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Eczema is one of the most common skin problems for children. It is a condition of dry, extra-sensitive skin. Most infants will outgrow it by the time they are 2 to 3 years old. Children who still have it will usually outgrow it by the time they become teenagers -- just in time for acne (sometimes life doesn't seem fair). If eczema runs in the family, it is more likely to be a lifelong condition. Even so, it is often worse in the first years of life.
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Eczema is an itchy, noncontagious inflammation of the skin that usually begins in childhood. In most cases, eczema begins as intense itching, followed by a patchyskin rash that is red, inflamed, dry and scaly. The rash most often affects the face, arms and legs as well as the creases of the hands and feet. Patients who scratch incessantly may break the skin, opening wounds that are vulnerable to infection.
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Eczema often comes and goes in cycles, meaning that at some times of the year sufferers are able to feel normal, while at other times they will distance themselves from social contact. Sufferers with visible marks generally feel fine (physically) and can act normally, but when it is mentioned, they may become withdrawn and self-conscious. Since it is a condition made worse by scratching, a sufferer with highly visible sores aggravated by scratching often feels as if everyone is looking at the marks and that they are self-induced. Although scratching does give a sense of relief, it is usually a temporary solution and can lead to problems with constant scratching. Sufferers often shy away from scratching in public, but the solution is to scratch in privacy. In some cases, sufferers may hide visible patches of Eczema under articles of clothing, such as gloves or hats.
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Eczema runs its course through three distinct phases: acute, subacute, and chronic. The usual symptoms associated with the acute stage of eczema include pain, heat, tenderness, and possible itching (Mackie 77). The affected areas are characterized by extreme redness and drainage at the lesion site (Mackie 77). The subacute phase of eczema includes symptoms associated with skin redness and crusting; ... there is no extreme swelling. People in the subacute phase tend to complain about the symptom of itching more than the pain (Mackie 77). Individuals with lesions developed over three months are referred to as having chronic eczema.
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Eczema can best be described as a non-contagious skin condition which is characterized by hot dry itchy skin, with symptoms that often fluctuate seasonally and even over the course of the day. Eczema typically begins in early childhood. Research indicates that eczema may be genetically determined and studies show that there is often a family history of allergies, asthma, eczema or hay fever. Children who experience eczema may ... suffer from asthma or hay fever as well.
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The Homeopathic approach for Eczema is to treat the person as a whole rather than treating only the disease. Eczema is simply an external presentation of an internal disorder due to lowered vitality and immunity. When the whole person is treated, the power of immune system is enhanced thereby causing the disease to disappear. Homeopathy does not believe in treating eczema or any skin diseases by simply applying ointment or creams. A constitutional remedy (specific to the individual) is selected by assessing the physical, mental and emotional states, family history, and the past health history of the person. The type of eczema, location, aggravating and relieving factors will be taken into consideration, besides many other factors in choosing the remedy.
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