Don’t Let Eczema Keep You From Working Out. Try This Dermatologist’s 7 Tips

Don’t let the fear of sweating with eczema keep you from working out.

Try this dermatologist’s 7 tips for managing triggers.

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Heres What Experts Had to Say

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But one of the most common ones is exercise.

According to Dr. Williams, Sweat is one of the mostcommonly-reported triggers.

And it can even be helpful as part of a long-term strategy.

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Because of that, he says, working out regularly can evenreduceeczema flares for some patients.

Patients who suffer from eczema already have an issue with epidermal dehydration, says Dr. Williams.

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Heres What Experts Say

Wear natural fabrics

If sweat is an irritant for your eczema, natural fabrics are the way to go.

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Wearing synthetic materials that trap sweat on the skin can lead to even more irritation.

Consider cotton, bamboo, or even wool.

Manage your chlorine exposure

Chlorine is a known skin irritanteven without eczema.

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But that doesnt mean you should probably avoid the pool.

So lather up, lace up, and get after it.

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