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5 Eczema Facts To Understand And Manage Irritated Skin

NUTRITIONIST KAREN FISCHER'S CHILDREN'S ECZEMA LED HER TO DEVELOP A DIET AND SUPPLEMENT POWDER TO HELP MANAGE IT

Eczema, or dermatitis, is an acute allergic condition on the skin that shows up as red, inflamed and itchy rash rash that is irritating, very itchy, and can appear anywhere on the body. It can be either and acute or chronic allergy skin condition. It’s important to understand that eczema can be caused by one or more factors like diet, personal environment and genetics. Everyone is different and the trigger is likely to be unique to each person, but the following facts and tips can help ease pain and appearance of eczema – just be sure to always consult your doctor before beginning any treatment.

1. ECZEMA IS WORST IN WINTER.

Although a drop in temperature doesn’t cause eczema, it can be responsible for flareups of the condition. As mercury dips, so too does humidity (and so, moisture in the air) causing a much dryer environment. The drier the atmosphere, the drier the skin and the more irritation is caused to the skin. If you’re prone to flare ups, try sensitive but ultra-hydrating moisturising creams like Bioderma Atoderm Crème and Avene XeraCalm AD Lipid Replenishing Cream.

2. ECZEMA IS DERIVED FROM A GREEK WORD MEANING “TO BOIL OUT” …

… because people with eczema tend to overheat as their skin does not regulate temperature properly. “Eczema” is also the general term for any type of dermatitis that is itchy.

3. FOOD IS BIG CULPRIT FOR CAUSING THE CONDITION…

… but it’s not about an unhealthy diet. Karen explains, “Many foods that are considered healthy, such as avocado and other fruits and vegetables may actually be harmful for those who have this skin condition.” She suggests exploring food chemical intolerance you may be suffering from and limiting your diet to isolate what may be the source of your skin problem. Salicylates, a natural pesticide produced by plants, are often associated with eczema. They are often found in teas, honey, and fruit extracts. Fisher shares, “Salicylates trigger eczema in 51% of sufferers and trigger hives 62-75% of those prone to hives.”

4. ECZEMA STATS ARE ESCALATING OVER TIME…

… (it affected less than 10% of children 50 years ago), and there’s no absolute reason for the rise, but climate, lifestyle and genetics are cited as possibilities.

5. SUPPLEMENTS CAN HELP SOOTHE

For a natural method, dietary supplements are a great way to manage symptoms. Although studies in the efficacy of supplements in treating eczema are in their infancy, research has shown that Omega 3 fish oil helps reduce inflammatory substances that contribute to eczema. And introducing a potent dose of skin-loving supplements.

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Comment (6)

  1. May 24, 2017
    stephanierick45

    Using Foderma serum for young grandson, and it has greatly helped my daughter get a grip on his eczema. He was having a hard time with a particularly bad outbreak on his hand. Has really helped clear it up. There are so many products out there that help some, but not others. It’s hard to say it will definitely get rid of yours, but this serum is one of the items we’re trying and it seems to help our toddler.

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  2. May 26, 2017
    Christina

    My younger brother used to have really bad eczema and we found that constantly moisturizing really helped clear up the redness and irritation

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  3. May 26, 2017
    Arianna

    I had no idea that eczema could be caused by certain foods in your diet!

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  4. May 30, 2017
    Julie.bazemore

    Thank you so much for this post. I’ve had severe eczema since birth (now 37). I feel like I have tried everything there is to offer OTC. The only time I can recall it being somewhat nonexistent were two times in my life. One, I was on an amazing steroid cream (not ointment) & steroid pill. Two, I would lay in a tanning bed 4x/wkly for 7-10 minutes in the most basic bed they had.

    Unfortunately, I currently no longer have insurance and am having the absolute worst break out as an adult. Hands, arms (in the crease and lower half), behind the knees, right temple and what had prompted me to do more research was my just noticing the patch on my collar bone. The redness, itching, cracking, puss oozing has just become painful.

    As much as I wish I could afford the products above that I’ve obviously not tried yet, I wanted to simply comment and say thank you to everyone involved in this reading. Truly. It’s nice to be reminded that I’m not alone. My other half acts like cortzone should be the cure all when in fact that burns and increases the redness.

    Respectfully,

    Julie Bazemore

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  5. June 1, 2017
    eviejones310

    Great post, very informative! I completely agree that eczema is worse in the winter. Whenever the temperature changes, my hands feel it straight away and become red raw. I’ve tried many supplements throughout the years but nothing has seemed to work. I’m interested to find out what other people think or any recommendations that can help me in future! x

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  6. September 6, 2017
    eczematreatment12

    Nicely written the remedies on can opt for eczema treatment and cure.
    Also, just go on a simple vegetarian diet, work out daily and drink as much water you can.
    I once suffered through the Eczema but now it had been controlled a lot.
    For detailed procedure check ‘Eczema Treatment and Cure’ official website.

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