ECZEMA

Eczema is a poorly understood condition of which the exact cause is still unknown. It is thought to be caused due to an exaggerated immune system response by the body to an irritant. It is often seen in individuals with a history of other allergic conditions and/or asthma. Eczema is categorized into 2 categories: contact dermatitis and atopic dermatitis. Both relate to food allergies, hay fever, asthma, and environmental sensitivity; stress may exacerbate eczema. Eczema can also occur from nutritional deficiencies, such as omega 3 essential fatty acids, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, and Zinc picolinate.

People who suffer from eczema are often aware of conventional medicine’s inadequacy in dealing with this skin condition. Conventional treatments are symptom-based, rather than curative. The suppression of eczema with cortisone or anti-inflammatory drugs is known to have far-reaching harmful effects on health. These harmful effects may not show up until many years later in the form of chronic, degenerative disease. 

Homeopathy considers skin conditions to be part of a much larger pattern of susceptibility and disease tendency. Homeopathic remedies often relieve or eradicate eczema using a holistic approach unique to each individual person. Homeopathy is safe to use with babies through to the elderly. Many different remedies can be used depending on the symptoms of the sufferer. Homeopathic medicine aims to treat the individual, not just the disease in isolation. Homeopathic remedies gently encourage our immune system to address the illness at the root cause. Homeopathy avoids using external applications to treat eczema or any other skin problems. The appropriate remedy is selected to treat the individual – after analysis of their physical, mental and emotional states; in addition to family history, environment, diet, and so on.