The "All Cotton" Rule For Eczema

[rachel_razzlemom]

Hello everyone! Especially to mothers like me who have children with eczema I was just wondering if any of you stick to the "All Cotton" rule with your child? Because if you don't, I really think you should.

We often overlook what clothes our babies and children wear. We worry so much about what detergent we use, what skin care products we use on them but we don't bother about the material of their clothes, their bed sheets, and their pillow cases. I say that before you worry so much about all other things, you should start with these for your children. Switch to clothes, bed sheets, and pillow cases to cotton. And during an outbreak, you might want to consider purchasing cotton gloves for them too. Cotton is an indispensable fabric that anyone with eczema will surely appreciate.

1. Cotton is soft. Even when it rubs on the skin, it won't cause skin irritation. On the contrary, synthetic fabrics like nylon are irritating on the skin especially when they rub against it. That's because they're rough, not like cotton.

2. Cotton is non-irritating. Even if fabrics like cashmere and wool don't rub on the skin, they can still be irritating. Cotton isn't like that which makes it really great to use if you have eczema.

3. Cotton is absorbent and breathable. Other fabrics are less "breathable" than cotton, trapping heat underneath them. If you wear clothes with such fabrics, you'll end up feeling hot because of the heat that it traps. The entrapment of heat then leads to sweating which has been known to trigger eczema outbreaks. Other fabrics are also less absorbent compared to cotton. So if you sweat like crazy, they won't do any better than cotton when it comes to absorption. Since cotton is both breathable and absorbent, it's very much useful for anyone with eczema because of its double purpose - one, it prevents sweating and absorbs them just in time to prevent skin irritation; and two, it allows the skin to breathe and prevents heat from getting trapped.

[Becky Dennis]

hi all


Can anyone recommend where to get all cotton nighties for 3 yr old? So many of the night clothes seem to be polyester

Thanks. Bx

[AnnaB]

Hi
I have been handed some but they are french brands I think. They are a nightmare my daughter just pulls them up and scratches everywhere all nigh to I have to put pyjams on underneith.
Anna

[yorkie2703]

Hi
I have been told Marks and Spencers do 100% Cotton Nighties I can only find the 100% polyester ones on line.

We bought a 100% Cotton all in one online- Like a babygrow but for a 3/4 year old- She didn't react very well to it.
Her body got to hot in it. They are very expensive at about £37 each

We now use the Darmasilk and wrapsuits.
Fiona

[Becky Dennis]

Thanks girls.
I found a cotton nightie. but you're right she just scratched like crazy all night.
I need to buy some more dermasilk pj's.
The elastic in the pyjama bottoms went really loose after wearing them for a month. so loose in fact they fall down and won't stay up and she can't wear them. I am going to fix it. But has anyone else had this problem? For the amount of money they cost i thought this was a bit bad. mAYBE i should contact the company.
Hope you're both doing ok and still battling on...
xb

[Jimbob]

If you are in the UK you really should not have to buy the dermasilk garments, they should be prescribed by your daughters dermatologist or GP. A GP can prescribe them but they can be reluctant due to cost. James's Immunologist asked our GP to prescribe them and he did not hesitate.

Kelly

[AnnaB]

yes both my children are prescribed them, don't buy them if your in the UK

[yorkie2703]

Hi
I bought a Derma silk suite online which cost me £100 and managed to get other one from someone else.
I went back to my GP and said the specialist has recommended we use Dermasilk and he took my word for it as he had no note from her I tried my luck. I have just continued to get them on repeat until I am told no more.

My GP was very and still is a little reluctant to prescribe them due to the cost of them.

We have now been given Tubifast Wet Wrap suites. Funny thing is my GP rang me asking what it was and what it's used for?
Anything so far we have really had to push for.

Good luck
Fiona

[Becky Dennis]

thanks girls. yes i'm in the uk. i have just moved and joined a new gp practice....so i'll see if they'll prescribe them. i will also ask the specialist who we see on wednesday to put in his letter that he recommends they be prescribed.
i bought the last lot but they are pricey.
b

[AnnaB]

derma silk or dream skin are great especially when time against wet wrapping
Anna