Eczema is a skin condition that affects an estimated 10-20% of the world population. Eczema is the skin’s inflammatory response to internal or environmental irritants and causes red, itchy, flakey skin patches.

Eczema can be embarrassing, frustrating and difficult. It can harm our sense of self-esteem since our sense of beauty and is very closely related to healthy-looking skin.

Eczema varies in severity and in type. The causes for breakdown of the skin’s immune system are unknown. Some studies indicate it is related to a genetic predisposition [Ref 1], or, in children, being given certain vaccines [Ref 2], but there is no concrete evidence for all types of eczema.

We do know that environmental factors or allergic reactions can trigger these inflammatory eczema.

Atopic Ezcema is the most common type of eczema, initiated when a person has an allergic reaction. The most common allergies to foods are wheat, dairy and sugar but flare-ups often can occur after taking other substances the body rejects such as coffee or other stimulants. A Doctor or nutritionist can help diagnose and isolate allergies.

Occupational Eczema is triggered by exposure to work-related environmental substances that trigger eczema irritations. Nurses and doctors, restaurant chefs or waiters, anyone who must wash often with harsh soaps are likely candidates. Those who must work with concrete or other substances such as artists, construction workers often contact harsh substances in their occupation. Working with rough materials such as rope, stone or dirt can also be hard on the skin and, especially in rough weather, can trigger eczema conditions.

Nummular Eczema is characterized by coin shaped spots on the skin and can be triggered by harsh detergents or soaps or tight clothing or fabrics causing allergic reactions.

The skin is the largest organ of the body. When it is hydrated and given the proper nutrients it can better do its job of protecting and acting as a barrier to the internal workings of the body. When overwhelmed by toxins and irritants and stress, a negative immune response is more likely to occur.

There is no known cure for eczema but reduction of all possible triggers does help keep it under control. Lifestyle changes and diet are most often prescribed.

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References:

1. Research Confirms Genetic Skin Barrier Defect Linked to Eczema, reported by American Academy of Dermatology, National Eczema Association

2. Clin Exp Immunol. 2000 October; 122(1): 16–19.

P D Arkwright, L Patel, A Moran,* M R Haeney,* C I Ewing, and T J David

Atopic eczema is associated with delayed maturation to the antibody response to Pneumococcal vaccine

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