Source: American Academy of Dermatology Association
Which of the following is most effective in keeping skin moisturized:
- Oils
- Lotions
- Ointments
These are best applied immediately after bathing when the skin is still damp. The moisturizer should be fragrance-free.
What is the difference between eczema and atopic dermatitis?
- They are the same
- Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema
- Atopic dermatitis is in kids only
Eczema refers to a group of conditions that cause inflamed skin. There are many types of eczema. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type. Other types of eczema include contact dermatitis, nummular eczema, and dyshidrotic eczema.
True or False – Bleach baths can help eczema:
- TRUE
- FALSE
Dilute bleach baths can help ease your baby’s symptoms by reducing bacteria and inflammation on the skin. Follow your dermatologist’s instructions on how to do this safely.
After playing in the snow, your daughter rushes indoors. She tells you that she’s wet and cold. After changing her clothes, you place her near the roaring fireplace to warm up. Later that day, she has a terrible eczema flare. What could have caused this flare?
- Sudden temperature change
- Dry heat from the fire
- Becoming overheated
- All of the above
To help avoid triggers for eczema in the winter, moisturize more often, keep the indoor humidity level comfortable, prevent the child from overheating, and avoid sudden temperature changes.
Which of the following should you do to prevent eczema flares from swimming in chlorinated pools?
- Applying moisturizer before getting in the pool
- Applying moisturizer right after gettingout of the pool
- Scrubbing skin of chemicals right after getting out of the pool
- All of the above
Applying a layer of moisturizer to your skin before getting in the pool can help. So can rinsing off with lukewarm water after getting out of the pool. After rinsing off, be sure to apply eczema friendly moisturizer.
True or False – To reduce eczema flare-ups, cut back on bathing.
- TRUE
- FALSE
Research shows taking a short, daily lukewarm bath or shower helps. Bathing removes bacteria and other germs from the skin, which can reduce skin infections.
Which of the following should you avoid if your eczema flares in the summertime?
- Essential oils
- Loose, 100% cotton clothing
- Lukewarm showers
Essential oils and other products that contain fragrances can irritate the skin. Loose, 100% cotton clothing will help control sweat, which can leave a salty residue when it dries and lead to itching.
True or False – Children always outgrow atopic dermatitis.
- TRUE
- FALSE
There’s no way to know if a child’s eczema will go away or remain. Although it’s true that AD often goes away on its own before a child’s 18th birthday, AD can be a lifelong condition.
Your child’s eczema is intensely itchy one evening. Which of the following might help relieve the itch?
- Apply an anti-itch product.
- Tell your child to stop scratching
- Let your child soak in a colloidal oatmeal bath for 10 minutes, making sure to use warm water rather than hot water.
- A and C
Eczema is just too itchy, and telling your child to stop scratching can feel stressful. Stress often makes eczema worse. Anti-itch products often fail to relieve itchy eczema because they contain ingredients that can actually cause flares.
Which of the following should you look for on the labels of skin care products that are less likely to cause eczema flares?
- Unscented
- All-natural
- Fragrance-free
- All of the above
Unscented means that the scent (or fragrance) in the product has been masked so you cannot smell it. Masking the fragrance does not prevent flares, so you want to use products that say “fragrance free” on the label.
True or False –Antihistamines help treat itchy skin in eczema.
- TRUE
- FALSE
Individuals with atopic dermatitis are more likely to have which of the following:
- Infections
- Warts
- Herpes simplex
- All of the above