Eczema Treatment
Eczema is one skin problem that leads to development of itchy, dry, red and cracked skin. Treatment Eczema aims to control the symptoms and itching. Eczema is troublesome as the contact of almost any substance such as grass, clothing, soaps, detergents, allergens, food products, combination of elements or even dust will worsen the condition.Reason to suffer from eczema are heredity, anger and frustration, or extreme cold or hot weather.
There are certain factors that can make the symptoms of eczema even worse. These triggers are: Makeup, Perfumes, Chlorine, Cold or flu, Cigarette smoke, Dust and sand, Bacterial Infection, Cleaners and soaps, Taking a shower for too long, Prolonged exposure to water, Taking a shower with very hot water, Low humidity in winter, Not using a lotion or skin lubricant after a shower, Living in areas that are dry all year long
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Prevention
Keep away from things that can irritate skin such as detergents, cleaners, clothing, certain soaps etc.
1. Don’t Scratch
Scratching can lead to more itching. don’t scratch! Itching can irritate your skin, causes skin damage and further generally followed by an infection.
2. Moisturize
Use moisturizer on your skin to keeping the skin soft and hydrated. Ointments and thick creams provide better protection to your skin.
3. Identify the Triggers
An eczema flare up can be due to scented soaps or dust mites. Eliminate products with fragrance like perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics – from your routine. Look for products without chemicals and additives. Other triggers can be pet dander, household cleaners, gasoline, grass, dust, chemicals, and mites.
4. Wear Protective Gloves
Protect your hands using rubber gloves and use a non-perfumed thick and moisturizing hand cream before you hit the bed.
5. Keep your Hands Dry
Make sure to keep your hands dry. Prolonged exposure to water can cause eczema.
6. Stress Management
Emotions can lead to eczema irritation. Best methods to manage stress include exercise, breathing techniques, biofeedback etc.
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7. Wear Comfortable Clothes that don’t irritate the Skin
Wools and synthetic fabrics can irritate the skin. Wash clothes before you wear since this can reduce irritation to some extent.
8. Control the Temperature inside the House
You can definitely control it inside the house. When the weather is humid and hot, use air conditioners but when it is humid using a cool mist humidifier. This will prevent your skin from becoming too dry in winters.
9. Eczema Medication
If above mentioned tips don’t work, then you need to visit the doctor immediately. If you are already using a prescribed medication, then follow the instructions strictly.
Studies have revealed that nothing science linking certain foods with flare-ups. Tea is good beverage to treat eczema, especially drinking green, black, and Oolong tea are very helpful. Also having fish oil rich in Omega 3 Fatty acids can treat eczema.
Moreover these specific foods, choose a healthy diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and low-fat dairy can also alleviate anyone with a chronic condition.
Eczema Home Remedies
You can try out various home remedies to treat eczema, but if its worsening the condition, make sure you consult your doctor immediately.
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1. Oregon grape
This herb used to treat a variety of skin problems.
2. Manuka Honey
Manuka Honey helps with the controlling of the cracking of the skin that is caused by eczema.
3. Nature’s Sunshine’s Golden Salve
It’s is a mixture of beeswax, oils and herbs that moisturizes rough and sooths, chafed, chapped skin.
4. Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)
Gamma-Linolenic Acid can reduces inflammation caused by eczema and the skin dryness. GLA can be found in prime rose oil, borage oil, and currant oil.
5. Homeopathic Medicines
Homeopathic Medicines work well for such skin conditions.
6. Cucumber
The fluids can be used for ointments. They cool the skin and also provide good moisturization.
Cut aloe vera leaves and mix it with Vitamin E. This is great for rehydrating the skin and works at controlling the dryness caused by eczema.
8. Chamomile Herbs
Make a brew of this herb and applying this brew can give relief within 20 minutes.
9. Virgin Coconut Oil
This oil has moisturizing properties and a good creams for eczema.
10. Carrots
Apply carrots paste to the affected areas and keep on for 20 minutes. And then rinse it with cool and clean water.
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Other Treatments for Eczema
1. Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors
2. Topical Corticosteroids
3. Phototherapy
4. Psychodermatology
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Natural Treatments for Eczema
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