Continue to take treatments as prescribed by your doctor and follow any lifestyle guidelines to help with your symptoms. 

Get enough sleep. Being well rested reduces stress.

Follow your daily routine as much as possible. Showing up to work, running errands, and doing household chores can provide a feeling of stability and increase self-esteem.

Eat properly. A balanced diet is important for overall health.

Do something you enjoy. Make time each day for a favorite hobby or activity. If your hand eczema interferes, try to find something you can do as a substitute until you’re feeling better.

Identify the source. For one week, observe when you have a negative physical or emotional reaction and write down the cause. Once you’ve identified stress triggers, you can work on changing them.

Relax. Take advantage of one or more relaxation techniques that you can use anytime. There’s a lot available, from yoga and meditation to simple deep breathing.

Practice positive thinking. Pay attention to the thoughts that run through your head during the day. If they are mostly negative, try putting a positive spin on them.

Improve your time management. Whether at work or at home, your day can be a lot less stressful if you plan ahead.

Learn how to say “no.” You may need to practice setting limits in a friendly manner, especially when symptoms are bad.

Try to avoid excessive sweating and overheating, as this might cause discomfort in the areas where you have eczema. Finding the right level of activity is key.

Start out easy. Build up your activity level gradually over time to avoid injury.

Have fun. Choose exercise that you like to do. Almost any type of movement, from dancing to walking, will do.

Commit. Make exercise something you plan into your day, so you’ll be less likely to skip it or forget it.

Ask for help when you need it. When symptoms are bad, you may not be able to do things that other people take for granted.

Don’t suffer in silence. You may feel angry about having hand eczema - or sad, hurt, or depressed. Find ways to express these feelings in ways that won’t be hurtful.

Talk to your family and friends about what you are going through. Don’t assume that they know what you’re feeling and experiencing just because they are nearby. Let them know if there’s anything they can do to help.

Stay in touch with friends. If you feel embarrassed by the way your hands look during a flare-up, you may avoid seeing people. Instead, try talking to your friends about how you feel.

Consider a support group. You may find a support group for people with eczema helpful. You’ll be in touch with people who know what you’re going through because they’ve been there.