Eczema---what to do?

[Brandon]

Hi…………..


I’ m school going guy and I’m suffering from eczema. What causes Eczema and what is the cure for it?

Thanks for your suggestions,
Bradon.

[Ethan]

Hello friend,

Causes of Eczema are different depending upon the type of eczema. Brandon you should mention the particular type of it to me. Anyways Atopic eczema is hereditary. Person suffering from it is sensitive to environment allergens which are safe to others. Other types of eczema are caused by irritants like detergents, chemicals, blood circulatory problems etc.

There is currently no proper cure for it. However distress can be minimized by therapies or with an effective skin care routine. Use of emollients is good to prevent itching and dryness. In case of flare-ups use of steroid is recommended with consult of doctor to minimize the risk of side effects. You may ask your dermatologist for anti-histamines to reduce inflammation and wet wrap bandaging to comfort dry itchy skin. Ultra violet light treatment may be considered in very severe eczema.

From Ethan.

[shabi1985]

The term eczema (skin rash) refers to an inflammation of the skin which results in the formation of vesicles or pustules. It is a common and troublesome condition of the skin. The disease has a wide variety of forms, the majority of them being of chronic variety.

Eczema is essentially a constitutional disease, resulting from a toxic condition of the system, and failure of the human system to excrete the poisons from the various orifices of the body. Other causes include faulty metabolism, constipation, nutritional deficiencies, menstrual stress, jealousy, frustration, and a host of other emotions. Suppressive drug treatment of another disease is also a potent, subsidiary causative factor in many cases.

Here is some effective treatments for Cure it;

Make a therapeutic bath by tossing a handful of sea salt in with the running water and adding a few drops of Lavender

After bathing massage skin with a diluted blend of Chamomile, Lavender and Geranium in a base of Rosehip oil.

Add 5 tablespoons of oatmeal to a cheesecloth or muslin bag and soak in the bath water. This helps to relieve itching and soothe the skin.

Like asthma, eczema is a stress-related condition. Eczema can be triggered and exacerbated by emotional upsets. Try to identify the sources of stress in your mind and make sure you have plenty of time for relaxing pursuits such as reading books and playing games. You could also try guided visualization.