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Eczema Shower Gel
eczema as a symptom?
Is it possible to have eczema as a symptom for an allergy? I itch every time I get out o the shower. I use all those girly bath gels. my family switched our laundry detergent but it hasn't semed to help. I think I'm allergic to the bath gels. It's not a run of the mill itching. it's the kind that drives you MAD!
Yes, it definitely is! I have eczema on my hands (which are extremely sensitive) from using the typical antibacterial handsoap. It is very itchy!
In your case, the shower (hot showers actually dry your skin out, making it extremely itchy) or the bath gel(which usually contains a lot of gunk like perfumes not good for sensitve skin) may be casuing the itchiness. My dermatologist told me to only use fragrance-free products like dove(look for the sensitive skin label).
I personally have found Aveeno to work great: you can soak in a tub of warm water with the Aveeno oatmeal(i know it sounds kind of yucky) powder for 15 min.- 30 min. Oatmeal is a natural cleanser and is really soothing. And as soon as you get out of the tub, moisturize immediately while your skin is still damp.
There are lots of other products for sensitve skin: just look for them! If that doesn't help, I suggest seeing a dermatologist. They can prescribe an ointment for the itching like protopic.
Soap Nuts To Treat Eczema
Soap nuts have a long history when it comes to treating skin conditions such as eliminating freckles, erasing fine lines, and ridding cracks in the skin. Soap nuts have been used for generations in India to treat eczema and psoriasis effectively and in the past few decades have been used in Europe with very positive results. The best thing about using soap nuts is that they are safe and effective for people that are allergic to even the mildest form of astringents or cleansers that are purchased in the stores. In most cases, even the cleansers that are labeled allergy free or for sensitive skin can be damaging to sufferers of eczema and psoriasis. Soap nuts have also been used in the United States for people who have been diagnosed with these skin conditions.
Soap Nuts for Eczema?
It has always been recommended that people with skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis should not use any type of cleansers on their skin. This is almost impossible considering that cleansers are in just about everything that is used commonly around the household and it is said that people who suffer from these types of skin conditions should try to avoid anything labeled as a detergent or soap. Soap nuts are among the list of herbs and minerals in Ayurvedic shampoos and cleansers and they are used in Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for eczema and psoriasis. Eczema affects both males and females alike and age is not a factor. Common symptoms of mild eczema can include dry, hot and itchy skin but more severe forms of the condition can result in the skin becoming raw, broken and bleeding.
Helping Eczema & Psoriasis
Rather than having to resort to prescription medicine to treat your eczema and psoriasis, first try ground soap nut husks as they provide a totally natural chemical free detergent for treatment. Soap nuts are recommended for babies and for people who develop allergies to conventional washing products, as they contain no allergenic substances. This is extremely important for those who suffer from skin disorders because many times the clothes that are being washed can trigger the skin condition and cause it to worsen. Soap nuts are all natural and have no smell to them which is the main reason that they are so successful in ridding skin disorders and preventing future outbreaks.
Soap Nut Studies
Many studies have proven that some people who have eczema have had their problems diminish after switching to soap nuts as a laundry detergent and as a skin cleanser. Soap nuts lead to stable soapy foam when they come in contact with water. Saponin's can replace conventional chemical detergents such as sodium laureth sulphate that are becoming increasingly unacceptable to the consumer due to fears concerning the safety of the chemical. Naturally occurring, Saponin's provide the foaming agent necessary in shampoo or shower gel that are gentler on the body and more environmentally friendly. According to Professor C. Kamaswara Rao of the Department of Forests Environment and Ecology of the Government of Karnataka, the biggest environmental benefits of the soap nuts in conjunction with prevention and elimination of skin conditions is through its anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties.
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