Having a severe case of eczema can impact a lot on your life. Here are just a couple of ways of helping combat the pain of eczema. • Make sure your clothes are 100% cotton or at least made from soft fabrics • Try to avoid rough or scratchy fibres and fabrics as these can act as irritants. •

For sufferers of eczema, prolonged exposure to sunlight can be either a blessing or a curse, depending on the individual. For some it will help to relieve symptoms while for others the heat will cause flare ups. As a general set of guidelines however, the following tips are advisable to all eczema s