What is Eczema
Eczema a form of dermatitis, is a non-inflammatory skin condition. Eczema is not contagious and is common in people who have allergies such as hayfever and asthma.
With Eczema skin becomes red and scaly dry and itchy. In extreme cases it can even become crusty and weep, which can cause much discomfort to the sufferer.
Cause of Eczema
Typically Eczema is caused by the result of an allergic reaction to a foreign substances in our bodies called allergens. Allergens can be from pollin , dust, certain foods or drugs (including alcohol) . Allergies and acquired drew out a life, and generally are a result of people getting more and more exposure to the allergy to it reaches the point where there is a physiological symptom.
Most common things to aggravate Eczema are alcohol dairy and wheat products, nuts, artificial colours flavourings and preservatives. Eczema can also be affected by stress. Eczema can also have its origin in poisoning or vitamin deficiency so it can be good to avoid eating sulphur dried fruit, and even fresh fruit and vegetables that have been sprayed with chemicals, organically grown food would be best
Eczema can also be affected by external factors such as extreme weather conditions, hot or cold chemicals and tobacco smoke. Eczema can also flare up, to be exposure to dust mites, chemical pollutants moulds grass pets, soaps and personal care products, due to the chemicals they contain.
Eczema treatment.
Probiotics, which are good bacteria live in the digestive tract and suppress the growth of harmful bacteria and strengthen the immune function. Studies have shown that people with allergies tend to have less good bacteria and more of the harmful bacteria in their digestive system. Probiotics seem to be most useful for people who are sensitive to food allergies.
Eczema sufferers should bath only with pure natural soaps, and use only a small amount. You should be wary when looking for a natural soaps, because there are many manufacturers that use the words pure and natural with out justifying it. You should ensure that soaps, and all your personal care products are pure by reading the list of ingredients on the label. Also the temperature of the water should not be too hot as this can aggravate the condition.
When suffering from eczema, try not to scratch the area, no matter how itchy it is. Then use a pure and natural moistureiser (a gain read the label to ensure purity) to keep the skin soft. This will help prevent cracks in the skin.
Eczema can also be relieve by moderate exposure to the sun. Obviously too much, will cause some sunburn and will be a bad thing. But a moderate amount will enable healthy dose of vitamin B.
To summarise, eczema can be controlled by following a strict diet, reducing alcohol intake, minimising exposure to harmful chemicals, taking a Probiotic and using pure soaps creams and personal care products.
While there is no cure for eczema, by following the strategies in this article the condition can be greatly controlled.
Kevin McGoldrick has been a health and fitness fanatic for over 30 years. He is enthusiastic at spreading the word about harmful chemicals in soaps and personal care products. For more information on eczema and harmful chemicals please visit www.bodiorganic.com
