Eczema Information
Guidelines to alternative
treatments & therapies for eczema pain relief

Conventional treatment and complementary treatments should not be consider an 'either/or' condition. The best therapy is the one that works the best for an individual.
See some dramatic pictures of a woman with eczema before using emu oil and after 1 and 3 weeks of applying emu oil to her neck and face.  

Generally, eczema, or dermatitis, as it sometimes called, is a collection of skin conditions that can affect people of all ages. The milder form is characterized by dry, hot, and itchy skin, but in the more severe form, the skin becomes cracked and has been known to bleed. Eczema, while not contagious, can be an embarrassment to the unfortunate individual. Some conventional treatments can cause the skin to be less inflamed, but the skin is prone to additional flare-ups from time to time. 

The various forms of eczema, while similar, have different causes, therefore, different treatments. The initial step should be to contact a dermatologist to conduct a diagnosis.

Eczema Types 

The most common of all eczemas is Atopic and has been linked with asthma and hay fever. People of all ages can be affected, but there seems to be a trend for it within some families. A common symptom is itchiness that can become very uncomfortable. The skin has an overall dryness, can become very red, and highly inflamed. Persistent scratching only worsens the condition and can cause skin infections. If infected, the skin can weep and have cracks in it. Skin hydration must be maintained.

Emu oil, one of most effective emollients in nature, can be used for both skin hydration and to reduce inflammation. Another benefit from using emu oil is that it is anti-bacterial and may help greatly in preventing any skin infections.

Allergic Contact Eczema results when the body has a reaction to a skin contact with a substance that the immune system finds unacceptable. The reaction may be immediate, or can develop over an extended period of time. Some of the typical substances are nickel, perfumes, cloth, rubber, and tin. Some of the offending substances may be found of the commonest of items, such as rings, buckles, the buttons on clothes, watches, and other jewelry. Once a reaction to any particular substance has been known, every attempt to contact that substance should be made.

Irritant Contact Eczema is caused by contact with substance that could be encountered daily, such as soaps, certain chemicals, and detergents. Hairdressers and beauticians often find themselves with rashes and inflamed skin. As with atopic eczema, keeping the skin moist can help in preventing an outbreak. Substances like emu oil and herbal products containing emu oil, unlike remedies containing drugs, can be used often during the day without any adverse side affects.

Infantile Seborrhoeic Eczema can be very common for children under 1 year of age. The reason for this condition, also called cradle cap is not fully understood. While it is not considered to be serious and causes the baby no unwell feelings, it can be treated with emu oil products to help clear the condition. It usually lasts only a few months. The same emu oil product that is used for diaper rash can be used for this type of eczema, too.

Adult Seborrhoeic Eczema can be more serious than the infant version. It can be found in the scalp and can spread to the face, ears, neck, and chest. The skin becomes inflamed, red, and can flake. Using a product, like emu oil, that can hydrate the skin while also protecting again infections should offer quick relief for this eczema.

Varicose Eczema is a condition found in the lower leg. People in their middle to late years are found most likely to encounter this eczema. Poor circulation is suspected. The ankles are most often affected and if the skin is left untreated, ulcers can develop. Typical treatment is an emollient, especially one that can improved the general health of the skin.

Discoid Eczema most often is an adult condition. It appears as a small, coin shaped redness of the skin. Most often it is found on the trunk or lower legs. These can erupt or weep. Emollients are a usual treatment, but care should be taken that the skin does not become infected.

Questions that are often asked about eczema

1) How important is diet? Experienced eczema sufferers know to avoid the food allergens that effect them. Until these allergens are found and avoided, controlling eczema is highly unlikely. Remember the foods that causes eczema outbreaks and refrain from eating them again. Taking emu oil gel caps can help by increasing the amount of Omega-3 and linolenic acid in your system. Both of these substances are known to help in skin repair.