The eczema otherwise atopic dermatitis is characterized by chronic inflammation of the skin, itching [itching] and occurs at all ages. At the points where it occurs, the skin becomes hard over time, shows blisters and hardens again until it peels off, but not completely, creating large slits that do not close easily.
It usually appears on the wrists, elbows, knees on the face and other parts of the body.
Atopic dermatitis affects 3-5% of people is an allergic reaction of the immune system that causes flare-ups and relapses either from external factors or internally from drugs, diet, interaction with microorganisms, etc.
The largest percentage is hereditary and exceeds 70% while in children it reaches up to 20%. Allergic rhinitis is usually associated with respiratory [asthma], so there is a case for the higher percentage to infect asthmatics even from children after 2 years or children who breastfed before the fourth month.
A-Place means it can appear in different places at a time and is usually a benign disorder associated with dermatitis.
It could be a reaction of the body from stress, detergents some starches like raw potato [when cleaning] medicines dairy nuts eggs milk sugar red meat, wheat flour plant pollen strawberries red fish shrimp clams that anything is red in the sea, inhale dust, synthetic or woolen clothes fake diabetes jewelry.
Those who are predisposed should pay attention and observe the above one by one.
The diagnosis is made by examination Rast measured antibody levels related to allergies.
TREATMENTS
In conventional medicine give topical preparations Vaseline butter compresses bandaged hydrocortisone doxepin steroid creams, oral antihistamines and even corticosteroids.
Remember that all steroids in long-term use cause side effects and in topical use create thinning on the skin, spots permanent acne marks and even glaucoma in the eyes when the use is on the face.
alternative cure
Reflexology- Shiatsu= pressure points liver 3 stomach 36
Chinese herbs = ledebouriella divaricata - rhemania glutinosa - glycyrrhiza uralensis - paeonia lactiflora.
PHYTOTHERAPY
oenothera biennis for itching it works as a corticosteroid. Beware of pregnancy because
affects progesterone and estrogen levels.
Taraxacum off. Arctium Lappa in roots and both together in tea 3 cups a day detoxify the liver and cleanse the blood.-
Aromatherapy for roomso Lavender off. - Thymus vulgaris - jasmine
SALVE
Make your own pure beeswax ointment 1 plus 5 oils in a ben marie from callendula - chamomile - centella asiatica without fragrance but you can add in the mixture aloe gel, vit and and life at the end before it thickens.
The spots should be soft before the ointment, so put compresses with hot water or chamomile decoction on the hard area. Be careful not to leave cracks open for bacteria and contagious skin diseases to enter.
HOMEOPATHY
You will find cream in pharmacies Calendula ready for topical use.
A homeopathic doctor would also give you oral remedies depending on your history with different strengths and temperaments, but be careful not to take anything alone. I will give you the basics, just for information.
Graphites - petroleum - arsenic album
vinca minor - mezereum -natrum mur - sulfur and psorinum
FOOD SUPPLEMENTS
EPA - [eicosipentaenoic acid] reduces itching and inflammation up to 3 g. Daily.
Zinc 50 mg the day vitamin A renews the skin = 25.000 IU the day, vitamin E 400mg
Do not forget that stress triggers all existing skin problems and not only them.
In the evening put a film and gauze after the cream and sock on the feet if there is a spot to stay on the skin and not on the clothes.
Know that it is something that you will have permanently but with good care it will be milder and many times you will not see it at all. Good luck and remember that it does not turn into something bad as long as you watch out for infections in the open.
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