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Eczema is a non-contagious inflammatory skin condition that
produces itchy, red, rash-like patches. Symptoms include:
Goals of Naturopathic Treatment:
The diagnosis and treatment of eczema can be very frustrating
to patients sometimes because the underlying cause is often
unknown. Some possible causes include food allergies,
Candidiasis (yeast overgrowth), essential fatty acid deficiency,
systemic (whole body) inflammation and excess histamine
release, nutrient deficiency and environmental factors. Once the
underlying cause is determined, Naturopathic treatments can be
used to address a food or environmental allergy, replenish a
deficiency or reduce inflammation in the body through dietary
modifications and nutritional and herbal supplements.
produces itchy, red, rash-like patches. Symptoms include:
- Itchy, red rashlike patches of skin that are dry, rough,
scaly or cracked - Small red pimplelike blisters
- Leaking ("weeping") of fluid, crusting and flaking in
affected areas - Chafing and peeling
- Thickened, dry patches of skin in persistent cases
- Itching, swelling and inflammation in lower legs and
around ankles (stasis dermatitis)
Goals of Naturopathic Treatment:
The diagnosis and treatment of eczema can be very frustrating
to patients sometimes because the underlying cause is often
unknown. Some possible causes include food allergies,
Candidiasis (yeast overgrowth), essential fatty acid deficiency,
systemic (whole body) inflammation and excess histamine
release, nutrient deficiency and environmental factors. Once the
underlying cause is determined, Naturopathic treatments can be
used to address a food or environmental allergy, replenish a
deficiency or reduce inflammation in the body through dietary
modifications and nutritional and herbal supplements.
© Marni Ross ND 2004-2012
Eczema
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