Eczema
Eczema is an inflammation of the skin and may be associated with an allergic reaction, although the cause is often unknown. Childhood eczema is sometimes found behind the knee or in the bend of an elbow and will often clear up by the time the child reaches puberty.
Eczema affects more than 15 million Americans and ten percent of all children have eczema.
The most common of all eczemas is Atopic and has been linked with asthma and hay fever. People of all ages can be affected, but there appears to be a genetic link for it within some families.
A common symptom is itchiness that can become very uncomfortable. The skin has an overall dryness, can become very red, and highly inflamed. Persistent scratching only worsens the condition and can cause skin infections.
If infected, the skin can weep and have cracks in it. Skin hydration must be maintained. Eczema Cream can be used for both skin hydration and to reduce inflammation.
The Allergic Contact Eczema results when the body has a reaction to a skin contact with a substance that the immune system finds unacceptable. The reaction may be immediate, or can develop over an extended period of time. Some of the typical substances are nickel, perfumes, cloth, rubber, and tin. Some of the offending substances may be found of the commonest of items, such as rings, buckles, the buttons on clothes, watches, and other jewelry.
Irritant Contact Eczema is caused by contact with substance that could be encountered daily, such as soaps, certain chemicals, and detergents. Hairdressers and beauticians often find themselves with rashes and inflamed skin. As with atopic eczema, keeping the skin moist can help in preventing an outbreak. Herbal products, unlike remedies containing drugs, can be used often during the day without any adverse side affects.
TREATMENT
- Identify the food allergy, if there is one (often peanuts, dairy, eggs)
- Take a fish oil supplement such as Omega 3
- Antioxidants – Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
- Drink liberal amounts of Green Tea
- Herbs – Gingko Biloba
- Essential Oils - lemon, orange valencia, nutmeg
- Avoid chemical irritants
- Homeopathy –
- Chickweed ointment
- Sulphur – for rough, itchy skin
- Rhus Tox – for dry red skin with blisters
- Graphites – for oozing skin
- Arsenicum – for dry, burning skin
CREAMS
ClearSkin-E Cream - Proven treatment for eczema and relief of red, itchy, scaly skin.
Eczema Rescue by Peaceful Mountain - 1 oz. cream
- Natural rash relief for itchy skin from dermatitis and eczema.
Eczema & Psoriasis Treatment by Natralia - 2 pack
- Eczema & Psoriasis Cream and Eczema & Psoriasis Wash for the relief of dry, itchy or sensitive skin due to extreme dryness.
