Tropical Eczema or Prickly Heat


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Posted by Paul01 on Thursday, 12. January 2006 at 02:05 Bali Time:

In Reply to: Att: kepala_udang - itchy bumps posted by kylie76 on Wednesday, 11. January 2006 at 20:38 Bali Time:

The problem you might be having is that the skin dries quickly due to the heat and humidity. This prevents the pores from doing their job ie. allowing the skin to breathe.

So, when the condition presents ;

Take lukewarm baths and showers, using mild soap or non-soap cleanser.
Gently pat your skin dry with a soft towel - do not rub.
Apply a moisturizer within 3 minutes after bathing to "lock in" moisture.
Wear cotton or soft fabrics. Avoid rough, scratchy fibers and tight clothing.
Moisturize every day.
Hope this helps a little,

Paul






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