Simple Steps To Treat Eczema

30 May, 2009 No Comment

Eczema is a disorder of the skin that may cause inflammation, swelling, itching, or stain the skin. Though it can involve any part of the skin, but most often is noticed to affect hands, face, neck, and knees.

The reasons that cause eczema are mainly: heredity, weakness of the immune system or allergic conditions. Likewise the symptoms too can vary, but generally it causes the skin to get dried up followed with its reddening that causes irritation and a fiery feeling. It’s not uncommon for the skin of the affected body-part to begin to look like a blister or begin to get encrusted.

The treatment or management of eczema necessarily needs a few steps that are primarily directed to prevent the situation from getting worsened and thus provide relief.

Precautions
If you are known to have allergy to any food items, stop taking those. Similarly, if you are allergic to a particular type or brand of cosmetic, stop its use. As far as possible, limit the use of chemical cleansers on your body and look for natural organic means of keeping your body clean.

Synthetic materials and dresses are known to aggravate the condition. Keep your skin moisturized so that it doesn’t get dried or scaly.

Eczema urges one to scratch the affected part, but this activity must be avoided. As and when that sensation gets too much to bear, apply a cool wet towel on that area. Maintenance of personal hygiene and overall cleanliness is helpful in containing the disease. Keep a soft and clean towel for your exclusive use.

Helpful Foods
Another helpful feature is opting for a more conducive diet. Caffeine rich drinks and dairy products generally aggravate the problem and are best avoided. Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, eggs and flax are found to be helpful for its treatment. You should therefore, increase the intake of such foods. If you have dry skin a humidifier may be employed to make yourself a bit comfortable.

Homemade remedies
You may find it helpful to use any of these homemade remedies.
1. Application of a paste of camphor and sandalwood on the affected area offers some relief.
2. Boil turmeric in water to make a paste of it. This paste can be applied on the concerned part. Otherwise you may try using the pulp of a ripe mango on the affected part.
3. Application of fresh juice of fruits like strawberry and vegetables of the carrot family also give relief.