Urea in skin care
In addition, the additive urea (urea) has been proven in the treatment of neurodermatitis, as urea helps the skin to store moisture and at the same time alleviates itching. However, the substance should not be applied to already inflamed skin, as this can cause a burning sensation on the skin. The treating dermatologist determines the ideal concentration of urea contained in the care product and generally coordinates the care, including cleansing, for neurodermatitis with the affected person and gives advice.
Bathing
If oil baths are not carried out more often than once or twice a week, they are definitely recommended for the extensive therapy of dry skin in neurodermatitis. However, people affected by sensitive and dry skin should not bathe frequently and especially not too long and too hot, as this leads to additional drying of the affected skin. Increased hand washing and skin disinfectants should also be avoided for neurodermatitis sufferers, as this dries out the skin considerably in the long term. A bath in cool, highly salty seawater is very beneficial if the surface of the skin is intact. Afterwards, neurodermatitis sufferers should take a good shower and apply their preferred body cream.The sea water can be readjusted with “Dead Sea bath salts” also in the domestic bath tub and in many cases very successful in the treatment of neurodermatitis, if a frequent vacation at the sea is difficult to organize.
Swimming pool
A visit to the swimming pool is not recommended for neurodermatitis sufferers, as the skin here becomes very dry due to the high chlorine content in the water. In addition, public swimming pools are often contaminated with viruses or bacteria, so that the damaged skin of neurodermatitis sufferers can easily become infected. In general, it is important for the (re)production of the intact skin barrier that the body is sufficiently supplied with liquid from the inside.
Therefore, adults should drink approx. 2.5 liters of water or unsweetened herbal tea daily if possible, children approx. 1.5 liters. An overview of all topics in the field of dermatology can be found under Dermatology A-Z
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