What is Eczema?Eczema is a skin condition, which is also referred to as dermatitis. This condition is very common among babies and young children. However, eczema can also affect adults. Those who suffer from eczema experience severe itchiness in the affected area. This itchiness is often so intense that the affected person is unable to control the urge to scratch the area. Constant scratching of the itchy area leads to soreness and bleeding. Such open wounds often become infected and inflamed as well. In some cases, mild eczema persists throughout the person's life.Such eczema often worsens if the person develops conditions such as hay fever or asthma. It is important to monitor this condition so as to prevent it from becoming very severe. Eczema can be treated effectively by making use of various topical remedies. These remedies include herbs and common household remedies. It is important to keep the affected areas clean and dry so as to prevent complications that could arise due to secondary infections. Symptoms of Eczema Discoloured Patches on the Skin The affected portions of the skin often become discoloured. In most cases, they become dark brown or red in colour. Eczema often develops on the arms … Continue reading →

There are many different forms of eczema, also called excema, and this means that there also many different eczema causes. Some people only classify the eczema causes into 2 groups, externally triggered and internally triggered. To help you better understand the nature of your eczema, this article will explain subgroups of externally and internally triggered eczema. It is important for you to understand specifically what causes eczema in order to seek the right type of treatment. First, you should understand the difference between the external and internal causes of eczema. Externally is typically when you come into direct contact with a substance that caused a reaction. If the substance has touched your skin and caused a reaction, then the outbreak will typically only be on the surface of the skin that actually contacted the trigger. While it is easy to come into contact with an external trigger, it is also easier to identify and control these triggers. Internal triggers cause an extreme reaction by your immune system and the skin begins to react internally, at the cellular level. These reactions are typically from a combination of internal triggers, such as an allergen and a hormone imbalance occurring at the same … Continue reading →

by eGuide TravelFinding the besthand cream for Eczema sufferers can be quite a challenge and sometimes frustrating. Why is it some body lotions dont moisturize well on the hands compared to the rest of the body? Our skins have a layer called the epidermis which is the top most layer of the skin. The epidermis is thickest on our palms and the bottom of our feet which act as a shield for protection against outside elements. What makes the epidermis thick in those areas is that within the epidermis lies two special layers called the Stratum corneum and Stratum lucidem. As shown in the diagram below. Skin Layer- Stratum corneum and Stratum lucidem (Click for Larger Image) Stratum Corneum is filled with keratin cells that contain protein and considered dead skin. Stratum Lucidem (below stratum corneum) is a thin flat clear layer containing kertainocytes that produces keratins which is responsible for creating skin thickness. Understanding the anatomy of our hands helps us understand that we need a heavier or more powerful hand moisturizer to penetrate these layers, since regular body lotions wont do the job for our hands. This is what I understand so far from my research and anatomy … Continue reading →

Hi everyone! As this amazing Flawless community starts to grow, Ive noticed that there have been a lot more questions about eczema diet,dealing with eczema naturally, etc. Its a wonderful thing to hear more from you, because itmeans that we are growing, and I couldnt be happier to be part of acommunity of people, starting to clear their skin naturally! As you know, I always try to talk about the big eczema issues that come up, so today I want to address a BIG problem that has recently been seen in more and more in eczema sufferers: the dreaded weeping eczema.Weeping eczema is eczema that is wet, weeping or that looks like fluid-filled blisters. Its also something that many of you have been emailing me about, so I thought that a great post about it was long overdue. There is a lot to cover on this topic, but if you take the time to read this, you may find that it is one of the most helpful and useful guides on weeping eczema there is! Today we talk about: The different types of weeping eczema The ONE major factor for weeping eczema Weeping eczema after stopping steroid creams? How to … Continue reading →

My little Pitter Pat has suffered with eczema since she was a baby. And listen, folks, I dont use the term suffer lightly. It has been the biggest source of physical pain and misery she has had in her five years. Her case is especially bad in the summer, though it can flare up in any season. Though the dry air in winter does make it flare, she also has a HUGE reaction to the sunscreen, bug spray, and pool water of summer. Even the sand and salt water of the beach bring on tears of pain, itching, and burning. We have had our fair share of screaming and inconsolability over her eczema, and until now, we havent had much of anything with which to treat it. Lotion is okay, but any kind of fragrance only makes it worse. Hydrocortisone clears it up for the moment, but it thins the skin, only making it easier to break out the next time. Weve tried castor oil, baby oil, Vasoline, Aquaphor, and even Aveenos Eczema Therapy cream. They each work in varying degrees to provide a little comfort, but nothing works log-term. As you might imagine, I have done hours of research … Continue reading →