divdiv pThe National Institutes of Health estimates that more than
15 million Americans have symptoms of atopic dermatitis otherwise
known as eczema. Although there are several different types of
eczema, atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin disease characterized
by inflamed and itchy skin. According to the NIH, health insurance
companies pay out over 1 billion in medical care costs for eczema
treatment every year. Considering how many Americans are uninsured
or underinsured, the actual cost for eczema care is likely much
higher. br br Causes of Eczemabr br Unfortunately, the specific
cause of eczema is unknown, but according to the NIH, the disease
seems to result from a combination of genetic hereditary and
environmental factors. It appears that allergies and immune system
disorders are associated with eczema, and that stress can cause
eczema outbreaks in people who have inherited the tendency for the
condition. Environmental irritants that can trigger or exacerbate
outbreaks include dust, cigarette smoke, wool or synthetic clothing
fibers, soaps, cosmetics, and household chemicals.br br Infantile
Eczemabr br According to the NIH, Scientists estimate the 65
percent of patients develop symptoms in the first year of life, and
90 percent develop symptoms before the age of five. In other words,
infant eczema is much more prevalent than adultonset eczema.
Moreover, about 60 percent of those with baby eczema will continue
to have symptoms of the condition into adulthood. br br Eczema
Treatmentsbr br Unfortunately, there is no known cure for eczema,
and there are concerns about using standard medical treatments for
infants and children. According to the NIH, the two goals of eczema
treatment are preventing outbreaks and healing the skin. Doctors
sometimes prescribe immunomodulators that come in ointment or cream
form, but these cannot be used in children under two years of age.
In addition, unwanted side effects like burning or itching can
occur. br br A wide range of other mediations is also used to treat
the condition, including antihistamines, immunosuppressants, and
antibiotics to treat skin infections. Most commonly,
corticosteroids are prescribed, either as a cream or a pill. This
class of medications is problematic for a number of reasons,
notably that longterm use can have serious and lifethreatening side
effects. br br Home Relief for Itching with Eczemabr br As an
alternative to medications that are rife with side effects, there
are allnatural eczema treatments on the market that can stop the
itching, rehydrate the skin, and promote healing. For example,
eczema bath salts use natural essential oils with healing
properties that also condition the skin, soothe itching, and stop
oozing. Parents are embracing these natural treatments because they
are not harmful to children, help to prevent the infections caused
by scratching, and turn the nightmare of bath time into a welcome
respite. br br Those who suffer from hand eczema or a rash on other
parts of the body can turn to a number of remedies, but a natural
eczema treatment provides an inexpensive, safe alternative to
prescription medications.br p div div div classprintfooterRetrieved
from a
hrefhealtharticlesthereliefofeczemawithoutsideeffects2201045.htmlhttpwww.articlesbase.comhealtharticlesthereliefofeczemawithoutsideeffects2201045.htmladiv
Date Published: