The most commonly used products for the treatment of eczema are Hydrocortisone creams, but we know that they will provide only a temporarysolution. Itching will come back and we will use the cream again and this willnever eliminate the problem. There is a belief that people who usethese creams experience an increase in pain and itching, which becomes so greatthat we have to scratch and cannot stop. All of this causes the quicker erosionof the skin's protective layers and thus the rashes, more itching and pain. When this happens, you will have to find some stronger treatment and you will probably use UV light therapy, tar treatments, antihistamines, antibiotics or corticosteroidmedications. If you have sensitive skin, the use of these treatments may causeadditional problems.
Many factors cause the itchingdue to eczema and the most common are allergenic foods (such aschocolate, nuts, citrus fruits, milk and eggs), wool and similar materials,hot, windy or cold weather, animal dander, laundry detergent and soapchemicals, household chemicals, fragrances, cigarette smoke and stress.
Immune system and Eczema
The problem of eczema may be aggravated due to the fact that the treatmentsconducted for the eczema may impair the immune system and weaken it. The immunesystem may be impaired due to the antibiotics that destroy the intestinalfriendly flora. Also, ability to heal and fight off infection will be impaireddue to the use of corticosteroids. There is a chance that you will develop aresistance to antihistamines and after some time, you will find themineffective. Skin cancer and sun damage are just some of the potential problemsdue to the UV light treatment, while sun sensitivity, skin irritation and skincancer are problems that can be developed due to tar treatments.
Natural Eczema Treatment
There are some natural methods that will reduce the itching and decrease the environmentirritation, which will improve the healing abilities of the body and make itmuch stronger. Some of the steps you should take involve drinking a lot ofwater, sleeping more, reducing stress, using herbal and home remedies. Elimination of processedand refined foods, use of skin care products that do not have toxins, decreasingexposure the chemical irritants and increasing level of moist are also some of the simplelifestyle alterations. You may have to use medications as well, but be aware of the fact that, by improvingthe immune system and reducing the exposure to irritants, you can reduce theitching caused by eczema.
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