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Lupus Eczema
Are a Lupus rash and Eczema linked to one another?
My grandmother passed away in 2001, primarily due to Lupus. I've been worried that I may have/get Lupus (since it is a genetically transmitted disease). I have common flare ups of a rash that i thought was eczema, but recently have thought could be related to Lupus. Could Lupus cause Eczema? Are they linked somehow?
Thanks!
Lupus is not genetically transmitted. You MAY inherit a genetic predisposition to lupus, but it requires triggers to develop the disease. There are many cases of genetically identical twins where one develops lupus and the other does not.
Lupus is an autoimmune disease where your immune system attacks your own health tissue. The exact cause is unknown.
The exact cause of eczema is unknown, but it's thought to be linked to an overactive response by the body's immune system to unknown triggers.
Lupus of the skin is diagnosed by skin biopsy. Eczema may require some allergy testing.
In addition, eczema is commonly found in families with a history of other allergies or asthma.
Some people may suffer "flare-ups" of the itchy rash in response to certain substances or conditions.
See a dermatologist.
Finding the Right Fish Oil Dietary Supplement
Did you know a daily fish oil dietary supplement may be beneficial for arthritis, acne, psoriasis and eczema, depression, anxiety and stress, inflammatory bowel diseases and lupus, allergies, asthma and normal brain and eye development in infants and children? It also addresses one of the causes of cellular aging; that is inflammation.
Inflammation is a normal function of the immune system that helps the body heal. Chronic inflammation is a problem for many people.
In asthma and allergies, the immune system overreacts to irritants. In some cases, the overreaction is so severe that swelling occurs in the lungs and as large amounts of inflammatory molecules are released, there is a sudden drop in blood pressure. Death can occur in a matter of minutes, if the condition is not caught and treated.
Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s, are called autoimmune diseases. In these conditions, inflammation occurs in healthy tissues. It seems as though the immune system views the healthy cells as illness-causing pathogens.
Poor dietary habits contribute to chronic inflammation throughout the body, which is one of the causes of cellular aging. We cannot stop the aging process, completely. But we can keep it to a minimum with a fish oil dietary supplement and a healthy lifestyle.
There are no magic pills, as all of us should realize. Even our miracle drugs are only effective against certain diseases. They don’t cure everything.
Anyone that advertises a cure-all is probably selling snake oil. The oils of some snake species found in China actually have natural anti-inflammatory activity. But, what US travelling salesmen were selling was not that type. In many cases, the bottles did not contain snake oils, at all.
There are some regulations regarding what a manufacturer can and cannot do, today. But, mainly, they need to insure that what they are selling is safe.
Whether or not a fish oil dietary supplement is safe depends on the steps that the manufacturer takes to insure purity and freshness. Common contaminants, such as mercury and PCBs, can negate any health benefit that could have been present.
Spoiled oils can make a person ill, but they are also sources of free radicals, which are another cause of cellular aging. So, it is important to do some comparative shopping and check out the manufacturers standards for purity and freshness, before you buy.
The primary purpose of a fish oil dietary supplement is to correct a dietary imbalance that researchers believe is very common, particularly in the US. There is a lack of omega-3 fatty acids in the typical American diet, while there is an abundance of omega-6s.
Omega-6s contribute to the production of inflammatory molecules, while omega-3s contribute to the production of signaling molecules that end inflammation. Both fats are essential in the human diet, but intake needs to be balanced. Otherwise, chronic, system-wide inflammation occurs and the body’s cells get old, before their time.
So now that you know this, choose your fish oil dietary supplement with care. You may live a longer healthier life, as a result.
About the Author
Laurel Cohen is a strong advocate of natural health in all its forms: skin care, supplementation, and farm fresh foods. She enjoys introducing people to the best natural products she can find and uses herself daily. Visit her site http://www.omega-3-for-health.com to learn about the omega 3 fish oils Laurel uses daily for optimal health.
