Sunday, July 24, 2011

Main Causes Of Eczema

By Brian E. Howard


No one would want to come down with Eczema. This is a skin disease which usually comes out when a person is a baby and it could sometimes last through their adult years. Many people have said that it is a rash that gets itchy. However, the reality is that there is an itch in the skin, and so when you scratch it, a rash will appear. Eczema is usually hereditary.

It can be triggered by any contact with soaps, cosmetics, clothing, detergents, jewelry, or sweat. These substances can cause allergic reactions.

There are many theories and factors of what causes eczema. Many doctors have said that there is a weakening in the skin and its function. If there is also something wrong with the immune system, then this could be one of the main leads.

Here are some causes of eczema

*Imbalance in the hormones-When the body is producing too many or too little hormones. There this is an imbalance which is also known as low thyroid function. Circulation in the blood starts becoming stagnant because it receives only one fourth of the blood supply the body needs when the thyroid is low. Therefore, this causes the swelling and itching in the skin.

*Improper Digestion - One of the main causes of Eczema is the Intestinal Tract dysfunction. If the gut is unhealthy then you can conclude that the rest of the body is not functioning well including the skin, because in the stomach, nutrients are made as fuel for running the entire body system.

*Infection - The Immune System plays a major role in our body as it actively fights germs to maintain the body healthy as possible. The weakening of the immune system brings about different kinds of inflammation including Candidiasis which looks like a yeast-like fungus.

*Severe Stress-Too much stress never does our body any good. The stress hormone is called cortisol. If it is triggered in any way through emotional, mental, or physical causes and it becomes so severe, then it will start infecting your intestinal tract by getting rid of the good bacteria within. Adrenal glands can also be overused which would break them down, and this could later cause eczema.

So now that you have read about the factors that cause eczema, you now know why there is no "quick cure" to it. However, don't lose hope, because sometimes all it takes is the proper diet and a healthy lifestyle.




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