Thursday, November 12, 2009

Eczema treatments

There are many sites out there today that promote all kinds of cures to eczema. However it is always safer to have things in the natural way. There are less worries of experiencing side-effects because, basically, they have no harsh ingredients; Why? Well because they are all natural. The power of natural eczema treatments can be very effective...

Win the battle on eczema. Get it right, get it now!!

Eczema is a condition that has long been an itch that just can’t be scratched off. Those who suffer from it, not only suffer physically from the rashes on the skin but also have to endure the emotional stress that comes with it. More often than not, eczema is attributed to genetic defects that affect the epidermis, or the outer most layer...

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

What Are the Symptoms of Eczema?

No matter which part of the skin is affected, eczema is almost always itchy. Sometimes the itching will start before the rash appears, but when it does the rash most commonly occurs on the face, knees, hands, or feet. It may also affect other areas as well.Affected areas usually appear very dry, thickened, or scaly. In fair-skinned people,...

Types of common eczemas

Atopic eczema (aka infantile e., flexural e., atopic dermatitis) is an allergic disease believed to have a hereditary component and often runs in families whose members also have hay fever and asthma. Itchy rash is particularly noticeable on head and scalp, neck, inside of elbows, behind knees, and buttocks. Experts are urging doctors to...

What is eczema?

The word eczema comes from the Greek word “ekzein” which means “to boil”.Eczema (also known as dermatitis) is a dry skin condition. It is a highly individual condition which varies from person to person and comes in many different forms. It is not contagious so you cannot catch it from someone else. In mild cases of eczema the skin is dry,...