Eczema Natural Remedies

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Eczema is a broad inclusive term for a range to skin conditions causing inflammation of the epidermis. Because of the range of conditions that fall into the broad term eczema, there are a huge number of treatments. But there are also eczema natural treatments which are equally successfull in the treatment of a range of eczemas.

The most common forms of eczema are:

Atopic eczma – this is an allergic disease which is believe to have a hereditary component and it commonly runs in families who are also prone to asthma and hay fever. This form of eczema shows as an itchy rash on the head, scalp, neck, insides of elbows,and behind the knees. This type of eczema is common in developed countries and the incidence is rising.

Allergic Contact Dermatitis – this results from a delayed reaction to some form of allergen e.g. nickel

Irritant Contact Dermatitis – this results from the skin contacting some type of irritant substances eg detergents

Xerotic Eczema – this is a dry skin condition in which the skin become so dry that the condition turns to eczema. This is common in older people and the skin looks cracked and broken.

Seborrhoeic Dermatitis – commonly known as cradle cap in infants and is a condition closely related to dandruff. In cradle cap this condition seems to be related to a lack of biotin

There are a range of less common forms of eczema – Autoeczematization,  Discoid Eczema, Venous Eczema, Dermatitis Herpetiformis, Neurodermatitis 

Treatment of dermatitis includes a range of medications 

• Cortocosteriods are commonly used, but these are not a cure, rather they surpress the symptoms and control the eczema. Prolonged use of corticosteroids has significant medical risk and side effects.  
• Immunomodualtors – these treatments affect the immune system in the affected areas and have shown better results than corticosteroids in many cases. However, the US FDA, currently has a public health advisory in regard to the increased incidence of lymph node cancer when using these drugs. However, many professional medical organisations disagree with these findings.  
• Antibiotics are used when the eczema allows bacterial infection to enter the epidermis.  
• Immunosupressants can be used in very severe cases of eczema, and are very successfull in severe cases, But careful monitoring is required and regular blood tests must be taken when using immunosuppressant treatment because of the risk of side effects.  
• Antihistamines are often used for itch relief  
• Both allergic and contact dermatitis are treatable by identifying the allergen or irritant substance and removing it from the environment of the sufferer.  
• There are a number of eczema natural treatments and eczema natural remedies, click here to go straight to see the natural treatment page  

Eczema is a broadly inclusive term for a range of skin conditions and  Susan Clarke    has an excellent course on the care of and treatment of eczema.

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