Letters | Living with eczema is a masterclass in managing expectations
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Indeed, battling eczema has been an arduous, ongoing journey, but certainly not one travelled alone.
In the course of seeking treatments and remedies, my wife and I have educated ourselves on the dos and don’ts of dealing with eczema, and through trial and error, I have managed to avoid triggers that might aggravate my skin condition. Whether it’s food that might cause skin allergies or weather that is unfavourable for eczema, I now have a list of things I need to pay attention to in daily life to manage my condition.
It’s not surprising that many eczema patients lose the will or energy to treat it, as medicine, lotions or ointments can only go so far in easing the itchiness, swelling or wound infections. Many can’t help but scratch the affected areas of their skin, which worsens the condition. Bleeding wounds and inflamed skin might cause sleepless nights, affecting one’s mood and daytime routine.