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How to Stop Scratching Eczema At Night

Eczema can be quite a nuisance to our daily lives. Between the itchiness, cracking and redness, you may feel like you want to hide under the covers all day. Then in the stillness of the night, the itching just seems worse and scratching just happens without thought.  So let’s talk about how to stop scratching eczema at night.

Have you ever woken up from intense itching or have subconsciously scratched your skin raw during your sleep? Does your little one whimper through the night, scratching at their skin until it bleeds? If so, then you’ll want to check out our blog post this week that discusses tips and recommendations for soothing you or your little one’s eczema scratching at night.

Please keep in mind that although these treatments can relieve eczema, we are in no way medical professionals. If you’re experiencing severe eczema symptoms like an infection, it is best to seek medical advice immediately.

Why Does Eczema Itch?

Prior to discussing tips on how to soothe the eczema itch, it’s important to understand where it comes from. According to Dr. Peter Lio, eczema is caused by a leaky skin barrier. (Read more about that here: What Causes Eczema? With Dr. Peter Lio). Once the skin is leaky, the barrier becomes more damaged, looses more water and in turn triggers an inflammation response. There is also a variety of other possible stimuli that can make eczema worse at night, but almost every eczema case is unique.

That being said, prior to soothing your overnight eczema itch, it’s important to understand what might be triggering your flare-ups to begin with. Are you allergic to certain foods or materials? Are you experiencing more stress than usual? These are all questions which are important to ask in order to get to the bottom of what causes your eczema itch.

Not sure what’s triggering your eczema? Make sure to check out our blog post What Triggers Eczema? With Dr. Peter Lio to discover a variety of triggers that may be causing you itchy eczema.

How to Stop Scratching Eczema at Night

Anti-Itch Moisturizer

If you’ve already identified your trigger (or have not) and are experiencing intense overnight itching, you’ll want to opt for an anti-itch natural eczema treatment. By applying a cream or balm that is meant for itchy skin, you can find much needed relief.

A wonderful anti-itch cream is Emily Skin Soothers for Itchy Eczema that contains olive oil, beeswax and carefully selected Chinese herbs to help you curb the need to scratch. This cream is known for soothing dry skin and calming itchy, red eczema and rashes.

Another great choice is the Organic Manuka Skin Soothing Cream – a thick, nourishing balm that also contains beeswax and olive oil. This cream is thick and provides moisturizing to even the driest and itchiest skin. An added benefit, it contains Manuka honey and Manuka oil which have anti-bacterial properties.

Lastly, this Itchy Skin Rash Treatment from Zi Zai Dermatology is an excellent emollient for both dry and itchy skin. With a combination of Chinese herbs, beeswax and olive oil, it targets the eczema itch at it’s root – dryness.

Scratch Mittens/Pajamas

Another great tool for soothing the overnight eczema itch are scratch mittens for both adults and children. Scratch mittens not only protect the skin from intense scratching, but can protect against certain allergens or irritants that may be triggering your eczema.

If your little one is suffering from daytime or overnight eczema itch, make sure to check out these ScratchMeNot Flip Mitten Sleeves for Babies and Children. These mittens have been a lifesaver for so many parents with little ones suffering from itchy eczema. They are easy to put on, stay put and best of all – the mittens fold open for play with the sleeves in place.

Another great option is pajamas that include anti-scratch mittens like this One-Piece Footed Pajama for Kids or these Scratch Mittens Pajama Top or Footed Pajama Pants for older children. These pajamas essentially prevent overnight scratching, which can help your child’s eczema heal and protect their skin from further irritation.

If you’re suffering from overnight itching yourself, then we strongly recommend the Comfymitt Top for Adults. This top includes closed, protective mittens, so that you do not subconsciously scratch yourself raw overnight. 

Wet/Dry Wraps

Have you looked into both wet and dry wrapping? They can work wonders on dry, itchy skin and when worn overnight can give you comfort all night long. Both these methods use a rich moisturizer mixed with bandages or wraps to allow the emollients to permeate the skin. With dry wraps, which is a bit easier and less messy, you wear a dry layer of clothing over the emollient for at least two hours, but hopefully overnight for better results. With wet wrapping, which is a bit more intense, but can provide quick results, you wear a layer of damp clothing over the eczema and a dry later on top of that. Many eczema sufferers have found relief with these methods.

If you’re interested in getting started, make sure to check out our Dry Wrapping and Wet Wrap Therapy blog posts for all the details. All you’ll need is an anti-itch moisturizer like one of the above, as well as wraps like these WrapESoothe Body Bands or Remedywear Eczema Sleeves that can be used on localized eczema like behind the knees or on the elbows. For more options like leggings for eczema on the legs or tops for chest or back eczema, take a look at this line from Remedywear, clothing for eczema with zinc, which works great for dry wrapping.

 

Non-Toxic Laundry Alternatives 

Lastly, if you think your eczema might be triggered by irritants or allergens, maybe take a look at what detergents you’re using – especially on those bed sheets! Many laundry detergents contain harmful, toxic ingredients that can be causing your eczema to itch, specifically during the night.

There are many wonderful natural laundry alternatives, such as this SmartKlean Laundry Ball that contains no added fragrances and is 100% hypoallergenic. Even if you don’t find you’re allergic to detergent ingredients, those same ingredients can be so harsh on the skin. Switching to a mineral ball like the one above or soap nuts can help reduce irritation.

Elimination Diet

If natural eczema treatments or therapy methods aren’t working, you may want to look inside your body to see if certain foods are causing your eczema to trigger. An elimination diet is a structured elimination test (that can be done with your doctor or naturopath) to determine what foods might be causing your eczema and itching at night. Many eczema sufferers have learned to cure their eczema, or at least improve it, just by changing their diet.

To read more about it, make sure to check out our post: Our Eczema Elimination Diet Success (How You Can Do it Too!).

 

How do you control your eczema scratching at night? Let us know in the comments below!

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How to Stop Itching due to Dry Skin, Eczema, Psoriasis & Allergies

Another great post from itchylittleworld.com – Natural remedies for eczema to soothe your itchy little world..

Have you ever had skin so itchy, you couldn’t think of anything but scratching it raw? If you suffer from eczema, then you’re probably most familiar with the feeling. However, if you’re not suffering from eczema, there can be several other reasons why your skin may be itchy.

This blog post is dedicated to all things itchy! Learn how to stop itching today. Find out what other skin conditions can be causing itchy skin, as well as which products to avoid. Lastly, we’ll share some natural treatments that will ease your itchy skin and decrease scratching.

Please keep in mind that although these tips and information have worked for several sufferers, I am in no way a medical professional. If you’re experiencing severe symptoms or have a topical infection, it is always best to seek medical advice immediately.

What causes itchy skin?

Dry Skin

Aside from more severe skin conditions, dry skin is usually the main factor that contributes to itching. Although there are many similarities between dry skin and eczema, there are several differences as well.

The biggest factor in determining whether you have eczema or just dry skin is understanding what may cause your itchy skin. Normally, dry skin occurs when the outer layers of skin become damaged due to the sun, exposure to water (especially chlorine) or dry air (especially with heating units in the winter) or ingredients in products that strip the skin of its natural moisture.

With dry skin, skin usually feels tight and stretched, but can be slightly flaky causing the skin to look a little white, gray or ashy.

Eczema

After dry skin, this is the most common cause of itchy skin. With eczema, the itch can be nearly impossible to tolerate due to its intensity and frequency. Usually the skin will also be red and inflamed or thick and scaly or weeping and oozing. Eczema is usually chronic and is caused by stress, sensitivities to food, environmental or seasonal allergies and/or reactions to topical products.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis, although sometimes incorrectly grouped with eczema, is a chronic autoimmune skin condition that is characterized by red, itchy and patches also known as scales. With psoriasis, cells build up rapidly on the surface of the skin.

Allergies

If your skin is constantly itchy and flaring up due to a reaction to a skin care or cleaning product, food or something in your environment, you may have allergies! Allergies can create hives, rashes and intense itching and can even trigger more chronic eczema if exposed to the allergen for long periods of time. When someone reacts to something topically only with the reaction only occurring on the skin, this is called contact dermatitis.

In order to know what might be causing the itch, there are a variety of tests you can do. First, if you think you might be suffering from a food allergy, it’s best to go see a doctor or naturopath that can help you find relief.

If you feel you might already be suffering from a food allergy or sensitivity, check out our post: How to Identify Your Reaction: Allergy vs. Sensitivity vs. Intolerance Defined.

There are also a variety of allergy tests you can carry out. For more information on those, check out our blog post: How to Know Which Food Allergy Test is Best For You? Or you can work with a physician to undergo an elimination diet.

If you happen to be experiencing allergies from the clothing you’re wearing, then you might have textile dermatitis. The best way to know if a certain material or fabric might be affecting you, would be to carry out a clothing elimination test, similar to how you would carry out an elimination diet.

To learn more about which materials can cause the most irritation, as well as how to run a clothing elimination test, check out our post: Your Guide to Textile Dermatitis: Latex Hypersensitivity & Polyester Allergy Explained.

How to stop itching, what products should you avoid?

Whether you are experiencing itchy skin due to dry skin, psoriasis, eczema or allergies, the following products should be avoided:

  • Artificially scented soap: You’d be surprised how certain added artificial fragrances and perfumes can irritate skin and are best avoided. Essential oils are usually ok and certain types can actually help to heal or prevent dry skin.
  • Harsh cleansers: It’s best to avoid any chemical filled body washes or skin cleansers that tend to be more alkaline and not pH balanced like the skin needs. These will strip the skin of its natural moisture and can definitely lead to itchy skin.
  • Alcohol: Avoid using products that contain alcohol or any sort. While some are slightly less drying than others, all forms of alcohol will without a doubt dry out skin. And if the skin is dry enough and has led to cracked skin, products containing alcohol will also irritate and burn the skin.

What products can help itchy skin?

For Dry Skin

If you know you’re experiencing itchy skin because your skin is mostly dry (or cracking), these products will help you lock in your skin’s natural moisture and provide relief:

For Eczema

With eczema, it’s best to look for a product that is made specifically for the eczema symptoms you’re experiencing.

  • Weeping/Oozing Eczema: EczeHerbal #1 Oozing Eczema Treatment: This formula was made to calm weeping, oozing eczema that looks angry and red.
  • Red Eczema: Emily’s Hot Skin Soother: Chinese herbs have been blended with natural oils to create one powerful anti-inflammatory balm to treat red eczema rashes.
  • Dry Eczema: Organic Manuka Skin Soothing Cream: This cream gets a second mention because it’s really great for so many types of skin conditions, especially any sort of dry skin.
  • Thick/Scaly Eczema: EczeHerbal #3 Dry Scaly Treatment: Another blend with Chinese herbs, but this time the formulation was created just for combating thick, scaly skin.

For Psoriasis

If you’ve been diagnosed with psoriasis these products will be a total lifesaver for you:

  • Emily Skin Soother’s Liquid Soap Soother: This soap is perfect for those suffering from psoriasis, as it’s extra moisturizing and free of nasty chemicals. Unlike other soaps available today, it won’t strip or dry skin out.
  • Coconut Aloe Moisturizing Serum: Coconut oil is extremely popular among eczema sufferers, but it can also be beneficial for those suffering from psoriasis. Not only does this serum contain coconut oil, but anti-inflammatory aloe vera helps keep skin cool and wounds healed.

For Allergies

If you have allergy-prone skin, check out these products that are great for those with allergies – of course – just double check the ingredients to ensure none of your known allergies are listed.

  • Organic Calendula Salve: This balm is so simple and pure it only has 4 ingredients: olive oil, calendula, beeswax and vitamin E, making it more tolerable and gentle for those with many allergies.
  • Grass Fed Tallow Balm: Unlike artificial balms, this mixture again uses very simple, nourishing ingredients like beef tallow for moisture and itch relief.

For General Itching

Regardless of whether you may be experiencing dry skin, psoriasis or allergies, these products will help all forms of itching:

  • Little Itchy Skin Rash Treatment: This red rash treatment is perfect for soothing any red rash or itchy spot with minor inflammation. Completely beeswax-free and vegan for allergy-prone skin.
  • EczeHerbal #2: Itchy Skin Rash Treatment: If you’re experiencing dry, red and itchy skin, then this is the product for you. This treatment is filled with natural Chinese herbs that are safe for infants, children, adults and even pets!
  • Organic Aloe Vera Skin Soothing Spray: Cooling aloe and soothing calendula can be gently misted onto itchy skin for fast relief with this spray. It’s great to carry in your bag for itch relief on the go!

Wet Wrapping

Something that works wonders for dry, itchy skin is something you may never have heard about, wet wrapping! It’s a popular form of treatment for eczema and psoriasis, but is very effective for many other skin conditions as well. It’s basically all about soaking with water and moisture and then sealing the moisture in for two hours or more using a damp layer of clothing. Read more about wet wrapping in Our Eczema Trials: Wet Wrap Therapy.

Gloves

If you can’t seem to heal your itchy skin from the above recommended products because you’re constantly scratching, make sure to cover your hands and protect yourself from scratching with mittens and gloves! The itch-scratch cycle is no joke. Your skin may start off smooth and normal looking, but once the itching starts, you can scratch so hard that you cause a wound to open up or you’ll create thick skin which will need treatment and time to heal. When the healing begins, the itching may start again and you’re back to scratching mode all over again. So, give your skin the protection it deserves and wear gloves or mittens when you feel the urge to scratch, but it’s most important overnight. If you’re itchy in the night, you will scratch and won’t even know it until you wake up and find the evidence written all over your damaged skin.

Acupressure

You can try acupressure at home! Yes, it’s that easy! And there are a couple of points that when pressure is applied, can really help to relief itching. Check out Acupressure: A Home Remedy for Itchy Skin. 

More Itchy Relief Tips from a Naturopath

Our resident naturopath, Dr. Amy Duong, is an expert in all things skin related. She has a few tips she always shares with her patients to help them soothe their itchy skin naturally. Check her tips out here.

If you continue to experience itchy skin, make sure to visit your doctor as soon as possible.

How do you stop itching? Let us know in the comments below!

Bio: Laura is a contributor and content developer for It’s An Itchy Little World. She is in no way a medical professional. Her comments, suggestions, and reflections are not intended to replace any medical advice. Always seek the help of a medical professional before undertaking any diet or lifestyle changes. Please see It’s An Itchy Little World’s disclaimer for information about affiliate links and more.

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Solutions to Eczema Itching – Relief From Scratching the Rash and Ways to Stop Skin Inflammation

For many people with atopic dermatitis, it is the eczema itching that is the most frustrating aspect. Itching is a constant reminder of a problem. When you itch it disrupts your connection with whatever you are involved with. When I speak with clients with eczema rashes, psoriasis or other skin issues , itching is their constant reminder of something being wrong.

Scratching an itchy skin rash is almost impossible to resist. But when you scratch blisters, red bumps or patches you are making the skin problem worse. We don’t always remember to wash our hands and this can lead to a bacterial infection. Kids are very prone to this. Even if you do wash your hands, when you have an open sore, blister or pimple irritated by scratching, an external agent that comes in contact with the skin can result in an infection.

Reducing the sensation of itching is important for mental health as well. It is hard to concentrate on anything when you have the urge to scratch yourself frequently. This also can make sleeping tough. Without proper rest, you will slow down healing.

Oils such as coconut oil, olive oil and neem oil are all good for the dry eczema skin rash and can give the skin the moisturizer it sorely needs. Clip your nails and your children’s nails plus file them to remove any sharp edges. Using benadryl for sleep is a good way to get the rest needed. People scratch themselves during sleep so having short nails is important. During the day, there are non-drowsy formulas you can take of antihistamines. Oatmeal baths are soothing to the skin. Take a good B-complex capsule as well as multi-vitamin to build your system back to normal.

Though ultimately you need to find the root of the eczema skin problem and not just relieve the itching symptoms, it is important to not scratch the skin. A combination of stress relief, avoidance of problematical foods, awareness of how much sun your body can take and learning environmental triggers is a complete system to relieve the dermatitis problem.

Use a complete system to relieve the itchy eczema rash. Learn how to find Eczema Itching Relief by getting to the root of the rash problem at http://www.itchyskinrash.net/home-remedies-for-eczema.html

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My Winter Rosacea Skin Care Routine to Stop Flare-Ups Before They Happen

When I stepped out the door to walk the dogs this morning, the sun was shining brightly despite the fact that it was -9ºC with a wind chill factor of -16ºC. At this time last year, the weather in my little part of Canada didn’t even require a winter coat. This year, winter arrived early and with a vengeance. To prevent spending the rest of the season with burning, bright red cheeks, I’ve had to get my act together and put my winter rosacea skin care routine together.

winter rosacea symtoms - rosy cheeksWinter’s cold and windy weather is a disaster for those of us whose cheeks are rosy at the best of times. Even if you live in a part of the world that doesn’t experience extremes of cold that are quite as intense as mine, the odds are that your winters are far cooler, rainier or snowier than your summers. If your skin’s anything like mine, that means you’re going to need to switch up your skin care products and the way you use them.

Transitioning from Summer to Winter Skin Care for Rosacea

I usually start my winter rosacea skin care transition in the autumn. That gives my skin enough time to get used to the products by the time the cold weather has truly arrived. This year, I didn’t have as much of a chance to do that as is usually the case. Before I knew it, winter had simply arrived.

Winter Skin Care for RosaceaWhile there are lots of overall changes I make to protect my skin from the cold – sitting away from fireplaces/heating vents, wearing a scarf over my face to protect it from the wind, using a humidifier in my room at night, and so on – today I’m going to focus on the actual skin care products I use and the way I use them.

I take a lot of care in designing my winter skin care routine. Every year it’s a little bit different because I’m continually tweaking and updating it. I learn more about my rosacea symptoms and triggers all the time, which helps me to gradually perfect my skin care routine from one season to the next.

My Basic Winter Rosacea Skin Care Routine

This year, my winter rosacea skin care routine consists of the following. I adhere to it extremely strictly because consistency is one of the most important parts of my flare-up avoidance efforts.

  • Cleanser – This is one part of my skin care routine that can stay the same throughout the year. I use a creamy, non-foaming, exceptionally gentle cleanser throughout the year. I feel that consistency with this product helps to make the transition to some of the other products a little easier. I wash my face twice per day – once in the morning after I walk the dogs and once last thing at night – with water on the cooler side of warm and my fingertips, not a facecloth or sponge.
  • Tonic – Although many toners are too harsh for rosacea-prone skin, I’ve had a lot of luck with a tonic that helps to restore my skin’s pH balance after cleansing. I give my face a light spray with the product immediately after I wash my face, while it’s still damp.
  • Moisturizer – While a lotion is often enough for my skin in the summer, the wintertime requires a heavier cream if I’m going to avoid lizard-like scaly skin, particularly around the outer part of my cheeks and my chin. I apply my gentle face cream before the tonic has fully dried. Once I’ve spread it evenly over my face, I tap my face very lightly with my fingertips. Recently I learned that gently tapping a moisturizer into your skin is considerably more effective at encouraging its absorption than rubbing your face. I also find that my skin doesn’t turn as pink when I apply my moisturizer by drumming my fingertips all over my face instead of trying to rub it in. Yes, I might look like I’m attempting to play the piano on my cheeks but I feel that I’m getting more out of my moisturizer this way, so it’s worth it!

Other Rosacea Skin Care Products I Love in Wintertime

Winter Rosacea Skin Care

Those products make up the very core of my rosacea skin care routine for the winter.

However, I also use certain other products for specific purposes that I feel are worth discussing.

  • Rosacea salve – As I mentioned earlier, I walk dogs every morning. They’re a neighbour’s dogs and I love them to bits. As long as it’s above -17ºC you’ll see me, a Yorkshire Terrier and a Boston Terrier all bundled up and headed down the street, trudging through the snow. At that temperature, a scarf isn’t enough to cover my face. I spread a rosacea salve rich with seabuckthorn seed and fruit oils, chamomile oil and several other fantastic ingredients over my cheeks to keep the bite of the cold and wind from affecting my symptoms. I wash it off as soon as I get home.
  • Sunscreen (sun cream) – The cold doesn’t stop UV rays from reaching my skin. Since the sun is one of the top rosacea triggers, I feel that it’s just as important to use sunscreen throughout the winter months as it is to use it in the summertime. The only difference is that I need it only on my face as that’s the one part of my skin that still experiences direct sun exposure. Since I have yet to find a chemical sun cream that doesn’t cause my skin to flare up, I use an all-natural product based on zinc oxide. I apply it directly to my face or, on very cold days, I apply it on top of the rosacea salve. I wash it all off once I get home again.
  • Exfoliator – I gently exfoliate my face with an all natural product that uses jojoba beads (not plastic microbeads!) to encourage the loosening of dead skin cells or any product buildup so they can be washed away. In the summer, I do this twice per week (as long as I’m not having a flare-up at the time), but in the winter, I drop this practice back to once per week. Exfoliating is still important, but as my skin needs more gentle care in the winter, I don’t do it as often.
  • Hydrating mask – To help to inject some life back into my skin after it is continually dried out in heated buildings and the frigid windy weather outside, I use a deep hydrating moisture mask. It is an all-natural product that I spread over my face at night. It gradually sinks in throughout the night and helps to replace more of the lost moisture. This product is one that I use once per week in the summer but that I use twice per week in the winter.

With these winter rosacea skin care products and a careful effort to drink lots of water and avoid triggers, I can typically manage to keep my symptoms under control and the number of flare-ups I experience to a minimum. In that effort, I have also included a daily home LED light therapy treatment into my routine, as well. I’ll be sure to tell you more about that in my next blog post in January 2017!

Do you have favourite products for winter skin care for rosacea? Please share them in the comments. I’d love to hear about them!

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Purple carrots to stop eczema

My daughter no longer has eczema and she stays eczema-free by limiting junk food and by eating plenty of vegetables. She can now eat whatever she likes but whenever her vegie intake diminishes, a small patch of eczema returns. Juicing helps to reduce acid in the body so I have promised to make fresh vegetable juice every day at around 7 a.m. for both the children and myself.  We are flat-out busy in the mornings but it’s worth it. Today it’s carrot, celery, green apples (a Stage 2 fruit, added for sweetness) and purple carrots, which are rich in five types of anthocyanins.

Anthocyanins are potent antioxidants which are anti-inflammatory and help to protect against some types of cancers. Purple carrots also contain Falcarinol, which inhibits lipoxygenase enzyme activity (inflammatory leukotrienes, which are involved in eczema). While eating purple carrots alone may not prevent eczema, as a part of The Eczema Diet they can help to restore acid-alkaline balance and reduce inflammation. If you can’t find purple carrots at your local supermarket, add red cabbage or beetroot to your meals or pop them in the juicer.

One of the research articles on purple carrots:

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Herbal Treatment for Eczema – How Natural Treatments Can Stop Eczema for Good

If you suffer from eczema, chances are, you haven’t reached a point where you’ve completely cured it. If you had, you probably wouldn’t be reading this article right now. And, I’m willing to bet that you are most likely still treating your eczema with old, outdated traditional methods, such as prescription creams and ointments. If you’re not getting the results that you’ve expected you should be seeing, then read on.

Why Traditional Treatments for Eczema Fail

If you’ve been diagnosed with eczema, you probably went to the doctor and were prescribed a topical ointment to help alleviate the symptoms of eczema. That’s the problem with traditional treatments – they only treat the symptoms, rather than cure and prevent eczema from returning. Not only that, but most of these ointments are filled with harmful chemicals that can actually cause more irritation to the skin. Not exactly what you’d expect from a medicine that should be curing your problem, not adding to it.

Why Herbal Treatment for Eczema is the Answer

Herbal treatment for eczema may sound relatively new to the scene, but the truth is that natural eczema treatments have been used for years to aid in the cure and prevention of eczema. There are numerous benefits to natural cures for eczema:

– Proven to be safe and effective

– No drugs or other chemicals, which mean less chances of any serious side effects

– Inexpensive and easily accessible when compared to traditional prescription treatments

Herbal eczema treatment methods work when used consistently, even when eczema appears to be clearing up. This ensures that the skin remains in good health, thus helping prevent eczema from constantly reoccurring. And, as mentioned before, herbal treatments for eczema cause little to no side effects, unlike traditional treatments, which can cause more harm. More harm to the skin = less chance of your eczema clearing up completely and keeping you stuck in a vicious cycle.

So, if you’re tired of treating your eczema with medicines that won’t do the trick, consider giving an herbal treatment for eczema a shot. You’ve got nothing to lose!

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How to Cure Eczema – Secret Treatment Method That Will Put a Stop to Eczema Fast

Are you tired of suffering from the dry, red, itchy, peeling and pain that is caused by eczema? If so, you’re not alone. There are millions of people all over the globe who suffer from eczema daily. Not only that, but most people don’t know how to get rid of eczema, making it tough to complete most day to day activities.

If you want to know how to cure eczema, you need to understand your skin and what causes your eczema. Eczema can be brought on from a multitude of things, such as environmental allergies, chemical irritants and genetics. Knowing how your eczema is caused will help you better manage and even eliminate it completely!

Most Eczema Treatments Don’t Work

Most people use over the counter treatments or prescription creams to currently treat their eczema, yet they typically fail to eliminate it altogether. In fact, most prescription treatments are filled with tons of powerful chemicals that can cause more harm to the skin.

The sad thing about prescription creams is that they only treat the symptoms of eczema, rather than get rid of it. And, they should only be used in patients with extreme cases of eczema where chemical treatments are the only option, yet they are given to anyone who suffers from the condition.

Thankfully, there are other alternatives, such as natural eczema treatments. Believe it or not, there are many home remedies for eczema that you can use to help manage and cure eczema completely!

How to Cure Eczema with One Simple Technique

One of the greatest remedies for eczema is a natural oil known as tea tree oil. This can be found at any grocery store or supermarket and can instantly alleviate the symptoms of eczema. With consistent use, it has also been proven to help prevent eczema from returning!

Tea tree oil calms the skin, restoring moisture and relieving the pain and itching that eczema causes. It can also help to reduce swelling, bringing quick relief.

If you’re tired of the same old eczema treatments that don’t work, consider giving tea tree oil a shot. You may never have to ask yourself how to cure eczema again!

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How to Stop Eczema

Eczema is also called atopic dermatitis. Eczema is an allergic condition that affects the skin. Eczema can affect people of any age. Eczema can be caused by just about something coming in contact with the skin. It arises in atopic people, who are further sensitive to skin irritation. Dry, flaky skin appears over red, inflamed areas, causing intense itching and burning. Eczema tends to run in families. People with eczema often have a family history of allergic conditions like asthma, or eczema. The cause eczema includes other diseases, irritating substances, allergies and your genetic makeup. Environmental allergens (substances that reason allergic reactions) may also cause outbreaks of eczema. Changes in temperature or humidity, or even psychological stress, for some people lead to outbreaks of eczema.

Dyshidrotic Eczema

Dyshidrotic eczema is a form of eczema. It is only seen on palms, soles, and sides of fingers and toes. Dyshidrotic Eczema is characterized by an abrupt onset of several deep-seated pruritic, clear vesicles; later, scaling, fissures and lichenification occur. Dyshidrotic eczema often comes and goes, with episodes more common in warm weather. Smoking and extreme coffee consumption are believed to play an aggravating role.

Eczema in Babies

Eczema can occur anywhere on the body but in babies it mainly manifests itself on the scalp, forehead, chest and around the joints. For some children, the condition completely resolves by age two. Eczema is much more serious than simple dry skin.

Eczema and Nails

Nail problems affect people of all ages. Nail involvement by eczema is characterized by irregularly pitted nails, with irregular transverse ridging and thickening.

Eczema Treatment

Today, there are many effective therapies obtainable to treat the special types of eczema. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in pill form may be taken for the itching. Emollients are moisturisers which soothe, smooth and add water to (hydrate) the skin. They are the most common treatment and should be used every day. UV treatment for eczema is becoming more popular and can be a very effective eczema treatment.

Eczema Creams

Creams for easing and treating eczema and dermatitis. The best eczema creams are the ones thought to contain corticosteriods to diminish the inflammation and itch related with eczema.

Juliet Cohen writes articles for Health Issues. She also writes articles for beauty tips and hairstyles tips.

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