 like using mattress covers for all the beds in our house to prevent flare ups due to dust mites; changing from traditional detergent based laundry and dish washing cleaners to natural ones like reetha (soap nuts) and shikakai etc.
- Also we are very strict with her clothing which is always 100% cotton since sweating makes her itch
- We are always very careful about her food intake since some foods like nuts tend to aggravate her skin condition and bring about rashes
- We have changed the heavy drapes in our house for light cotton curtains and have given gave away all her soft toys since both of these tend to collect a lot of dust This house dust is a major trigger for eczema in a lot of people.
These are some of the measures I have taken over the years to help my daughter live as normal a life as possible inspite of having eczema. I will be discussing these in greater details separately so that you do not have to carry out the kind of extensive search that I did to find out about these products and their availability in India. I hope that through my experience with my daughter you will be able to help your child as well.