Sunday, November 25, 2012

Natural treatment for eczema

Eczema usually occurs for the first time, as a rule, occur in infants with rashes on his face, elbows and knees eczema can, though often less a matter of concern still exists, especially if the person is exposed to allergens or chemical irritants or stress In adults, eczema often found inside the elbows and behind the knees.

People with eczema are often family members, asthma, or eczema pollinozi.

1) Probiotics : Probiotics, or "good" bacteria, live microorganisms commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract. They are believed to inhibit the growth of potentially harmful bacteria affect immune function, and strengthen the protective barrier of the digestive tract in.

Studies show that children are at higher risk of allergies, such as eczema and different number of bacteria in the digestive tract than other children, and that probiotic supplements to pregnant women and children can reduce the appearance of eczema in children.

large, long-term studies to study the use of probiotics or placebo eczema can influence events in infants. The investigators randomized 1223 pregnant women at high risk for children to add probiotics or placebo for 2-4 weeks to supply.

From birth, children received the same probiotics as their mothers were included galacto-oligosaccharides (called "prebiotic" because it has been shown to support the different strains of beneficial bacteria to thrive) for 6 months. After 2 years, probiotics were significantly greater than placebo at preventing eczema.

In addition to the use of probiotics to prevent eczema, probiotics have also been studied in the treatment of infants and children who already have eczema. Some studies have shown that probiotics reduce the symptoms of eczema only in infants and children who are sensitive to food allergens.

Researchers testing different strains of bacteria to see if one particular strain is best for eczema. One of the most commonly used probiotic used in studies of eczema Lactobacillus GG. Other problems include Lactobacillus fermentum VRI-033 PCC used, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, Lactobacillus Reuteri, and bifidobacteria Lactis. prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides were also used.

Consult a qualified health professional before using probiotics. Immunocompromised children should not take probiotics when supervised. For more information on probiotics, acidophilus and other probiotics reading.

2) Topical Herbal Creams and Gels

  Chamomile, licorice, witch hazel herbal gels and ointments have been found to reduce the symptoms of eczema. Part of the main findings of the study. A double-blind study with a placebo gel eczema, compared to 1% and 2%, with licorice gel. Two weeks later, the 1% and 2% liquorice than placebo gel gel is more effective, the ratio of 2% 1% agarose gel, the gel, effectively reduce the swelling and reddening, itching.


In one study, using a 0.5% hydrocortisone ointment or a chamomile placebo cream. Two weeks later, chamomile cream, hydrocortisone cream will be more effective, but not more effective than placebo. The study was not double-blind, so you can not use evidence of chamomile extract is effective eczema.

A German double-blind study, 72 people with moderate to severe eczema placebo cream, witch hazel extract, 0.5% hydrocortisone cream or cream is only 14 days. More effective than hydrocortisone the HAZEL witch. HAZEL This is more efficient than the placebo cream.
Consult a qualified doctor before using any topical application of traditional Chinese medicine. Some herbs, such as chamomile, cause allergic contact dermatitis.

3) Gamma-linolenic Acid

Gamma-linolenic acids (GLA), such as evening primrose oil and borage oil, are a type of essential fatty acid. GLA has been shown to correct deficiencies in skin lipids that can trigger inflammation, which is why it is thought to help with eczema. However, recent, well-designed clinical studies with GLA have generally found that it does not help with eczema.

For example, one double-blind study examined the use of borage oil (500 mg a day) or placebo in 160 adults with moderate eczema. After 24 weeks, the overall effectiveness was not significantly better with borage oil compared with the placebo.




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