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Natural Cures for Eczema
Eczema and dermatitis are terms that are used synonymously. They are particular inflammatory skin conditions that are the end result of a number of different stimuli. They can be due to ingested substances causing food intolerance, or due to contact with an irritant, contact dermatitis. The condition causes a reddening, dryness and scaling of the skin that can progress to painful cracking and may become infected. This leads to pus filled blisters, ulcers and splits in the skin. Itching is often severe.
It can occur symmetrically especially in children affecting the face and trunk or in the folds of armpits and elbows or behind the knees. It can also occur as cradle cap that is a thick, scaly layer on the head of infants, or in adults on the hands, arms and trunks, and on the head as "scurf", more properly known as seborrheic dermatitis.
The appearances of eczema/dermatitis are widely variable and can have many causes.
Scabies should always be considered when the rash affects the hand, especially around the wrist. It which is caused by a small burrowing mite and needs adequate medical treatment. Scabies treatments involve painting on a locally active insecticide.
It is important that any skin problem that lasts over four weeks, or is associated with pus or blistering is seen by a doctor for diagnosis.
Eczema Treatments
Modern Western Medicine
Creams containing steroids include Betnovate, Hydrocortisone 1%, and Calmurid HC. There are many others. They dampen the reaction in the skin but do not cure the underlying problem. They can cause problems if used for long periods or if very potent, for shorter periods.
Tablets to reduce itchiness include antihistamines such as Zirtek and Piriton, these may cause drowsiness and should be used with caution if driving.
Complementary Therapy
Please help us to help you by letting your practitioner know about Natural Cures from Shared Care so that they might contact us (email to:- editor(at)shared-care.com) with their evidence to add their therapy to this list.
The therapies/educational systems shown below have been noted as helpful for Natural Cures for Eczema
Please also check out Approaches Individual to the Practitioner for lists of those whose approaches don't fall into any specific category.
The following practitioners have indicated that they have a special interest in Natural Cures for Eczema
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| Miss. | Janine | Fahri | London | Great Britain | |
| Mr. | Sung | Kim | California | United States of America | |
| Ms. | Ellen | Kratka | Connecticut | United States of America | |
| Dr. | Peter | Zilahy | Connecticut | United States of America | |
| Ms. | Linda | Meyer | Illinois | United States of America | |
| Mr. | Aaron | Means | Minnesota | United States of America | |
| Dr. | Don | Farrow | North Carolina | United States of America | |
| Dr. | Tamara | Strickland | Ohio | United States of America | |
| Ms. | Sharon | Sherman | Pennsylvania | United States of America | |
Natural Cures for Eczema Blog
Add your contributions to the "Natural Cures for Eczema" blog for this page. The button is at the bottom of the page or follow this link to the blog for this page. These can be absolutely anything related to the topic of this page that needs an answer from other members of the community, or a space for you to complain about or comment on anything related to that topic.
Natural Cures for Eczema Support Groups
The home country of the group is listed. Most will provide more information, advice, contacts and help wherever you live:-
| Eczema Association of Australasia | Australia/New Zealand | Australasia |
| Eczema Society of Canada | Canada | National |
| Eczema Voice | Great Britain | National |
| National Eczema Society | Great Britain | National |
| SkinCell | Great Britain | National |
| TalkEczema | Great Britain | National |
| The Irish Eczema Society | Ireland | National |
| Itchy Kids | New Zealand | National |
Please email editor(at)shared-care.com with the name and URL of your suggestions for additional groups.
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Shopping Zone
There are lots of good things related to Natural Cures for Eczema in the stores accessed below. Please have a look.
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Books, Bits and Other Helpful Things
Not all good things come from Amazon. The following are my choices of goodies relevant to Natural Cures for Eczema. If you want to add anything please email me (editor(at)shared-care.com) with details.
| Eczema Diet Secrets | An essential dietary approach to reverse eczema |
| Aalgo | Aalgo organic natural seaweed skin therapy. Helpful in all skin conditions. |
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