I have been allergy aware all my life as we have a strong family history of asthma , hay fever and eczema. My second child in particular has suffered from eczema since infancy and still has flare-ups now, at 26. This has inspired me to offer advice on coping with this condition, based on my experience as a mother , sufferer and nurse. These skin problems have also led to me offering a range of knitwear suitable for people with sensitive skin, who cannot tolerate wool.
ADVICE TO SUFFERERS>
Avoid stress where possible.(!)
Use alternatives to soaps ,or specialised emolient soaps and shower creams.
Avoid over- heating , this definitely seems to aggravate the irritation
Moisturise your skin frequently with unfragranced , pure substances.
Wear cool loose clothing made from natural fibres, and use cotton bedding washed frequently at high temperatures - dust mites are another common irritant.
Many sufferers find food supplements helpful -Starflower oil for example ( rich in GLAs )
I hope these tips help, if you have any more please pass them on !
Here are a few knitwear items in my shop suitable for wool allergy sufferers.
