Eczema is a skin condition that occurs as a result of acute lesions forming in the skin, triggered by contact with allergen. After the lesions break and dry up, they normally leave healed marks of scars in the body. Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema and it affects people across all ages and races. It is a skin disorder that disappears after sometimes if treated properly and avoids contact with allergen; however there is no cure for this condition as yet.
Eczema generally occurs in any part of the body. There is tendency for eczema to affect neck area and also on the flexures of legs and hands in adult. It mainly attacks the torso and scalp of infants. It also attacks the elbows and knees of crawling toddler.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Friday, June 8, 2012
Eczema and Acne Herbs for a Powerful Footbath
In 1979, Maurice Mességué, the famous French herbalist, in his book "Health Secrets of Plants and Herbs" mentioned several herbal footbaths for all kinds of ailments. In this book he outlined his footbath treatment for Eczema.
The herbal recommendations he wrote is listed here and few more addition that are proved effective in reducing eczema symptoms. I have listed 11 herbs that you can buy in small quantities, ½ oz, to mix together, produce a tea, and then use in a footbath.
Made your tea with herbs and let them sit for 20-30 minutes, then strain and add them to a footbath. Use the footbath in the morning and evening for 10 - 14 minutes. Soak your affected area with this solution every day, and you would see the effect immediately.
The herbal recommendations he wrote is listed here and few more addition that are proved effective in reducing eczema symptoms. I have listed 11 herbs that you can buy in small quantities, ½ oz, to mix together, produce a tea, and then use in a footbath.
Made your tea with herbs and let them sit for 20-30 minutes, then strain and add them to a footbath. Use the footbath in the morning and evening for 10 - 14 minutes. Soak your affected area with this solution every day, and you would see the effect immediately.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Do you have Eczema or Dermatitis?
Eczema and dermatitis is one and the same. About 34 million people show symptoms of eczema be it mild or severe one. The most common form is ectopic eczema, where people whose member of family has asthma or hay fever are usually more prone to suffer from this condition. This condition is genetic, so if one of your immediate families suffers from some form of allergic, most probably you will also have the same problem although not necessarily severe.
What are the symptoms?
What are the symptoms?
Friday, December 2, 2011
Eczema Treatment: Learn to Treat Eczema
Skin diseases are condition that usually make an embarrassing situation due to its unsightly appearance and because sin diseases often associated with bad hygiene. The same applied to eczema. Redness, skin looks scabby, scaly and you could not stop scratching. You would like to cover the affected area in fear of people cringe when they see your eczema. But you don’t need to worry because this condition could be treated.
Your Dermatologist informs you that eczema is an autoimmune skin condition. You feel devastated when your Dermatologist says that eczema can’t be cured. However, eczema can be managed. You listen intently as your Dermatologist explains how to effectively treat eczema.
There are several ways to treat eczema. Following are ways to treat eczema based on the severity and cause of the eczema.
Your Dermatologist informs you that eczema is an autoimmune skin condition. You feel devastated when your Dermatologist says that eczema can’t be cured. However, eczema can be managed. You listen intently as your Dermatologist explains how to effectively treat eczema.
There are several ways to treat eczema. Following are ways to treat eczema based on the severity and cause of the eczema.
Causes and Treatment for Eczema
What Causes Eczema
It is still unclear what caused eczema although research hinted that the cause related to over reactive of immune system. Eczema is one of the stubborn skin disorders that could be caused by many different factors such as diet, lifestyle, and environment.
The symptoms of eczema are : inflammation of skin that resulted in itchy, redness, and when not treated properly the skin will become scaly, thick and dry, and the rush is very bad that a person who suffer this disease could not help but scratch the skin continuously, which actually worsen the condition of eczema. This happen especially with kids, during sleep it will get worse and the kid will scratch the affected area unconsciously. To prevent worse condition, it is suggested that the kid wear gloves during sleep. Infant are also prone to this disease.
It is still unclear what caused eczema although research hinted that the cause related to over reactive of immune system. Eczema is one of the stubborn skin disorders that could be caused by many different factors such as diet, lifestyle, and environment.
The symptoms of eczema are : inflammation of skin that resulted in itchy, redness, and when not treated properly the skin will become scaly, thick and dry, and the rush is very bad that a person who suffer this disease could not help but scratch the skin continuously, which actually worsen the condition of eczema. This happen especially with kids, during sleep it will get worse and the kid will scratch the affected area unconsciously. To prevent worse condition, it is suggested that the kid wear gloves during sleep. Infant are also prone to this disease.
