Eczema, is a chronic condition that can make your itchy skin dry and crack in places. The good news, however, is that you can use simple home remedies to help relieve the pain and soothe the itchy discomfort without having to spend a lot of money!
The skin can break out in rash-like patches that come and go. The rash can become red and inflamed with blisters that may leak fluid. If scratched open, it will spread to other areas.
Yuk! So, please dont scratch.
With my priceless home remedies you will be feeling better and you will be cleared up no time!
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition describes eczema as a non-contagious inflammation of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and lesions that break open with a clear discharge which becomes encrusted and scaly.
Certain things can cause a breakout such as:
Soaps with fragrant or perfume, alcohol or perfumed lotions hot, sweaty skin, dry indoor air or wintry air with little moisture,itchy clothing such as wool, dust mites in bed sheets, pollen, mold, mildew, or animal dander, latex (my worst enemy) or rubber gloves, certain jewelry (another culprit of mine), and tobacco smoke. In addition, some foods with a tomato base, or certain dairy foods, nutrient deficiencies especially vitamins A and B-6, zinc, magnesium, iron and essential fatty acids and emotional stress.
There are several types that will have different symtoms and causes.
Atopic Eczema is the most common type. Atopy means a family history or predisposition to allergy conditions such as hay fever, asthma and eczema. Runny noses and sneezing, from the allergies, can trigger flare ups.
Allergic Contact Eczema develops when a person's skin has a chemical reaction to contact with a substance.
Irritant Contact Eczema is caused by contact with soaps, cleaning products or other harsh substances. The hands are affected most.
Seborrhoeic Eczema is also known as "cradle cap". This causes a greasy type of rash that is affects the scalp, face, under arms, groin area or under the breasts.
Varicose Eczema is usually associated with a person having varicose veins or other circulatory problems. The rash affects the lower legs and ankles. The skin can become scaly, itchy and dark colored.
Discoid Eczema usually affects middle-aged men on the arms and legs with many round patches in the areas.
Home Remedies such as warm baths with oatmeal, vinegar and sunflower oil, a wet wrap therapy, aloe vera gel (from a plant) work wonders for the pain and itch of eczema. Also, applying moisture is one of the most important things a person can do to help alleviate the pain and itch of eczema.
Many more remedies, plus more information about each type of eczema, mentioned above, can be found at Priceless Home Remedies. Click on one of the links below, in the authors section, for the most comprehensive information available.
I have suffered from the dry, itchy skin for many years, especially on the hands, and I know that many of the home remedies do work! The best thing to do is to find the culprits (mine are harsh chemicals and my wedding rings, of all things) then stop using them or remove them, as in my case of jewelry.
| About Author Lisa Andrews : |
|
Remedies for many common illnesses and household problems are available at http://www.priceless-home-remedies.com. For the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on eczema see http://www.priceless-home-remedies.com/eczema
| |
Article Source: http://www.bharatbhasha.net
Article Url: http://www.bharatbhasha.net/health.php/102766
Article Added on Thursday, October 30, 2008
| Other Articles by Lisa Andrews | |
Peanut Butter Sandwiches That Kill Ants
Do you have problems with ants in your home? Well, I did until I found out about boric acid and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! Read on...
As a natural insecticide, boric acid is a substance you can keep at home to use to kill ants, roaches, termites, beetles, fire ants, fleas and many more insects.
It is an inexpensive product found in most drug or discount stores. As a white powder that is odorless it can be purchased in different size bottles.
It is deadly to insects because it...
Sunburn Relief Is Here
Sunburn is an inflammation or blistering of the skin caused by overexposure of UV rays from the sun. There are 2 types of ultraviolet rays, UVA and UVB. UVA penetrate the skin deeply which causes melanoma or skin cancer. UVB rays dont penetrate as deeply which causes the sunburn and wrinkling.
Signs and symptoms of sunburn usually appear within a few hours after sun exposure. But it may take a day or more to know the full extent and severity of sunburn.
You can also get sunburn on hazy or...
Bust Up Bad Breath
Most of us have bad breath at one time or another. We all wake up with morning breath it's just a fact of life. There is really no way to alleviate that unless you just don't sleep...ok, that's not a good idea!
Studies show that 90% of bad breath comes from the mouth, usually from the back of your tongue and from bacteria in between your teeth. The bacteria produces sulfur compounds, which in turn, causes the rotten egg odor.
Brushing your teeth, at least twice a day (three times is better),...
Eliminate Fever Blisters Or Cold Sores Without Medicine
A fever blister or cold sore is a fluid-filled, painful blister.
The infection from the virus erupts as small painful blisters on the usually on the outside of your lips, or the mouth area.
Fever Blisters can form on other parts of your body such as on your fingers. This is quite uncommon, but it does happen. At one time, my mother-in-law had one on her ear.
Oral herpes, or Herpes Simplex virus, is very common. More than 60% of Americans have had a fever blister or cold sore at one time or...
Simple Solutions For Your Laundry
Sometimes I get really tired of spending money on certain products to get rid of stains or even to help make my clothes soft and ironing.
It's a never ending battle keeping up with all the stuff you have to buy. Now there are stain pens and cloths, special softners and odor removers for your wash, etc, etc.
All of it is just a way to get your money while most of it is not necessary. I can show you many ways to take care of these problems and save your money for something better! You won't...
|
| |
