Treating Eczema & Dermatitis

Natures Gold Therapeutic Skin Cream offers a completely natural alternative treatment of Eczema & Dermatitis with no side effects!

The active Manuka Honey 20+ is highly effective in controlling bacteria, including antibiotic resistant forms of Staphylococcus Aureus, which are often a major factor in eczema conditions. It also lubricates and softens the affected areas and because Manuka honey is hydroscopic in that it attracts moisture, it keeps the affected areas moist and supple.

What is Eczema?

Eczema is a general term encompassing various inflamed skin conditions. One of the most common forms is Atopic Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis. It is a chronic, non-infectious, inflammatory skin condition which affects many children.

Other symptoms include overall dryness of the skin, redness and inflammation. Constant scratching can also cause the skin to split, leaving it prone to infection. Fortunately, many children find the disease clears and disappears with age. There are many different types of eczema including the following:

Atopic Eczema - thought to be a hereditary condition being genetically linked. Associated atopic conditions include asthma and hayfever.

Allergic Contact Dermatitis - develops when the body's immune system reacts against a substance in contact with the skin.  The allergic reaction often develops over a period of time through repeated contact with the substance.

Infantile Seborrhoeic Eczema - A common condition affecting babies under one year old. Also referred to as cradle cap, it usually starts on the scalp or the nappy area and quickly spreads.

Adult Seborrhoeic Eczema - Usually affects adults between the ages of 20 and 40. It is usually seen on the scalp as mild dandruff but can spread to the face, ears and chest. The skin becomes red, inflamed and starts to flake.

Nummular Eczema (Nummular Dermatitis) - a name given to a stubborn, itchy rash that forms coin-shaped patches on the skin. The lesions as they get older may clear in the centre or become scaly and then resemble fungus (ring worm).

Dishydrotic Eczema - a condition in which small blisters that cause intense itching develop on the hands and feet. They are most common along the edges of the fingers, toes, palms and soles. The vesicles produce intense itching and scratching leads to skin changes with thickening.

Perioral Dermatitis - A common facial skin problem in adult women. Groups of itchy or tender small red spots appear most often around the mount. They spare the skin bordering the lips but develop on the chin, upper lip and cheeks. The skin surface becomes dry and flaky.

Dermatitis Seborreica - the overproduction of skin cells and the skin's oil (sebum). It causes red, flaky, slightly itchy skin in areas that have many oil-producing glands such as on an adult's scalp, face, chest and back. The area from the side of the nose to the corner of the mouth may be affected as well as the scalp of infants.

Stasis dermatitis - is a common inflammatory skin disease that occurs on the lower extremities in patients with chronic venous insufficiency with venous hypertension. The condition typically affects middle-aged and elderly patients.

Dermatitis herpetiformis - a chronic, extremely itchy rash consisting of bumps and blisters. Dermatitis herpetiformis is linked to sensitivity of the intestine to gluten in the diet (celiac sprue).  It usually begins in persons 20 and older, though children may sometimes be affected.  It is seen in both men and women.

Diaper Dermatitis - diaper rash is an irritation of the skin covering the groin, lower stomach, upper thighs and buttocks.

What Causes Eczema?

Although the cause of eczema is unknown, the condition appears to be an abnormal response to the body's immune system. In people with eczema, the inflammatory response to irritating substances overacts, causing itching and scratching.

Many substances have been identified as itch "triggers" in patients with eczema and triggers are not the same for every person.  Many times it is difficult to identify the exact trigger that causes a flare-up.

For some, it seems that rough or coarse materials coming into contact with the skin causes itchiness. For others, feeling too hot and/or sweating will cause an outbreak. Other people find that certain soaps, detergents, disinfectants, contact with juices from fresh fruits and meats, dust mites and animal saliva may trigger itching.

How Can Eczema Be Prevented?

Eczema outbreaks can usually be avoided with some simple precautions. The following suggestions may help to reduce the severity and frequency of flare-ups:

• Avoid sweating and overheating
• Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity
• Reduce stress
• Choose cotton clothing and bedding instead of synthetic or woolen fabrics which tend to cause irritation to the skin
• Avoid fabric softeners and use non-biological washing powders
• Avoid harsh soaps, detergents and solvents
• Avoid environmental factors that may "trigger" allergies such as pollens, molds, mites etc.

Treatment for Eczema & Dermatitis

• First, bathe the rash by pouring half a cup of vinegar into the bath and soak the patient, then pat dry.
• Immediately apply Natures Gold Skin Cream to the affected areas. This will clean and disinfect the rash and soothe and cool the skin. Continue using the cream daily to maintain a healthy skin.
• If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare practitioner.

Natural vs. Prescription

Conventional treatments for eczema include drugs such as corticosteroid creams and ointments to reduce inflammation, topical or oral antibiotics to kill the bacteria causing the infection and sometimes sedative antihistamines to help reduce the itch. Calcineurin inhibitors may also be prescribed which work by modulating the immune response.

However, there are numerous side effects generated through using these drugs including thinning skin, stretch marks, dilated blood vessels. Also, some immunosuppressant drugs require monitoring of blood pressure and kidney function before and during use and their use has been attributed to increased risk of developing cancers, headaches, burning or tingling sensations in the arms or legs, general fatigue, abdominal upsets and musculoskeletal or joint pain.

Natures Gold Skin Cream however, offers a completely natural alternative with no side effects. The active Manuka Honey 20+ is highly effective in controlling bacteria, including antibiotic resistant forms of Staphylococcus Aureus, which are often a major factor in eczema conditions. It also lubricates and softens the affected areas and because Manuka honey is hydroscopic in that it attracts moisture, it keeps the affected areas moist and supple.

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