Treat Eczema
Eczema is common skin disease and is also known as dermatitis. There are various types of eczema and some are: atopic eczema, allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, infantile seborrhoeic eczema, adult seborrhoeic eczema, varicose eczema and discoid eczema. The most commonly found eczema is the atopic eczema and it is usually found in children who are less than 5 years of age. Blasting the usual myth, it is a non-contagious disease. To treat eczema one must visit a physician. Once you know the intensity with which it has hit you, you can take the medication.
According to the researches that were conducted in the past, eczema is hereditary. Studies also revealed that a person is likely to have eczema if his family had a history of asthma and hay fever. Otherwise also, if a person has had a bout of hay fever or asthma, eczema may happen.
Eczema can be aggravated due to many reasons. Smoke, chemicals, perfumes, detergents, solvents etc are some of the irritants. Change in temperature and extreme weather conditions too, aggravate eczema. In case you are suffering from emotional stress, your eczema will increase. Similarly any physical stress and exposure to heat can also further the symptoms of eczema. Other causes that can further the problem of eczema includes bad blood circulation. Vitamin B6 deficiency is known to increase eczema. Therefore to treat eczema you must change your lifestyle. You can treat eczema naturally and you can opt to visit your doctor.
Natural way to treat eczema is best as there are no side effects. You can avoid places where pollution level is high – basically lots of dust and smoke must be avoided. Try applying natural Vitamin E to the skin. In case it is not possible, you can find Vitamin E over the counter. This oil reduces the inflammation thereby reducing the itchy feeling. Taking zinc tablets orally or applying zinc directly to the affected area also help in reducing inflammation.
Shark cartilage and blueberry lotion help to treat eczema effectively. They reduce the inflammation and keep the moisture intact. Never use strong soaps – soaps that contain strong chemicals. Always use mild soaps or soap solutions. Pine tar soap is best and can be used on the affected area. Yet another cure is to have plenty of juices. Tomato juice, fresh lime juice and orange juice are excellent. Try to have as much water as possible. Water will keep your system hydrated.
Quick Tip #1
Wear clothes that are made of cotton or a cotton blend. Synthetics and wool products can often irritate the skin which in turn makes you want to scratch thus making your eczema worse. There are also a lot of new age fabrics which are very low allergenic and highly breathable which makes them great for people with eczema. |
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Quick Tip #2
If your eczema seems to be getting out of control then take a visit to your doctor to get a prescription for a steroid treatment. If after 3 weeks the cream is not working then you should visit your doctor again to make sure there are no other problems. |
Quick Tip #3
Use moisturizers every day to help keep your skin soft and supple, this will help to prevent your skin from cracking. You want to try and avoid moisturizers with perfumes or other ingredients that may aggravate your eczema. |
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