What causes eczema? - and is there a cure?

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My blog "A natural skin cancer cure - iodine" generated a lot of emails, a couple of which was asking about eczema also known as atopic dermatitis. As I knew little more than how distressing it is to the sufferer I set about researching. I am however by no means an expert and I am sure that there are some of you who are - because you have had first hand experience of eczema. Please share with us your knowledge, experience and advice. If there is anything that I have written that you find/found unhelpful or wrong please put us right.

The word eczema comes from a Greek word meaning ‘to boil’. And as an inflammation of the skin it is very apt. The inflammation causes pustules on the skin and from these there is often a discharge of clear fluid. Eczema is the most chronic skin disorder. It is a disease that is the result of toxins in the body.
The causes of eczema can be:

• Childhood vaccinations
• Chemicals in diet, toiletries, laundry and household products
• Hard water
• Synthetic fabrics
• Allergies
• Pets
• Wool
• Mold
• Prescription drugs
• Varicose veins
• Failure of the system to excrete the poisons from the body.
• Faulty body metabolism
• Cold and dry weather
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Metals
• Cement

One of the things that I found repeated over and over again as being very beneficial was taking omega 3 (fish) oil.
Diet is very important. Eliminate all foods that the eczema suffer is allergic/intolerant of (a test may be necessary to find this out). Keep to a fresh food diet as much as possible. When walking round the super market check the labels for ingredients – and if in doubt don’t buy! Don’t buy anything with chemical additives in it.

Here are some home remedies for Eczema please share your successes and failures. Sharing with others is a great way to find cures that don’t have side affects!

Coconut oil helps the skin to remain soft. (I am a huge fan of coconuts and coconut oil. Coconut milk/cream is anti-viral. We use it every day – on cereal and cooking. I use coconut oil mixed with apricot oil for my skin. The apricot oil makes it less greasy and easily absorbed.)

Sunbathing is also beneficial as it kills the harmful bacteria. (I have also read that it aggravates the eczema – so be careful with this one)

Water treatments have been proved useful in treating eczema like a cold compress. It can be applied twice daily depending on the severity of the problem.

Rub nutmeg against a smooth stone with a few drops of water. Make a smooth paste and apply.

Application of spearmint leaf juice reduces eczema.

Carrot and muskmelon are highly beneficial in the treatment of eczema.

Native Americans used witch hazel for inflammatory skin conditions. Dab some on the afflicted area several times daily with a cotton ball.

Completely eliminate all toxic chemicals and try omega 3 found in oily fish and meat from grass fed animals and free range chicken eggs along with organic vegetables. Reduce grains in your diet and eliminate all sugars. Also eliminate trans-fatty acids as found in margarine and solid vegetable oils.

Good luck and send us your feedback please.

Margie

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Jennifer Crockett - Jan 30, 2008

Thanks Margie for posting this. My grandson who is 2 years of age has suffered from eczema most of his young life. He has other siblings which do not. The only cream my daughter has found useful is from http://www.psoriasisandskinclinic.com/clinic.asp In Melbourne, Australia.

I recently found this information which indicates the cause of eczema being a defective skin barrier.
http://www.vivacommunications.com.au/skinbarrier/media_release_national.htm

I do not advocate the use of steroids as this doesn't help in the long run and can extend the area affected.

Jules Bright - Feb 15, 2008

Hi, Thanks for this useful information regarding echzema treatments. I have formulated and use an echzema and dermatitis creme, made of NZ native plants. It is now sold through other naturopaths and herbalists, and we have 10 years of wonderful results for echzema, dermatitis, psoriasis and some other unusual skin conditions. It is 100% natural and potent (made at practitioner strength). It is safe for babies, pregnant and breastfeeding women, children and all skin types. Some people have even got rid of liver spots and melanomas with this creme. The NZ Native and western herbs I use hasten healing, draw out the 'issue' from the skin and heal the skin's layers. As this creme is from my laboratory to you I can keep the price low (125mls pump bottle for $20). This creme puts itself out of a job, as it heals the echzema from the inside out. This is proven through Hundreds of cases in my clinic, family and friends and other practitioners clients
Please contact me if you are interested in more details.
Another good remedy is NZ Lemonwood (Tarata) and /or Kawakawa infusion or in the bath to soak in to heal and take away the aggravating itch
Please email me with any orders or queries.
Regards
Jules
rjbright@paradise.net.nz
(09) 431 5994

Jennifer Crockett - Feb 26, 2008

An update on my grandson, Spencer, the two year old. My daughter recently read that soy products could "cause" eczema. Spencer was on organic soy milk so my daughter took him off it and replaced it with A2 milk. He stopped scratching almost immediately. This has continued for several days now, so it appears soy was the culprit.

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