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Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Allergies And Eczema Go Hand In Hand

Most children who have eczema have relatively mild cases that are easily dealt with while a few have extremely painful and visually unattractive conditions that warrant more attention. A nephew of mine was born with it from head to toe. The poor little thing was often uncomfortable and the only way to soothe him was to bathe him. He really looked unattractive because just about every inch of his skin was a dry itchy blotch. He grew out of the severity of the eczema by the time he was two, however he does have a mild form of it today as an adult. He also has allergies that he knows triggers it, so he first focuses on the allergies which limits his outbreaks.

Eczema oils, creams and ointments vary in strength. Using the wrong strength in sensitive areas might damage healthy skin that didn't in fact have the problem. Use the eczema oil, creams or ointments where you actually have the eczema rashes. Hydrocortisone eczema creams work well for many.

Damage to the itchy eczema and the dry skin of children should be prevented when sleeping by making them wear mittens while in bed. Ultra eczema pain sufferers can find relief in certain creams that reduce redness and prevents further infection. Eczema treatments may vary due to the effects of the conditions can range from extreme and debilitating to mild and annoying. The pain is something that might be long lasting when a flare-up occurs and the trigger is not known by the sick person. Make sure you then seek out an eczema specialist.

Eczema is stopped best by products that go to the very root of the problem and stops the growth of the skin condition. While individuals are suffering from hay fever, sinusitis, allergies to plant pollen, and animal dander; they can also be suffering from eczema. All kinds of lotions and grease have probably been tried by those facing the extreme dryness that occurs from eczema. You can actually develop eczema from allergic reactions to such items as rubber and perfume in certain cases. You might help repair damage from eczema on your skins with layers by topically applying products that contain gamma-linolenic compounds. Damage to the skin should not be prolonged if the patient can figure out what triggers the eczema and prevent the irritants.
Try to prevent scratching! This can be very important as chronic scratching can cause the body to over react to the irritant, increasing the damage to their skin. Find out the cause, then you will be better able to know the treatment.

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Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Eczema: A Survival Guide For the Average Sufferer, By the Average Sufferer



Eczema: A Survival Guide For the Average Sufferer, By the Average Sufferer I am a person who has lived with eczema my entire life. I am one of the lucky ones; my eczema has gotten less severe as I have gotten older, but I still have my good and really bad days. My entire life has been a lesson in trial and error. I have learned much, mostly through error, and I thought that I could pass on my knowledge and experience to you. Not everything works the same for everyone, but there are general things that you can do to help lessen the pain of eczema with a little understanding, education and forethought. I want to try to help others like myself. I am hoping that you can learn from my mistakes in this area. I say hope for the best, plan for the worst. Learn to live with your eczema and you will live a much happier life. —D. Villotta
Author: Denise Villotta Paperback: 56 pages Company: PublishAmerica (2006-02-20) ISBN: 1424125421List Price: $12.95Amazon Price: $12.95Used Price: $11.36

Saturday, September 8, 2007

Probotics May Help Your Eczema And Your Health


Bacteria for Breakfast: Probiotics for Good Health Although in Western society the beneficial aspects of bacteria have been increasingly minimized, we actually need bacteria in our digestive tracts for good health. This resource explains, to laymen and physicians, how probiotics support immune function, prevent urogenital infections, and maintain good gastrintestinal health.
Author: Kelly Dowhower Karpa, PhD, RPh Paperback: 334 pages Company: Trafford Publishing (2006-07-17) (2006-07-06) ISBN: 1412009251List Price: $27.50Amazon Price: $18.15Used Price: $17.84

Saturday, September 1, 2007

Eczema: Recipes and Advice to Provide Relief




Eczema: Recipes and Advice to Provide Relief (Food Solutions) For Over 15 million people in the US alone, asthma and allergies have become an unwelcome but unavoidable part of everyday life. Allergens or irritants can include all different types of food, animal dander, dust mites, mold and fungus spores, pollen, perfumes, chemicals and medicine. Food Solutions: Asthma and Allergies is designed to help the reader take a proactive role in recognizing what causes asthmatic and allergic reactions and reducing their severity through the implementation of a healthy diet and nutrition plan. The book provides a clear understanding of the allergic response; the symptoms and how to contain them; useful aids to treatment such as anti-histamines and other drugs, inhalers and relievers; orthodox and complementary treatments; and the relationship between food and allergies. Next, the book shares 80 simple recipes using common ingredients for delicious, easy-to-prepare dishes that make it easy to follow the dietary advice and still enjoy e! xciting food.
Author: Patsy Westcott Paperback: 128 pages Company: Welcome Rain Publishers (2000-10-01) ISBN: 1566491835List Price: $16.95Amazon Price: $9.95