subject: Solutions For Controlling Eczema [print this page] Eczema is a skin condition that affects many people in the world. The symptoms generally include itching and burning, skin redness, dryness and inflammation. If it is not hereditary, the real cause of eczema would remain a mystery, as doctors cannot tell what exactly triggers it. Aggravating factors can nevertheless be identified. It is known that the occurrence of this condition is mainly connected to the overactive response of the immune system to a bacterium which lives on the skin or to an irritant element in the surrounding environment.
Among these factors you should be aware of the following ones in order to be able to cure eczema or, at least to diminish the symptoms: spending too much time in the vicinity of people who have a history of allergies and asthma, getting in contact with dust, rough or coarse materials, household cleaning products or other irritants or being around pets. Two other factors which might, if not considered, hinder the efforts to cure eczema, are stress and upper respiratory infections and colds.
In the attempt to cure eczema you should also establish the typology of the condition so that the treatment is accurate. Eczematous conditions have been classified into two big groups: common and less common eczema. Therefore, if your condition is not in the former group, you should definitely see a doctor before you apply any of the treatments you know of. Anyway, eczema is not a contagious disease and there are many things you can do and many products on the market that you can use to cure or keep it under control.
Now, consider these following words of advice to help you cure eczema and prevent recurrence. Do not use skincare products that contain fragrances; avoid contact with household detergents and other cleaning substances or any substances and materials that are irritant to the skin. In the process to cure eczema it is also important to be careful about the kind of clothes you wear, and cotton makes the best choice possible.
It is also very important to create an environment that is stress free, to avoid rapid dramatic changes of temperature and activities that make you sweat. Refrain from scratching or you'll deteriorate your condition even more. Use special medicine topical products to alleviate the itchiness instead of rubbing the skin to soothe the itch.
