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Excema |
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There are about 5 million sufferers of eczema in total throughout
Britain. In children it is manifested by a discoloured area of
skin around the wrists, or knees, elbows or other areas - and is
particularly itchy. Continuous scratching exacerbates the
situation and can cause weeping or oozing. The doctor may
prescribe antibiotics to treat any bacterial infection
arising.
It is advisable that cow's milk, eggs, orange juice, peanuts and wheat should be avoided or intake minimalised. Some sufferers also react badly to additives and colourings in processed food, so check the E-numbers and ingredients on food labels. More vegetables, fruit, gluten-free cereals are better for the condition. Cold water fish and flax seed (Linseed) oil will help to provide essential fatty acids to the overly dry skin which causes excema. Liquorice also helps, either taken internally or in lotions to apply externally. Vitamins C and E are essential for skin care, and zinc and flavinoids will help the healing process. Green tea, with its complement of antioxidants, help as does beetroot and carrot juice which will help to detoxify. Aloe Vera as a cream has been used to good effect. Medicinal treatment usually involves the use of steroid creams. Their effectiveness depends on the strength of the preparation , but the use of potent creams should be kept to a minimum and hopefully avoided altogether. 1 per cent hydrocortisone cream or ointment is safe but not always effective. Sometimes wrapping the skin with cling film or polythene can improve and accelerate results. There is an African cream called the wa wa cream and alato soap which have been far more effective than traditional creams available under prescription.
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