Getting A Natural Edge Over Eczema

Co-Existing with Eczema

If you google the keyword ‘eczema,’ and flip through the variety of images available, you will see a range of skin rashes ranging from simplistic red marks or bumps that seem relatively easy to treat in comparison to the crusted, raw, exposed skin covered in pus and secretion. Eczema ranges from mild, to moderate, to severe, and may affect as much as thirty percent of the American population. This condition is by no means uncommon, and many people often have some level of knowledge or familiarity concerning it.

In fact, you or someone you know may struggle with this condition, and fully comprehend the irritation it can cause an individual on a daily basis. Constant itching, rashes occurring from exposure to irritants or allergens, and unsightly red marks heralding the flowering appearance of irritation are all hallmarks of the struggle with eczema. And the more severe the condition, the worse the effects – both aesthetically and mentally.

While many Americans know the term eczema, and can even tell you what it means, most still do not know the causes, the full range of symptoms, the spectrum of irritation, or the common ways to handle it – ways that often go unnoticed and are right in front of you. If you want to know how to co-exist with eczema, then let face naturals show you the way. We will educate you on the definition, types, symptoms, causes, and ways to treat this common condition the natural way.

 

Eczema Education 101

What is eczema, exactly? Eczema is often defined is a medical skin condition resulting in areas of skin becoming inflamed, itchy, and at times painful. This condition can progress to bleeding blisters prone to infection. This reaction generally comes from exposure to some external substances, and from dysfunction within the body. Sometimes, eczema can flare up for reasons outside of skin sensitivity. Numerous factors come into play when eczema occurs, and discovering the reason behind the reaction allows you to better assess how to heal it down the road. Check out some of eczema’s sources, and how they impact skin sensitivity.

First, we outline the reasons that eczema might flare up. Exposure to irritants such as soaps, detergents, chemicals in shampoos, and disinfectants can create a reaction. Allergens such as dust mites, fungi, and pollens can bring on an eczema attach as well. Microbes, especially staphylococcus aureus, and some viruses, may facilitate a negative response. Other issues involving foods, fabrics, and even the weather can influence the severity of a reaction.

If you struggle digestive problems, then this could contribute to the severity, or even existence of your eczema. When your body does not absorb nutrients properly, your skin does not defend itself as well against irritants and allergens. Some conditions, like low acid content, can contribute to eczema’s severity.

Endocrine disruption is also a contributing factor for this condition, especially in females. If the hormonal glands do not produce the correct amount of hormone into the body, then the body’s response can throw all sorts of systems out of whack – including your skin. One of the most common of these disruptions happens to the thyroid, and hypothyroidism is one of the leading causes of eczema. If your immune system has to work overtime because of lack of sleep or nourishment, then this may also contribute to your eczema. When your immune system works too much, it lowers your body’s defenses. Thus, your skin has a decreased ability to defend itself from irritants and other inflaming substances, increasing your skin’s likelihood to react.

 

Siting the Symptoms

People who struggle with eczema experience symptoms that often include extreme and agitating irritation with little to no relief. The severity of these symptoms consistently depends on the severity of the eczema itself, or which type of eczema a person struggles with.

Some of the symptoms include dry, sensitive skin that develops patches of rough, itchy, or scaly complexion. These patches can become red and inflamed, with an oozing crust and swelling. Sometimes these affected patches can appear darker or more leathery. This irritation can greatly impact the lifestyle of the person struggling with the condition.

 

Types of Eczema

Multiple types of eczema exist, and these types often depend on where the irritation occurs, how the inflamed patches appear, and just how badly they tend to flare up. One of the most common and familiar types is atopic dermatitis. It is one of them more severe kinds of eczema, and can stick with the person for a lifetime.

Another type of eczema, hand eczema, affects up to ten percent of the American population, and only forms on the hands. Contact dermatitis, on the other hand, forms as an irritated response to some substances, such as chemicals in fabrics or detergents. Seborrheic dermatitis often comes as a part of eczema, and affects mainly the scalp area, causing dandruff.

Dyshidrotic  eczema causes blisters and sores on the hands including fingers, palms, and the soles of the feet, and often occurs in women more than it does in men. Nummular eczema can develop in any individual at any age, and is one of the most common forms of eczema. Finally, stasis dermatitis occurs because of circulatory problems in the veins, and typically forms in the lower legs.

 

Eliminate Eczema

Regardless of type or severity, there are numerous ways to relieve your eczema experience, so that you do not have to scratch off your hide on a regular basis. As mentioned before, factors such as diet, chemical ingredients in conventional skin products, and even the weather can cause inflammations not only to become more severe, but also to exist.

Sometimes, if eczema is a reaction to food, you may need to make some adjustments to your eating habits. Ensuring that you consume organic, non-GMO foods will help your body process out any toxins or allergens that can make your problem worse. When we consume chemicals not meant for our body to process, it can take a toll on how the body functions overall. Sometimes the body communicates this through the blooming blisters of itchy irritation on the skin.

You can also manage eczema in a healthier manner by adjusting your skin-care routine. Switch from the endocrine disrupting chemicals that absorb through the skin, and start using all-natural, organic products made from botanicals. The chemicals found in most conventional products make the situation much worse. Constantly applying toxic chemicals to the surface of the skin definitely will not make the situation better.

Try face naturals skin-care products in the treatment of your eczema. We have plenty of selections, and one of them is bound to suit you. One of our most popular products, the Lavender-Honey Healing Cream, contains multiple ingredients that soothe and calm irritation and inflammation. The lavender in the formula alleviates the itchiness, while the humectant honey moisturizes. This allows the areas blossoming with irritation feel instantly relieved. That is why this product is highly recommended for and well-liked by those who struggle with eczema.

We have a whole line of other lavender products as well, as this is one botanical that proves most effective in relieving the symptoms of eczema. You could bathe with our Lavender Fields Bar Soap or our Lush Lavender Body Cleanser. If your skin is highly reactive to scented products, we also have a line of unscented products from our Simply Smooth line, including lotion, body cleanser, and body butter.

Chamomile also relieves symptoms of inflammation and irritation. It can help reduce redness, and put a stop to the constant itching. It also cleanses the affected area of any bacteria with its antiseptic properties, to prevent any further irritation. One study showed that it was sixty percent as active as hydrocortisone. We use chamomile in our Chamomile Hydrosol, which will help moisturize and condition dry or itchy skin. Aloe vera provides another option for natural moisturization and irritation relief. Many people use aloe vera to help heal sunburns, and these properties can also make it useful in healing eczema. We use aloe vera in many of our products to provide them with ultimate healing and moisturizing abilities.

We also formulate a number of our products with calendula oil, one of the longest-known herbs available in healing inflammation. It also prohibits the spread and growth of bacteria on the affected areas. One study showed evidence that usage of calendula oil on women who developed dermatitis as a result of radiation therapy had a relatively lower likelihood of developing more severe irritation.

 

Find Relief Through Face Naturals

If you or someone you know struggles with eczema, then you understand the maddening effect of itching and irritation on a regular basis. That’s why your face naturals family wants to help you find relief through our products. Comment below to start a conversation about other natural remedies for eczema. Or contact us to learn more about treating eczema naturally using our products.

We want you to make face naturals your first choice in all-natural, organic skin-care products, and look forward to hearing more from you soon. Check out the products on our catalogue to find something that is just right for your skin type. Or check out all the informative blogs we have to learn more about what’s new in health news.

 

References

• Seborrheic Dermatitis
• What is Eczema? What Causes Eczema?
• Symptoms of Eczema
• Types of Eczema
• Causes of Eczema
• Lavender
• 20 Best Skincare Herbs for Treating Eczema