Don't let them trick you, there is no eczema cure - however eczema treatment solutions do it

Don't let them trick you, there is no eczema cure - however eczema treatment solutions do it

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Despite the numerous claims, there is no permanent cure for eczema. To understand why this is the case, we need to understand what eczema really is, what the causes are, and why you have the condition.

However, the symptoms of eczema can be treated.

What is Eczema?

Derived from the Greek word meaning “to boil over,” eczema is used to describe inflamed skin that looks red and can be extremely itchy.

The two main types

Atopic– triggered by an external factor/allergen and can be genetic (a family member often also has eczema);

Contact dermatitis– This happens through skin contact with irritating substances

Why do I have eczema?

To understand this, we must first understand our skin.

The skin

The largest organ in the body, its functions include:

Regulate heat

Give sensation - example warns of dangers such as temperature

Play a role in the metabolic process

Therefore, the skin is very important in maintaining the body's internal balance. So when the body suffers a shock (reaction), the effects often manifest themselves in the skin. These include the production of high levels of hormones and inflammatory toxins, which can then interfere with the production of natural oils that help keep the skin hydrated and also disrupt the skin's natural heat control system. When the skin becomes inflamed, it becomes drier, itching begins, the urge to scratch increases, all of this can lead to skin damage and “Eczema".

Causes of Eczema

The exact causes remain to be fully understood, but for the most common form, an oversensitive immune system is believed to be the primary cause. Even if you don't inherit eczema itself, if you have the disease, there's a chance you've inherited a gene that causes the release of antibodies when you come into contact with normally harmless substances like certain foods, pollen, dust mites, etc. These triggers vary from person to person. In people with neurodermatitis, the body releases additional amounts of immoglobin E due to their oversensitive immune system from moisture. The result is that the skin becomes red and inflamed, swollen, itchy and all the other symptoms we associate with eczema begin.

Is there a cure?

As mentioned above, an inherited gene is the most likely cause of the condition, as for many genetically inherited conditions the answer is no.

Will I have eczema my whole life?

Although there is no permanent cure, the symptoms can be managed and if managed carefully, there is no reason why you cannot be free of eczema. I have adopted this approach to treating eczema for both myself and my three children and thankfully we all remain eczema free.

Inspired by Jasmine Khan