Eczema Blog

What is Eczema?

Eczema, or dermatitis as it is sometimes called, is an inherited skin sensitivity that can be easily irritated by many factors, including, stress, water, some foods, irritants like soap and chemicals, allergic reactions, cats, wool, infections and many other factors. The result  is an itchy, sore rash.

Eczema affects people of all ages and can cause misery.

Types of eczema:

1.    Atopic Dermatitis (inherited sensitive skin)
2.    Nummular eczema (coin shaped eczema -round patches of eczema)
3.    Dyshidrosis (blistering hand eczema on the hands and/or feet.
4.    Irritant eczema (dishwater hands)
5.    allergic contact eczema (poison ivy)

The most common forms of Eczema are Atopic Eczema.

Major Steps to Make sure about Eczema:
1.    Keep your skin moist.
2.    Take an allergy test with a qualified allergist.
3.    Check with your doctor for appropriate medicine – topical steroids will calm flare-up in your eczema.
Other Ways to be Treated:

There is no permanent cure for Eczema, but there are lots of treatments available today for soothing the skin and reducing the irritation and itching associated with Eczema.
They are as Follows:

There are a number of common medical ways to cure eczema such as using chorister in order to reduce inflammation if the condition is painful and severe; antibiotics can also be employed to cure eczema and can do so rather successfully; and there are a number of prescriptions topical solutions that can eliminate the presence of eczema.

When there are many blisters it may be helpful to dry the skin by soaking in a mild antiseptic such as diluted potassium permanganate (1 in 10,000) or Hydrogen Peroxide.

Strong steroid creams are needed to treat this Eczema, sometimes the patient may even have to take oral steroids if his symptoms are very bad. Some doctors prescribe Zinc Oxide ointments. If the Eczema is caused due to emotional stress than the patient must undergo stress councilling.

Treatment with UV rays is also sometimes recommended by the doctors. Oral anti-pruritics such as Atarax or Benadryl may alleviate witch

Eczema is also called atopic dermatitis, and it often starts in early childhood. Many eczema suffererssuffer from asthma and hay fever, and it’s believed that it’s an abnormal reaction of the body’s immune system.

Herbal Treatments also work well such as:

o    Neem Oil
o    Red Clover
o    Witch Hazel
o    Omega 3 Fatty Acids
o    Bathing Tips

In recent times the FDA has approved the use of two new topical ointments called tacrolimus and pimecrolimus. Both the drugs belong to a family of medicines called non-steroidal immunosuppressants or topical calcineurin inhibitors that reduce the over activity of the skin’s immune system that occurs in Eczema.

In very severe cases, doctors may prescribe oral steroids such as Cyclosporine An and Azathioprine. Both are powerful immuno suppressants, which are used for organ transplant therapy.

Another natural way of treating eczema dealing with the itching is through “oatmeal baths”, which help to reduce inflammation. Turmeric also has strong anti-inflammatory properties, and can be found in pill form in health food stores, or ingested through eating or drinking.

There are a few ways to improve the skin’s condition naturally. Many people speak of the effectiveness of evening primrose oil in dealing with their eczema, and although study results have been mixed, it has been used historically as an antidote to a number of health issues..

Steps to Treat Naturally:

•    Change your diet.
•    Avoid things that could aggravate your eczema.
•    Consider getting an allergy test.
•    If you can’t afford to have an allergy test done, consider keeping a journal.
•    Look for natural supplements and substances.
•    Soak your body in kelp and bentonite clay infused water.

Preventive Measures of  Dyshidrotic Eczema:

•    Allowing feet to air frequently
•    Avoiding excessive sweating and excessive dryness
•    Avoiding jewelry and other objects made of nickel.
•    Avoiding unnecessary exposure to soapy water
•    Bathing with mild soap and lukewarm water and rinsing soap off well.

Conclusion :

As with all natural healing methods, the above suggestions for how to treat eczema will work best when used in conjunction with other natural eczema remedies. At first, it may prove a bit challenging to take all these extra steps, but with time and continued use of many different remedies, eczema sufferers are more likely to cure their symptoms than if they just treated them with steroid creams.