What is Eczma, and what can I do to treat it?Eczma is a severe form of dermatitus that can affect anyone at any age. While it is generally the same from person to person the severity depends greatly on the treatment you deliver these rough dry areas of skin.
It is often, not always but usually, observed in several small rough, dry, itchy, patches that can occur any where on the skin.
This skin condition has often been compared to having an extremely concentrated case of the chicken pox but only in a few small, contained, patches… In other words it itches very badly.
However, scratching these small areas of skin can lead to all sorts of problems, from infection, to swelling, to scars, or a more intense itching sensation.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~tip~~~~~~~~~~~~~~tip~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rubbing Coconut oil on those area’s affected by eczema is a great natural way to sooth the dry skin that causes the itch. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Eczema is actually a broad term used to describe several different types of skin conditions.
The term eczema is used to describe four common types of skin conditions; they are atopic eczema, contact dermatitus, xerotic eczema, and finally seborrhoeic eczema.
Probably the most common form of it is seborrhoeic eczema, many people mistake this condition for dandruff as it is closely related.
Seborrhoeic eczema is dry or greasy peeling of the scalp, and can occur in the hair, eyebrows, face, and sometimes the trunk. Eczma vs. A normal skin rash…Typically a skin rash is wide spread, and eczema is found in small areas usually over a boney prominence such as an elbow, knee, or knuckle joints.
A typical skin rash is spread out over a large area and presents itself with tiny little bumps; eczema on the other hand feels like small patches of bumpy sand paper.
A normal skin rash doesn't alter the appearance of your skin the way that a patch of eczema does. It tends to look dark red and scaly however, the appearances can change depending on the type of eczema you have. Home remedies for treating eczema…The common medical treatments for it are often nasty steroid creams and ointments, and sometimes oral prednisone if the condition is severe enough.
These creams are typically somewhat pricey therefore many people opt to use home remedies for treatment of the condition.
These remedies for treatment are usually really effective at moisturizing skin and reducing the itching commonly associated with it. And since the majority of small children have some sort of eczema, these treatments are much safer incase they accidentally ingest it.
I have seen many recipes for eczema creams and remedies, and while all of them contain several different ingredients they all basically have 2 things in common…
Pure Olive Oil and a good brand of oatmeal bath.
Now, there are many other great oils that can be used in the place of Olive oil, as long as they are soothing and natural.
For an adult, you can use something called turmeric (topically or systemically in a supplement). This natural herb acts as an amazing anti-inflammatory, some say it works as well if not better than steroids. Your diet has A LOT to do with your eczema…Just like with chronic yeast, food and drinks have a tremendous effect on eczema. It is sort of like a food allergy.
There are certain foods that feed certain conditions and for many people that suffer with eczma these foods are dairy based products and sugars.
Many people have admitted to a complete recovery of symptoms after altering their diet.
Resist the urge!!
Above all if you have eczma resist the urge to scratch!
Scratching your itchy areas of eczma will only lead to worse eczma, along with adding the risk of infection and unsightly scarring!
Eczma is a chronic condition that can be controlled with the proper maintenance, avoid harsh detergents, and any other drying irritants, also be sure to use very mild soaps and moisturize often. Above all DO NOT SCRATCH! Return from eczma to sensitive skin care
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