Sunday, August 21, 2011

Determined Skin Eczema Complications You Might Confront

By Carlos Garcia


If you have early symptoms of eczema, these may be just a foretaste of what's to come. Some signs go unnoticed, and others will be very easily detected. Severe cases of skin eczema can be very embarrassing to address with a doctor, as they can be on your face or other obvious places and quite unsightly. Many people don't even realize they have eczema and just accept their lot.

There are a number of skin infections and inflammations that present themselves on the body, and left unchecked can really become a nuisance or much worse. As soon as you notice them, you immediately treat the area. A lot of people don't know that a secondary infection can result from eczema in severe cases. Don't ignore the signs.

One of the biggest causes of eczema is dry skin. The skin needs to remain moist to do its job of protecting the body, and as it becomes dehydrated, this ability is impaired. In such cases, the chances of bacterial or viral infections is greatly increased.

Contracting skin eczema will cause any number of issues to present themselves. These may develop into further infections, such as: warts, herpes simplex or viral molluscum. Though none of us want to face eczema, the fact remains that it doesn't get any better if it's ignored - and may lead to far worse conditions that make eczema seem like a cake walk. To avoid the secondary infections listed - keep yourself moisturized. Use creams and oils, and hydrate yourself with plenty of water.

Also, it is imperative that you drink plenty of clear fluids. Get at least 6 or 8 glasses a day, this allows the body to clean out the detrimental toxins and other harmful intruders, and will help you avoid complications. It also helps to keep your skin moist, from the inside.

A crucial way to preventing skin eczema from developing into secondary infections is to simply resist the urge to scratch the itch. Don't rub or scratch where eczema is present, to avoid breaking the skin's surface. This will also prevent infections caused by a virus or bacteria from entering and causing serious pus-filled boils or lesions from developing. Try applying cortisone cream - available over the counter - and liberal amounts of moisturizing cream or lotions.

You can also use an air purifier in your home or office to keep the allergen content down. Filtering the air will help sidestep many problems with contact eczema. The use of a humidifier will also ensure your skin doesn't dry out as quickly. It's a double whammy approach that will pay off in spades as you treat your eczema.

Finally, to prevent skin eczema and the likely infections arising from it - watch your dietary intake. Find foods that are high in Omega-3 fatty acids (such as fish oil supplements) - eat sardines and salmon, and also include flax seed in your diet. There are great immune system boosters on the market today as well that will also help prevent eczema, and the topic deserves looking into.




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