subject: Natural Approaches to Eczema Skin Healing and Irritations [print this page] Natural Approaches to Eczema Skin Healing and Irritations
We all have to be concerned with common skin irritations like rashes because we all get them sometime in our lives. However, for people with chronic and recurring skin conditions this is even more of a concern. There are many triggers that can cause their flare ups that using chemical medication can be more of a hindrance than a help. That is why many people try to take natural approach to eczema treatment.
The best way to start treating your skin conditions is to change your lifestyle. If you make some changes to the way you eat and reduce some stress in your life it will improve your skin condition. Good skin health is developed not only by what you do to your skin, but also by what you put into your body.
There are many different types of skin eczema, so finding ways to remedy it depends on which type you have. The atopic form will mean that harsh chemicals, heat, soaps, stress and foods like, milk, wheat, eggs, and soy are common triggers. So you will need to reduce your exposure to these things. Some environmental factors to be aware of are dust mites, pollen, and pet dander.
The infantile seborrheic form or cradle cap in babies is caused by cheese, nuts, and egg white. You will also see this rash occur when certain soaps and laundry detergents are used. This condition can be reduced if you feed breast milk to the baby.
The perioral form can affect mainly women and causes redness and bumps around the mouth. The use of lipstick, balms, and toothpaste is usually the cause of this flare up. The best way to counteract this is to only use toothpaste without tartar control or fluoride. Also limit the use of non-natural lipsticks and balms.
The contact form of skin rash is caused by outside influences like clothing, plant life, cosmetics, and others. Also harsher chemicals are a problem, like drain cleaners, ammonia, paint thinners, and acidic chemicals. The best way to avoid developing this rash is to protect your skin from these allergens and chemicals. Always wear protective gloves when working with harsher chemicals and if you do get any on your skin, wash with fresh water immediately.
There are other forms of eczema that we can discuss as well, but the common treatment or prevention for them is the use of waterproof or cotton lined gloves when working with triggers. These natural approaches to eczema treatments can greatly help you reduce the dependence on medical creams or prescriptions.
