Stubborn skin disease; Eczema and its cure

Eczema is a condition of skin becomes inflamed itchy red cracked and rough blisters can also occur.The word eczema is used specifically to refer to A topic dermatitis the most common type of eczema.

Causes of eczema

The specific cause of eczema remains unknown, but it is believed to develop due to a combination of hereditary (genetic) and environmental factors.

Children are more likely to develop eczema if a parent has had it or another atopic disease. If both parents have an atopic disease, the chances increase further.

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.
• Microbes - bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, viruses, certain fungi
• Hot and cold temperatures - hot weather, high and low humidity, perspiration from exercise
• Foods - dairy products, eggs, nuts and seeds, soy products, 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.

• Treatments for eczema

  There is no cure for eczema. Treatment for the condition aims to heal the affected skin and prevent flaring of the symptoms. Doctors will suggest a plan of treatment based around a patient's age, symptoms, and current state of health.
  For some people, eczema goes away over time, and for others, it remains a lifelong condition.
  There are many things that people with eczema can do to support skin health and alleviate symptoms.
  • Taking regular warm baths
  • Applying moisturizer within 3 minutes of bathing to "lock in" moisture
  • Moisturizing every day
  • Wearing cotton and soft fabrics, avoiding rough, scratchy fibers, and tight-fitting clothing
  • Using medicated soap cleanser when washing such as crusader medicated soap.
    
  • Air drying or gently patting skin dry with a towel, rather than rubbing skin dry after bathing
  • Avoiding rapid changes of temperature and activities that make you sweat (where possible)
  • Learning individual eczema triggers and avoiding them
  • Using a humidifier in dry or cold weather
  • Keeping fingernails short to prevent scratching from breaking skin
  There are several medications that can be prescribed by doctors to treat the symptoms of eczema:
  • Topical corticosteroid creams and ointments - these are a type of anti-inflammatory medication and should relieve the main symptoms of eczema, such as skin inflammation and itchiness.
    
    
    
    
  • If These creams are 100% effective its available in any pharmacy all over Nigeria and its between 300naira to 500naira
  • Antibiotics if there is an overlying bacterial skin infection.
    
    
  • These Medications are meant to treat fungal and viral infections that are in the blood its just 500naira,and also easily available at any pharmacy store.just follow the prescription and that's the end of eczema.