ECZEMA:
Eczema is a general medical term, that can be used to refer
to all sorts of red, scaly,
blistering, oozing, thickened and itchy skin condition. Dermatitis and
allergic contact
reactions like Poison Ivy, can be referred to as Eczema.
Medically Eczema is also called Atopic Dermatitis. "Atopic" refers to
a grouping of
diseases within a family. It is common all over the world and can occur
at anytime,
but is most common in infants and young adults. Eczema can appear anywhere
on the
body, but quite often appears as large infected patches on the insides
of the elbows
and knees. Also Eczema is commonly found on the face and wrists
Eczema Statistics:
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, almost 8 million people
in the
U.S. alone suffer from Eczema. It affects about ten percent of infants
and three percent
of the population. Eczema is a common disease all over the world.
What Causes Eczema ?
Eczema can be caused by different factors, but most of the time it is
an allergic reaction
to external contact with some irritants, or by ingesting certain foods.
Examples of Eczema
caused by external contact could be detergents, chemicals, certain fabrics,
rugs, solvents,
cleaning substances, latex materials such as gloves, even allergens,
or irritants found in
water. Other allergies like Asthma, or Hay Fever, can also cause Eczema.
Almost 10
percent of Eczema cases are caused by foods, such as cow's milk, eggs,
peanuts, certain
sea foods, or even by inhaling airborne elements like dust, pollen,
molds, etc... Stress is
another factor that could trigger Eczema symptoms. Even if all these
factors are
eliminated long lasting relief is not guaranteed.
How Can You Tell If you Have Eczema?
You may identify Eczema by the symptoms described above, or performing some
tests
with your physician.
What Can You Do About It ?
Besides
the Eczema treatments mentioned below, there are a few tricks you can use
to
helpcontrolling your Eczema symptoms. Identify the allergens that cause
the Eczema
and try to avoid the foods or external factors that could trigger it. Boost
the efficiency
of your Immune System with Ginseng or other natural products. Learn relaxing
techniques like Meditation, Yoga or take up a Hobby, to avoid stress flair
ups. Take
warm baths to eliminate the dead skin, but don't peal the it. Avoid scratching
those areas
as much as possible to prevent infection. If the itching is extreme, wrap
the affected
area for a while with a wet cloth, gauze or towel to keep the skin moisturized.
Keep the
room temperature warm.
Eczema Treatments:
Traditional treatments may include Coal Tar products, that are messy and
can leave
stains on clothes or skin. Moreover, most of these products have strong
odor. Oral
Cortisone, which is a medication that is often prescribed for severe cases,
or even
Creams or Ointmentsbased on Cortisone, should not be used for a long period
of
time, because of related risks and side effects. Other internal medications
such as
antihistamines, antibiotics provide temporary relief. Light therapy may
also help
treating Eczema, but has a risk of skin cancer.
Zinc Pyrithione -
Zinc Pyrithione is a natural activation of Zinc, discovered by British and
Spanish
scientists years ago. It is considered as one of the most successful treatment
of
Eczema and other severe skin disorders in Europe. The treatment was introduced
in
the United States about 5 years ago and now is available under the name
DERMAZINC.
It is
a complete line of products including Spray (with
scalp applicator), Cream,
Shampoo
and Bars of Soap, that can be combined to produce
a very powerful
treatment of Eczema. Dermazinc quickly relieves itching, eliminates flaking,
redness
and brings the damaged skin back to its natural condition within 10-20 days,
with no
side effects. The treatment has over 95% success rate.
Dermazinc and Dermazinc-Plus
are are distributed world wide by SANAVITA
ENTERPRISES located at 3932 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 308 in
Los Angeles, California 90010.
You can Email us at sanavita@serve.com
or call the toll free 1-888-700-
VITA(8482) and ask for a personal advisor that will guide you through
the first steps of your treatment towards a whole new life. People outside
the U.S. can call 1-(213)-380-0717.
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