In determining whether we are experiencing eczema symptoms, it behooves us to understand that in the magnificence of the skin organ itself, the body may signal a host other diseases that make it challenging to determine what exactly is wrong with our skin.
In fact, there are literally hundreds of skin diseases that, while not in most cases life-threatening, can be a source of irritation, inflammation, burning, boiling, sores, etc.
The skin of a human being is an amazing piece of machinery.
Covering the entire body, the tare weight is over 6 pounds, and lasts a lifetime.
It protects against light, heat, injury, and infection.
There are thicker layers where needed (like the soles of the feet), and hair follicles are utilized where needed.
It regulates body temperature and stores water, fat, and vitamin D; is flexible with various anatomical movements, and repairs itself when damaged.
But it is not invincible.
Through all the exposure of the elements, infections do get in though the skin itself; in many cases the invasion comes from within the body to alter the shape, color, and texture of the skin.
We have given names to a whole array of what are considered skin diseases: acne, hives, poison ivy, jock itch, psoriasis, rosacea, scabies, keloids, candida, melenoma, and warts to name a few.
What makes eczema different?First of all, it is classified in the dermatitis family (dermatitis means "inflammation of the skin").
There are different types of eczema, such as atopic, contact dermatitis, xerotic, and seborrhoeic; these various types can produce different symptoms.
Some of the common symptom include: skin redness, inflamed skin, blisters, rashes in various places (scalp, arms, face, etc.
), itchy skin, and weeping spots.
It is common in infants, and is often seen as "cradles cap", or a rash of the scalp.
What the experts believe are a cause of the various symptoms in eczema are reactions to what is eaten, worn, or otherwise surrounded with in our homes, work places, or the general environment.
In other words, the body (manifested through the skin) is reacting adversely to a substance that is taken to be an enemy by our system.
A main way our body reacts is by producing these rashes, boils, inflammation, and itchy skin.
This actually makes it similar to some of the other skin diseases previously mentioned.
The wisdom of past civilizations, and other cultures around the world tell us that the body's system are more than able to handle the fierce environments on earth in its various levels of adversity.
What the body has trouble with is when we subject it to harmful matter that then must be attacked and eradicated as a protective measure.
The symptoms of eczema are the body's way of telling us that something within our surroundings is incompatible with our system.
The most sensible thing to do about these symptoms that are made manifest is to see a trained physician who can properly diagnose the correct type of skin disorder occurring.
Since the body can reveal many different variations of attacks by foreign material (as in acne, psoriasis, etc.
), a correct diagnosis will zero in on the appropriate manner of treatment.
And while the medical profession has many types of medications (prescription and non-prescription), some of these can produce side effects while they attempt to alleviate the problem.
It becomes again a matter of "common sense", however, that one way to alleviate the symptoms of eczema is to find out what is causing the body to react and avoid it-be it food, chemicals, fabric, or exposure.
But beyond that, there are natural ways to reverse the disease once one has it.
Hippocrates, the father of medicine, said, "Let food be your medicine.
"While many forget this kernel of truth, the truth of this statement still rings down throughout the ages, and should be given serious thought.
In fact, there are literally hundreds of skin diseases that, while not in most cases life-threatening, can be a source of irritation, inflammation, burning, boiling, sores, etc.
The skin of a human being is an amazing piece of machinery.
Covering the entire body, the tare weight is over 6 pounds, and lasts a lifetime.
It protects against light, heat, injury, and infection.
There are thicker layers where needed (like the soles of the feet), and hair follicles are utilized where needed.
It regulates body temperature and stores water, fat, and vitamin D; is flexible with various anatomical movements, and repairs itself when damaged.
But it is not invincible.
Through all the exposure of the elements, infections do get in though the skin itself; in many cases the invasion comes from within the body to alter the shape, color, and texture of the skin.
We have given names to a whole array of what are considered skin diseases: acne, hives, poison ivy, jock itch, psoriasis, rosacea, scabies, keloids, candida, melenoma, and warts to name a few.
What makes eczema different?First of all, it is classified in the dermatitis family (dermatitis means "inflammation of the skin").
There are different types of eczema, such as atopic, contact dermatitis, xerotic, and seborrhoeic; these various types can produce different symptoms.
Some of the common symptom include: skin redness, inflamed skin, blisters, rashes in various places (scalp, arms, face, etc.
), itchy skin, and weeping spots.
It is common in infants, and is often seen as "cradles cap", or a rash of the scalp.
What the experts believe are a cause of the various symptoms in eczema are reactions to what is eaten, worn, or otherwise surrounded with in our homes, work places, or the general environment.
In other words, the body (manifested through the skin) is reacting adversely to a substance that is taken to be an enemy by our system.
A main way our body reacts is by producing these rashes, boils, inflammation, and itchy skin.
This actually makes it similar to some of the other skin diseases previously mentioned.
The wisdom of past civilizations, and other cultures around the world tell us that the body's system are more than able to handle the fierce environments on earth in its various levels of adversity.
What the body has trouble with is when we subject it to harmful matter that then must be attacked and eradicated as a protective measure.
The symptoms of eczema are the body's way of telling us that something within our surroundings is incompatible with our system.
The most sensible thing to do about these symptoms that are made manifest is to see a trained physician who can properly diagnose the correct type of skin disorder occurring.
Since the body can reveal many different variations of attacks by foreign material (as in acne, psoriasis, etc.
), a correct diagnosis will zero in on the appropriate manner of treatment.
And while the medical profession has many types of medications (prescription and non-prescription), some of these can produce side effects while they attempt to alleviate the problem.
It becomes again a matter of "common sense", however, that one way to alleviate the symptoms of eczema is to find out what is causing the body to react and avoid it-be it food, chemicals, fabric, or exposure.
But beyond that, there are natural ways to reverse the disease once one has it.
Hippocrates, the father of medicine, said, "Let food be your medicine.
"While many forget this kernel of truth, the truth of this statement still rings down throughout the ages, and should be given serious thought.