Eczema is a form of dermatitis: an acute or chronic cutaneous inflammation -- more commonly found in persons with thin, dry skin. Scabs, crusts, scales, erythema, papules, vesicles, and pustules can be found alone or in combination. They can be dry or they can produce a watery discharge, with thickening infiltration. Burning and itching often accompany other symptoms, and resulting lesions pose another risk to the sufferer: infection by other pathogenic organism.
The No-Brainers: Sufferers should avoid local irritants (such as perfumes, wool, detergents), extreme temperature changes, and emotional stress. Those inclined to "itch" affected areas should keep nails short, and bathing should occur with lukewarm water and non-fat, non-perfumed soap.
czema can be caused by a number of factors,
aside from genetic predisposition: these include chemical
and/or allergic factors where the sufferer should work with
a qualified dermatologist. However, most eczema patients have
a chronic condition not involving these conditions: as such,
their eczema is prone to relapse and recurrence. See
the support product Eczema,
which is derived from a South American herb.
See also Neem Tree
Oil, which has been used traditionally in India for thousands of
years. (See the third
page of the Neem Common Use Table).
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