ECZEMA

            ECZEMA 

 INTRODUCTION:

              Eczema is an allergic condition that affects the skin. Another name for eczema is dermatitis. Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin. The recurring skin rashes are characterized by redness, itching and dryness, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing or bleeding. There are several different types of dermatitis. Eczema is atopi dermatitis. It occurs in atopic people, who are extra sensitive to skin irritation. Dry, flaky skin appears over red, inflamed areas, causing intense itching and burning. Eczema is a chronic or recurrent disorder. Although it can occur just once, it usually occurs on and off throughout life, or lasts the entire lifetime.

SYMPTOMS:

Usually the first symptom of eczema is intense itching. The rash appears later. It is patchy and starts out as flaky or scaly dry skin on top of reddened, inflamed skin. The rash itches or if it is scratched, it may ooze and become crusty, especially in young children. In adults, the patches are more likely to be brownish, scaly, and thickened. Some people develop red bumps or clear fluid-filled bumps that look “bubbly” and, when scratched, add wetness to the overall appearance.  The itching may be severe that it interferes with sleep.

CAUSES:

          The exact cause of eczema is not known. Although it is activated by the immune system and is related to allergic reactions  People with eczema do have the IgE antibodies (immunoglobulin E) produced by the immune system as part of allergic reactions. Contact with the external trigger (allergen) causes the skin to become inflamed. Common triggers of eczema include soaps, detergents, jewelry, creams, clothing, food handling, sweating, bacteria, and emotional stress.

TREATMENT:

Avoid the agents causing allergy. Prevent dry skin by taking warm (not hot) showers rather than baths.

Use a mild soap or body cleanser. Dry yourself very carefully and apply moisturizing skin lotions all over your body.

Avoid lotions with fragrances or other irritating substances. 

Avoid wearing tight-fitting, rough, or scratchy clothing.

Avoid scratching the rash. Clean the area with a hypoallergenic soap every day. 

Apply lubricating cream or lotion after washing. 

Avoid physical and mental stress. 

Eating right, light activity, and adequate sleep will help you stay healthy, which can help prevent flares.

 Eczema is easier to control than cure.

  HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT:

Arsenicum as a homeopathic remedy for the treatment of eczema
Graphites is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of patients afflicted with eczema in whom the skin is given out in red itching pimples, with the production of a honey-like oozing liquid; this pus may become encrusted over the affected area of the pimple. 

 Nat Mur is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of patients suffering from eczema in whom small and very itchy blisters form on the affected area of the skin.  

Petroleum is used in which the skin is itchy and oozes pus through moist surfaces; the raw areas of the skin cause the burning sensation.

Apply chamomile lotion or cream to affected areas three or four times daily. Licorice, apply licorice cream to affected areas three or four times.          

Eczema can also be treated using the balsam of Peru. It can be used mixed along with oil or as a single topical treatment for external application on its own.

The application of calendula ointment can greatly aid in the alleviation of the dry types of eczema.

Tetrasil stops the self-immunological reaction of atopic dermatitis at the local level and prevents the infection that is frequent in these pathologies.

 HERBAL REMEDIES:

Neem is used to maintain healthy skin. It is used for external application in skin diseases.Haemafine syrup is an herbal remedy for all types of skin diseases.Shuddha Guggulu capsules are one of the famous remedy for eczema.  

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