Read here to know how homeopathy treats eczema efficiently
Do you have a few small patches of dry skin? Or is your skin itchy red? Well, eczema varies in severity from these conditions to an extreme skin condition which can cover most of your body. In acute cases, there might be weeping, crusting and bleeding.
Types of eczema
- Atopic eczema is the most common form.
- Another type of eczema is contact dermatitis which is caused by environmental or occupational factors.
- Seborrhoeic eczema occurs mainly on the scalp and faceoften starts off in the form of dandruff which progresses to redness, itching and scaling.
Eczema causes
It might also be useful to look at environmental factors that might be triggering or aggravatingeczema. House dust mites, pets, mold, heat and humidity are all aspects of the home environment that can trigger a flare-up. There might be circumstances in the workplace that have an effect too – occupations at greatest risk of developing contact dermatitis, for instance, are chefs, hairdressers, metal workers, nurses, cleaners and construction workers.
You might also want to read on psychological impact due to eczema.
Conventional eczema treatment
It is no surprise that eczema is the most frequently referred condition to homeopathic clinics. If you have suffered fromeczema skin you will know that conventional medicine struggles to deal with this very uncomfortable skin condition. Antibiotics, antihistamines and steroids manage symptoms and these might help in the short-term, but can become ineffective over time or less well tolerated. Patients are worried about long-term side-effects of using strong topical corticosteroid cream, which can cause atrophy or thinning of the top layer of the skin.
Severe eczema can have a hugeupshot on the whole family. It’s totally understandable if you are using large amounts of steroid creams to keep it under control. A regime of applying steroid creams coupled with complicated bandaging is time-consuming; you are often irritable and eat poorly as you feel so uncomfortable. Severe itching can interrupt sleep for everybody and you can feel defamed if the eczema rash is visible.
Why homeopathy?
For all these reasons, people oftenbook an appointment with an expert homeopathic doctor.One of the most successful approaches is to find and prescribe the constitutional remedy – theremedy that fits the overall person. Yes, this considers your mental and emotional state, your likes and dislikes, and what makes your condition worse or better along with the symptoms. What’s more? Homeopathic medicines are made from safe and natural substances and they do not cause any side-effects.
When there is a clear link with the onset or worsening of symptoms, homeopathic treatment for eczema is effective.Dr Batra’s®, we generally consider typical signs and symptoms of an eczematous patch presented by the patients. Further, past and family history also helps the physician for the diagnosis of eczema/dermatitis.Additionally, we have introduced India’s first 3D imaging device for the analysis and evaluation of skin health. The powerful diagnostic machine, based on advanced optical technology developed by scientists at Dublin, allows the skin to be viewed in 2 and 3 dimensions, and enables multi-spectral analysis of the epidermis and dermis.
A quick scan by the 3D imaging device reveals the following:
- Thickness of the skin
- Extent of eczema in the subcutaneous skin (not visible to naked eye)
- Response to the treatment even before it is seen by the naked eye, thereby saving your money and time.
Our treatment understands underlying factors such as stress at work or in a relationship, sensitivity to wheat and milk, mental as well as physical over-exertion. It monitors the underlying diseases, such as allergy, diabetes, hypertension and depression. It treats the associated complaints. It prevents recurrence and improve the quality of life.
Self-care tips for eczema:
- Bath in lukewarm water, not hot. Heat increases the itch.
- Avoid bubble baths which contain soaps as this irritates your skin.
- Don’t use soap which makes the skin dry; use a soap substitute in its place.
- Apply creams often and abundantly.
- Wash clothes in the least effective quantity of non-biological, un-perfumed washing powder. Give clothes an extra rinse. Avoid fabric conditioners.
- Wear cotton or silk clothes. Wool and man-made fibers can irritate the skin. Use cotton sheets and quilts.
- Retain bedrooms cool as overheating makes eczema worse. Warm, moist environments also encourage house dust mites.
- Keep pets out of your bedroom as animal dander can make eczema worse.
