About Eczema

Fig 1. Picture of eczema

Fig 2. Eczema & diet and alcohol

Fig 3. Eczema & Chinese herbs. Addressing the cause

Fig 4. AromaHeal for Eczema, a natural alternative

Eczema (medical name: atopic dermatitis, or contact dermatitis) is a skin condition characterised by itching, irritation, redness, dryness (or blistering) of the skin. As its' medical term suggested, dermatitis indicates it is an inflammation condition of the skin.

Causes of Eczema: From a Chinese medical practitioner's view, causes of eczema can be diet, stress, lifestyle such as excessive alcohol intake, spicy foods, or irritant chemicals such as washing detergent, certain fragrances etc.

In babies, the causes of eczema is often passed on from the mother, her lifestyle, diet and stress during the pregnancy.

Conventional Medical Treatment: Current conventional treatment offer symptomatic relief of the condition. Cream treatment for eczema often contains chemical substance of steroid or cortisone origin.

Perspectives from Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine: Chinese medicine and acupuncture system believe that there is a strong linkage between eczema and diet, stress, poor lifestyle and alcohol. This is because people who suffer from eczema often have associations to spicy foods, alcohol intake and stressful lives. Once these issues are addressed and corrected, eczema can be effectively treated.

Eczema & AromaHeal Herbal Cream: AromaHeal Herbal Cream contains essential oils and a rich cream base to help to alleviate the symptoms of eczema in babies, toddlers and adult.

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