Methods That Aid In Eczema Relief

Methods That Aid In Eczema Relief
Methods That Aid In Eczema Relief

Eczema can be a burden. It is a skin condition that can range in severity from dry, red patches on your skin to cracked, weeping sores. Eczema is caused by many factors such as genetics and allergic reactions. No matter the cause of your eczema it is important to find eczema relief. Eczema relief can come in many forms such as home remedies to medications from your doctor.

Let’s first take a look at eczema relief through home remedies. Start by examining your bathing rituals. If you suffer from eczema you should avoid taking baths daily with typical soaps and cleansers. Theses soaps can be irritating to your skin and have harsh effects. It is important to bathe with hypoallergenic soap products that are color and fragrant free. It is vital to find cleansers that will moisturize and hydrate your skin.

Provide further home eczema relief by using strong moisturizers such as Eucerin lotion. This will help to seal in moisture which diminishes redness and helps against itching. You can stock up on Eucerin at your local pharmacy or grocery store.

Another area that affects eczema relief is your clothing. Take a look at the materials in the clothing you wear. You can develop contact dermatitis to certain fabrics as well as the detergent these fabrics were washed in. Your eczema may flare up when exposed to wool or even nickel in costume jewelry.

Find a detergent that is dye and fragrance free. These types of detergents will help your eczema relief to a great extent. This is a home remedy that you have great control over when you purchase clothing and detergent.

Another home remedy for eczema relief comes in the form of changing your diet. Many have found eczema relief through a dairy free and/or wheat free diets. Dairy and wheat are common causes of food allergies. These food allergies surface through skin conditions such as eczema. Eczema relief can begin by substituting soy or lactase free milk for cow milk.

If you have tried home remedies and they don’t provide eczema relief then see your family doctor or dermatologist. They can determine the intensity of your eczema and prescribe steroids and creams for eczema relief. The important thing to know is that you are not alone and there are many forms of eczema relief at your disposal.

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Survey Shows Two Thirds Of Migraine Sufferers Dissatisfied

Survey Shows Two Thirds Of Migraine Sufferers Dissatisfied
Survey Shows Two Thirds Of Migraine Sufferers Dissatisfied

If you haven’t found relief for migraine, you’re not alone. About 28 million people suffer from the severe, throbbing pain of migraine, which can last from hours to days, keeping sufferers from family, work and daily life.

Yet, two-thirds of patients say they are less than satisfied with their current treatment, according to a survey of 3,064 migraine sufferers conducted by Pfizer. Sufferers may often feel discouraged and unmotivated to discuss the pain and impact with others, even their doctors.

To help sufferers overcome barriers that can prevent them from seeking effective pain relief, life coach and migraine sufferer Rhonda Britten is speaking out as part of a new education campaign sponsored by Pfizer.

“The impact of migraine on a person’s life can be tremendous,” said Britten, star of the reality show “Starting Over.” “But many are living with pain because they have become too frustrated to do anything more to help themselves.”

Applying problem-solving techniques that she developed through her Fearless Living Institute, Britten has created a series of exercises to motivate sufferers to talk with their physicians. Specifically, the tools take sufferers though a step-by-step process to help them assess the impact of migraine on their daily lives, identify why they have not taken action to find adequate pain relief, and ultimately have more productive discussions with their doctors. The tools are available in a free brochure called “Be Stronger Than Your Migraine,” by calling (866) 519-0300.

Dr. Dion Graybeal, assistant professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, agrees that too many migraine patients suffer needlessly.

“Patients must play an active role in seeking out the care they need,” Graybeal said. “Even sufferers who feel like they have ‘tried everything’ may not be aware of all the treatment options available to them. Patients need to feel comfortable talking to their doctor to find what is right for them.”

Vanessa Simmons, 27, has had migraine since high school.

“I assumed that all treatments worked the same so I didn’t go back to my doctor to tell her that I wasn’t getting relief,” she said. “Thankfully, I finally opened up about the impact migraine continued to have on my life and worked with my doctor to identify the right treatment for me.”

The new brochure is part of the free tool kit developed by Pfizer, “Understanding in a Box,” that also includes tips for family and friends, information about effective treatment, and the children’s book “Mama Lion’s Migraine.”

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