HYDRATION
Your skin is dry, not because it
lacks grease or oil, but because it fails to retain water. Correcting this can
be done by soaking the affected area, in a basin, bath, or shower, for 15-20
minutes using moderately warm water. Then, remove excess water by patting with
a soft towel, and immediately apply Xerioderm Cream or any other product we recommend.
You should bathe and lubricate at least once a day, and preferably twice for
optimum hydration. We don’t recommend using bath oils—since they give a false
sense of lubrication, and actually make the bathtub slippery. Most patients
find that two or three additional applications of agents that hydrate the skin
help keep their skin moist.
TAR PREPARATIONS
Tars and extracts of crude coal
tar are often used to reduce the amount of topical steroids needed in chronic
maintenance of eczema. Tar gel products are available, but they contain alcohol
and may cause burning and irritation on already red and inflamed skin. We do
not recommend the use of these products.
This information is bought to you as
a free service from DNA Biopharm South Africa. The information herein is not intended to treat or diagnose any
condition. Should you wish to try any herbal or natural remedy discussed in
these pages, please consult with your healthcare practitioner. Should you
require any information or advice on any topic related to diabetes, please
visit our website at www.dna-biopharm.com
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