ECZEMA
If we don't have it ourselves, i'm sure most of us have known someone who suffers with this quite common skin.
It is a condition that causes the skin to become dry, itchy, inflammed and cracked, it is a chronic longterm condition that can affect any part of the body, but most commonly around the knees, scalp, elbows and cheeks. The condition can have quiet periods where it is less severe, then more active ones. There are several types of eczema, some that cause blistering, affect only the lower leg, or parts of the face, but to simplify, I'll discuss Atopic Eczema as a generalisation.
Symptoms of eczema can be mild or can be disruptive to a normal life, with widespread lesions, constant itching, causing bleeding, preventing a normal night's sleep, loss of confidence and anxiety. A sufferer must be careful not to allow an area to become infected which can lead to oozing of fluid, swelling and scarring.
People with atopic eczema inherently have a dry skin which cannot retain moisture. This makes the skin more likely to react to triggers, these can be foods, certain fabrics, animal fur, the weather, chemicals, products placed onto the skin. You can be predisposed to eczema if your parents/grandparents have the condition. Eczema is NOT contagious.
Eczema can be treated with a thick hydrating cream to reduce dryness and redness, steroid creams(these can do more harm than good), dietary changes, avoiding known triggers, a medical professional will take a person with eczema through a series of tests to determine what these might be.
Massage can be used to relieve the effects of eczema when the sufferer is experiencing a quiet phase. Massage is contraindicated on an active, bleeding, weeping phase. Providing the patient is not allergic to the oils used, a medium composing of aromatherapy oils, coconut oil or wheatgerm/avocado oil (high in essential fatty acids and Vitamin E) can deeply rehydrate a dry flaky skin, ease the itchiness and offer relief. In addition, the aromatherapy oils can relax to encourage a peaceful nights sleep free from itching. Mild eczema can be treated with a high frequency facial, to reduce redness and promote healing of the skin. I only use organic(90%+ in some products) Neal's Yard products that are free of chemicals, SPS, additives etc.
If we don't have it ourselves, i'm sure most of us have known someone who suffers with this quite common skin.
It is a condition that causes the skin to become dry, itchy, inflammed and cracked, it is a chronic longterm condition that can affect any part of the body, but most commonly around the knees, scalp, elbows and cheeks. The condition can have quiet periods where it is less severe, then more active ones. There are several types of eczema, some that cause blistering, affect only the lower leg, or parts of the face, but to simplify, I'll discuss Atopic Eczema as a generalisation.
Symptoms of eczema can be mild or can be disruptive to a normal life, with widespread lesions, constant itching, causing bleeding, preventing a normal night's sleep, loss of confidence and anxiety. A sufferer must be careful not to allow an area to become infected which can lead to oozing of fluid, swelling and scarring.
People with atopic eczema inherently have a dry skin which cannot retain moisture. This makes the skin more likely to react to triggers, these can be foods, certain fabrics, animal fur, the weather, chemicals, products placed onto the skin. You can be predisposed to eczema if your parents/grandparents have the condition. Eczema is NOT contagious.
Eczema can be treated with a thick hydrating cream to reduce dryness and redness, steroid creams(these can do more harm than good), dietary changes, avoiding known triggers, a medical professional will take a person with eczema through a series of tests to determine what these might be.
Massage can be used to relieve the effects of eczema when the sufferer is experiencing a quiet phase. Massage is contraindicated on an active, bleeding, weeping phase. Providing the patient is not allergic to the oils used, a medium composing of aromatherapy oils, coconut oil or wheatgerm/avocado oil (high in essential fatty acids and Vitamin E) can deeply rehydrate a dry flaky skin, ease the itchiness and offer relief. In addition, the aromatherapy oils can relax to encourage a peaceful nights sleep free from itching. Mild eczema can be treated with a high frequency facial, to reduce redness and promote healing of the skin. I only use organic(90%+ in some products) Neal's Yard products that are free of chemicals, SPS, additives etc.
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