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Doctor: Eczema medications for children could have long-term side effects – 13WMAZ


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Doctor: Eczema medications for children could have long-term side effects
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Kids can have a lot to deal with. School, sports, bullies, the list goes on. But imagine also dealing with this as well: severe eczema. Five-year-old Allison and 11-year-old Imaan may be different ages, but they have one thing in common. “I have eczema

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Doctor: Eczema medications for children could have long-term side effects – WTSP 10 News


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Doctor: Eczema medications for children could have long-term side effects
WTSP 10 News
Kids can have a lot to deal with. School, sports, bullies, the list goes on. But imagine also dealing with this as well: severe eczema. Five-year-old Allison and 11-year-old Imaan may be different ages, but they have one thing in common. “I have eczema

eczema – Google News

Doctor: Eczema medications for children could have long-term side effects – WTSP 10 News


WTSP 10 News
Doctor: Eczema medications for children could have long-term side effects
WTSP 10 News
Kids can have a lot to deal with. School, sports, bullies, the list goes on. But imagine also dealing with this as well: severe eczema. Five-year-old Allison and 11-year-old Imaan may be different ages, but they have one thing in common. “I have eczema

eczema – Google News

Eczema: Reaching the other side of the road where the grass is greener…My healing reflections

When you have eczema all you do is wish you could have normal skin, wish that you could be anybody else who didn’t have to deal with this. Wish that you will wake up one day and it will just finally leave you alone.  I remember at first how reliant I was on what the … Continue reading
My Eczema Tales

Try a Natural Treatment For Eczema and Avoid Side Effects

Anyone who has eczema will be familiar with the uncontrollable itch, the sleepless, restless nights and the limitations that this skin condition brings. They will also undoubtedly know about the endless prescriptions for steroid-based skin creams that only work temporarily and are dubious in their safety. There comes a time in every eczema sufferers life when enough is enough and a different plan of action must be sought that will deal with the problem effectively but without any nasty side effects.

As someone who suffered the relentless itch for many years, I have constructed measures to limit the eczema flare-ups and deal with them immediately should they arise. Following are a few sound rules to abide by for a natural treatment for eczema.

In most cases, eczema is caused by an allergic reaction to something. It may be eaten or come into contact with in some other way such as, inhalation or simply on the surface of the skin, causing a direct response.

Due to this, it is a good idea to find out what you are allergic to. There are different ways to to do this, the most common probably being a skin test known as a Skin Prick Test, where the suspected substances will be tested on the skin at you local doctors surgery. This is a simple test in a controlled setting and the results will be almost immediate (around 10 minutes), some may take slightly longer.

The most common non-food allergens are: dust (dust mites), perfumed products, pollen, cleaning detergents and animal hair/dander. The most common food allergens are: nuts, wheat, dairy products, eggs, food additives, alcohol and fish.

Once you have determined the substances you have an allergy to, the next step is to completely eliminate them from your life where possible. There may be times when it is very difficult to avoid certain substances. However, you may find that eczema symptoms are often a build up of many allergies combined and if there are only very few occasions where you are subject to your allergen, you may be able to deal with it far easier and faster than before when following a natural treatment for eczema.

Another factor to consider is your clothing. Certain materials such as wool, leather and polyester are common offenders for aggravating or even causing eczema, so try to stick to pure cotton garments where possible.

Always keep your skin well moisturized. Research has shown that a large percentage of eczema is caused by dry skin becoming itchy. Be careful here and make sure you are using a skin cream that is conducive with your skin type and one which does not cause you to become itchy or is ineffective in it’s moisturization. Going for pure organic skin lotions can be a great choice, failing that, a cream which has been dermatologically tested.

Emotional upset and stress can also cause eczema. This may be a little harder to treat however, it can be done. Get plenty of exercise. This is good for stress and also has other health benefits. A long soak in the bath with lavender extract can also be great for reducing anxiety and stress.

There are many methods that can be implemented into a natural treatment for eczema For full access to these methods, continue to Natural Treatment For Eczema

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Is There A Way To Avoid The Side Effects Of Steroids Used To Manage Eczema And Psoriasis?

At 4 months of age my son developed baby eczema. Even though (at that time) I had spent 17 years in the pharmaceutical business, I was completely lost on how I should soothe my crying baby. He squirmed all night and woke up every hour to itch. We had no choice but regularly use “hydrocortisone”, a steroid that helps control itching and inflammation of the skin. I knew the serious side effects of this steroid, but used it anyway as I could not see my baby suffering. He used to bite and draw blood from his hands and other parts that he could reach: and rub his body on any rough surface to itch the parts he could not reach.

I researched for years and used all kinds of moisturizing creams, but had to consistently use the prescription hydrocortisone. Finally, almost by accident, I discovered a NATURAL product that was clinically tried in the UK, Germany and Canada. Dermatologists have clinically tried this product on patients and found that over 80% of patients showed a remarkable improvement of their eczema (and also psoriasis). The main ingredient in PsoEcze Care is an extract of mahonia aquafolium. This is a plant that is native to the western United States and Canada, and has been used by native Indians for years. The plant is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and very importantly anti-proliferative properties. This anti-proliferative property is very important for people that suffer from psoriasis. This is a skin condition that different from Eczema. But the medical treatments used are often similar. They are both immune triggered diseases, and there is no permanent cure at the moment.

Though both Psoriasis and Eczema are not usually life threatening, often times the medications used to manage these skin conditions have serious side effects. There are about 7.5 million people in the US that suffer from Psoriasis and almost 30 million that suffer from Eczema. Many of these are children. Both conditions are managed by doctors by prescribing steroid topical applications initially and sometimes in serious cases injectables. These injectables have very, very serious side effects that you should know about. Ask the prescribing doctor or your pharmacist about these. Also when you are using steroid skin creams/ointments ask about the long term effects and side effects of these medications. Please, specially ask if you are going to use these medications on small children. I have often come across mothers that use a mild steroid cream to manage a diaper rash!

Don’t get me wrong these steroid creams are very effective. They provide relief immediately for sure. But remember it is a steroid!! Immediate gratification is what a steroid does. So if you do have to use such a “medication” please get all the information you can get, and then make an informed decision on using a steroid.

Since Eczema and Psoriasis have no cure at the moment, what the doctor/pharmacist really does is prescribe/dispense/recommend you medication/creams/ointments that will help you MANAGE the symptoms. This means that, all they are doing is helping you (or the patient) have a better quality of life while living with this unfortunate condition. So even if the physical symptoms have gone away, the disease is still there, and it can flare up at anytime. In my opinion all Eczema and Psoriasis sufferers should be involved in this process of managing their condition.

Consider alternatives. Since you have to manage the symptoms, why not try and manage them with a natural product? Why not try and identify what triggers a flare up? Keep a log of what you think triggered your flare up. It could be stress. There are cases of children breaking up with psoriasis shortly after their parents split up. I know a story of a lady from London, England. During the second world war this young girl and her brother were in the streets of London when there was a bombing and her brother died right in front of her. Almost immediately, she broke out with red patches on the skin and was soon diagnosed as having psoriasis. (This lady by the way uses PsoEcze Care and said that after using this product was able to wear a skirt for the first time since she had psoriasis) There could also be certain foods that are triggers for you. If you smoke, I urge you to stop. Smoking is not going to help you regardless of whether you have these skin conditions or not. However, smoking is a known trigger. Do not drink alcohol in access. Avoid stress. I know this is easy to say. However, make a habit of getting regular exercise. Take up a sport or go to the gym regularly. This will help in managing your stress. Eat healthy foods. And try to use natural products to manage your skin condition. If you have to use creams to manage your symptoms, would you not rather they be natural then steroidal?

There is also a mistaken thinking that the steroid cream/ointment has cured the psoriasis/eczema. This may not be the case just because the symptoms are not visible. They could be “swept under the carpet” for the moment. Any the continual use of steroids could be building up long term problems. So do consider natural medications.

Here is another mistaken way of thinking. Very often we expect a “natural product” the do the same thing that the steroid does. DO NOT EXPECT THIS! A steroid is a steroid and does what it is chemically engineered to do….suppress symptoms and provide immediate relief. A natural product is not engineered. It is natural and therefore gentle. It will take its time. Let it. Often you will notice that when you switch to a natural product, your skin flares up and the psoriasis or eczema seems to get worse. This is your body’s way of telling you that it wants the steroid that you have been giving it. You see, the body gets dependent on the steroid that you have been applying to the skin. And when you stop applying the steroid it is like the body is saying to you…”give me that stuff that I have been given for so long and if you don’t I will remind you of what you used to go through before you started giving it to me!!” If you understand that this is what the body is saying to you, then you could be well on the way to manage your skin condition NATURALLY.

I had tried everything else on my son, and when I came across PsoEcze Care, my wife and I made the choice to switch him off hydrocortisone cream to PsoEcze Care. And even though it pained us to watch my son break out with eczema again, in a few days, we noticed the breakout calming down a bit. Then a few weeks later the eczema started going away first is a few places then in more and more. He still has a bit on his neck and elbows. But, we do NOT use the steroid now and the results are far better than the prescription steroid. We use PsoEcze Care cream and ointment to manage his skin, and regularly on the spots that he still has it.

This experience drove me in a direction that I had not travelled before. I decided to leave the pharmaceutical business and dedicate myself to bringing this natural medicine to others who could benefit from a natural way to manage Eczema and Psoriasis. I know how patients of these conditions suffer and hope that you can benefit from the product I have used.

We have now made this product available in Canada and the US through http://www.goapharma.com. It is called PSOECZE CARE and is available as cream and ointment. Try it, I recommend it through personal experience.

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Steroid Creams For Eczema – Uses And Side Effects

That is why, according to EczemaNet tropical hydrocortisone, a low-dose GCS (glucocorticosteriods) is a typical steroid that is used on sensitive skin in your face. As it has low-dose steroid, it has very few side-effects; and hence the reason why it is prescribed as steroid creams for eczema. Still, as EczemaNet cautions, you should be very careful while applying because steroids are very dangerous for eyes, even when they are in low-dosage.

Why Steroid Is Used

Eczema is a skin condition in which red, itchy patches of skin appear on your face. This is a type of skin inflammation, and occurs as explained by when cells produce inflammatory chemicals against an irritant. The steroid in steroid creams for eczema prevents this reaction from happening when absorbed by the skin. It just relieves the symptom; you have to treat the cause differently.

How Steroids Are Used

Steroids used in steroid creams for eczema is classified by potency level which ranges from high to low potency, according to experts in EczemaNet. For a rash or outbreak, your dermatologist will probably start with a cream that has lowest potency level. If that does not work, then only steroid creams with higher potency level will be prescribed but for a limited time frame. That is done to make sure there is as little side effect as possible. As EczemaNet notices, a cream with high dose of steroid will only be prescribed if you have an extreme rash condition. After the cream brings the rashes under control, a lower dose cream will be prescribed in its place to control further symptoms.

Side Effects Of Steroid

The reason why even low-dosage steroid creams for eczema should be used with extreme care is because steroids have many dangerous side effects, as NetDoctor cautions. Even the low-dosage ones can thin your skin and produce permanent stretch mark. It can also temporarily lighten the area where you have applied it or permanently enlarge the underlying blood vessels! In some cases, these creams become the reason for further worsening of the rash! Extreme side effects of the creams, as EczemaNet cautions can include glaucoma and even cataracts when applied near the sensitive eye areas!

Alternatives To Steroids

Which such dangerous side effects, it is no wonder people look for alternatives to steroid creams for skin inflammation and rashes. If you are one of them, you can follow these suggestions from Mayo Clinic experts: moisturize the skin, or use cold compress, make sure you do not scratch the affected area and use a humidifier. Use only mild cleanser or soap on the areas and wear natural fabrics like cotton. If you have an outbreak, alternatives to steroid creams for eczema include application of chamomile or witch hazel on the area and taking antihistamines.

Experts Suggestion On Using Steroids

Steroids based creams, especially the low-dosage ones are quite safe to use temporarily for most people, according to experts in NetDoctor. The people who should take them only under prescription from medical professionals include pregnant women and lactating mothers. It is not advisable to use the creams on small children as they are more prone to its side effects. People who should never use steroid creams for eczema include those with acne rosacea or acne patches or with untreated infection as the cream will worsen their conditions.

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