Sunday, February 15, 2009

Remedy For Eczema

By Kristy Matthews

Eczema is a reaction of your skin to a physical or environmental irritant. Some people just have more sensitive skin than others (possibly due to lower immune levels, or a deficiency of some kind) and therefore, react differently. Some common substances that trigger a flare up would be detergent or detergent residue on your clothes. Or you may be reacting to stress or certain types of food.

Eczema is a common condition that affects people of all ages, although it seems affect more children than adults. 1 in 20 people have been found to suffer from eczema but because it is not well understood and the exact causes are complex, it can be difficult to pinpoint the trigger. Therefore, not all remedies for eczema will work for every sufferer. However, each remedy for eczema has worked for someone, so it might just work for you!

There are many skin conditions and symptoms that are thought to be Eczema. Some of the common symptoms are red skin, rashes, bleeding, oozing, very dry skin, itchiness and more. Both adults and children are affected by the condition but children generally seem to have it clear up when they reach early adulthood. However, for both adults and children, it is important to look for possible factors that may triggering a flare up.

It generally appears on the backs and lower legs. Although it has been known to flare up in other areas like the face, arms and hands as well. Be sure to avoid any skin drying creams, soaps and lotions as eczema causes the skin to already be very dry. Therefore, be sure to moisturize the area well. Applying a gentle no-fragrance moisturizer after your shower helps lock in moisture. Be sure to also look into pure and natural oils like Vitamin E or Olive Oil as these also help lock moisture in. Some people have reported success with Vaseline Ultra Healing lotion and also with Eucerine.

There are many herbal remedies for eczema available to help reduce the symptoms. Applying honey to your skin for it's anti-bacterial properties, drinking or consuming ginger pills or tea for it's anti-inflammatory properties and making a tumeric powder and olive oil paste to apply to your skin for it's anti-inflammatory properties as well. Once you get to know the natural properties of the herbs provided by nature, you are on your way to a healthier life.

The next thing to do is see if you are allergic to certain types of food. A common culprit would be dairy products - milk, cheese, etc. Once you know what the problem is, eliminate the foods from your diet to see if it acts as a remedy for eczema. If it works, you may be tempted to avoid the food group completely, and leave it at that. But an allergy could be a symptom of an immune deficiency or some other condition. Do consult your physicians to see what can be done to help your body recover and be able to tolerate these foods without a flare up of Eczema.

There are treatments that make use of steroids and cortisone (especially in creams and lotions) but be sure to research the negative effects of steroids and risks involved before pursuing such a remedy for eczema. A herbal treatment utilises what nature has provided us with - without the use of harmful chemicals or substances.

A natural remedy for eczema would not only help relieve your symptoms, it should help strengthen your immune levels in the long run. Sometimes, a remedy for eczema might help reduce symptoms but not cure it completely. In this case, look for an overall regiment that will not only work towards relief, but a cure. A regiment with a 100% guarantee would be best so that you do not spend money on something that may not work. - 14130

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