Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Eczema - miserable, red and itchy. What are the natural remedies ?

When your skin can’t tolerate particular substances, reactions can occur when in the presence of those substances.

The reaction can sometimes result in hives or Eczema ,which causes your skin to feel miserable, red and itchy.

The allergy can be due to foods, cosmetics, drinks, jewelry, clothes, detergents, medicines,vegetables, plants and chemicals.

Reaction can take few hours to few days in developing. In some people, reaction develops even with minute substances .

Skin allergies: Contact Dermatitis

Contact dermatitis develops when your skin comes in contact with something you are allergic to. A reaction can cause redness, swelling, itching, burning, stinging or blisters.

Skin allergies: Hives

Hives or urticarias are temporary swellings of the skin which is caused by fluid collection in the dermis due to its leakage from blood vessels. Hives can result from food allergies, pollen, changes in temperature, infections and emotional problems.

In some people, hives recur. But, in many people it usually gets better over a period of time

Skin allergies: Eczema

Eczema, a skin disease, is a rough red rash which comes in patches. Anyone can develop eczema.

If your skin comes in contact with certain substances, eczema can occur. The substances can be vegetables, medicines, plants and metals.


Certain foods can also cause eczema. The most common foods that cause skin allergies are dairy products and eggs.

Eczema is not contagious but it can recur. With proper treatment with the correct medicinal herbs, it can be controlled.

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