How to Stop Eczema Before It Stops You

Eczema (or atopic dermatitis) is an inflammatory skin condition. Hereditary or external factors may be the cause of eczema.

It is not infectious and cannot be caught by another person. It is more likely to occur in children under six, and many children will grow out of the condition. This article covers:

What is Eczema? What are the factors that cause eczema? What are the symptoms of eczema?

External factors that cause eczema include a general allergic over-sensitivity, called atopy. This sort of eczema is known as atopic eczema, and it is linked with asthma and hay fever. These conditions often run together in a family.

Another possible cause of eczema is contact with substances that irritate the skin chemically, called irritant contact dermatitis. This is caused by direct contact between the skin and the substance, which might be a detergent, soap, diesel or engine oil, strong chemical, cleaner, etc.

Eczema can also be caused by contact with substances that the body has become allergic to, called allergic contact dermatitis. This type commonly involves nickel, poison ivy, cosmetics, and rubber products.

Eczema skin symptoms are itching and redness, and may make the skin dry and flaky. Sometimes itchy blisters form. Atopic eczema is often worse in the folds of the skin where the limbs bend. The itch is intense, but scratching only makes the symptoms worse

For a lot of eczema sufferers, the condition will grow less and less severe as they grow older. However, some eczema sufferers will have the condition for their whole life. If eczema is left uncured, it can lead to more extreme skin infections, like herpes simplex type 1 and impetigo.

Symptoms of Eczema

Here are some of the eczema skin symptoms that may signify someone is suffering from eczema.

There is a rash itching and redness The skin may be dry, red, patchy or cracked It may weep The skin may feel rough There may be lesions which become infected.

If you have any of these symptoms and suspect you may be suffering from eczema, see your health care provider for a formal diagnosis.

NATURAL and HERBAL REMEDIES

There are a number of natural remedies for eczema. These remedies will help reduce the inflammation and prevent further outbreaks. Before taking any of the following natural remedies, discuss your eczema treatment with your health care provider.

Evening Primrose Oil. Either take as a supplement or apply the oil to your skin. Zinc. Herbs for eczema include nettle and red clover. Boil them into a tea and drink. Calendula, chamomile, St John's Wort and goldenseal can be bought as a topical cream or lotion and applied to the skin.

Rub fresh potato raw juice on skin can ease the irritations of eczema.

Eat foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids. Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). This is an omega-6 fatty acid.

About the author:

Raymond Entwistle is the author of "How to blast your allergies away forever ". He cured himself of his hay fever and itchy skin using his original natural remedies.
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