Tips for sleeping better with severe eczema

9 months old Richa was suffering from itchy eruptions all over her body that exuded blood and sticky watery fluid. Her dress was stained with blood. Her parents said that Richa suffered from this dreaded ailment since birth. They had tried the best conventional treatment for eczema but all in vain. No amount of steroid creams and emollients provided any relief. Richa was then brought by her parents to a homeopathic doctor and was diagnosed as suffering from atopic dermatitis and after detailed case analysis given by her mother. The case analysis also included the mother’s emotional condition during pregnancy which revealed that the mother was highly stressed and had suppressed anger. Richa was prescribed homeopathic medicines. Slowly and steadily Richa’s condition started improving. By 6 months all the eruptions had gone, itchiness had gone completely and the discharges stopped in the first month only. The mother was happy as in the very 1st month only the child had peaceful sleep which otherwise was tough because of her ailment.

Eczema skin disease is a medical condition in which patches of skin become rough and inflamed with blisters which cause itching and bleeding.

The case above is of Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, itchy skin condition that is very common in children but may occur at any age. It is also known as eczema or atopic eczema, and was formerly known as Besnier’s prurigo. It is the most common form of eczema.

Cause of Eczema

Atopic dermatitis arises because of a complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors. These include defects in skin barrier function making the skin more susceptible to irritation by soap and other contact irritants, the weather, temperature and non-specific triggers.

Other Eczema Causes:

• Pollen: Pollen is one of the many potential triggers of eczema. Environmental factors are also known to bring out the symptoms of eczema; these include:
• Irritants - soaps, detergents, shampoos, disinfectants, juices from fresh fruits, meats, or vegetables.
• Allergens - dust mites, pets, pollens, mold, and dandruff.
• Microbes - bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, viruses, and certain fungi.
• Hot and cold temperatures - very hot or cold weather, high and low humidity, and perspiration from exercise.
• Foods - dairy products, eggs, nuts and seeds, soy products, and wheat.
• Stress - it is not a cause of eczema but can make symptoms worse.
• Hormones - women can experience worsening of eczema symptoms at times when their hormone levels are changing, for example during pregnancy and at certain points in their menstrual cycle.

Homeopathy for Eczema

Conventional modes of treatments are based on immunosuppressant. They may clear the skin in a few days to few weeks but it would recur as soon as the effect of the medicine wears off.
Topical treatments like creams/ ointments reduce the itching and inflammation temporarily but it would return with more intensity. Homeopathy helps to stimulate body's natural healing capacity and restores the deviated immunity back to normalcy.
Artificial Ultra-violet light therapies are known to cause burns but Homeopathy has no such side-effects.
Homeopathy is non-addictive and can also eliminate the need to consume conventional medicine.
If Homeopathy is considered as an eczema treatment option in the early stage of the disease, then the overall control of the disease in the future is much better.
Homeopathic medicine helps to deal with stress more effectively and helps control the intensity of complaints during seasonal variations.
Homeopathy uses natural medicines in a potentized form which is extremely effective and absolutely free from any side effects.
In any skin infection, there is often an underlying psychosomatic factor. Homeopathy can help treat this factor very effectively without causing dependence or addiction.

Self Care Tips to help you sleep better

There are numerous things that people with eczema can do to support skin health and alleviate symptoms, such as:
Take lukewarm baths as hot water baths suck away the natural oils of the body. Applying moisturizer within 3 minutes of bathing to "lock in" moisture to keep your skin hydrated through the day.
Wear cotton and soft fabrics. Avoid rough, scratchy fibers, and tight-fitting clothing as they do not allow the sweat to be absorbed and this increases the itching and chances of secondary fungal infections.
Avoiding rapid changes in temperature and activities that make you sweat (where possible). Use a humidifier in dry or cold weather.
Keep fingernails short to prevent scratching the skin.