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Eczema Severe Treatments

What can I do to treat my Eczema?

I get a flare up every April. This lasts until August. It ruins my summer. Five months of itchy, inflamed skin, particularly on the hands, nose and forehead! I used to see my G.P. every year and she would prescribe hydrocortisone, aqueous cream every year. These provide temporary relief, but doesn't actually get rid of the problem.

I guess it's sunny there during summertime? Your eczema could be caused by sun or heat, because it's situated especially on the places that sun usually has easy access to. If sun causes it you should protect your skin carefully with clothing and head and face with a hat. There is even special clothing made of very special fabric that has sun screen properties in it itself - called solarveil http://www.solarveil.com/home.asp .There are quite many products that could help your situation, if sun is the main problem. You could join Yahoo!Group dedicated to this subject to find more information: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/sun1/

Are you always using same creams? If you are, ask the doctor to write something you haven't tried yet. All the creams are not perfect for everyone, and you might just have to keep testing creams to find more suitable for you. I suggest that you go see allergologist or dermatologist. Your problem could also be pollen and maby also foods that crossreact with pollen. But then it's a bit odd that the eczema is worst in those areas that you describe, unless it has to do with the fact that those areas are more likely to be exposed to the outside air during summer and thus to pollen. Anyway you should see a specialist, especially because this condition affects your life so much. Hope you find help quickly and get better soon !

Here some more useful links about the subject:

http://allergy.health.ivillage.com/outdoorallergies/sunandheatallergies.cfm

http://www.dermnetnz.org/reactions/solar-urticaria.html

http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/diseases/photosensitivity.htm

http://www.emedicine.com/DERM/topic448.htm

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/solarurticaria.htm

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The more I think of your situation, I think the pollen might be your main problem, and the crossreactive foods. You get the symptoms in april-august that the pollen is strongest. Find out what vegetation is producing pollen at that time in your surrounding aerias. Usually it's treepollens and weeds at that time. Ofcourse in New Zealand the time for pollen is different than in your home town, but with this link you get the idea what pollens crossreact with certain foods: http://www.allergyclinic.co.nz/guides/26.html
You could totally eliminate the crossreactive foods for this pollen season, even just to try if it has any effection on you. If you don't have eczema or any other symptoms during winter time, there is no need to eliminate them in other than pollen season.

Remember that the allergytests don't necessarily show any allergies if you don't react by IgE. If the tests are negative you can still be very allergic.

Eczema and Treatment - A Workable And Simple Treatment For Your Eczema

Eczema is an inflammatory skin disease that affects thousands if not millions of people throughout the world. The disease can either be present from birth or can develop at any stage of life. The health industry has not figured out a cure as such but there are many methods of treatment to choose from. Following is a look at eczema and treatment in it's varying forms.

If you go to your doctor for medication you will undoubtedly be prescribed with a steroid based cream or ointment supplemented by an aqueous cream cream or emollient. Steroids are often the first line of defense for a severe outbreak of eczema. However continued use can be dangerous and lead to other complications such as thinning of the skin and Glaucoma. Due to this, it is important to use this form of medication only in an emergency or for a short time until the skin has begun to heal.

There is some disagreement as to the effectiveness of emollients and paraffin creams for use as a moisturizer. Some say that the thick layer on top of the skin causes further itching and discomfort, where others find it a good source of added moisture. It would seem that it is purely a matter of opinion and personal circumstance.

Other treatments for eczema include natural substances that do not cause any side effects or unpleasant reactions. Certain oils such as Neem and Evening Primrose oils are known for their healing properties and hormone balance. They can be taken in capsule form every day for best results.

Organic skin creams with added vitamin E oil are a great source of rejuvenation for the skin and can be used once or twice a day for added effect. Choosing a skin cream that is 100% organic allows you to be safe in the knowledge that your skin will not suffer any side effects. One thing to note, however, is that some of these types of cream contain fruit and vegetable extracts and some use nut oils. If you have food allergies, then be sure to read the ingredients for your chosen skin lotion.

Personally, I encourage the use of a natural treatment for eczema as it can be used for continuous use and not a quick fix, rather a permanent solution.

There are many avoidance measures and natural methods for eliminating eczema from the body that can be implemented easily. For a full guide to getting rid of eczema once and for all, continue to the Complete Guide to Eczema And Treatment.

There are many avoidance measures for eczema and treatment, with natural methods for eliminating eczema from the body that can be implemented easily. For a full guide to getting rid of eczema once and for all, continue to the Complete Guide to Eczema And Treatment.

About the Author

Having suffered from eczema for 15 years and finally found a way to cure and maintain my skin, I feel qualified to pass on my advice. Remember to consult your doctor when embarking on a new treatment.