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5 Plants Used for Eczema Treatment

July 20th, 2010

5 Plants Used for Eczema Treatment

You may not know it yet, but a natural eczema treatment may be right in your garden or kitchen. The following has been used for many years now in relieving the symptoms of eczema.

Aloe Vera

We all know the many wonders the gel from aloe vera leaves does to the skin. It is no surprising that many skin care products have aloe vera gel as one of their ingredients. You can cut the leaf and apply the gel directly onto the skin with eczema. The gel works by moisturizing the affected area the skin will become softer and the healing of tissue will become faster. Many people who have tried the aloe vera plant noted reduced eczema symptoms and improved skin quality.

Chamomile

There are two distinctive popular chamomile plants: German and Roman. They both look like small daisies and, by tradition, used as herbal remedy for almost the same problems. Chamomile has been found to have anti-inflammatory and anti-itching properties, therefore it is one of the many known natural treatment for eczema. The German variant is commonly used as a remedy for this skin condition. You can use chamomile tea as a compress on eczematous skin. Also, chamomile essential oils and topical creams may be used to massage the area with, and achieve similar healing effects.

Rosemary

Rosemary has been used for many centuries now because of its cleansing and anti-oxidant properties. You can purchase rosemary essential oils, bath soap and topical creams at aromatherapy and natural bath and body products stores. It is good at reducing skin inflammation and helps improve blood circulation. The camphoraceous smell also helps relive stress and invigorate you. Heres how to use this wonderful herb: as an essential oil, you can add a few drops onto your bathwater and soak yourself in it for minutes; as a soap and topical cream, massage onto the eczematous skin.

Walnut Leaves

The walnut tree leaves have been used for thousands of years now because of their medicinal properties, especially for treating various skin disorders. Their anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and astringent properties make them an effective remedy for scabies, skin ulcers, eczema and many others. You can utilize infusions and tinctures made from the leaves of a walnut tree to protect the eczematous skin from infection. A decoction may also be prepared as a compress on the affected area. To do this, cut 2-3 grams of dried walnut leaves into pieces. Place them in 100 mg cold water. Bring it to a boil then let simmer for 15 minutes. When cooled, apply on skin.

Turmeric

Turmeric belongs to the ginger family and is used worldwide for cooking as well as medicinal purposes. Yes, it is that yellow substance that adds color and flavor to curry. It has been found that curcumin, an active substance found in turmeric, has a wide variety of therapeutic actions, most especially its anti-inflammatory effects.

This works because of the substances ability to lower the bodys production of histamine, and possibly stimulate the production of cortisone a steroid hormone. You can purchase turmeric in pill form at natural food stores and take 500 mg of it daily. You may also apply it topically when bought as oil, cream or ointment. Mixing turmeric powder with water is also great for washing eczematous skin with.

A natural eczema treatment is definitely less expensive than conventional medications prescribed by doctors these days. They have been around for many years now and are used as a treatment for different conditions.

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Synopsis Of Eczema Terms, Causes And Treatments

April 14th, 2010

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ECZEMA IS A COMMON MALADY

Eczema, a general term describing conditions affecting the skin, has many specific descriptions depending on appearance and location, frequency of occurance, and cause of occurance. Often, certain conditions will have two or more descriptions depending on what the Doctor thinks the cause is. For example: Xerotic, Asteatosis and Atopic refer to dry skin that usually affects older people making the skin drier and if not treated causes the skin to crack. Nummular Dermatitis or Discoid Eczema found on the arms or legs and consists of patches of reddish discolored skin. Other names are Contact Dermatitis or Allergic Contact Dermatitis occurring when the skin is exposed to allergens usually found in products people use like medications and deodorants and sometimes your own sweat. It usually shows up on the arms and hands. Venous or Stasis Dermatitis affects the lower limbs and the itching causes dark reddish skin. It is usually found on the lower extremities legs and feet and frequently appears on people with reduced blood circulation. Lichen Simplex Chronicus or Neurodermatitis usually found on the groin, neck and ankles and is usually caused by severe rubbing. Jock itch is probably a form. Seborrhea or Seborrheic Dermatitis appears as scaling or pimpelling around the eyes or on the scalp. In babies it appears as a yellowish rash on the scalp and is curable.

Other specific descriptions exist, but all are a form of Eczema.

Some forms are curable. Others are not. Some are inherited and occur periodically. These cases can usually be controlled. None are considered contagious.

Causes of Eczema can be allergens and irritants found in food, soaps, cleansers, solvents, cosmetics, plants, weeds, animals fibers, chemicals, toxins in the air, over washing, diuretic medications, nutrition deficiencies, radiation, malignancies, neurological disorders, wind, humidity, decreased sweating, dry air, under active thyroid, metals, and inherited factors. Some forms can be caused by and co-exist with other maladies. You name it, it seems, and one could acquire Eczema from it.

Treatments for Eczema are many and may often consist of reduced bathing, using moisturizers, ointments, emollients, humectants, topical steroids, retinoid, ultra violet light, phototherapy, even coal tar (one of the early means of treatment). It is best to let your Doctor determine the best choice for treatment.

Eczema affects people of all ages, even babies. Baby Eczema usually shows up in yellow splotches on the scalp; and reddish cheeks with what looks like pimples or blisters that may secret fluid. Older folks who may not secret as much oil as younger people, and often get dry skin which if not treated can crack, scale and become for rash like. It can be painful. Scratching an itchy area only aggravates the condition.

If you or a loved one are experiencing itches that dont go away, or red, pink or dark red areas that itch and dont go away, try not to scratch or rub too vigorously and see your Doctor for proper treatment. Failure to treat can cause infections that lead to even more severe complications.

For detailed information and photos Google for the Eczema Guide.

Richard Prosser

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Find The Right Eczema Treatment

February 13th, 2010

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Excessive dryness, rashes, flaking, bleeding, cracking, redness and itchiness are all symptoms of eczema. If you have eczema you know how uncomfortable and unpleasant the condition is. Fortunately, eczema can be treated.

Diagnosis

The best way to treat eczema is to first get a proper diagnosis. Your doctor will examine your medical history, determine what type of eczema you have and its severity, and then discuss with you your treatment options. Treatment may involve the removal of lesions, however, maintenance and preventive treatments are often advised to keep your skin healthy. Treatments aim to clear infection, control itching, reduce inflammation, minimize new lesions and eliminate other lesions.

Treatment

Research indicates that the best way to treat eczema is to use a combination of therapies to treat affected areas of the skin as well as a lifestyle change to control and prevent flare-ups. Medication that will be prescribed to you will be specifically for the type of eczema you have as well as your preference. Oftentimes you will be prescribed topical treatments to clear the symptoms of eczema and the skin condition itself.

Making a lifestyle change involves many things. To treat eczema naturally, you may want to eat healthier foods and exercise regularly. Generally staying fit improves blood circulation and helps nourish the skin with the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and protected. Good blood circulation helps oxygen and nutrients reach the skin effectively.

Bath with warm water for a maximum of 20 minutes only, as staying in hot water for longer periods of time can dry skin and cause eczema. Use a gentle cleanser, as cleansers with fragrances and other harsh additives can strip your skin of its natural moisturizers.

When you’re done bathing, always use a gentle moisturizer/lotion to prevent your skin from drying. You should also pat yourself dry instead of rubbing the towel against your skin (this can irritate the skin and cause flare-ups).

Although exercise is important in keeping your skin healthy, excessive sweating can aggravate eczema as it triggers rashes, itchiness, and bacterial growth. What you can do is take a shower after exercising and change your exercise program to one that doesn’t make you sweat too much.

Furthermore, eczema can actually be caused by allergens. Treat eczema by trying to identify what you’re allergic to. Allergens can come from pet dander, pollen, soaps, dust, and perfumes. If you avoid the things you’re allergic to, you can control your eczema.

Finally, get into a daily skin care regimen by using mild products like ZENMED DermCare to maintain eczema-free skin. It is easy for eczema symptoms to come back, so it’s always a good idea to maintain skin instead of just treating it. The DermCare Lotion is designed for adults and kids and is not greasy or too dry. Use products like the DermCare Cleanser as your second step to remove excess oils and dead skin cells without the added fragrance, coloring, soaps, petroleum and other irritants that may trigger other skin conditions.

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Alternative Treatment For Eczema: Cupping Therapy

July 26th, 2009

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You probably may not have heard about Cupping therapy used as an alternative treatment for eczema. However, this form of treatment is still being practiced in Asia and in China today. A few of my Singaporean subscribers to my newsletter reported that their Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners in fact recommended this form of treatment to them. While it is too early to report if the therapy has helped them, I decided to find out more about what this therapy entails.

Just like acupuncture, Cupping therapy is an ancient form of Chinese healing dating back many years ago. It is the practice of using plastic or glass cups with suction balls at the end placed against your skin. A vacuum is created, causing local congestion and opening up the meridians in your body. Meridians, according to TCM, are channels from which energy enters and flows. Diseases and illnesses happen when the meridian channels are blocked. Opening up the channels can help speed recovery and bring about healing.

Cupping therapy apparently has many beneficial for the skin. It activates your skin tissues and causes them to release toxins. This detoxification therapy can also improve the condition of your varicose veins as it clears blood clotting in the arteries, capillaries, and veins. Very importantly, Cupping therapy supposedly stimulates your lymphatic system – the very system that produces antibodies to help fight off diseases.

Cupping therapy is an alternative treatment for eczema. The therapy can help clear your skin of pathogens being the same ones that trigger an eczema flare-up. Cupping therapy also improves blood circulation and enhances its purification. Since some theories say that certain types of eczema are caused by blood circulatory problems, Cupping therapy may just be the solution that you are looking for.

During the therapy process, the plastic or glass cups are placed on certain points of your body. The points for eczema are specifically located near your navel, just below the kneecap, at the upper tip of the spinal cord, and right above the ankle. When the plastic or glass cups used in therapy are applied in these areas, you would feel calm and relaxed. In fact, this is what you would expect to experience from the cupping therapy. You may find yourself falling asleep during the session and waking up to feeling more refreshed and energized.

Cupping therapy, as an alternative eczema treatment, is worth a try since there is no cure by conventional medicine for eczema. In fact, what most doctors can do for you right now are different ways to reduce the discomfort that you feel with an itchy and inflamed condition. Other than that, there are no guarantees that total healing would happen. You would find that you get eczema outbreaks time and time again. Hence, it would appear that combining the good effects of alternative remedies with modern science may just be the best route to take if you want to cure yourself from eczema.

To find out more about this alternative treatment for eczema, you would need to seek out a TCM practitioner. You can find Cupping therapy practiced in many places where acupuncture services are also offered. Cupping is also said to be an alternative means to massaging your body while allowing it to heal in the process. Hence, there may just be a few massage spas that may offer this form of treatment.

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A Look at the Different Forms of Eczema Manifestation

April 6th, 2009

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Eczema is a progressive yet treatable skin disease that is the form of dermatitis or inflammation of upper layer of skin.

Eczema is broad term applied to the different type’s skin condition. Skin becomes dry and there are frequent skin rashes that initially come from the given symptoms: redness, skin edema, itching and dryness, flaking, crusting, blistering, cracking, oozing or bleeding. Sometimes the skin discoloration may appear because of lesions and scarring.

* There are different causes of eczema, which depends upon the types.

* Atopic eczema is cause of hereditary condition. The patients of atopic eczema are sensitive to allergens.

* In atopy there is an excessive reaction against the immune system producing inflamed, irritated skin.

* Associated atopic eczema includes asthma and high fever.

* Other types of eczema are caused by irritants like chemicals as well as detergents such as nickel and yeast growths.

* Another cause of eczema is problems in your blood circulation in legs or hands depending upon the organ affected.

* Sometimes the environmental factors and stress are being observed.

Atopic eczema: This is the common form of the eczema which is closely linked to the asthma and high fever. Both children as well as adults can be affected by eczema. It has one common symptom of itchiness almost unbearable. Other symptoms are as usual dryness and redness with inflammation. This redness is caused by the consistent scratching which eventually results into splitting of skin.

To decrease the pain of inflammation, treatment includes the maintenance of skin with help of hydration and steroid.

Allergic contact dermatitis: Allergy refers to the reaction of your immune system against a matter whenever it comes in a contact with the skin. For this particular skin disease, allergic reaction may occur when the skin comes in contact with the nickel earrings or any ornament jeans button made by nickel. Along with it chemicals such as perfumes and rubber may also cause the reaction. Best way to get cure is to avoid contacts with such as metals and chemical.

Irritants contact dermatitis: This kind of eczema is caused by recurrent contact with everyday substances they are like detergents and other chemicals used for daily purpose. These chemical causes the irritating to skin. Usually it occurs on the hands of adults. One way to prevent it is to avoid irritants and try to keep your skin moisturized.

Infantile seborrhoeic eczema: This type generally influences babies under the age of 1 year. The nappy areas or scalps get affected quickly as compare to other parts. Though it looks quite horrible but your baby will not be uncomfortable with it. It can be cured in few days by using moisturizing cream and bath oils.

Adult seborrhoeic eczema: It affects the adults between the ages from 20 to 40 year. It appears like mild dandruff, can spread on face, ears and chest. In this case because of a continuous etching skin becomes red inflamed and starts flaking. It strictly needs anti-fungal cream to be use daily.

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