Infections
Eczema increases one’s risk of an infection. This is partly because a problem with your skin barrier allows for more bacteria and other germs. Another reason is that inflammation interferes with your skin’s natural immune response against these germs. To prevent further infections when you have eczema:
- Bath each day with a warm shower
- Apply a thick layer of moisturizer or prescribed topical medicine after bathing
- Apply steroid cream or calcineurin inhibitor to bring down inflammation and improve your skin barrier against germs.