The roots of eczema are not fully clear, but some people have found that by eliminating contact with certain chemicals , foods and environmental factors that there skin rash will improve. Our bodies absorb through the skin which is why the nicotine patch and hormone patches are effective.

What are some common chemicals and triggers that may result in atopic eczema or other forms of dermatitis? Do you know if you may be exposing yourself daily to substances that cause or aggravate your skin problem?

Some people have an allergic reaction to fragrances. This can include perfumes, fabric softeners, bath oils and popular cleaning products. If you are reluctant to eliminate fragrances altogether, seek out alternatives from the natural food stores that are hypoallergenic.

In addition to fragrances, some people have reactions due to factors in the environment that contact their skin. This can include sodium lauryl sulfate, compounds in detergents and also nickel and other metals that may come in contact with the skin. There have been articles recently about dermatitis on the skin due to cell phone nickel responses.

Fortunately there are alternatives to harsh cleaning and laundry detergents including castile soaps such as dr. bronners, miracle ii soap or making your own mixtures with baking soda, lemon juice and vinegar to complete many common household tasks. By using natural products, you limit the risk of having an allergic reaction that can manifest as atopic eczema or another form of dermatitis.

Be conscious of the furniture polishes, floor cleaners and products you use in your home for both cleaning and bathing. Research the ingredients to see if they may be common allergens.

Atopic eczema or eczema that is caused by inhalant allergy is the most prevalent form of the disease. You can spend your entire life trying to treat the disease by using various forms of steroid creams, pills, and lotions. Or you can do what I did, which is take charge of your disease and beat it once and for all. I am going to explain to you how I finally beat eczema without the use of any prescription drug and without the use of any more steroids.

About 20 years ago I was first diagnosed with atopic eczema. The doctor immediately sent my parents to the pharmacy to pick up what was then a cutting edge steroid. The idea was to help stop the itch and give my body the chance to heal itself. Of course, if you are experiencing eczema then you probably know how the story goes. It worked for a short period of time, but then ceased to be effective and the eczema came back even worse than before. This process was repeated many times and each time a new version of steroid treatment was prescribed and each time my eczema got better and then came back again.

It wasn’t until a little over year ago that someone introduced to me the idea of treating my eczema holistically. The idea was to treat the cause and not just the symptoms. While this idea had occurred to me many times during my twenty year struggle with the disease, I had never been presented with a plan to actually make it work.

Well here is the gist of what I learned. Atopic eczema is caused by things we inhale. To put it in simpler terms, pollens, dusts and mold spores are most likely causing your outbreaks. For me, a year round pollinating tree was the cause. When I inhaled these pollens my body looked for the easiest route to get rid of them, which happens to be our skin. As the toxins were expelled, my body’s natural defense was to release histamines which then caused an outbreak.

I finally beat atopic eczema by using a combination of foods and supplements which allows my body to rid itself of these toxins through means other than my skin. It’s not rocket science, it’s just a matter of knowing the quantity and time to take the supplements and eat the foods. Eczema is a treatable disease, but you have to go after more than just the symptoms if you want to be eczema free.

When you suffer from eczema and want to get rid of it, it can be tempting to shower frequently or take a couple of baths a day. This is not the best approach as drying out the skin and stripping it’s natural oils will only aggravate the eczema condition. How should you care for you skin when it is broken out in red patches and eruptions due to dermatitis?

First of all, you should not neglect showering or bathing in order to preserve the body’s natural oil composition. However, it is best to take brief showers using warm or tepid water, rather than hot water. When you are in the shower or bath, use a soap made for sensitive skin problems. This often will state that it is dermatologist recommended. It is fine to use natural oils in the bath such as olive oil or coconut oil, but don’t add in bath oils as they may have fragrances or chemicals that can increase the rash and spread it.

Be sure to not rub the skin hard with a wash cloth and definitely refrain from using a loofah brush on the body. Gentleness is important with eczema to assist the healing process. Putting oatmeal into the bath is good for your skin and will reduce the itching from atopic, contact dermatitis, nummular eczema and other related problems. As a side note, try to gather this up as you drain the tub to not clog anything.

After the shower or bath, put on a moisturizer or use a natural oil immediately while your skin is still slightly wet. Moisturize again a second time during the day as well. Proper cleansing of the skin is important to prevent bacterial infections (especially if someone is scratching). However, keep the showers or baths brief so your skin will stay hydrated.

Nummular Eczema still perplexes doctors as to its origin. As with all eczemas, the common denominator is that the parents are prone to allergies like hay fever. When an outbreak begins, it will start as a group a tiny read spots and lesions that will enlarge and come together in the shape of a coin. They can grow to be 2 – 10 centimeters in diameter. The red lesions will be a uniform red at first, then the center will start to clear, leaving what could be mistaken for ringworm (a fungal infection).

Eczema is a general term for lesions or rashes on the skin. Nummular eczema is a close relative to atopic dermatitis, asteatotic eczema, and stasis dermatitis. If these lesions are irritated further, they will ‘leak’ and crust over, just making the agony worse.

Nummular eczema is most often found on the legs, also on the torso, arms, and hands. It is more common in men then in women. Between the ages of 55 and 65 men will see it the most, while in women it’s between 15 and 25. Nummular eczema does not discriminate. It is an equal opportunity ailment for all races, and it affects 1 out of ever 500 people.

Medicine has not found a cure for nummular eczema, they are limited to just treating the discomfort. When a weakened immune system is passed down from the parents, nummular eczema (or any eczema for that matter) may lie dormant until it is brought on by a simple insect bite, or a scrape with poison ivy. The infected areas should be kept lubricated with the use of creams, ointments, lotions, and bath oils. Bathing only once a day is recommended more then that makes matters worse. Air or pat dry. Avoid wool and lanolin. If symptoms start to worsen by becoming infected or weepy, topical antibiotics may be used. Severe cases require that oral corticosteroids be taken.

Alternative medicines have done more for the nummular eczema suffer then doctors and drug companies. It is widely agreed upon that the body’s immune system is not strong enough, or has been altered to combat allergens Incorporating fatty 3 acids, and herbal tonics has cleared up many forms of eczema.