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Are You Wearing Long Sleeves In The Summer?
Are you scratching your skin repeatedly until it bleeds and hurts so bad that you cannot bend your joints? Are you missing out on major school or corporate events because you are too embarrassed about your condition?
This is the life of a person suffering from eczema?
What is eczema?
Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that causes the skin to become inflamed and irritated. Atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema is the most common type, and according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease it affects 9-30% of the US population. The condition is particularly common among young children and infants. Although many infants outgrow the condition by the age of 2, many people continue to battle with the disorder throughout their lives.
What are the symptoms of eczema?
Some symptoms of eczema include:
Itching
Rashes on skin (rashes occur most commonly on the face, knees, hands or feet)
What causes eczema?
While an exact cause hasn't been identified, eczema has been associated with an overactive response by the body's immune system to unknown triggers. Eczema is also hereditary especially in families with other allergies or asthma. Exposure to rough or coarse materials, household products such as soap or detergent, and animal dander may cause an outbreak in some people, while others may feel too hot or too cold.
How can eczema be treated?
Lotions or creams are widely used in the treatment of eczema. They relieve and prevent itching, while keeping the skin moist. In addition, home remedies such as coconut oil, a light mud pack, a cold compress, and pastes made from nutmeg or almond leaves are also beneficial in treating eczema. While it is important to treat eczema on the surface it is equally crucial to consume natural health products. By doing so, you would decrease the recurrence of the disorder on the body, as you'll be treating it both externally and internally.
It's time to take your life back, wear the appropriate clothing for the season and attend your major school or corporate events without being bogged down by eczema. Schedule your FREE 15 minute consultation today.
