Managing eczema with pine tar
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For many sufferers of eczema, flare-ups of the condition can be triggered by irritants or allergens such as dust, pollen and household cleaning chemicals.
Where possible, try to avoid or at least reduce exposure to these triggers by dusting and vacuuming the house regularly, removing carpets and heavy curtains and wearing gloves when cleaning the home.
Though eczema is not a psychological condition, stress can often worsen the symptoms of eczema – practising meditation or taking time out of your day to relax may help avoid flare-ups.
Relieve the itch: Itchy skin can often be the most difficult symptom to manage or relieve. The urge to scratch may be strong but giving in to it can lead to worsening of the itch and damage to the skin’s epidermal barrier.
As soon as you feel the beginnings of an itch use a product containing pine tar to relieve the itchiness while gently cleansing the skin.
Topical pine tar has been used for a range of conditions including eczema and atopic dermatitis since ancient times and continues to be used successfully today. It is considered to possess antipruritic and anti-inflammatory properties
Specially formulated with natural pine tar, Pinetarsol helps relieve itchiness and reduce redness and irritation by gently cleansing while replenishing moisture to dry, itchy and inflamed skin.
Pinetarsol Bath Oil (MAL19912398X) is a non-greasy, water dispersible cleansing oil that contains a light liquid paraffin as an emollient to moisturise dry and inflamed skin, while soothing itchiness and irritation.
Pinetarsol Gel (MAL19912381XZ) contains glycerol, an effective humectant with high moisturebinding ability to help moisturise dry and itchy skin while it cleanses.
Pinetarsol Solution (MAL19912380XZ) gently cleanses without irritating inflamed skin and is suitable for normal to oily skin.
Though there is no definite way to stop eczema altogether, but by following the above tips, you can help to reduce the occurrence and manage the condition with comfort and ease.
Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, consult a healthcare professional. The products are available in all leading pharmacies and hospital pharmacies.
Reference
Barnes TM, Greive KA. Topical pine tar: History, properties and use as a treatment for common skin conditions. Australas J Dermatol. 2017; 28(2): 80-85.
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