Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................... 5 
Chapter 1: What is Eczema ..................................................................... 8 
Chapter 2: The Eczema Itch ................................................................. 16 
How Itching Works .................................................................................. 16 
Using the Mind to Help the Mind ............................................................ 19 
Becoming Proactive .................................................................................. 21 
Chapter 3: Eczema and Your Emotions ............................................ 23 
Exercise .................................................................................................... 23 
Diet ........................................................................................................... 25 
Daydream. ................................................................................................ 25 
Psychotherapy .......................................................................................... 26 
Repressed Anger ....................................................................................... 27 
Processing Repressed Anger .................................................................... 29 
Chapter 4: Eczema and Meditation ................................................... 32 
Yoga for Eczema ....................................................................................... 36 
Chapter 5: Eczema and Skin Hydration ............................................ 39 
Our Body and Water ................................................................................. 39 
Wet Water Wraps ..................................................................................... 40 
Eczema and Weather ................................................................................ 42 
Eczema and the Right Cream and Ointment ............................................ 43 
Lotions and Potions .................................................................................. 44 
Facial Eczema ........................................................................................... 44 
Eczema and Makeup ................................................................................ 45 
Phototherapy ............................................................................................ 46 
Chapter 6: Home Remedies if You Have Eczema ........................... 48 
Chapter 7: Coping with Eczema Every Day ....................................... 57 
Get Enough Sleep ..................................................................................... 57 
Dress for Eczema Success ......................................................................... 58 
Eczema-Friendly Products in Your Home ................................................ 60 
Wear Cotton Gloves .................................................................................. 60 
Less Stress Every Day ............................................................................... 61 
Forget About Perfectionism ..................................................................... 63 
Eczema and Dating ................................................................................... 64 
Chapter 8: Allergy-Proof Your Home ............................................... 67 
Chapter 9: Eczema and Children ........................................................ 77 
Your Child, Eczema, and Food Allergies .................................................. 81 
Conclusion ................................................................................................ 83