Eczema skin conditions are fairly common. To-date there are no know cures for eczema however, natural old home remedies for eczema have been found to be effective in treating the condition. Symptoms of eczema include redness, dryness, itchnness, blisters, inflammation, and scaly or flaky skin. These symptoms can cover small areas or large areas of the body; they can also present as mile or moderate or extreme.
Causes of eczema are not known but it is known that certain events can trigger the condition. The medical history of the individual with eczema is also a factor. Triggers can vary from foods, allergies, stress, poor circulation, excessive sweat, fungal infections and more. There does appear to be a genetic factor for some eczema conditions. The good news is that there are natural old home remedies that will provide relief.
There are a number of different eczema types, which include: Contact dermatitis " a temporary eczema type related to allergies; Heurodermatitis " itchy, dry skin that is related to stress; Atopic dermatitis " this is a chronic eczema that appears to be genetic (runs in families) and that is found more often in people with asthma or hay fever; Dyshidrotic dermatitis " irritated and inflamed skin on the hands or feet; Nummular dermatitis is identified by its round, circular patches and is found most often in older adults; Sehorrheic dermatitis is a scalp condition that is also known as dandruff " the scalp becomes dry and itchy and will spread if scratched; and Stasis dermatitis " related to bad circulation, found on the lower legs (calves), dry, itchy, inflamed skin.
Eczema cannot spread through touch and it is not contagious (although some types of eczema can spread on your body if scratched, such as Seborrheic dermatitis). Since there are many causes, or triggers, of eczema, researchers have been unable to find a cure. However just as there are a number of triggers for eczema, there are also a number of remedies and treatments.
Commercial treatments are available for eczema sufferers. Some of these treatments include antibiotics, UV radiation, and steroid creams. Unfortunately most of these treatments have a number of side effects that are potentially serious.
The alternative to commercial treatments is to use natural old home remedies for eczema. Focus on cleaning, drying and soothing the skin. Use cool water to wash the area affected with eczema (hot water aggravates the skin condition). You can also use white vinegar soaks or salt soaks for cleaning, then dry your skin thoroughly. Make sure to dry the skin thoroughly and apply a no-alcohol, no-water moisturizer. Use some of these home health remedies for moisturizing and soothing eczema conditions after washing and drying: olive oil (works well if lightly applied on a cotton ball); aloe vera " use the gel directly from the leaf of the plant; evening primrose oil, lavender oil, and a plantain mixture.
You also need to focus on preventing or avoiding what triggers eczema in you. What allergies provide the trigger? Are you allergic to caffeine? To peanut butter? To nickel (nickel seems to be a common trigger)? Do you have hay fever and does it trigger a change in your skin. Is stress a trigger? Learn to avoid the things you are allergic to and to reduce and manage your stress. Avoiding eczema triggers is a much more pro-active remedy then dealing with the results. - 30292
Causes of eczema are not known but it is known that certain events can trigger the condition. The medical history of the individual with eczema is also a factor. Triggers can vary from foods, allergies, stress, poor circulation, excessive sweat, fungal infections and more. There does appear to be a genetic factor for some eczema conditions. The good news is that there are natural old home remedies that will provide relief.
There are a number of different eczema types, which include: Contact dermatitis " a temporary eczema type related to allergies; Heurodermatitis " itchy, dry skin that is related to stress; Atopic dermatitis " this is a chronic eczema that appears to be genetic (runs in families) and that is found more often in people with asthma or hay fever; Dyshidrotic dermatitis " irritated and inflamed skin on the hands or feet; Nummular dermatitis is identified by its round, circular patches and is found most often in older adults; Sehorrheic dermatitis is a scalp condition that is also known as dandruff " the scalp becomes dry and itchy and will spread if scratched; and Stasis dermatitis " related to bad circulation, found on the lower legs (calves), dry, itchy, inflamed skin.
Eczema cannot spread through touch and it is not contagious (although some types of eczema can spread on your body if scratched, such as Seborrheic dermatitis). Since there are many causes, or triggers, of eczema, researchers have been unable to find a cure. However just as there are a number of triggers for eczema, there are also a number of remedies and treatments.
Commercial treatments are available for eczema sufferers. Some of these treatments include antibiotics, UV radiation, and steroid creams. Unfortunately most of these treatments have a number of side effects that are potentially serious.
The alternative to commercial treatments is to use natural old home remedies for eczema. Focus on cleaning, drying and soothing the skin. Use cool water to wash the area affected with eczema (hot water aggravates the skin condition). You can also use white vinegar soaks or salt soaks for cleaning, then dry your skin thoroughly. Make sure to dry the skin thoroughly and apply a no-alcohol, no-water moisturizer. Use some of these home health remedies for moisturizing and soothing eczema conditions after washing and drying: olive oil (works well if lightly applied on a cotton ball); aloe vera " use the gel directly from the leaf of the plant; evening primrose oil, lavender oil, and a plantain mixture.
You also need to focus on preventing or avoiding what triggers eczema in you. What allergies provide the trigger? Are you allergic to caffeine? To peanut butter? To nickel (nickel seems to be a common trigger)? Do you have hay fever and does it trigger a change in your skin. Is stress a trigger? Learn to avoid the things you are allergic to and to reduce and manage your stress. Avoiding eczema triggers is a much more pro-active remedy then dealing with the results. - 30292
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