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Eczema And Allergies - Are You Suffering From Blistering Eczema?

February 14th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed

Do you have eczema on part of your body and wonder can eczema spread? What is the cause of eczema and is there cure for eczema?

Did the doctor tell you to apply the eczema creams and moisturiser and also to avoid scratching? And if you have chickenpox and acne scar on your body, is there an eczema diet cure for all these?

Assume your eczema is endogenous - in other words, it is not the result of an allergic reaction to something that you have come into physical contact with in your environment. As endogenous eczema has strong genetic predisposition, it has no cure. Nevertheless, it can be adequately treated and controlled.

Diligent use of a fragrance-free moisturizer is essential in the management of eczema, as it replenishes your skin barrier (which is defective in people with endorgenous eczema). Applying a steroid cream to the eczema areas will also help to clear the inflammation and reduce itch significantly.

Please consult your doctor for an appropriate steroid cream. Though scratching relieves the bothersome itch associated with eczema, it is prudent to refrain from scratching as it may actually exacerbate the eczema. Antihistamines may help to relieve the itch.

If you itch in the middle of the night, you should consider taking a sedative antihistamines (such as hydroxyzine) at bedtime as the side effect of drowsiness will help you sleep peacefully.

There is an extensive range of treatment for acne and chickenpox scars. For scars that are shallow or look cylindrical, a variety of laser may be used.

Some lasers are ablative (the outermost layer of the skin is ripped off in a controlled fashion), whereas others are non-ablative (one such device heats up the collagen layer of the skin while preserving the outermost layer). The latest non-ablative laser creates tiny microscopic holes in the skin and, in so doing, directly stimulates the collagen layer while minimising the damage to the outermost skin layer.

There is also a microneedle roller that may be used with a similar intention. Microdermabrasion is a mechanical process akin to sandpapering the skin. A regime of chemical peels (using a strong acid) may also be advocated. For a few isolated scars, minimally invasive surgical treatment may be performed to ‘elevate’ the scars. Acne scars that look like ice picks, unfortunately, can only be satisfactorily treated by surgical excision.

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