Archive for June 2, 2009
What is Eczema?
Eczema manifests as rough, dry skin which can be found almost anywhere on the body – from the face and body to the feet and hands. It can vary in intensity and can also come a go with the seasons.
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Generally believe to be the result of a weakened immune system, excema can cause the skin to become extremely itchy. Relieving the itchiness is often the most foremost issue with most people having this skin problem. With young children and infants it is vital as they often have less self control when it comes to ‘not scratching’.
Seeing a doctor or naturopath to check for allergies and chemical reaction in the environment can go a long way to solving the cause of the eczema. (more…)
