Eczema, is there a Cure?

Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is an allergic condition that causes an inflammation of the skin. There are several forms of eczema:

• Atopic Dermatitis: Also known as atopic eczema, this is the most common form of eczema. Atopic dermatitis is normally seen on the face, scalp, inside of elbows, behind the knees, and at times, on the buttocks.
• Contact Dermatitis: This form of eczema is of two types: allergic-contact dermatitis or irritant-contact dermatitis. The allergic variety is caused by exposure to an allergen such as poison ivy. There is often a delayed reaction. Exposure to irritants, like chemicals, account for nearly 75% of all reported contact dermatitis cases. This type of contact dermatitis usually subsides when the substance (i.e. irritant) is identified and avoided. Occupational skin disease is a form of irritant-contact dermatitis.
• Xerotic Eczema: Also known as "winter itch," this skin condition is common during the dry, winter months and affects the elderly with the greatest regularity. It often begins as normal dry skin that progressively worsens, actually turning into what is classified as eczema.
• Seborrheic Dermatitis: Or as it is most commonly known as, dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis a dry or greasy scaling of the scalp and/or eyebrows. This form of eczema is manageable.

Eczema can be trigged by just about anything coming in contact with the skin. Eczema occurs in people with overly sensitive skin, the symptoms include dry, flaky skin that appears over red, inflamed areas that causes intense burning and itching.

Eczema is a very common condition that affects all ages and races even infants. Around 1-2% of adults have eczema and about 20% of children deal with it. Usually eczema strikes early in life before asthma or hay fever, many people have their first episode before the age of five.

Eczema will improve with time for some people, but for others it is a chronic or recurrent disorder. When treating eczema the natural human desire is to rub or scratch the rash which will just make the condition worse. Other treatments can be slow and are not always effective.

If you have eczema, or suffer from eczema-like symptoms, know that there is no cure. However, this shouldn't be cause for alarm. There are things that you can do to help control it. These practices encompass diet, lifestyle change, acknowledging environmental factors, and perhaps most important of all, nutritional supplements.

Dermatin - Helpful For Dry Skin

By replenishing your body with the synergistic blend of natural ingredients found in Dermatin, the underlying nutrient deficiencies known to aggravate eczema (and its many troublesome symptoms) are safely and effectively addressed.

With the administration of Progressive Health's eczema formula, you may begin to regulate inflammatory processes throughout the body, while seeing marked improvements in skin function and appearance.

When taken in conjunction with positive lifestyle changes, Dermatin addresses factors critical for your eczema management - promoting a healing of affected skin, reducing symptoms, preventing potential skin damage, and preventing "flares."

The ingredients in Dermatin include:

• Selenium - People with eczema have been shown to be deficient in Selenium. Addressing deficiencies of this nutrient are important as this anti-oxidant may help fight free radical build-up in the skin which could reduce inflammation.
• Zinc - Essential for the functioning of over 300 enzymes and also supports the immune system, and skin health.
• Omega 3 - In a 12-week double-blind study, Omega-3 was shown to be helpful for reducing inflammation, itching, and scaling of the skin.
• Artichoke - Helps regulate the production of inflammatory substances that play a role in eczema.
• Grape Seed Ext. - This potent antioxidant may inhibit the destruction of collagen structures which support the health of small capillaries that supply energy to the body's tissues.
• Milk Thistle - Histamines are known to cause inflammation and are supported primarily by the liver. Milk Thistle supports liver defenses and may inhibit inflammatory substances and histamines in the liver.
• Olive Leaf Ext. - Contains an important antioxidant called "oleuropein" which can help reduce the inflammatory effects of food allergies that contribute to eczema.
• Gamma Linolenic Acid - An important fatty acid, GLA may be helpful for keeping inflammation under control, improving skin roughness, and normalizing blood chemistry. Those with atopic eczema have been shown to be deficient in Gamma Linolenic Acid.
• BioCell Collagen Type II - Supports healthy skin function and appearance. May boost skin elasticity and support proper wound healing.
• Hylaronic Acid - This is a structural component of the skin and may be helpful for increasing hydration in your skin as well.

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