Allergic Contact Eczema
results
when the body has a reaction to skin contact
with a substance that the immune system finds
unacceptable. The reaction may be immediate,
or can develop over an extended period of time.
Some of the typical substances are nickel, perfumes,
cloth, rubber, and tin. Some of these substances
may be found of the commonest of items, such
as rings, buckles, buttons on clothes, watches,
and other jewelry.
Irritant Contact Eczema
is caused
by contact with substances that could be encountered
daily, such as soaps, certain chemicals, and
detergents. Hairdressers and beauticians often
find themselves with rashes and inflamed skin.
As with atopic eczema, keeping the skin moist
can help in preventing an outbreak. Herbal products,
unlike remedies containing drugs, can be used
often during the day without any adverse side
affects.
Infantile Seborrhoeic Eczema
can
be very common for children under 1 year of
age. The reason for this condition, also called
cradle cap is not fully understood.
While it is not considered to be serious and
causes the baby no unwell feelings, it can be
treated with herbal products to help clear the
condition. It usually lasts only a few months.
See our safe and effective
BabyNature
Cradle-Cap Salve for natural treatment
on infant cradle cap.
Adult Seborrhoeic Eczema
can be
more serious than the infant version. It can
be found in the scalp and can spread to the
face, ears, neck, and chest. The skin becomes
inflamed, red, and can flake.
Varicose Eczema
is a condition
found in the lower leg. People in their middle
to late years are found most likely to encounter
this eczema. Poor circulation is suspected.
The ankles are most often affected and if the
skin is left untreated, ulcers can develop.
Typical treatment is an emollient, especially
one that can improve the general health of the
skin.
Discoid Eczema most often occurs
in adults. It appears as a small, coin shaped
redness of the skin. Most often it is found
on the trunk or lower legs. These can erupt
or weep. Emollients are a usual treatment, but
care should be taken that the skin does not
become infected.
Treatment Options
Treatments
for eczema are like political opinions; there
are many, many of them!
Conventional treatment for eczema usually
involves the use of cortisone products to treat
inflammation and reduce pain and infection.
Cortisone and steroid-based products are
known to have many side effects and should be
avoided if at all possible, especially in the
case of children and infants. Apart from their
known negative effects on systemic health, the
effectiveness of cortisone treatment tends to
diminish over time, resulting in a need for
stronger more aggressive treatment as time
progresses.
Natural Holistic Treatment is Best
Beating eczema is not just about applying a
cream or taking a drug. The best chance of
success involves a holistic program involving
symptomatic treatment as well as lifestyle
intervention and stress management.
Natural products containing herbs should
be used instead of steroid-based cortisone
products.
This
approach helps to support skin health, helping
to prevent eczema outbreaks as well as to treat
the symptoms. Feelgood
Health ClearSkin-E Eczema Cream has been developed with
care by our practicing Clinical Psychologist,
is 100% natural, safe, and manufactured according
to the highest pharmaceutical standards. Individual
ingredients are well-researched and have been
put to the test over the years as a complement
to the treatment of real people with real problems.
Secondly, an
obvious plan is to stay away from substances
that cause reactions. Keep the skin
as healthy as possible. When bathing, use soaps
that are not harsh to the skin. Our
FeelGood
Health ClearSkin Daily Wash is an
excellent alternative to ordinary soap for
keeping skin clean, without drying out the area. The ingredients in ClearSkin
Daily Wash are also known for their beneficial
effects on skin health, further assisting in the
prevention of skin problems like eczema.
Diet is very important. Some common
foods known to contain allergens that can aggravate
the body are daily products such as milk, cheese,
ice cream, and yogurt. Eggs should be avoided.
Crustacean meat should be greatly reduced or
avoided altogether. Lobster, shrimp, squid,
prawns, clams, oysters, and other crustaceans
can cause allergic reactions. Salmon should
also be avoided along with calcium supplements
and colour dyes, especially Yellow #5. Additional
allergens are products containing NutraSweet.
Mushrooms sometimes cause reactions in eczema
patients and should not be eaten. Hot, spicy
foods can cause intestinal inflammation which
can cause outbreaks of eczema.
Treat
Eczema from Inside and Out.
Additional factors that can cause or exacerbate
eczema outbreaks are stress, skin imbalance and a weakened
immune system. Along with the topical
treatment of eczema, it is therefore important
to support the body systems involved in skin
health to prevent outbreaks. The following
natural products are recommended as excellent
companion remedies for ClearSkin-E Eczema Cream:
-
K-OK KiddieCalmer - see our special
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Herbal
KiddieBoost Drops to support immune
functioning, promote healing and prevent
infection.
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Skin Dr Tonic - containing selected
biochemic tissue salts and herbal
ingredients to promote skin health and
assist in the treatment of all skin
disorders.
Feelgood
Health ClearSkin-E Eczema Cream can be used for both skin
hydration and to reduce inflammation.
Using
ClearSkin-E Eczema Cream to hydrate the
skin and protect against infections can result
in quick relief from all types of eczema.