10 Years Old Having Eczema. Will It Be Cured In Sun And Salt Water Or Will It Be Inflamed?

Posted on Tue, 21 Aug 2012

Question: Hi. My daughter (10) has eczema. We were thinking of going on a Caribbean holiday. I have heard that the sun and salt water will help clear up the condition. Is this correct or will it inflame it - assuming we use the sea rather than swimming pool. I know that I will need to be especially careful to ensure proper sun lotion application and will need to continue with the normal cream on our return even if it looks as if it has cleared. My ex is trying to stop me taking her citing her eczema as a reason. She has a friendly GP who is the practice's skin specialist and will therefore probably tailor his comments to her viewpoint. What is he likely to put in his report that will help her argument and hinder mine and how do I answer them?

Answered by Dr. Sudarshan (1 hour later)

Hi XXXXXXX ,

It is said that sea water is helpful in skin conditions including eczemas.

Sae salt is XXXXXXX in minerals, helps invigorate a sluggish circulation, hydrates skin tissues, as well as calming inflammation and reducing pain.

However It is not proven treatment for eczema.
Also casual exposure to sea water like yours will not worsen the eczema .

So in my opinion you can take her to holiday without much problem .Ensure proper moisturizer use and sun screening.

Hope this helps you.

Dr Sudarshan
Dermatologist.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar