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Homeopathy And Eczema
| ECZEMA OR DERMATITIS [ECZEMA] |
It is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin causing a distinctive pattern of symptoms such as itching, scaling, thickening of skin and discoloration of skin. |
| CAUSES: |
| • Heredity. • Can be associated with asthma. • Allergic – dust mites, detergents, rubber, nickel plated jewellery. • Stress – physical or emotional. • In babies diaper rash or napkin eczema is possible. |
| SIGN AND SYMPTOMS: |
| • Intense itching. • Dry thickened skin usually on wrists, face, knees, and elbows. • Small eruptions and blisters that may ooze fluid. • Occasional redness and scaling. • Rash. • Dry leathery skin areas. • Skin is abnormally dark or light in color than the normal skin. • Raw areas of the skin from scratching. |
| DIETARY MANAGEMENT: |
| • Do not scratch especially with long nails. It may lead to secondary infection. • Avoid foods you are allergic to. • Avoid nickel plated jewellery, cosmetics, and other articles that give you skin complaints. • Do not self medicate. |
| DO: |
| • You can apply non-medicated ointments like petroleum jelly to soothe the irritation. • Yoga will help to relax and de-stress yourself. • When washing or bathing, use less soap than usual. After bathing, apply lubricating cream on the skin while it is damp. • Avoid eggs, fish, peanuts and soy. • Avoid dairy products, sugar, white flour, fried foods and processed foods. • Avoid the excess fat from meat – buy lean and preferably organic. • Avoid sugar, gluten (wheat, barley, rye and oats) and raw eggs. • Avoid soft drinks and oranges (if allergic to oranges). |
| CONSUME: |
| • Drink plenty of water. • Consume lots of fresh and raw fruits and vegetables. • Eat healthy diet, including five portions of vegetables per day, brown rice, millet, oily fish and a little fruit (no oranges). • Consume diet rich in vitamin A and zinc, helps in regeneration of the skin. • Diet rich in vitamin A: – Liver oils of fish, egg, milk and milk products, – Yellow orange colored fruits and vegetables; green leafy vegetables are good source of - carotene. • Foods rich in zinc: – Shellfish, beef and other red meats, eggs and seafood, nuts, sea plants especially Japanese sea plants. • Increase intake of vitamin C, it helps maintain healthy skin: – Milk and milk products, citrus fruits, green vegetables – Fruits and vegetables when fresh have maximum of vitamin C. • Have coriander leaves frequently, its high in vitamin C and helps to maintain healthy skin. • You can have 3-4 strands of saffron in milk, it is beneficial for skin. • Basil leaves (tulsi) are said to be helpful in skin ailments, eat 3-4 fresh leaves daily. • Breast feed your child; breast milk increases the immunity of your child and helps preventing eczema in future. |
| CONSULT PHYSICIAN: |
| • In case of prolonged duration or change in rash pattern take physicians opinion immediately. • If symptoms get worse or if you see any Signs of infection (fever, redness of the affected area, pain) occur, see your physician immediately. |
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