6 People With Eczema Share How They Deal With Horrible Winter Flare-Ups

For many people witheczema, wintertime can be the most trying season.

This can mean months of discomfort until the weather becomes milder again.

So what can you do to make it through the season with fewer flare-ups?

6 People With Eczema Share How They Deal With Winter FlareUps

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I take lukewarm showers and apply lotion immediately after.

I also use bars of goat milk soap, which is very mild.

The first thing she does after stepping out of the shower is moisturize her skin.

I apply lotion up to twice a day, including immediately after showers, she says.

Kayla W., 36, was diagnosed with eczema when she was 16 years old.

Kayla started wearingsustainable and natural fibersfor environmental purposes, but has found her skin tolerates them better too.

While some people experience skin irritation from wool in particular, it works well for Kayla.

I wear a fine merino wool base layer when its really cold.

I use soft microfiber sheets for sleeping, she says.

I also wear soft, loose clothes and cover up outside, especially when the wind bites.

For Carolyn S., 39, avoiding her specific triggers is key for keeping winter flares at bay.

Alyssa Bourne-Peters, 25, takes it a step further, making sure shes never without her lotions.

I dont leave the house without lotion at all.

I just give a shot to keep myself as moisturized as possible so that thedrynessis less obvious.

Carolyn also makes sure her favorite moisturizer is always at the ready.

It feels so refreshing and keeps flares down.

She also uses a gel anti-itch lotion for some added relief.

Pilates is my go-to to minimize sweating, she says.

Kayla and Carolyn also say that taking care of their skin post-workout is a must.

Sometimes, after only one night, I will find that the area has completely cleared up.

Were rooting for you as you find the ones that are right for you and your skin.