Eczema
What is it?
Eczema is a common
skin condition affecting many people around the world. It causes itching,
inflammation and dryness as well as a red, rough appearance to the skin.
There are many
different forms of eczema and all are characterised by different causes and
effects. For more details of your eczema condition talk to a doctor or
pharmacist, or head over to the forum and talk to others who are also affected.
/ like you
Causes
There are a number of
factors which are believed to cause eczema, although the exact cause is unclear. Eczema often runs in families and can be
aggravated by triggers. Common triggers include:
- · Substances that irritate the skin through contact such as chemicals, allergens, certain fibres, cleaning products and toiletries.
- · Stress, both mental and physical.
- · Diet plays a large role in managing eczema, especially certain foods which provoke an allergic reaction, triggering eczema.
- · Environmental changes such as cold and hot conditions.
- · Illness such as the common cold.
Treatment and prevention
Although there is currently no cure, there
are many ways to improve and greatly reduce the appearance of your eczema.
- · Avoid any substances or foods which you suspect to be causing eczema flare ups.
- · Try not to scratch your eczema, however hard it is, as this will only worsen the condition.
- · Medicated creams and moisturisers can be applied to the affected areas to help heal flare ups.
- · Aside from products, there are a wide range of treatments and methods aiming to cure eczema ranging from wet wraps to hypnosis. To find out more about treatments and share your knowledge about successful methods, have a look at the forum.
Eczema can be found
all over the body and Eczema is very common
and a healthcare professional will be able to give you more advice about your
specific condition and how best to manage and treat your eczema.
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