Killer Ways To Get Rid Of Eczema In Days!

You've suddenly developed this itchy rash underneath your wedding ring and it won't go away. In fact, the more you scratch it, the more it itches - and worse, the more you scratch it the more you notice that it's beginning to weep and form a scaly crust.

Perhaps it's your baby that's suffering. His rash is oozing and crusty and it's mostly on his face and head but it's also showing up in the folds of skin behind his knees.

Most likely it's atopic dermatitis - otherwise known as eczema. Eczema is a common skin disease which is increasing every day, affecting 9% to 30% of the U.S. population. It is particularly common in infants and youngsters. Many of them outgrow it by the time they turn two but there are people who will continue to suffer intermittent symptoms throughout their lifetime.

The cause? Unknown. It's thought to be an overactive response by the body's immune system to some unknown trigger. It's also more prevalent in families with a history of allergies or asthma.

Everyone's "triggers" are different. For some it's exposure to a substance such as rough fabrics or certain soaps and detergents. For others it's cats or dogs. Still others are sensitive to temperatures either too hot or too cold. Stress can cause an eczema flare-up - as can catching a cold or getting an upper respiratory infection.

The cure? Because eczema is caused by the outside influences just discussed, a total cure is elusive. Once you've been diagnosed with eczema (which a physician may do simply by recognizing the tell-tale rash and/or possibly ordering allergy testing) one of the main things you'll need to do is learn to recognize and avoid your triggers.

There are, however, many things you can do to minimize an outbreak of eczema if it occurs in spite of your best efforts. The goal of treatment is to alleviate the itching. Eczema tends to dry out the skin so lotions and creams are generally recommended to keep the skin moist. The itching can also be relieved by cold compresses.

Over-the-counter hydrocortisone is sometimes recommended by your doctor. He can also prescribe you a stronger prescription cream or ointment with a higher concentration of cortisone if necessary. If the rash becomes severe he may prescribe a short course of oral steroids. If the rash becomes infected it is treatable, like any other infection, with antibiotics, either topical or oral.

Other treatments available for a stubborn case of eczema also exist. These include tar treatments, photo-therapy with an ultraviolet light, and for those people whose condition is not responding, the drug cyclosporine is available.

The best thing to do, of course, is to avoid flare-ups by knowing your triggers and sensitivities and avoiding them. Moisturize frequently, avoid sweating. Try to reduce your stress levels.

While uncomfortable and occasionally unsightly, eczema is not life-threatening and once diagnosed it's possible, with diligence, to avoid another outbreak all-together. Those unavoidable reoccurances can also be easily managed and minimized

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