Swimming pool :
Hygiene and moisturization
- Water temperature between 32° and 34° (heat increases skin dryness and reactivates inflammations).
- A five minute shower every day (hard water dries the skin, chlorine irritates it).
- Turn the water off when washing (reduces the time of contact between the skin and the water).
- For those who like baths and for children: add a liquid emollient to the bath to neutralize water hardness. 10 to 15 minutes at most so that the contact with the municipal water is not too long.
- Wash with soap-free products (dermatological gel or bar) as the PH is closest to that of the skin and does not aggravate skin dryness.
- Wash with your hands (cleaner than a washcloth).
- Wash hair with dermatological shampoos that are soft or intended for frequent use.
- Gently cleanse the face.
- Do not use cotton, as rubbing can irritate.
- Create lather with the cleansing products using finger tips.
- Remove the excess product with a tissue or rinse.
- Finish with thermal water spray and dry by patting, as rubbing reactivates pruritis.
- Daily moisturization of the skin with an emollient is crucial.
It softens the skin.
It hydrates the skin.
It protects the skin.
- Its benefits have been proven
The skin barrier function is restored.
Itching and irritation sensations are reduced.
A few recommendations
Remember to wash your hands before applying the emollient.
Apply a thin layer of the emollient.
It is important to continue applying the emollient even when the state of the skin is satisfactory.
Scratching is a consequence of the itching caused by the pathologies.
Consequences: abrasions, risks of superinfection and thickening of the skin (lichenification).
The compulsive need to scratch leads to a vicious cycle.
What you need to know:
- The less scratch my skin, the less it will itch.
- The less I scratch, the less I feel like scratching.
The causes of itching:
- Skin dryness.
- A scratching habit.
To tell a child to stop scratching is useless.
The comment will exasperate the child and make him or her want to scratch even more.
So an alternative to scratching has to be found!
Here are a few alternatives
- Moisturizing: prevents and soothes itching.
- Thermal water: apply prolonged sprays or compresses soaked in thermal water, then an emollient.
- Cold: "anesthetizes" itching.
Put the thermal water spray in the refrigerator.
Spray the thermal water, then ventilate to increase a feeling of freshness.
You can use gel packs; make sure they are covered to avoid direct contact with the skin.
You can also use smooth stones, wooden rollers …
- For itching at night, remember to apply an emollient before going to bed and keep thermal water spray and a moisturizing cream on the night table.
The daily recommendations are drawn from the training DVD.