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Eczema: Tips On How To Care For Your Skin
   
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Eczema can best be described as a non-contagious skin condition,
which is characterized by hot dry itchy skin, with symptoms that
often fluctuate seasonally and even over the course of the day.
Eczema typically begins in early childhood. Research indicates
that eczema may be genetically determined and studies show that
there is often a family history of allergies, asthma, eczema or
hay fever. Children who experience eczema may also suffer from
asthma or hay fever as well.
Like an allergy, eczema tends to flair up when exposed to
certain triggers, especially mechanical irritants, allergens,
emotional stress, heat and sweating. When exposed to an
offending situation, inflammation producing cells come to
surface of the skin and release chemicals, leaving the skin red,
pealing and thickened. Sometimes tiny blisters form, rupture,
weep and crust over.
Eczema most often appears in and round the creases of joints of
the arms and legs and around trunk of the body. For some, it
also emerges on their hands and on the sloes of their feet.
Sufferers also experience an intense itching makes them want to
scratch it, causing additional damage which can lead to bleeding
and infection.
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Solvents, chemicals, detergents, bleach, woolen clothing, skin
care products that contain alcohol and certain soaps or
fragrances are all considered mechanical irritant that can cause
burning, itching or redness to the skin and bring about a
flair-up. And while allergens, like food, pollens and pets, do
not irritate the skin, they can also trigger a flair-up. The
same holds true to emotional stress. Intense emotions such as
anger and frustration can flair up symptoms. Many individuals
with eczema also do not tolerate extremely hot or cold
temperatures as well. High humidity can cause increased
sweating, while low humidity can dry the skin.
Recommendations For Wellness
The key to controlling eczema is prevention. Avoid or reduce
your exposure to things that can irritate your skin such as
household cleaners, detergents, certain soaps and wool clothing.
Use a moisturizer on your skin every day to help keep it soft
and flexible.
Dont scratch even if it itches! Scratching can further irritate
the skin and can even cause the skin to break and crack, opening
the door to infection.
Take the time to identify your triggers. This can help you to
avoid or limit your exposure to the offending item even better.
If you think a food item is causing your problems, talk to your
doctor about getting an allergy test or try an elimination diet
to help you identify the offending product.
Be sure to dry your hands completely after you wash them.
Wear gloves when your hands will be exposed to anything that can
irritate them.
Learn to manage your stress through regular exercise, breathing
techniques, biofeedback, meditation and yoga.
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) has been shown to help reduce the
inflammation, dryness and scaleness often associated with
eczema. GLA can be found in evening primrose oil, borage oil and
currant seed oil.
If your skin becomes infected, the herb Oregon grape has been
used for hundreds of years to treat infections and a variety of
skin problems. Natures Sunshines Golden Salve is a blend of
herbs, oils and beeswax that sooths and moisturizes rough,
chafed, chapped skin.
A homeopathic remedy for eczema may help relieve the itching and
irritation associated with eczema and dermatitis of the skin and
scalp.
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Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Rita Louise, Ph.D. is the author of
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