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Surviving Eczema is All About Attitude
2008-03-30 00:48:00
As you might notice, my focus in eczema treatment is not on the physical treatment. I highly believe in the psycho-dermatology factors that drives eczema break out.Although not all people are driven by the psychology factors in their eczema break out, you have to admit that however small it is, psychology factors rule eczema sufferers' life - low self esteem, feels rejected by the society, even suicidal! Read my previous post about becoming suicidal because of eczema.What can I do to survive eczema break out?Stay calm - getting upset and panic will only worsen the symptomWhenever possible, DON'T scracth! - scratching will trigger chain effect of itches on your skin with eczema patchesUse lots of moisturiser to avoid dry skin that will worsen the break outBathe or shower with soap less often to avoid dry skinPray or meditate - according to your believe, pray or meditate helps a lotLast resort, use hydrocortico steroids - only for severe eczema break outLast but not least, consult ...
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Eczema Pain is Beyond Skin-Deep
2008-03-26 01:43:00
I recently stumble upon this great video about the current eczema treatment.What's interesting about the video is the statement that says, although eczema can be treated, often doctors and their medical treatments only solve half of the problem.Please watch the following video for the insight on eczema impact that is beyond skin-deep.They tend to 'forget' about the emotional impact of eczema, which is, to me, more devastating than the skin problem itself - self-pity, frustration, depression, low self-esteem, and... "eww, what's that?" statement - affecting both young and old.What to do? Eczema suffers and their relatives need to support each other to fight the negative emotional impacts of eczema, and the perception and comments by others that are both uninformed and not sensitive toward eczema and the sufferers.Eczema Club: All About Eczema
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The Eczema Control Plan - Worth to Try!
2008-03-22 11:56:00
I've stumbled upon one groundbreaking International report on what causes eczema. It's so groundbreaking, that it supersedes conventional medical opinions on eczema causes.The report, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, states that until now, people believe that most eczema sufferers were having an immune reaction to some external influence.However, the new evidence resulting from global studies suggest that in mild to moderate form, the skin disease is probably triggered by something other than an allergic reaction to allergens.Here's the groundbreaking notion - a key factor in developing eczema is the structure of the skin barrier and the integrity of the cells' lipids and binders.The report stated that people prone to eczema have a much thinner skin barrier than people with normal skin and this can be seen under a microscope, even if they do not have obvious eczema lesions.To illustrate, please consider these explanations:1: Normal skinThe very top l...
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Goat's Milk and Cow Colostrum Eczema Treatment
2008-03-20 08:55:00
I found interesting news on natural eczema treatment - goat's milk. To tell you the truth, I don't really like the idea of drinking a goat's milk, but maybe my wife want to give it a try? :)I also read on the Net that some people have tried to take a supplement containing cow colostrum and egg yolk extract. According to them, it's pretty effective controlling their eczema.However, I also found out from Dr. Weil's wellness site, that there is not enough evidence that cow colostrum will help treating eczema - He suggests to save your money on this.Well, logically, goat's milk and cow colostrum will actually help eczema sufferer due to their properties that can actually enhance one's immune system. With the egg yolk that enhance energy, the combination of milk / colostrum with the egg yolk sounds good to try.You can find extracts in your region's health food providers to be used as home remedies, or you can take supplements containing those ingredients.Take heed, though - a...
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Eczema Flare Ups after Days of Terrible Weather
2008-03-18 14:00:00
Weather really come into play in new eczema patch creation :)Especially where my wife and I live, bad weathers are really THAT bad. Does weather really that influentials?In my experience, yes it does. The problem with all of us with eczema is that our body is built based on our early ages environmental conditions. To refer, an eczema research has shown that exposure to bacterial toxin in the home may protect infants from eczema.Based on the research, I assume that during our early stages of life, our body build some patterns in the immune system that are 'memorised'. In later stages of life, the immune system 'remember' to protect our body from harms that was caused in the past. Therefore, a change in the exposure pattern will effect the immune system.I have no evidence whatsoever regarding this, but I use this logic to understand why today's global warming and rapid climate changes are one of the biggest factors contributing to eczema flare ups frequency. Even some peopl...
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Eczema Club Change in Blogging Policy
2008-03-17 15:18:00
I'm thinking about a change in Eczema Club blogging policy.As you might notice, I no longer post a lot of articles anymore. Eczema Club used to be a semi-feed blog - that is, finding useful eczema-related articles from the Net and present them in Eczema Club blog with additional comment. Although it might be useful, I am thinking that perhaps my family first hand experience would help you most in your daily battle with eczema.Therefore, from now on, I'll keep you posted with original, first hands, stories and reviews in Eczema Club. Hopefully by doing this, Eczema Club will be more useful than it is now.Eczema Club: All About Eczema
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Chinese Medicine 'Eases Eczema'
2008-03-15 01:21:00
A traditional Chinese herbal medicine consisting of five herbs may ease eczema symptoms, a study suggests.Researchers found the treatment reduced the need for conventional medicines, and improved the quality of life for young patients with atopic eczema.The study of 85 patients by the Chinese University of Hong Kong is reported in the British Journal of Dermatology.However, UK experts warned against using Chinese herbal medicine without first consulting a doctor. HERBS IN THE MEDICINEFlos lonicerae (Japanese honeysuckle)Herba menthae (peppermint)Cortex moutan (root bark of peony tree)Atractylodes Rhizome (underground stem of the atractylodes herb)Cortex phellodendri (Amur cork-tree bark)Eczema is a group of inflammatory skin disorders that make the skin dry, itchy, flaky, red and sore. In more severe forms the skin can become broken and weep or bleed.The Hong Kong team assessed the effects of the "pentaherbs formulation" on patients with atopic eczema - the most common type of the...
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Irritated by Eczema
2008-03-13 13:30:00
Successful eczema treatment depends on a precise diagnosis. Why? Several different conditions can cause this skin disorder.Eczema isn't just one thing. Several quite different conditions cause the itchy skin condition. Early on, it looks like red skin that can develop oozing blisters. Later, the skin can get scaly or thick.It's not easy to tell one kind of eczema from another. That's why you need to see a doctor about it. Successful eczema treatment depends on the correct diagnosis.The ProblemThe vast majority of people with eczema have atopic dermatitis, an allergic symptom. That's the kind that shows up early in life, almost always by age 5. Eczema that shows up later than this usually is another kind of eczema."Atopic dermatitis, asthma, and allergic rhinitis (think hay fever) -- that's what we call the allergic triad," dermatologist Jeffrey Weinberg, MD, director of clinical research at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York, tells WebMD.A lot of people think ecz...

Never Too Old to Get Eczema - Real Story
2008-03-13 13:20:00
"I have always been aware of chemicals causing health problems but never realised just how they can creep up on you and cause a problem which seemingly doesn't have an easy answer.At 52 I started a part time job which involved farm work and relief milking of a dairy herd every second weekend. For the first couple of months everything was fine then I started to notice red raw areas starting on my face below my nose and each side of my mouth. I put this down to being exposed to cold drying wind and rubbed cream into them from the chemist.At first there was a some relief but then the problem became much worse. In desperation I saw the local doctor and he gave me steroid cream to clear it up which worked very well and the problem seemed to disappear. Then two weeks later it was back again and another cycle of steroid cream was started again. I hate having to use drugs that just treat the symptoms so started to carefully appraise my exposure to chemicals and what may have been the cause...
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Natural Home Remedies for Eczema
2008-03-13 13:03:00
Coconut oil can be applied to the portions with eczema. It helps the skin to remain soft.A light mud pack applied over the place of eczema is also very beneficial. Good Home Remedy for Eczema .Sunbathing is also beneficial as it kills the harmful bacteria.Make a fine paste of 1 tsp camphor and 1-teaspoon sandalwood. Apply this paste on the affected eczema areas. This is very good and simple home remedy for eczema.Water treatments have also been proved useful in treating eczema like cold compress or cold wet fomentations. It can be applied twice daily depending on the severity of the problem.Make a fine paste by adding 1 tbls of turmeric powder and 1 tbls of bitter neem leaves. Apply this paste to the affected areas. This eczema remedy is one of the effective home remedies for eczema.Soaps, chemicals and other drying agents should be avoided.Rub nutmeg against a smooth stone with a few drops of water. Make a smooth paste and apply. This is also good and one of the useful home remedies...
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Can Bath Oils Help Treat Atopic Eczema?
2008-03-11 16:27:00
What do the papers say?NHS funding is being wasted on eczema-easing bath oils that are of 'questionable' value, the media reported last week.The products are prescribed to ease the skin inflammation caused by allergic eczema, but there is no clinical evidence they work, according to researchers in the Drugs and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB).The NHS spends £16 million a year on bath oils, about 70p per bath, say the papers. Bath emollients are thought to be easier to apply than topical treatments and are believed to form a protective barrier against irritants.There is no evidence to back this up and emollients could even cause problems, such as slipping in the bath, say media reports.What is the research?The story stems from a discussion piece in the DTB which examines the evidence and use of both bath and topical emollients.The article seems to have been inspired by issues of cost. Each year the NHS spends more than £16 million pounds on bath emollients; 38 per cent of the total c...
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Children With Eczema Have Same Impaired Quality of Life as Those With Kidne
2008-03-11 16:25:00
Children with serious skin conditions feel their quality of life is impaired to the same extent as those with chronic illnesses such as epilepsy, renal disease and diabetes, according to research published in the July issue of British Journal of Dermatology.A team of Scottish researchers surveyed 379 5- to 16 year-olds, who had been suffering from skin diseases like acne, eczema and psoriasis for more than six months, together with their parents.They asked the children and their parents how much the condition impaired the child's quality of life when it came to factors such as pain, loss of sleep, dietary restrictions, interference with school and play, friendships, teasing and bullying and medical treatment.They then compared the quality of life scores given by the parents of 161 children with chronic diseases in the same age group.Only six of the 546 parents approached by staff at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee and Perth Royal Infirmary preferred not to take part in the research. A...
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Education Program Reduces Severity of Eczema
2008-03-11 15:58:00
Age-related educational programs for the long-term control of atopic dermatitis in children and adolescents were significantly more effective than conventional treatment, according to a randomized controlled trial of 823 parents and affected patients in Germany.Atopic dermatitis affects up to one-fifth of schoolchildren. Management of this chronic disease may be suboptimal due to lack of information and lack of confidence in medical treatment. While several educational interventions have been developed for adults with eczema, programs for children are sparse.In this study, an interdisciplinary team presented standardized educational programs for the management of atopic dermatitis. Those in the intervention group participated in six weekly group sessions lasting two hours each. Participants were grouped by age: parents of children ages 3 months to 7 years; parents of 8- to 12-year-olds; and adolescents ages 13 to 18 years.Topics included basic medical information; stress reduction, ...
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Watching a Weepy Film May be a New Way to Reduce the Symptoms of Eczema
2008-03-10 01:24:00
Eczema Club note: This really unique eczema treatment should also pose a question: Does being sensitive actually helps eczema suffers? I think it does. What do you think? Leave your comment about it on this post.Research based on 60 patients with atopic eczema who had an allergy to latex, shows that those who cried while watching Kramer Vs Kramer had a reduced allergic response immediately afterwards.The patients viewed a weather information video and the sad movie, and after each viewing various tests — including allergic response to latex — were carried out by researchers at Satou Hospital, in Osaka, Japan.The results show that after watching the film about the weather, there was no change.But in 44 out of the 60 patients who cried after watching Kramer Vs Kramer, there were significant changes.They had reduced allergic responses, including skin wheals, and lower levels of antibodies to latex.One theory is that the emotional effect of crying has some beneficial impact on the...
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Could a Water Softener Cure Your Child's Eczema?
2008-03-10 00:59:00
Eczema Club Note: Water Softener is a hot topic in eczema treatment today. I'll keep you updated on anything about the use of water softener for eczema treatment. Make sure you don't miss any updates by subscribing to Eczema Club feed.Could a water softener cure eczema?Children are being prescribed a special type of water softener to reduce symptoms of eczema, the skin condition that affects up to one in five school-age youngsters.The move follows research which has shown that eczema is up to 50per cent more common among primary school pupils who live in hard water areas.Eczema can run in families, but environmental factors are also suspected of playing an important role in causing the disorder.However, apart from allergies to house dust mites and possibly some foods, little is known about other environmental triggers that may increase the risk.Atopic eczema is the most common form of the condition, and can affect both children and adults.Symptoms include itchiness, skin dryness...
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Does Spirituality Play a Big Role in Managing Your Eczema?
2008-03-10 00:47:00
To my family and I, spirituality in managing your eczema is very critical. You shall never underestimate the power of faith. Spirituality does help us to get through the rough times - put things in perspective. And, the more you put your hands off you and your eczema (literally and figuratively) and devote to your Higher Being, you will see INSTANT relieve.I am a Christian - I am devoted to the Almighty God, Jesus Christ. Although I seek what a man could think of the best solutions for my family conditions - mainstream medication and herbal treatment of eczema - JC offers my family and I the BEST solution - release your hands from the wheel of your life, and He will take control to do what's best for us. That's how faith works, and that's how you break the eczema breakout cycle.No matter what your spirituality paths are, you have to start devoting now, and release your grasp of your eczema conditions, and do what's best but often forgotten and underestimated - stop trying to ...
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Shiitake Mushroom Eczema Treatment
2008-03-09 04:05:00
Eczema Club note: You might want to try Shiitake Mushroom for natural eczema treatment. Please note, although generally not considered as mainstream natural eczema treatment (like licorice and evening primrose oil do), appropriate use of the medicinal mushroom proves to be effective in treating eczema.Name: Lentinuna edodesMain medical uses: * cancer * high cholesterol level * influenza, cold * rheumatism * arthritisGeneral information about medicinal mushrooms:In contrast to general medicine, which intends to fight the illness, therapy with medicinal mushrooms concentrates on maintaining physiological homeostasis – that means restoring our bodies' balance (for example, the balance of minerals, enzymes, hormones, water, electrolytes or immune cells) and natural resistance to disease.Medicinal mushrooms have a regulative effect, which means they can for example help to lower blood pressure in those with hypertension and increase blood pressure in those with hypotension.These mush...
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Omega 3 Fish Oil and Eczema
2008-03-09 03:58:00
What is the Role of Omega 3 Fish Oil in Eczema TreatmentEczema or excema, known as dermatitis in the medical dictionary, is a skin condition in which it becomes red with little cracks and spots. People usually use creams and other medication to treat this illness. However, this provides only temporary solution and the irritation returns after a few days. Recent studies in the field of eczema treatment have revealed that eating fish or fish oil capsules can prevent eczema and other skin-related problems.This is because fish oil is rich in omega 3 fatty acids – DHA and EPA – which are not only beneficial for proper functioning of nervous system and immune system, but are also helpful in the prevention of various skin-related diseases like acne, formation of red spots, wrinkles and eczema. Therefore, the role of omega 3 fish oil in eczema treatment is significant and noteworthy.Omega 3 fish oil and eczema can be connected by the fact that fish oil is the only known natural source o...

Probiotic Treatment may Limit Eczema in Infants
2008-03-09 03:54:00
Oral supplementation with the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri to the mother during pregnancy and to the infant after birth may help reduce the development of eczema and allergy associated with immunoglobulin E, a key protein involved in the allergic response, according to Swedish researchers.Probiotics are small molecules that help maintain the natural balance of organisms, also referred to as microflora, in the intestines.Altered microbial exposure may underlie the increase of allergic diseases in affluent societies. Probiotics may help, Dr. Thomas R. Abrahamsson of Linkoping University Hospital and colleagues note.To investigate, the researchers enrolled families with a history of allergic disease. Expectant mothers were randomly assigned to receive L reuteri in an oil suspension or a placebo treatment, each day from week 36 until delivery.Their babies continued with the same formulation from birth until 12 months of age and were followed up for another year. A total of 188 comple...
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Non-steroid Eczema Cream May Prevent Development of Asthma
2008-03-08 16:25:00
A study is currently being conducted to determine if using Elidel to treat atopic eczema could prevent the development of allergic asthma, rhinitis and hay fever later in life. It is estimated that 80% of children with atopic eczema will eventually develop asthma etc.The theory is that by protecting the skins barrier through early treatment of eczema, there is less likelihood of allergens penetrating into the skin and setting of immune responses.Elidel is currently the only FDA approved non-steroid treatment for atopic dermatitis or eczema. It doesn’t have the side effects of the comparative steroid creams.Source: Summary of medical news story as reported by Medical News Today, from http://wrongdiagnosis.comEczema Club note: Please read our prevous posts on the use of Elidel as topical immunomodulator to treat eczema.Information on eczema natural cream to treat red, itchy and flaky skinEczema Club: All About Eczema
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Eczema Club Entrecard
2008-03-08 10:30:00
To extend exposure on Eczema Club , I joined Entrecard.com. In short, Entrecard is a member-powered advertisement exchange program.Here's how it works:If a member 'drop' his/her entrecard to your account, you have an option to accept or decline the request. If you accept, his/her entrecard will be displayed in your blog. By doing this, I get entrecard points. I can spend the points to put my entrecard to other blogs.Eventually, my purpose of doing this is to put Eczema Club Entrecard in other related blog, in a hope to get the blog's visitors attention to visit this blog.If you have an entrecard, please 'drop' your entrecard into Eczema Club Entrecard account and I'll make sure to include your entrecard displayed in this blog.Eczema Club: All About Eczema

Eczema Club Squidoo Lens
2008-03-08 09:52:00
To increase Eczema Club eczema awareness campaign, I recently publish Eczema Club lens on Squidoo .Currently it contain feeds from this blog, as well as one or two other things. In the future, I plan to feature blogs and blog feeds from other eczema related blogs. Do you want your blog feed to be included in Eczema Club lens? Just leave me a message with your blog and feed URL and I'll include yours to the lens ASAP.Please visit Eczema Club lens and leave a feedback on how to use the lens better to enhance awareness on eczema.Eczema Club: All About Eczema
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New Eczema Treatments on Horizon
2008-03-07 08:36:00
New ways to treat skin conditions which affect millions of people could be on the way after a scientific discovery.Experts led by the University of Dundee have discovered the gene which causes dry skin, leading to eczema and asthma.The gene produces the protein filaggrin, which helps the skin form a protective outer barrier.Experts hope to use the discovery for more effective therapies to tackle the root causes of the conditions, rather than simply treating the symptoms.At the moment the only treatment is through the use of emollients and ointments or anti-inflammatory drugs."If you imagine the disease as a burning building, up until now we've just been throwing buckets of water on the roof" - Prof McLean, University of DundeeThe research, to be published in the journal Nature Genetics, was undertaken with collaborators in Glasgow, Dublin, Seattle and Copenhagen.Filaggrin, abundant in the outermost layers of the skin, keeps bacteria and viruses out while keeping water in to prevent...
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Asteatotic Eczema
2008-03-07 08:35:00
Asteatotic Eczema is a skin condition that dries excessively the skin. It regularly leads to the creation of tiny cracks in the skin. It is a frequent condition among the elderly, especially during winter months spent indoors in environments with low humidity levels.Usually, if patients follow the next treatment line, they will respond positively to therapy. Nonetheless, there is need to pay a lot of attention to triggering factors and to avoid them as much as possible.- Short baths with low water temperatures are a great helper. High water temperatures are likely to worsen an asteatotic Eczema condition.- Coarse skin cleansers and coarse fabrics applied directly on the skin are to be avoided.- Soap should be replaced with an emollient.- Topical steroid ointments should also be applied, but only on the prescription of a specialist.- Remember to use moisturizers.A quick treatment of asteatotic Eczema involves the use of topical steroid ointments with 24- to 48-hour occlusion with pol...

Eczema Treatment that Comes Up to Scratch
2008-03-07 08:30:00
A herbal cream helped to soothe one mother and daughter’s painful itchWhen 38-year-old Jacquie Terry’s daughter, Hope, was 1, a photographer offering portraits in a local supermarket refused to take her photograph. “Unless you put some make-up on her the baby will look so awful you won’t buy the photograph,” he said. Hope’s eczema, having initially been in small patches, had suddenly spread to her face and was inflamed, as it became infected when she scratched.Terry had expected Hope to contract eczema as Hope’s father has eczema and it tends to run in families. Terry also has psoriasis on her scalp and leg, an inherited skin condition that began during her finals at university. Hope’s eczema was worst on the back of her knees, neck and joints. As well as scratching when she felt anxious, itching would keep her awake at night, and sometimes she would scratch so badly that she drew blood. The eczema would then become infected and a course of antibiotics would be neede...
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