SKIN DISORDERS

Skin disorders are quite debilitating to many people because they often affect the face and hands and can be unsightly and very embarrassing. Probably the most common skin disorders are atopic eczema and eczema dermatitis. Eczema is inflammation of the skin which often occurs when there is an irritant. The sufferer is easily upset and of nervous temperament, and often has a dry, scaly skin. Eczema usually affects the knees, face, neck and elbows. It is a dull, red, scaly patch that can become extremely itchy. In most medical treatment steroid ointments are used which have short term effects and dramatic side effects. The naturophathic approach involves the patient avoiding allergens and controlling or avoiding stressful situations.
Contact eczema such as housewives' eczema, where detergents cause a flare up on the hands, is the most common. Occupational eczema from contact with acids, alkalines, and allergens, is important to detect. If this is not the source then look at the diet. Vitamin A and zinc and the herbs sarsparilla, red clover, bur­dock, and dandelion can help neutralise the problems that are causing eczema. Evening primrose oil taken in large doses has proven effective in scientific studies when used for the treatment of many skin disorders. Ointments containing chickweed, pine coal tar, and juniper berry can also help reduce inflammation, stop itching, and speed up the healing process.
Sepplements
evening primrose oil     500 mg 2 capsules 3 times daily
multivitamin mineral
  (sustained release)      1 tablet each morning
External treatment:
   chick weed compound
Eczema balm
Dermatone
bio zinc                                    1 tablet morning and night
sarsparilla complex                  1 table 3 times daily
cod liver oil                                5 ml daily
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