisturizers. Coconut oil is particularly good for this condition. This natural oil works to smooth and soften the rough scaly skin. When the skin is kept soft, it won't cause as much irritation, which means less scratching. This lets the body heal itself. Coconut oil or other natural oils, such as shea butter are good since they don't contain chemicals or artificial perfumes that can aggravate the condition.

Get out in the sun. A little sunshine is a good thing in the case of dermatitis, particularly the type that forms boils. Sunlight helps destroy the bacteria and dry the affected area out. Just be careful not to risk too much exposure. Sunburn won't help anything.

Take a bath. An old remedy for itches of any kind, including eczema is to take a bath in cool water. Make it even more effective by putting a cup of oatmeal in a cloth bag and squeezing it through the water a few times. The oat water that results will be cloudy, but works well to alleviate the irritation of the skin. This is something that you can easily do and it can be quite effective on small children.

Avoid irritants. Often the smallest things can affect our skin and this is particularly true when it comes to dermatitis. Use neutral pH soaps with no perfumes and stick to natural foods, as much as possible. Anything that contains chemicals and perfumes, from your laundry soap to your air freshener, can cause problems. Try eliminating these things or changing them one by one to discover which is the culprit. Watch what you eat, as well, since often eczema occurs with food allergies.

Drink more water. Often, the dry skin associated with eczema is related to dehydration. While moisturizers can help to a certain point, you should be drinking a minimum of 8 glasses of water a day. Carry a water bottle with you if need be and avoid things like sodas and coffee which can be both irritating and dehydrating.

Eczema often resolves itself, though in some cases, medications may be necessary. While you're waiting, however, you can take these measures to help things along and relieve the itch. You don't need to live with the constant scratching and irritation. There are methods of easing it and making life a little better for those who suffer from this skin condition.

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