As a former
eczema sufferer myself , I know how desperate people can get to try and find a
cure for this condition . When my son inherited the condition at only a few
weeks old, watching him scratch himself so much so that he would bleed at
times, my desperation got so strong that I tried numerous so called miracle
cures. But none of these worked and if they did, not only was it short lived,
but it involved using chemicals and tactics with many long term side effects,
having disastrous effects on your body. If a cure did exist, logic would suggest
it would be advertised everywhere. Clearly this is not the case and the phrase
you hear "Doctors are hiding the truth", referring to the fact the
condition can be cured, is deliberately misleading in an attempt to persuade
you to purchase their miracle product in your hour of desperation.
However the
symptoms of the condition can be treated and you can lead a life of being
eczema free. But in order to treat the condition effectively, you need to
understand what is causing your eczema and why you have the condition.
Introduction
Despite
the numerous claims, a permanent eczema cure doesn't exist. To understand why
this is the case, we need to understand what eczema really is, what the causes
are and why you have the condition. However the symptoms of eczema can be
treated.
What is Eczema?
Derived
from the Greek word meaning "to boil over", eczema is used to
describe the inflamed skin which is red in appearance and can be extremely
itchy.
The
Two Main Types
Atopic - triggered by an external
factor/allergen and can have a genetic basis (someone in the family
will often also have eczema);.
Contact
Dermatitis - this occurs as a result of skin
contact with irritating substances
Why Do I Have Eczema
To
understand this we first need to understand our skin.
The
Skin
The
largest organ of the body, its functions include:
Regulating
heat
Providing
sensation - example warn against dangers such as temperature
Play
a role in the metabolic process
Hence
the skin is really important in maintaining the internal balance of the body.
So when the body suffers a shock (reaction), the effects so often enough
manifest themselves in the skin. These include producing high levels of
hormones and and inflammatory toxins, which can then affect production of
natural oils which help keep the skin moisturised and also disturb the skins
natural heat control system. As the skin becomes inflamed, it gets drier, the
itchiness starts, the urge to scratch grows all of which can lead to skin
damage and "Eczema".
Causes of Eczema
The
exact causes are yet to be fully understood, however it is believed for the
most common type of , an oversensitive immune is thought to be the main cause.
Whilst you don't inherit Eczema itself, the chances are that if you suffer from
the condition, you have inherited a gene which results in the release of
antibodies when you can come into contact with normally harmless substances
such as certain types of foods, pollen, house dust mites etc. These triggers
vary from one person to another. With people who have atopic eczema , due to
their over sensitive immune system, the body releases extra amounts of
immuglobin E, the temperature of the skin is then affected, as its ability to
produce natural oils which help keep the skin moisturised and prevent the loss
of moisture. The result is the skin becoming red and inflamed, swollen, itchy
and all the other symptoms we associate with Eczema are started.
Does A Cure Exist
As
mentioned above, as an inherited gene is the most likely reason why you have
the condition, as with many genetically inherited conditions the answer is no.
Will I Have Eczema All My Life
Whilst a permanent cure doesn't exist, the
symptoms can be treated and if carefully managed there is no reason why you
can't be eczema free. This eczema treatment approach, is what I have adopted both for
myself and my three children and thankfully all of us remain eczema free.
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