습진 치료를 할 때 5Ws 를 피하라는 말이다. When treating eczema, you should avoid the “5 Ws.” The first W stands for Worry; try to worry less. The second W stands for Wool; avoid wool and animal fur. The third W stands for Wash; don’t bathe too often and avoid drying out the skin. The fourth W stands for Winter; skin can become drier in winter, so prevent dryness. The last letter isn’t a W, but an M. It stands for Milk; avoid foods that are more likely to cause allergies, such as milk. It’s also important to treat with steroids prescribed by a doctor, and these measures should be used in conjunction with that treatment.

습진 치료를 할 때 5Ws를 피하라는 말이다.

When treating eczema, you should avoid the “5 Ws.”

첫째, W는 Worry(근심걱정을) 적게 하라는 말이다.
둘째 W는 Wool, 새털, 동물털 등을 피하라는 말이다.
셋째 W는 Wash 목욕을 너무 많이 시키지 말고 피부를 건성시키지 말라는 뜻이다.
넷째 W는 Winter 겨울에 피부가 더 건성이 생기지 않게 한다.
마지막 W는 W자가 아니고 M자이다. 우유(milk) 등 알레르기를 더 잘 일으키는 음식물을 피하라는 말이다.
의사가 처방해 주는 스테로이드로 하는 것도 중요하고 이런 치료를 겸해서 하라는 뜻이다.

When treating eczema, you should avoid the “5 Ws.”

The first W stands for Worry; try to worry less.
The second W stands for Wool; avoid wool and animal fur.
The third W stands for Wash; don’t bathe too often and avoid drying out the skin.
The fourth W stands for Winter; skin can become drier in winter, so prevent dryness.
The last letter isn’t a W, but an M. It stands for Milk; avoid foods that are more likely to cause allergies, such as milk.
It’s also important to treat with steroids prescribed by a doctor, and these measures should be used in conjunction with that treatment.

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