No one knows exactly what causes eczema or how to permanently herpesyl reviews get rid of it. Still, you can reduce your symptoms and flare-ups. Dry cracked skin on your hands is called dishpan hands, a type of eczema. If this problem has plagued you, make sure to use rubber gloves when you do dishes. This will help to protect the outer layer of your skin. When the dishes are done, cleanse and dry the hands thoroughly and use some moisturizer too.

Be cool! Make an effort to keep your temperature steady at all times. Avoid extremes of either heat or cold. Be careful not to allow yourself to become chilled or overheated. Avoid getting sweaty or being exposed to humidity for long periods of time. This can make your eczema flare up.

Certain foods you eat can cause your eczema to flare up. However, it is sometimes hard to figure out which foods are causing your flare-ups. Therefore, it is a good idea to keep a food diary. Document each food you consume each day so you can find a pattern of which foods cause flare-ups.

Rinse your laundry a second time. Laundry detergents can be terrible skin irritants. Even if you are already buying and using an unscented laundry detergent intended for sensitive skin, it may still cause your eczema to flare up. Try rinsing your laundry twice, getting as much detergent off your clothes as possible, just to be safe.

People with eczema are often recommended to stay out of the sun. Sun is not healthy for you and may result in a burn. However, eczema and Vitamin D deficiency go hand-and-hand. Vitamin D deficiency is caused by the lack of exposure to the sun. So exposure to sun in a balanced manner is the best solution.

Choose 100% cotton when possible and always avoid fabrics such as wool. Cotton allows air to flow and helps to prevent sweat. Sweat can help to cause a flare-up so you should avoid overdressing as well. Choose fabrics that are breathable, meaning that they do not trap moisture in them.