There’s an old saying that if a disease is wet, dry it. If it’s dry, moisturize it – and this is something many parents who have children with eczema have relied on for years. As a skin condition, eczema is always influenced directly by how well hydrated the skin is. Dry skin cracks and splits easier, is less able to defend itself against injury, and is more prone to eczema flare ups. This is the reason behind wet wrapping and moisturizing – and humidifiers!

Adding a humidifier to your home, especially your child’s bedroom, is a simple and affordable way to help keep their skin super hydrated all day long. A humidifier works by adding cool water to the atmosphere so that the air becomes less dry and more hydrating for your whole family’s skin.

Which Type Of Humidifier Is Best?

When shopping for a humidifier you’ll probably come across a great variety of options. Warm steam, cool mist, aromatherapy, and time-based are some of the most common.

If you want the best for an eczema case, a cool mist is best. This humidifier doesn’t warm up the air or cause drastic changes in ambient temperature. Instead, the machine just sprays a super-fine mist of distilled water into the air without heating it.

You can work with essential oils or herbs in your humidifier, but it’s best to start slowly to ensure that they help and don’t hinder. Many kids with eczema have especially sensitive skin that can react to even the gentlest botanicals.

Getting a humidifier with a timer is a great way to keep the air in your home moisturizing without having to babysit it all the time. Just make sure that you always keep it filled with distilled water and it will do the rest!

How Humidifiers Help Eczema

Here are just a few benefits you’ll see from using a cool mist humidifier in your home…

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Helps keep whatever ointments or moisturizers you use from evaporating too quickly from skin

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Helps skin stay supple and strong

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Keeps skin soft and hydrated

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Cuts down on itching, especially at night

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Helps skin get nourishment so that it can heal and protect itself

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Cuts down on irritation and discomfort which could lead to less stress and less flare ups!

Have you used a cool mist humidifier in your home for eczema? Share your experiences with us in the comments below!