3. Itchiness
When you have eczema, your skin dries up and becomes inflamed as well as red. The redness is usually because of scratching, which is as a result of itchiness. Eczema outbreaks are itchy and painful with most sufferers feeling the need to constantly scratch and rub their skin to try an alleviate the pain. The itchiness tends to get rather intense with many sufferers feeling like ripping out their skin. One of the things that can make itching worse is hot showers and the humidity of the steam thereof.
Now a hot steamy long shower or a bath may sound like the perfect remedy to your problem, however, this may worsen the itchiness and aggravate the skin even further. Dermatologists advise that hot water makes things worse as it dries the skin and can cause further inflammation and leave you with burns. Ensure you use some oil moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated and moist.