Eczema,
is a red, flaky skin irritation, sometimes
with cracking or patchy small blistering. In
eczema, skin symptoms may develop as
a rash, typically known as dermatitis, or
inflammation of the skin (dermis). The rash
is typically patchy and starts out as flaky
and/or scaly dry skin on top of a red
foundation of inflamed skin.
Type of
Eczema
Atopic
dermatitis, the most common, is caused
by general systemic
allergic
reactions, as opposed to contact with an
irritant. It is very common in people with
related allergic conditions, including
asthma
or chronic hay fever.
Infantile
seborrhoeic eczema (infantile eczema or baby
eczema), also known as cradle cap, forms on
the head and quickly spreads. It looks like
normal dermatitis, but does not itch. Over
time, baby eczema goes away on its own.
Adult
seborrhoeic dermatitis usually affects
individuals between the ages of 20 and 40
years. It affects the scalp, face, and upper
body.
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Eczema Symptoms
- early symptom of
eczema may include intense itching of the
skin
- in eczema, skin
symptoms may develop as a rash typically
appears known as dermatitis, or
inflammation of the skin (dermis). The
rash is typically patchy and starts out as
flaky and/or scaly dry skin on top of a
red foundation of inflamed skin.
- as the rash
develops and grows, the itching and
burning may intensify
- often when
scratched, the wound will ooze and become
crusty
- some cases develop
with red bumps that may include clear
fluid-filled
- as the skin becomes
less elastic and more tight, painful
cracks can develop over time often with
blood when located in the inside of joints
and on the torso or neck.
- the itching may be
so intense that insomnia can develop
Treatment
of Eczema
Although
western medicine recommends the use of
steroids for the main treatment of eczema,
this is a very short sighted approach. We
have seen cases of eczema that were
confirmed as most likely chronic life long
cases reverse and clear up completely. For
this to be affective, we would point out
several key components.
Diet: diet is
the number one key to long term eczema
management. Start with the removal of all
allergens. If you do not know the
individual's allergens that is suffering
from eczema, find them out and remove them.
All of them. We have seen fairly good
results with tests such as the Great Smokies
labs allergy panel. Remove all sugar,
coffee, alcohol, chocolate.
Candida is a
key hurdle in eczema treatment. Clear up the
body of Candida, and the body will be that
much closer to healing itself of eczema.
There are many good resources online.
Remember that when working with Candida, as
the diet clears up, there may be flair ups
of symptoms. If you cut food out of the
diet, and symptoms flair up, it is a good
thing as the Candida is dying, and when it
is processed out of the body, the body will
be at a greater level of health. For this
reason, many people find it easier to slowly
remove items from the diet in stead of
changing all at once.
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Supplements:
Omega 3 oils, vitamin E, Milk Thistle, Spirolina, and body specific formulas via
either naturopathic or herbal means.
Remember that
when you are working with eczema, it is a
gift. For so many illnesses, there is no way
of knowing if the disease is getting better
or worse. With eczema, it is right there on
the surface. Feedback about diet is
instantaneous in many cases. The symptoms of
eczema are easy to see, and thus your body
can become the healer as you listen and try
and do what it says.
By: The Medical Symptoms
Database
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