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Eczema Medications
Any over the counter treatments for eczema that works well?
I have an annual deductible that I never meet. My doctor charges $80 for a basic visit, even just to have a medication renewed. I don't feel that a 1 inch eczema spot is worth this expense to me.
Ideally you should apply a topical steroid (to control a flare) from your doctor for the prescribed time, and then switch to an EMOLLIENT (to prevent flares and heal skin) for as long as your skin desires.
However, DRINKING MORE WATER and Original Eucerin will stop your Eczema if you apply it 2-3 times daily, allowing it to soak in. If you find yourself rubbing the spot during sleep, etc, try putting a soft cotton bandage over a fresh application of Eucerin before you sleep, by morning you'll see a noticable difference, guarenteed! Take short showers and avoid abrasive material, soap, i.e. things that dry the skin!
Eczema Medication - Is It Really Working?
The progression in the treatment for eczema is non-existent. The same eczema medication is still being prescribed as it was back in the seventies even though there has been evidence that it is detrimental to skin. This medication comes in the form of steroid cream, antihistamine and thick, emulsifying ointments.
The steroid creams such as hydrocortisone, can only be used for a limited time as it causes thinning of the skin among other side-effects. However, the user of the cream becomes dependant because as soon as the cream stops being applied to the skin, the eczema comes back with a vengeance. This type of medication only eliminates the eczema while it is being used so it is purely temporary and in the process, can damage the skin.
For people who only acquire eczema as a passing phase, the steroid cream is probably an appropriate method of treatment but for those with an atopic, permanent eczema, this form of treatment seems to be an aggravation.
The emulsifying, emollient type creams seem to work for some but for others creates an itchy rashy mess, where the skin cannot breathe with the thick, heavy cream smothered all over the body.
Many who are frustrated at the lack of effective, conventional eczema treatment are turning to alternative natural methods to remedy the skin.
This can be in the form of organic skin cream, soothing plant extracts in oil or capsule form and changing the diet to avoid foods which are known to cause irritation in the skin.
The root cause of eczema can often be avoided by finding out what causes the symptoms. As stated many foods such as wheat, dairy, fish, preservatives and highly processed foods can instigate eczema symptoms. There are skin tests that can be performed to find out which foods have the allergen to a particular individual.
Perfumes and chemicals found in household substances can also be to blame. Changing to unperfumed beauty products and non-biological clothes washing powder can reduce irritation in the skin.
These are just a few measures that can be taken to eliminate the eczema symptom. For a full system to rid the body of eczema using only natural remedies for eczema medication, continue to Healing Eczema.
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