Eczema and liver functioning

Eczema: General Info

Eczema is a chronic skin disease which features with inflammation of the affected skin. In eczema, only the epidermis of the skin is inflamed. This skin condition can affect people of all ages and features with redness of the affected skin, blisters, skin flaking, cracking, itching, dryness, and a sore feeling. Although the itching of the affected skin may be extremely bothersome, if scratched the situation becomes even worse. There are several types of eczema and the classification is made according to the location, specific appearance and its cause.

Eczema and Liver Function

Eczema may be caused by numerous factors. The diagnosis of eczema can be only made by a competent and experienced dermatologist or family doctor.

One of the potential causes of eczema may be improper functioning of the liver. This is why liver cleansing may be the best suitable treatment and may help in alleviation of symptoms of eczema. But this is not the only treatment modality and patients must stick to the medications prescribed by their doctor.

Being on of the most important organs in the body, the liver may be an underlying cause of many illnesses if not functioning properly. The liver is normally in charge of the production of bile, hormones and many proteins and it also serves as a storage for vitamins, glycogen etc. This organ is necessary for the proper elimination of waste products from the body. Abnormal liver function may lead to an accumulation of damaging toxins and this may eventually lead to the formation of gallstones and intrahepatic stones, as well as the onset of many illnesses. Eczema is only one example of these illnesses and it represents a reaction caused by inappropriate functioning of the liver in these cases.

What is Liver Cleansing?

Liver cleansing is one of the methods which may help in the detoxification of the body and is said, by proponents, to also have the potential to alleviate the symptoms of eczema. There are many more advantages of cleansing the liver apart from the previously mentioned. Namely, liver cleansing may help in removal of gall stones at an early stage of their creation. Furthermore, liver cleansing is very beneficial for the digestive system and may improve digestion. Proper digestion and elimination of waste products is necessary and may be good prevention against allergies and certain illnesses. Liver cleansing is also excellent way of increasing one's energy levels. And finally, it may assist in alleviation of upper back pain.

If one opts for liver cleansing, he or she must be familiar with several facts related to the procedure. After the procedure patients must have plenty of rest before returning to their routine lifestyles. Patients must stay away from medications if they are considering liver cleansing since chemical agents which are left behind medications may interfere in the process of removal of gall stones. Ideal time for liver cleansing for patients suffering from eczema is spring. And finally, this procedure must be performed by a well experienced physician.

Be aware that although there are many liver cleansing programs out there, that intead rely on supplements or dietary changes, some of these regimes may use harmful toxins themselves. Dietary liver cleanses that involve eating healthy liver-friendly foods and staying away from alcohol and caffeine are the safest, but still, it is always wise to consult a doctor before starting any such program.