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Signs and Symptoms of Eczema

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Eczema (also known as dermatitis) is a non-contagious type of skin inflammation that is characterized by one or more of the following symptoms:
  • Red patches
  • Itchiness
  • Scaling
  • Swelling or blistering
  • Cracking or dryness
  • Oozing or bleeding
Note that some of these symptoms are also characterized by psoriasis, so it is important to understand the differences. Psoriasis often affects the front of the knees and back of the elbows, while eczema typically affects the back of the knees and inside of the arms.

Causes of Eczema

The exact cause of eczema is somewhat unclear. However, it is believed to be our immune system's response to an irritant. Some of these triggering irritants include:
  • Temperature changes, particularly exposure to extreme cold or excessive heat.
  • Soaps, laundry detergents, and cleaning products.
  • Fabric-softening dryer sheets.
  • Certain perfumes and cosmetics (particularly cosmetics containing formaldehyde).
  • Exposure to dust, pollen, pet hair/dander, moulds, or fungi.
  • Stress or anxiety.
  • Excessive sweating.
  • Colds, flus, or other infections.
  • Exposure to coarse materials such as wool.
  • Anti-perspirants (since they contain active drying ingredients such as aluminum chloride).

Home Remedies and Natural Cures for Eczema Treatment

Treat Eczema With Calamine Lotion

For oozing eczema as well as other skin rashes, calamine lotion is great for relieving itchiness. Simply apply a small amount directly onto the affected area. Calamine lotion can be found in most drugstores.

Relieve Eczema Itching Using Ice

An ice pack is a great way to relieve the itching associated with eczema. Simply place a few ice cubes into a plastic bag, and then wrap the bag with a towel. Then apply the towel onto the itchy areas for some quick relief.

Eczema Relief With a Milk Compress

If you have eczema which oozes, a cold compress with milk is an easy way to relieve the itching. Here's how:
  • Pour cold milk onto a thin piece of cotton or gauze pad.
  • Apply it to the itchy skin for approximately 3 minutes.
  • Resoak the cloth with milk and apply for another 3 minutes. Do this twice.
  • Rinse your hand with cool water when finished.
  • Repeat this several times throughout the day.

Humidify Your Room to Prevent Eczema

Almost any form of winter skin itch or dry skin can be relieved by adding moisture to the air around you. Therefore, a cool-air humidifier is a great way to help prevent eczema/dermatitis. An economical alternative to a humidifier is to place shallow pans of water near a radiator.

Beat Eczema

A comprehensive eBook called Beat Eczema claims that you can be eczema free in 2 weeks without any medications. There is a 60-day 100% money back guarantee, so it might be worth checking out. Click here to find out more about their approach. If you happen to try it out, please post your results below to help others decide if it is a worthwhile product.

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Reader Comments

Posted by Paula on Jul 12 2010 20:38:04
Try using licorice root. I had terrible dishydrotic ecxema (the one with bubbles and oozing) on my palms and bottoms of feet. It was so bad that sometimes they bled........... One round of licorice root pills (one bottle) cure it completely and after about one and a half years - it is still gone.

Posted by Anonymous on Jun 16 2010 15:31:14
...by using a "sensative skin" dish washing liquid type would help eliminate eczema breakouts... and by using a mixture of 0.05% dermovate and 4% salic acid...helps with soberic dermatitis.

Posted by Racheal on Jun 16 2010 15:14:24
I have soberic dermatitis...i have found that using "dove" soap daily and by taking fenugreek herb and cetaphil lotion my skin had begun to clear up...

Posted by jul on Apr 20 2010 12:05:07
I have had eczema for ever it seems and now my daughter has it really bad and I am just tired of going to the doctor all the time to try something else. If anyone has any advise on how to treat it at home naturally. I will try any thing so she dont have to suffer

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