Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Eczema And It's Causes

By Brian E. Howard


No one would want to come down with Eczema. This is a skin disease which usually comes out when a person is a baby and it could sometimes last through their adult years. Many people have said that it is a rash that gets itchy. However, the reality is that there is an itch in the skin, and so when you scratch it, a rash will appear. Eczema is usually hereditary.

It can be triggered by any contact with soaps, cosmetics, clothing, detergents, jewelry, or sweat. These substances can cause allergic reactions.

There are many theories and factors of what causes eczema. Many doctors have said that there is a weakening in the skin and its function. If there is also something wrong with the immune system, then this could be one of the main leads.

Here are some causes of eczema

*Imbalance - Low Thyroid function is a major cause of Eczema wherein the body is producing too many or too few hormones. When the function of the thyroid is low, circulation diminishes as it receives as little as one fourth of the normal blood supply. With this case there's a result of itching and swelling of the skin.

*Bad Digestion-When there is Intestinal Tract Dysfunction then could cause eczema. It is important that the digestion in the body is function well because this pumps out the nutrients the body needs in order to work properly; including the skin.

*Infection - The Immune System plays a major role in our body as it actively fights germs to maintain the body healthy as possible. The weakening of the immune system brings about different kinds of inflammation including Candidiasis which looks like a yeast-like fungus.

*Intense Stress - A stress hormone is produced when one is faced with great amount of stress whether emotional, psychological or physical. That stress hormone is called cortisol. It greatly affects the intestinal tract by damaging the friendly bacteria. Stress can also stimulate the adrenal glands and exhaust them causing it to break down which later leads to eczema.

So now that you have read about the factors that cause eczema, you now know why there is no "quick cure" to it. However, don't lose hope, because sometimes all it takes is the proper diet and a healthy lifestyle.




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