Eczema
Eczema is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin, which causes redness and intense itching. the most common type of eczema is atopic eczema. The term atopic dermatitis and atopic eczema means the same thing.
COMMON TYPES OF ECZEMA
| ATOPIC DERMATITIS | It is believed to be hereditary and it often runs in families who have asthma |
| CONTACT DERMATITIS | It’s a bodily reaction to allergen. E.g. reaction to poison ivy or nickel |
| XEROTIC ECZEMA | It’s a severe form of dry skin which gets turn into eczema, it is common among older population |
| SEBORRHOEIC DERMATITIS | It causes dry or greasy peeling of the scalp. In newborns it causes a thick yellow rash on the scalp called cradle cap. |
CAUSE
The exact cause is still unknown, but it is believed to combination of genetic and environmental factors.
WHAT MAKES IT WORSE
Extremes of temperatures, dry skin, wool, lotions, perfumes, frequent bathing, stress.
WHAT MAKES IT BETTER
Goal is to prevent dry skin and decrease itching.
Moisturizing the skin, Use of mild soap, not taking too many baths and wear cotton clothing’s.
Homeopathy
Though eczema is a completely curable condition, it requires professional constitutional Homeopathic prescribing. If eczema is present with other illness like asthma, treating skin complaint won’t resolve the problem and a treatment designed to address the internal malady is needed.