Treating Eczema Patients
Once the patient's skin has been treated with topical medicine and moisturizer, it is time to apply the wet wrap, which keeps the creams in contact with the skin. Here, to cover the majority of the body, the patient is dressed in his pajamas, which also have been soaked in warm water. The rest of his skin is covered by wet gauze. The patient then dresses in dry clothes and wraps up in blankets to stay warm. The wrap is worn for about two hours. The wrap may also be worn overnight, depending on the severity of the condition.
Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Treating Eczema Patients
Once the patient's skin has been treated with topical medicine and moisturizer, it is time to apply the wet wrap, which keeps the creams in contact with the skin. Here, to cover the majority of the body, the patient is dressed in his pajamas, which also have been soaked in warm water. The rest of his skin is covered by wet gauze. The patient then dresses in dry clothes and wraps up in blankets to stay warm. The wrap is worn for about two hours. The wrap may also be worn overnight, depending on the severity of the condition.
Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health