Eczema skin conditions are fairly common. To-date there are no know cures for eczema however, natural old home remedies for eczema have been found to be effective in treating the condition. Symptoms of eczema include redness, dryness, itchnness, blisters, inflammation, and scaly or flaky skin. These symptoms can cover small areas or large areas of the body; they can also present as mile or moderate or extreme.
The causes of eczema are unknown however there are certain events that trigger eczema symptoms. These triggers include certain foods; allergic reactions not just to foods but also to metals and chemicals; hay fever; asthma; poor management of stress; bad circulation; other infections; sweating excessively; and more (particularly environmental conditions). Your medical history also plays a role in your predisposition for eczema as there seems to be a genetic relationship amongst families. Eczema skin conditions have been a problem for some time; natural old home remedies for eczema have been tried, and proven, over time to provide relief to sufferers.
What are the different types of eczema? They include: Dyshidrotic dermatitis " inflamed and irritated skin on the hands or feet; Contact dermatitis " a more temporary condition related to allergies; Stasis dermatitis " found on the lower legs as dry, itchy and inflamed skin, this is related to bad circulation; Seborrheic dermatitis (also known as dandruff) is a scalp condition " the scalp is dry, itchy, flaky and the condition will spread if scratched; Nummular dermatitis is found in older adults, and demonstrates round, circular patches of irritated and inflamed skin; Atopic dermatitis is a chronic eczema that is believed to be an inherited or genetic condition that runs in families. People with this form of eczema often also have hay fever or asthma; and Heurodermatitis is a skin condition related to stress, this eczema demonstrates itchy, dry skin.
Eczema is not contagious through touch, even though some types of eczema can spread on your own body if scratched. With the large number of triggers or causes of eczema, medical researchers have been unable to find a cure. However a number of treatments are available; both commercial treatments and old home remedies.
Commercial treatments are available for eczema sufferers. Some of these treatments include antibiotics, UV radiation, and steroid creams. Unfortunately most of these treatments have a number of side effects that are potentially serious.
The alternative to commercial treatments is to use natural old home remedies for eczema. Focus on cleaning, drying and soothing the skin. Use cool water to wash the area affected with eczema (hot water aggravates the skin condition). You can also use white vinegar soaks or salt soaks for cleaning, then dry your skin thoroughly. Make sure to dry the skin thoroughly and apply a no-alcohol, no-water moisturizer. Use some of these home health remedies for moisturizing and soothing eczema conditions after washing and drying: olive oil (works well if lightly applied on a cotton ball); aloe vera " use the gel directly from the leaf of the plant; evening primrose oil, lavender oil, and a plantain mixture.
Be proactive, and take preventative measures. Find out what are your eczema triggers? Are you genetically pre-disposed to eczema? Then work to contain the symptoms as soon as they appear. Do you have allergies that trigger eczema? Are you allergic to bananas? Or grass? Do you react to metals; in particular, the metal nickel which is used in computer parts and appears to be a common allergen. Do you have eczema flare-ups more often when youre under more stress? Learn to avoid the allergens and to manage your stress.
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