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Eczema - Causes and Home remedies

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Eczema is a general term for rash-like skin conditions. The most common type of eczema is called atopic dermatitis, which is an allergic reaction. Eczema can be caused by a number of different factors, and may result in just a small patch of skin being affected, but can affect skin anywhere on the body. Eczema can occur on just about any part of the body; however, in infants, eczema typically occurs on the forehead, cheeks, forearms, legs, scalp, and neck. In children and adults, eczema typically occurs on the face, neck, and the insides of the elbows, knees, and ankles. In some people, eczema may "bubble up" and ooze.

Eczema is a very common condition, and it affects all races and ages, including young infants. More than 15 million people in the United States suffer from this condition, which knows no age barrier. In fact 10% of all infants can have eczema and over half of those who get it as kids will have it all their lives.

Types of Eczema
• Atopic dermatitis
• Contact eczema
• Allergic contact eczema
• Seborrheic eczema
• Nummular eczema
• Neurodermatitis
• Stasis dermatitis
• Dyshidrotic eczema

Causes of Eczema

The underlying cause of atopic eczema is not known but there appears to be increased reactivity of the immune system, and affected children often have other allergic conditions. Many substances have been identified as itch "triggers" in patients with eczema, and triggers are not the same for every person. Many times it is difficult to identify the exact trigger that causes a flare-up. Eczema can be caused by : -

1. Due to contact with substances that chemically aggravate the skin like detergents, soaps, engine oils, strong chemicals, etc.
2. Due to stress, dry weather or, hot or cold temperatures.
3. Due to environmental allergens.

Home Remedies for Eczema

*Turmeric (the stuff in curry spice) is an incredible anti-inflammatory and will help all eczema sufferers. It is proven as effective as sterio.
*Drink tomato juice daily, it will cure the symptoms in a few days.
*Apply a mixture of 1 tsp camphor and 1 tsp sandalwood paste on the rashes.
*Use a lotion made out of blueberry leaves this is proven to be fantastic relieving inflammation of dermatitis.
*Put Vitamin E on the affected area it calms the itching. Never use synthetic vitamin E because your body will not be able to utilize it. Synthetic vitamin E has a dl instead of a d in front of its description: dl-alpha tocopherol.
*Don’t use soap any more than you have to. Use mild soaps with glycerine, or superfatted soaps, on important body parts. When you do dishes or clean house, wear rubber gloves to keep the cleaning products off your skin.