Oh My Exzema

So if your skin allergies are driving you to itch there are some types of fabric that can offer you a little more comfort than others.
For example if you're sensitive to formaldehyde it's a good idea to avoid fabrics that have been treated with it.  Fabrics like corduroy, shrink proof wool, wrinkle resistant and stain resistant fabrics, rayon, and blended cotton. While formaldehyde free fabrics include spandex, soft flannel, 100% polyester, 100% nylon, 100% silk, 100% linen, 100% acrylic, and denim.
Many man made fabrics like polyester, acrylic, rayon, nylon, velvet, lyocell, viscose and acetate are also treated with chemicals and tend to trap odors and bacteria.  So if you are sensitive you may want to stay away from these as well. Not to mention polyester on a hot day... have you ever noticed that the fabric doesn't breath? It gets pretty hot and you're soon sweating up a storm and that is not good for eczema.
Avoiding rough materials or anything that rubs or might be snug fitting can cause your skin even further irritation.  Instead try wearing soft natural fabrics that are light weight and loose fitting like cotton and silks. Believe me it makes a world of difference.

Keeping irritated skin well moisturized will also provide a much needed barrier to help calm skin.
I recently began using Orange Naturals Eczema Relief.(orangenaturals.com for more product information) which is a homeopathic eczema cream. After trying several different types without any long term success it was nice to finally find something that works.  Between the air pollution and my facial moisturizer no longer being made (and trying to find a replacement my skin actually liked) it was extra hard on my sensitive skin.

There are several online pharmacy and health stores that carry this and other types of similar products if you are searching for something

If you're looking for some helpful resources, here are a few good ones to get you started.

dermatology.ca  - Eczema, Canadian Dermatology Association.
nationaleczema.org - National Eczema Association.
eczemahelp.ca - The Eczema Society of Canada
foodallergycanada.ca - Eczema, Food Allergy Canada





Sources:
assistireland.ie. Clothing for People with Sensitive Skin
cottonique.com.  Contact dermatitis and clothing connection
livingmadeeasy.org.uk
eczemacanada.ca
whowhatwear.com.  Worst fabrics for skin.
en.m.wikipedia.org.  Clothing material.
well.ca