Eczema
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| Description |
| Eczema is an allergic condition
that affects the skin. Another name for eczema
is dermatitis. Dermatitis is inflammation of the
skin. There are several different types of dermatitis,
but the one people usually mean when they say
eczema is atopic dermatitis. Atopic refers to
a lifelong tendency to allergic conditions such
as asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever). |
| Root Causes |
Eczema could be
aggravated by irritants like smoke, chemicals,
detergents, solvents and so on. Even weather conditions
could aggravate the condition. Excessive stress,
heat and emotional stress also aggravates the
symptoms of eczema.
Cause of eczema depends upon the type of eczema
the person is suffering from. Sometimes blood
circulation problem in the leg can also cause
eczema. Deficiency of vitamin B6 causes eczema. |
| Symptoms |
- Usually the first symptom of eczema is intense
itching.
- The rash appears later. It is patchy and
starts out as flaky or scaly dry skin on top
of reddened, inflamed skin.
- The rash itches or burns.
- If it is scratched, it may ooze and become
crusty, especially in young children.
- In adults, the patches are more likely to
be brownish, scaly, and thickened.
- Some people develop red bumps or clear fluid-filled
bumps that look "bubbly" and, when
- cratched, add wetness to the overall appearance.
- Painful cracks can develop over time.
- The rash can be located anywhere on the
body but is most often found on the face and
on the arms and legs, particularly in creases
and on hands and feet. This pattern makes
sense because the face and extremities are
in contact with external agents more than
any other part of the body.
- The itching may be so intense that it interferes
with sleep.
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| Home Remedies |
- Grind, basil, one tablespoon of olive oil,
two garlic cloves, salt and paper. Smear on
the infected area.
- Mix half a tablespoon of turmeric and half
a cup of water and drink.
- Eat pesto sauce: Grind basil leaves, add
olive oil, garlic and some salt and pepper.
- Soak your feet in vinegar and hot water
(1:4) for 20 minuets, twice a day.
- Dab some witch hazel with a cotton ball
on the infected area several times a day.
- Fill up a warm tub and add walnuts leaves
in. sit in the tub for a while. Do not add
anything else.
- Mix half a teaspoon of turmeric to half
a glass of water and drink.
- Squeeze basil leaves and apply on the infected
area.
- Grind garlic and add the same amount of
honey. Smear on the infected area, bandage
and wrap with nylon before bed time. In the
morning take off the bandage and clean with
alcohol. Do not apply water on. Repeat and
put a clean bandage.
- The most important thing is to keep your
feet dry. When you get out of the shower dry
your feet with a hair dryer.
- Wear sandals, the sun will kill the eczema.
- If you wear socks make sure to change them
every day.
- Soak a cotton wool pad in bleach and apply
on nails 5-6 times a day. After 2 weeks you
will notice the difference.
- Mix Red Henna with boiling water until you
get a mixture, Smear on the afflicted area.
Leave for 30 minutes and wash. Repeat after
3-4 hours if needed. Also can repeat after
3-4 days if you still have the eczema.
- Apply watermelon peel on the eczema.
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| Precautions |
- Removing whatever is causing the allergic
reaction is the easiest and most effective
treatment. This may be as simple as changing
your laundry detergent or as difficult as
moving to a new climate or changing jobs.
- Prevent dry skin by taking warm (not hot)
showers rather than baths. Use a mild soap
or body cleanser. Dry yourself very carefully
and apply moisturizing skin lotions all over
your body. Avoid lotions with fragrances or
other irritating substances.
- Avoid wearing tight-fitting, rough, or scratchy
clothing.
- Avoid scratching the rash. If you can't
stop yourself from scratching, cover the area
with a dressing. Wear gloves at night to minimize
skin damage from scratching.
- Anything that causes sweating can irritate
the rash. Avoid strenuous exercise during
a flare.
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