Frequently asked Questions

What is eczema ?
The word eczema (also known as the itch that rashes) describes certain kinds of dermatitis (inflamed skin). Early eczema can be red, blistering, or oozing. Later on, it can be scaly, brownish, or thickened. Almost always, eczema itches.

Is DermaPhend Liquid soap only for Eczema?
No! – the product has other benefits whether you have a skin problem or not.

Body & Face wash
for Acne
as a baby wash
cancer patients
Daily skin care

What causes eczema?
People often get confused between the causes and the triggers. The most common cause of eczema is an imbalance in colon flora. This is especially true for infants. Other factors are medication (hypertension, antibiotics, cortisone) food allergies or intolerances, all of which affect or are the result of an imbalance in colon flora. Stress is not a cause but a trigger.
A sure way to diagnose if your eczema is caused from a colon flora imbalance is with a test called an indican test, which measures the amount of indols produced by the liver.

What is the step by step action of eczema
When one eats or drinks, the food is initially digested by the stomach and then passed onto the intestines / colon for further digestion and breakdown. This process is carried out by the 2kg of bacteria that lives there. If there is in incorrect balance then foods do not get broken down and “tagged” correctly and when they enter the blood stream the result is an immune response called agglutination. In other works they are targeted for destruction. These allergens settle in the skins substructure trying to escape, but the immune system keeps on attacking resulting in the symptoms of red, inflamed and itchy skin.
The severity varies from person to person due to differing tolerance levels or thresholds.

Why do doctors prescribe cortisone
Cortisone is the most powerful anti-inflammatory ever made and it’s function is to suppress the immune system attacking the allergens. Due to this, the skin settles down and clears, but the cortisone wears off and the immune system starts to attack again. By this time more allergens have deposited themselves so the flare up is more severe. This creates a cycle of cortisone abuse. The recommended dose is 10 days per year. Overuse leads to thinning skin, suppressed immune system, osteoporosis etc….
It’s a simple and cost effective treatment, but the eczema never goes away and leaves the patient with other medical problems.

Why do people continue to use cortisone
Unfortunately people trust doctors emphatically. “Doctor knows best” Patients are not told about the dangers of cortisone and while ignorance prevails patients don’t question, as long as the itch goes.
It’s only many years later and the condition still has not cleared, that patients start to try different approaches. Most patients that we treat have had eczema 10-30 years. There is still no clear explanation why anyone would continue with the same treatment/doctor for decades when there is clear evidence that not only is it not helping but continues to create serious side effects.

What can I do if my eczema is not going away?
If after 2 months there is no visible difference then the final attack is the Dermaphend Antigen reduction diet. This diet focuses on eliminating specific foods from the diet that cause an antigen/lectin response on the immune system. We supply this diet free of charge via the "diet and detox" link. This is not usually recommended as a first line of action as the diet is easier said than done, but I can guarantee you that afterwards you will feel absolutely fantastic.

What’s the problem with petrochemicals, perfume and colorants.
People who suffer with skin sensitivities or problematic skins have a reaction to these additives.
These are the chemicals most commonly found and should be avoided