The Alternative Health Gazette

Eczema

Eczema is a skin condition which often looks a lot like other skin problems. It’s actually no uncommon for eczema to be mistaken for other skin diseases such as psoriasis actually, because the two conditions have such similar symptoms. One primary difference though, is that psoriasis often develops more in adults than children, and Eczema is seen more often in children than adults. The causes of these two skin conditions are also usually different too though. Psoriasis is caused by a problem with your body’s immune system, and eczema is usually caused by simple food allergies. Sometimes though, eczema can also be caused by yeast infections.

Eczema looks like a skin rash that’s charactorized with dry, flaky skin. It’s usually very itchy for most people. Sometimes the skin can crack and ooze a bit too. Eczema rashes can occur almost anywhere on the body, but it is seen most often on the face, forehead, neck and ears. Eczema is not contagious, but there are some misunderstandings about the causes of this condition and that can create confusion about the appropriate treatments to use.

Some people think that eczema is hereditary and cannot be cured. This is untrue though, and the problem is most likely caused by eczema being confused with other skin conditions. Food allergies can be hereditary though, and if those are causing the eczema then that could be the source of the misunderstandings for this condition as well.

Many natural remedy specialists believe that eczema is caused more often by an allergy to foods, chemicals or other environmental factors instead. Since a large majority of childhood eczema problems appear when a child starts drinking regular milk, or adding standard milk based products to their diets, this allergy seems to be the most common cause of eczema. And just removing the milk products from the child’s diet usually causes the eczema rash to clear up on its own.

Other foods that commonly cause eczema flare ups include nuts, eggs and fish. So the first step in treating eczema - especially in children - is to remove any new foods they may have recently started eating. Keep in mind that baby formulas are based on cow’s milk too though, so if an infant develops eczema you may want to discuss alternative formulas with your child’s doctor.

The first step in treating an eczema flare up is to help relieve the itching. And aloe vera is one of the best choices for this. Be sure to use pure 100% aloe vera juice or gel though, to be sure there are no fragrances, alcohol, or chemicals added that will irritate the skin further.

You can also use an herb known as Burdock in the child’s bath water. This is one of the best herbs to use for chronic skin problems. Burdock can also be used as a wash by making a tea out of it and swabbing the tea onto affected areas of the skin.

Adults can also take a daily herbal supplement to help treat and prevent chronic eczema problems. A combination of Kelp, Dandelion and Alfalfa does wonders for improving nail, skin and hair.

Note: Some statements in this article may not be approved by the FDA. This article is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as professional medical advice.

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