Natural Eczema Treatments Could Offer A Safer Alternative

By Julia Cooper Davidson


Natural eczema treatments can be a much safer option than those offered by traditional medicine. You may be affected by this condition, or know someone close who is. Alternative remedies may be worth exploring if prescribed medication is not having the desired effect

There are various skin conditions which fall under this general name. All of these share common symptoms. One of these is dryness and redness of the skin.

Constant scratching can cause infection and this could lead to permanent scarring. There are some environmental factors that can also make this condition worse. The area may also become swollen and red.

Certain plants, such as poison ivy or nettles can cause contact dermatitis. There may be other factors that trigger this off, for example some strong detergents. The allergic reaction can sometimes happen when sunlight covers the affected area.

When skin gets very dry, especially in winter, irritation can also occur. Another common type of this skin disorder is atopic eczema, which is usually connected to other conditions, especially asthma. It can sometimes run in families. The irritation usually occurs behind the knees, elbows, head and neck.

Cradle cap is a condition related to dandruff which sometimes affects newborn babies. Adults can get a variant of this condition too. As well as the head, the torso could also develop yellowish scabs and crusts.

There are other types of this skin disease that are not so widely spread.. Housewife's eczema (dishydrosis) was once believed to be caused by certain detergents used in housework, but it can also affect men. Warm weather can make itchy patches appear on the soles and toes of the feet, as well as the hands and fingers.

Stress can also trigger a rash which can become worse, as the actual stress makes the person want to scratch more. This is known as neurodermatitis. Learning to remove stress can help with this. For example, relaxation, yoga and meditation can be extremely beneficial, as can counselling.

Doctors generally prescribe steroid tablets or creams to treat skin irritation. But prolonged steroid treatment can have dangerous side effects. Long term use of the creams can make the skin thinner.

It can be much more convenient to opt for natural eczema treatments. You can also help yourself by removing foods from your diet that may aggravate the condition. Herbal creams that treat this can also be bought online.




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