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Remedies for chronic eczema?
I've been to the dermatologist and used many different creams and prescriptions but none of it works. I have chronic eczema on the backs of my legs and all over my hands. It's painful at times, especially having it on my hands, but mostly it's embarrassing to have people see it and always ask, "What is that!?" I've heard that hydrogen peroxide dries it up but I haven't tried it. Do you have any home remedies or such that could help?
Start at home.
Remove the trigger: Eczema flare-ups are frequently caused by an allergic reaction. It can be a reaction to anything from new laundry detergent to that new bush you planted outside your bedroom window. Sometimes it can be hard to figure out what’s triggering your outbreaks. Try keeping a journal of your symptoms and accompanying conditions, such as a spell of dry weather or trying a new seafood dish at the neighborhood block party.
Over-the-counter medications: Another of the common home remedies for eczema is using antihistamines. These drugs can relieve the symptoms by blocking the substances that trigger your body’s allergic reactions. These types of drugs can make you dizzy or drowsy, and they may not be appropriate if you have certain conditions, like diabetes, liver disease, or phenylketonuria (PKU). They may also be unsafe for children. Consult your health care professional if you have questions about over-the-counter treatments.
Reduce your stress: From your iPhone ringing in the middle of the night to caring for your kids and your parents, stress almost seems to be a required part of today’s lifestyle. The fact is that stress—even the everyday kind—can be a key trigger for eczema inflammation. If you’re going to get serious about banishing that uncomfortable and unsightly itch, you need to get serious about stress relief.
Avoid things that dry your skin: While many eczema sufferers are aware of how important it is to moisturize the skin, there are hidden skin-drying ingredients in products we use everyday. Antiperspirants, for example, often contain aluminum chloride, a notorious drying agent. And as much as many of us love a hot shower, especially on a cold winter morning, that hot water can zap the moisture right out of the skin. Try lukewarm showers or baths instead.
Floral Nectar Component of Honey
Some honey is considered to be multi-floral which means that the honeybees used the nectar of several different types of flowers to produce the honey. Beekeepers that want to make a specific type of mono-floral honey will place their hives within close proximity to a certain type of plant so that bees don't have to travel far from their hives in order to collect the nectar. After gathering the nectar, the honeybees go back to their hives where they add enzymes to it to form honey. Some types of honey are more suitable for medical use than others. For example,
Manuka Honey
from New Zealand has been found to have the most healing properties out of any other type of honey. As a result, Manuka Honey is now being used for medical purposes to treat conditions such as ulcers, wounds, burns, acid reflux, eczema, fungal and bacterial infections. The antibacterial variation among floral nectars and the types of honey that are made from various nectars are due to several factors. Some nectar contains catalase, which is an enzyme that neutralizes hydrogen peroxide. This diminishes the effectiveness of the hydrogen peroxide producing mechanism of honey which makes it undesirable for medicinal use. Other nectars contain substances with high antibacterial activity. For example, nectar that is derived from the Manuka Tea Tree has been found to contain antibacterial elements such as methylglyoxal and a substance that has become known as the Unique Manuka Factor or UMF. Manuka Honey has also been found to contain flavonoids which contribute to its antibacterial properties as well as a very high antioxidant activity. In addition to its antibacterial effect, Manuka Honey has other significant health benefits. Manuka Honey enhances the immune system by stimulating B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes to multiply. It also has the ability to reduce inflammation and stimulate cell growth, making it ideal as a wound dressing. "Regardless of the floral nectar component, all types of honey contain medicinal properties," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International which is a manufacturer of skin care products that contains Manuka Honey as a natural healing agent. "However, Manuka Honey contains healing properties not found in any other type of honey which is why we use it in our products. The results we get from this unique type of honey outperforms traditional forms of medicine in most cases." Manuka Honey has also been found to have no negative side effects when used for medical purposes. For more information or to purchase
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Honeymark manufactures health care and cosmetic products containing Manuka Honey.
