Definition
Eczema is very common skin problem which is manifested as the group of symptoms and all of them can be understood as the irritations. Dermatitis is another name for this persistent disorder and those irritations are actually the apparition of the redness and the itchy patches on the skin, which sometimes may fall off as the scales, similarly as dandruff. However, this ailment tends to show up on the knees, elbows (more commonly on the inside parts), and cheeks. And, also, it is more likely to appear in the individuals who are more susceptible for irritations in general, such is the case of the people who suffer from allergies.How to treat this problem?
Since this condition is aesthetic and very stubborn problem, fortunately, it can be treated with the less invasive, natural remedies which are based on the beneficial substances and nutrients extracted from various herbs. Those are the herbs of calming-down characteristics, such as liquorice, witch hazel and chamomile, which lessen the troublesome and annoying symptoms of irritation. The researches have shown that chamomile is even more effective than the traditionally used synthetic products, like, for instance, the Hydrocortisone cream.
The probiotics
Another way to get rid of the eczema is by the oral intake of the probiotics, (which successfully boost the immunity and solve the gastrointestinal problems), because the children with more kinds of bacteria in the digestive tract are more prone to be affected by this ailment in the future. For that purpose, the beneficial bacteria, the probiotics, are introduced into the mother’s diet even during the pre-natal period of the baby.
So, they are used for lowering the risk of getting eczema, but, the intake of these bacteria is recommendable in general. And the good advice, concerning this problem, is to prevent it if possible, so that the complicated treatment could be avoided. However, if an individual suffers from any underlying disorder associated to the immune system which is anyhow damaged, he or she shouldn’t consume the probiotics without consulting the doctor.
Besides the previously mentioned bacteria, very effective nutrients are taught to be, concerning this and many more health conditions, the gamma-linolenic acids, which belong to the group of the fatty acids. They are intended to be consumed orally, as well, and they actually increase the amount and the concentration of the fat cells in the skin, thus curing this condition and providing the relief from the symptoms. Unfortunately, some latest examinations have come up with the evidences of their ineffectiveness in the case of eczema.
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