How To Treat Eczema - Part 4

This is the 4th and the final part of the series on treating eczema. If you still have not gone through the third part then you can do so by visit here How To Treat Eczema - Part 3

Understanding the common symptoms of eczema - Eczema is a group of skin conditions where the skin is irritated or inflamed. The most common symptom of eczema is itchiness. Scratching these skin areas will lead to crustiness, sores and scaliness of your skin. While the exact reason for eczema is still not known, stress is a factor which is said to worsen eczema symptom. It usually starts in infancy stage, but for some people it can start at the age of 30 also.

Looking for symptoms - The most common areas of the skin that is affected by eczema are your face, inside if the elbows, behind your knees, the nape of your neck, your hands and feet. For infants, the eczema usually starts in the scalp and cheeks. This can begin affecting the baby as early as it is 2-3 months old. For children's at the age of 2 and puberty, eczema can begin to show in areas like elbow crease, arms and back of their knees.

Determining the type of eczema - While the most common type of eczema symptoms are tichiness and inflammation, depending on the type of inflammation and the affected location ou can also differentiate them.

*  If you have eczema of your soles or your palms or have blisters filled with liquid then you must  be probably suffering from dyshidrotic eczema.

* If you are noticing inflammation by touching a substance such as clothes, jewelry, etc the you must suffering from allergic eczema.

* If you have a yellow skin or scalp, then it could be seborrheic dermatitis.

* If you notice coin shaped patches on eczema affected skin, mainly on areas like arms, buttocks or lower legs, then it could be nummular eczema.

If you are suffering from eczema then below are tips that can help you control and reduce it.

* Get 8 hrs of sleep every day. If there is any trouble in getting proper sleep, then you can have bath in warm water which helps to relax your body. Make sure your room is cool.

* You can also use a room vaporizer with lavender oil. It is said relax your body if you have trouble getting sleep.

* Get an allergy test. It can help you figure out what kind of food, substance, animals or anything else is triggering your eczema.

* Buy a pair of gloves if your hands are affected badly. Apply lotion or coconut oil an hour before wearing the gloves.

* You can consider acupuncture by visiting a licensed acupuncturist. Alternatives like ayurvedic medicines and homeopathy can also be considered. Even though these have longer sessions of medication they can are said to heal eczema.

* And finally be determined. Thinking that you will never get rid of eczema is not going to do any good for you. Being lazy and giving up easily will not help you beat eczema. Start your battle against eczema today.

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How To Treat Eczema - Part 2

This is the part 2 of the series on treating eczema. If you still have not gone through the first part then you can do so by visit here How To Treat Eczema - Part 1

Topical supplements can also be used to control the spread of eczema and reduce them. Below are some of the ways that you can follow to treat eczema.

Using aloe vera - Instead of using an aloe vera cream or related product, apply aloe vera extract from the actaul plant. Remove a leaf from the plant and extract the gel like substance from inside. Apply this gel all over the eczema affected skin and leave it for sometime. Natural aloe vera is free from all kind of side effects and is safe to use. Aloe vera is being used as a moisturizing agent for thousands of years and many people have benefitted from it.

Using Calendula - Calendula is another natural product that you can apply on your skin, as it does not have any side effects . You can also mix both aloe vera and calendula before applying it to your skin. The extracts of calendula flower is used in making skin lotions to reduce inflammation.

You can find calendula products such as cream, soap, lotions, etc in health food stores. These are same as those found in drug stores but since they contain more amount of pure calendula they are free from irritating ingredients.

Oats - Fill an old unwanted cotton or nylon sock with natural oats and tie it on your bathtub. Let the water run through the oats. Oats are said to contain anti- itching components that can be very soothing to the skin. Another alternative is to prepare an oatmeal paste and applying it directly on the eczema infected area.
 

Using chamomile - One of the popular treatment for eczema is chamomile. Dried chamomile flowers can be used to prepare chamomile tea by boiling it for 15 minutes approximately. Allow it to cool down slightly then use a clean, dry cloth to apply it on your skin, by slightly compressing it on your skin and removing the extra moisture. Do this for 10-15 minutes.

It should be noted that chamomile is said to cause allergic reaction to few people, so it is best to test it before using.

Coconut oil - Organic  virgin coconut oil is used as a moisturizer and many people have found it to be more effective than creams bought from drug stores. You can find these online, heath stores or selected supermarkets.

Sweet almond oil - Sweet almond oil contains oleic and ursolic acids which is used for treatment of eczema. These are believed to heal the skin and reduce inflammation. This can be used as a moisturizer by applying it on your skin, or using it before or after your bath, which will protect from drying of skin from hot water.

 Lemon - Cut a lemon in half and apply it on eczema affected skin. You might have a burning sensation when applying but you can see some changes by applying it regularly. This burning sensation is because the lemon is removing the inflammation from your skin and happens mostly when you rub it or if you have a broken skin on eczema part.

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How To Treat Eczema - Part 1

This is the first part of the series where I will guide you on how to treat eczema. Eczema is a skin disease which affects people of any age. It is quite problematic too. A steroidal cream is smoothing what a doctor usually suggest but it has side effects on most people and does not work well always. But the good news is that by making a few lifestyle changes you can ease eczema symptoms such as itchiness and dry skin changes. Below are few tips that you can follow.

Tracking your lifestyle habits - Not every person suffers from eczema because of the same reason. While one person may be sensitive to something such as a deodorant, another person might be sensitive to something else. Since we can't exactly figure out this trigger for eczema, what you have to do is  keep a track your everyday habits like the kind of clothes you wear or the type of food you eat. By removing a habit one by one from your list you can try to find out the exact cause for eczema.

Another workaround is to go all natural and organic in the beginning and start adding your regular lifestyle and see if they trigger your eczema.

Wear clothes that does not irritate - Avoid itchy fabrics such as wool and try to wear loose, smooth textured clothes such as cotton and silk whenever possible. You can also vary your washing detergent as the residue left by these powders can also cause eczema. You can also switch to a washing detegent which is natural.

If you are an athlete or someone who hit the gym regularly then wear clothes that are specifically designed for sports use which can keep you cool are avoid excessive sweating which is also a cause for eczema.

Shampoos and soaps - Soaps, shampoos, detergents and any other related products contains chemicals that can irritate your skin and can also be a cause for eczema. Before buying any of these products you can try a sample pack to check if it causes any irritation or you can switch to natural products.

Products containing sodium lauryl sulfate and parabens are known to irritate and dry your skin. They kill off skin's natural proteins and make it vulnerable to disease and also cancer. So the next time you buy any chemical products check if such chemicals are present or not.

Keeping your house clean - As the name suggest keep your house clean from all kinds of seasonal pollens, pet dander, molds, dust mites, etc which known to cause eczema. Use a good quality vacuum cleaner to remove all kinds of dirt from your house.

Using humidifier - Your skin can be dehydrated because of dry air in your room and are known to cause eczema. What you can do in such situation is to buy a humidifier which can add moisture back in to the air and also to your skin. If you done like to invest on a humidifier you can also do gardening in your house. Plants are known to increase moisture in the air which is a natural humidifier.

Avoid stress - Studies have shown that stress is also linked to eczema, so doing activities that reduce your stress is going to benefit you in a great way in controlling eczema. Meditation, yoga or indulging in your hobbies are one of best ways to beat stress.

Use warm water for bathing - Do not use too hot or too cold water for bathing. Since bathing frequently is going to strip off your moisture from your skin you should try to restrict your bathing session to every 1 or 2 days with a maximum of 20 minutes per session as staying is bath for longer time can wither your skin. Also use a clean, dry towel after bath and pat yourself gently. Don't rub your skin hard.

Use a good moisturizer after your bath preferably while your skin is still damp as this will lock more moisture in your skin. Try to use a natural moisturizer. While not every person is the same, you can experiment and find the best one that works for you.

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