The most difficult task in the treatment of
eczema is to identify the underlying cause or trigger. This
sounds easy but can be extremely frustrating especially in a
world that continually portrays a quick fix for everything.
There are websites detailing fantastic testimonials with pictures of
how there eczema "miraculously" dissappeared after a few days!!!
I can guarantee you that these products contain cortisone, so please do
not be mislead....Eczema patients or their parents require a lot of patience.
The following list is by no means definitive but will generally
be able to provide the correct direction for you to persue.
Almost all eczema's are caused from one of the following.
- Colon flora imbalance, resulting in:
Asthma and other allergies
Food & drink intolerance
Colon disorders
Colourants & preservatives intolerance
- EFA's (Essential Fatty Acid) imbalance, resulting in:
Skin infections
Chemical or contact irritations
- Medications, resulting in:
Rash as a side effect
- Stress is normally a trigger not a cause
- Auto immune disorders resulting from vaccines and/or heavy
metal toxicity
So where do I start?
1.) The most important factor is for your healthcare practiioner
to positively diagnose that you indeed have eczema.
2.) Determine which eczema you suffer from. This list starts
from the most common to the least.
Infantile or baby eczema(affects babies
and small children)
This type of eczema comprises almost 80% of eczema patients. In
many cases this eczema starts as a baby or small child and can
continue for decades.
