Originally published December 18 2005
Eczema patients may soon be treated with shielding lotions
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Recent studies of eczema treatment have heralded the effects of shielding lotions, which have proven effective in trapping moisture in the skin and protecting the outer layer of skin from any outside irritation.
Relief from eczema and finding an eczema treatment that works for you may be just around the corner.
According to The National Institutes of Health, some 15 million people in the United States including about 10 percent to 20 percent of all infants suffer from the red, itchy, dry cracking skin associated with Eczema.
Although there is no known cause -- or cure -- for the disease, The American Academy of Dermatology acknowledges that most cases are closely tied to a family history of allergies.
Those who are genetically predisposed and then exposed to environmental triggers may develop eczema.
Eczema sufferers have tried many different treatments, but since so many factors affect why a person develops eczema, it's difficult to predict which treatment plan will work best.
What works for some often has no effect on another victim of eczema.
Treatments have included applying lotions, creams, or ointments to keep the skin as moist as possible, lifestyle modifications, use of a non-sedating or sedative antihistamines, depending on the severity, phototherapy, and for particularly severe cases, medications such as corticosteroids and cyclosporine, may be prescribed.
Avoiding triggers is often the best plan of action in the prevention of flare-ups.
Some common triggers include rough or coarse materials coming into contact with the skin, overheating or sweating, irritants such as certain soaps, detergents, and disinfectants, contact with juices from fresh fruits and meats, dust mites, and animal saliva and danders may trigger itching.
Even upper respiratory infections often caused by viruses and stress can be triggers.
Often, the best treatment is also the best prevention of eczema outbreaks in the first place as well as to control the itching to prevent further damage to the skin.
Regular use of a shielding lotion coupled with basic preventative measures can tackle the majority of eczema outbreaks.
All content posted on this site is commentary or opinion and is protected under Free Speech. Truth Publishing LLC takes sole responsibility for all content. Truth Publishing sells no hard products and earns no money from the recommendation of products. NaturalNews.com is presented for educational and commentary purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice from any licensed practitioner. Truth Publishing assumes no responsibility for the use or misuse of this material. For the full terms of usage of this material, visit www.NaturalNews.com/terms.shtml