Sunday, August 27, 2006

Emu Oil for Eczema Relief

Emu Oil for Eczema Pain Relief (Eczema Skin Treatment): "Emu Oil for Eczema Pain Relief
by Evelyn Lim

Emu oil for eczema pain relief is becoming extremely popular. Eczema is a serious skin disease, which is practically very difficult to treat and cure. More recently, there are many that claim that emu oil for eczema actually appears to work. The peculiarities in the structural and ingredient properties of emu oil, makes it a suitable remedy for eczema. Now, emu oil for eczema pain relief is widely touted is rated as one among the top remedies for eczema.

Emu oil is made from the fat of a bird called emu, a native bird of Australia. Australian aborigines had been harnessing the medicinal properties of Emu oil for different purposes, for more than forty thousand years. However, it was not accepted by the scientific crowd in the beginning years of the century. Only after the detailed structural elucidation of the emu oil were the medicinal properties accepted.

Eczema is a skin disease, characteristic with reddened rashes, irritation and itching. One finding of people with eczema is the absence of unsaturated fatty acids in their bodies. The structural profile of emu oil shows that it contains 70 % unsaturated fatty acids, of which 20% is linoleic fatty acid, a proven skin nourishment. This makes emu oil for eczema effective as it provides the missing ingredients for"

Saturday, August 26, 2006

Intense Eczema Pains

Treatment 2: Eczema Rashes on My Neck (Eczema Skin Treatment): "Sometimes, it felt as if there was an army of ants biting at the nape of my neck. At other times, I was seized with intense eczema pains. The pains reached an intensity as if something was gripping my throat and strangling my neck. These pains were most often felt at night. They usually left me with a sense of desperation as I have no or little clue on how to stop the pain. My husband was away this initial period and I had no one to turn to for comfort. I think I averaged about two to three hours of sleep every night during that period. The itch came every two hours. There were many times I was close to tears."

Thursday, August 24, 2006

Hormones and Eczema

For those suffering from eczema, a good rule of thumb is to not begin any new types of treatments for your condition while you are going through a hormonal change. For example, do not start ultraviolet therapy, topical immunomodulators or steroid creams when you are expecting your period. Hormonal changes can wreak havoc with the results you hope to achieve. Instead begin a few weeks before or a few weeks after your menstruation has passed.

Pregnancy, in particular, can cause hormones to go crazy. The volume of blood a woman’s heart pumps increases a great deal when she is pregnant and this increase in both hormone production and blood can bring about changes in a woman’s skin. These changes are not the same for every woman. Some women experiences drier, flakier and itchier eczema skin. Others find that their level of natural oils is plentiful.

Menopause causes a shake up of hormones. During this period, eczema prone skin needs some extra tender loving care. However, in a great deal of cases eczema is not as common for women of menopausal age. Atopic eczema is very rare in menopausal individuals whereas varicose and discoid eczema are more common among this age group of women. After menopause has ended many women have lesser amounts of the hormones estrogen, estradiol and prolactin.

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Eczema during Pregnancy

A woman goes through hormonal changes when she begins menstruating, during menstruation, during pregnancy and when a woman is going through menopause. It is unclear while some women report that pregnancy causes their eczema to flare-up worse yet others have skin that just positively glows for nine months.

The endocrine system of the human body consists of both tissues and organs that manufacture hormones. Hormones are natural chemicals produced in one location, secreted into the bloodstream, used by certain other target organs and systems. It is the hormones that allow the target organs to do their job. Some of the organ systems have hormones as well as their own internal control systems. Aging and changes in the body occur in the way the systems are managed. Some tissues have a habit of developing less sensitivity to the individual hormone that controls them.

Monday, August 21, 2006

Current Health Article | Health Article Directory

Current Health Article | Health Article Directory: "A Primer On Eczema By : Charlene J. Nuble
Eczema is one of the very rampant skin diseases that affect people all over the world who are allergic to certain skin allergens.

Eczema occurs with some other atopic or skin diseases, whose exact infected locations can not be really traced. Some of these diseases include asthma, hay fever and conjunctivitis.

Eczema is often chronic and symptoms and manifestations can further and continually develop, continue to exist or disappear over some period of time. When you say ..."

Saturday, August 19, 2006

Eczema Skin Symptoms (Eczema Skin Treatment)

Eczema Skin Symptoms (Eczema Skin Treatment): "Eczema skin symptoms show an inflammation of the skin which is usually accompanied by intense itching and possible infection. The itchy skin symptom of eczema is the major condition of atopic dermatitis. An eczema sufferer finds it difficult to stop scratching due to the itchy skin. Scratching causes redness, bleeding, swelling, cracking and eventually to crusting and scaling.

Eczema skin symptoms may clear up for a period and then resurfaced again. This is largely because eczema has not been cured or is curable in the first place. Children who have eczema from young may find that they have sensitive skins that are prone to outbreaks of eczema every now and then througout their lives.

Eczema or atopic dermatitis is a chronic disease that affects the skin. It is not contagious. Eczema can be caused by a variety of reasons and that makes it difficult to pin point the exact cause."

Friday, August 18, 2006

Ice the Eczema Itch

I have been inflicted by intense itching. It gets really bad and causes me to wake up every night for the past few months.

I was told by a friend to try ice. Ice for Eczema? Yes, it seems that you can either hold a plastic bag of ice on the affected area, or wrap the ice pack in a towel. Hold the ice on inflamed area as long as necessary. Do this instead of scratching.

Thursday, August 17, 2006

Supplements for Eczema

The inflammation caused by eczema attacks can be reduced considerably by the consumption of one tablespoon full of flaxseed oil a day. Flaxseed oil contains essential fats and also comes in powder form so that you can sprinkle it on your food items before eating them.

Another way to reduce eczema flare-ups is to take herbal nutritional supplements in order to fortify your diet. Evening Primrose Oil is one such supplement that contains Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA, an omega-6 fatty acid). GLA has a good of aiding in the healing of eczema flare-ups. Evening Primrose oil is escpially popular in Europe. The average daily dose is two to four grams and should never be taken on an empty stomach. This is a slow acting therapy diet for eczema and it can take up to 6 months for results to become visible so please be patient and do not expect immediate results.


Yet another mineral in our bodies that helps with eczema is zinc. Beware that an overdose of zinc can result in a copper deficiency in your body that could result in other unwanted problems. Do not take more than 30 milligrams of zinc a day and as always consult your doctor before consuming anything that you do not immediately recognize as food.

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Eczema and Hormonal Upheaval

A woman goes through hormonal changes when she begins menstruating, during menstruation, during pregnancy and when a woman is going through menopause. It is unclear while some women report that pregnancy causes their eczema to flare-up worse yet others have skin that just positively glows for nine months.

The endocrine system of the human body consists of both tissues and organs that manufacture hormones. Hormones are natural chemicals produced in one location, secreted into the bloodstream, used by certain other target organs and systems. It is the hormones that allow the target organs to do their job. Some of the organ systems have hormones as well as their own internal control systems. Aging and changes in the body occur in the way the systems are managed. Some tissues have a habit of developing less sensitivity to the individual hormone that controls them.


For those suffering from eczema, a good rule of thumb is to not begin any new types of treatments for your condition while you are going through a hormonal change. For example, do not start ultraviolet therapy, topical immunomodulators or steroid creams when you are expecting your period. Hormonal changes can wreak havoc with the results you hope to achieve. Instead begin a few weeks before or a few weeks after your menstruation has passed.

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Eczema Facts

According to the National Institute of Health, approximately fifteen million people in the United States are affected by eczema in one form or another on a yearly basis. Approximately ten to twenty percent of all babies develop eczema although the good news is that many will outgrow it any time between the ages of five and sixteen years old. Research studies have shown that an average of sixty to seventy percent of children will be free of eczema by the time they reach their teenage years or early adulthood. However some children will be afflicted with the condition for their entire life. Many who have a moderate to severe case of eczema as a youngster will have a milder case, as they get older.

No two cases of eczema are the same. Some individuals experience one set of symptoms while others experience a different set. Eczema is usually manifested by red, dry, inflamed and itchy skin. Some individuals refer to eczema as “the itch that rashes.” The reason for this is that often the itch of eczema comes first. When the sufferer gives in to the urge to scratch, the result is usually a rash, and often a serious rash.

Monday, August 14, 2006

Eczema in Children

Eczema is a very inconsistent and unfair skin disorder. It can infect anyone from the very youngest- infants- to the most senior of people. Eczema is an equal “age opportunity” skin condition and is just as common in males as it is in females. Atopic eczema, the most common type of eczema across the globe, affects an average of one out of every eight or nine children. An estimated thirty percent of babies are likely to develop the disorder. On average about seventy to seventy-five percent of babies or young children who develop eczema will outgrow it before they become teenagers or else before they enter their twenties.

Over half of the children who are plagued by eczema will also develop other allergy related disorders such as a hypersensitivity to other allergens such as food or dust, asthma or hay fever. These children will also be more likely to suffer from problem and/or dry skin for the majority of their lives. Children and infants most often develop a case of eczema on their faces but also on their hands, elbows, and the backs of their knees. For reasons that science cannot explain, for those children who outgrow eczema, it also shows improvement on their faces before other parts of their body.

Sunday, August 13, 2006

Live Journal of My Eczema Journey? (Eczema Skin Treatment)

Live Journal of My Eczema Journey? (Eczema Skin Treatment): "It was after a few sessions of emu oil treatment program at Katong Mall that I started to keep records in this new journal. At first, my posts would be an update on all events leading to my current status. Yes…I know I have not been putting up my posts all that consistently yet…but it is really hard trying with so many things going on at the same time in my life.

Still, I hope to keep up with the posts and am aiming to devote more time in the coming weeks to keep this blog updated."

Different Types of Eczema

Eczema or dermatitis is a term used to describe a group of skin problems in which the skin is itchy, red, and inflamed. Eczema is most common in children, but many have recurrences throughout their lives. Sometimes, a flare up of eczema can re-emerge and is triggered by stress factors. At other times, a new flare up can be caused by food sensitivity or allergy to certain skin care products.

Atopic eczema is the most common form of eczema, but there are many. Each has its own cause or set of causes and therefore its own treatment. Here are a few:

* Allergic Contact Eczema – This is caused by contact with substances or chemicals that inflame your skin and create an allergic reaction. It usually only appears at the site of contact but can spread. Determining the cause and dispensing with it is the best treatment.

* Irritant Contact Eczema – This is much like allergic contact eczema but occurs from constant contact with common, everyday substances like detergents or cleaning products. Determining the cause and dispensing with it is, again, the best treatment.

* Seborrhoeic Eczema – This is most common in infants and usually starts on the scalp but spreads. It usually clears up on its own.

* Varicose Eczema – This is most common in older people. It starts on the lower legs and is caused by varicose veins and bad circulation.

* Discoid eczema – This is most common in middle aged men and occurs on the extremities in round scaly patches. The cause is unknown.

* Atopic Eczema – The most common type, occurring on the chest, face, neck, elbows and behind the knees, this manifests as red, dry, itchy, scaly skin and may have small water blisters that get worse when infected. The cause may be genetic but no one knows for certain how it develops. It is not, however, 'catching.'

There is no cure for eczema but there are skin care relief treatments to ease the symptoms. There are a variety of over the counter items for you to choose from and medical prescriptions as well.

Also, natural skin care products that are gentle on the skin are best recommended for those suffering from eczema. There are many natural skin care products for eczema sufferers. They range from products made from emu oil and neem oil as well as herbal teas and remedies.

Products that work for one to help relieve eczema may not necessarily work on another due to a variety of factors. You will have to work with your doctor and try some of the products yourself to determine the best choice for you.

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