Friday, June 22, 2012

Eczema Treatment - Natural Or Traditional?

You are reading this article because you or a loved one has eczema. You know how bad it looks, how bad the itching is. You also know that traditional medicine says there is no cure, only treating the symptoms. You want to know what your treatment options are. Do you choose traditional medical treatments or do you choose alternative, natural options?

Eczema Treatment: Traditional

- Treatment options

    Allergy tests to identify potential allergens
    Over-the-counter antihistamines
    Over-the-counter corticosteroids (topical creams)
    Prescription antihistamines
    Prescription corticosteroids (oral or topical creams)

- Pluses

    Initial relief from symptoms is often immediate or occurs very quickly
    Eliminating identified allergens from one's environment may help moderate symptoms

- Minuses

    Possible drowsiness induced by antihistamines
    Immune system suppression from corticosteroid use
    Thinning skin from corticosteroid use
    Frequent changing of medications as the body becomes accustomed to a medicine
    Can be financially costly

Eczema Treatment: Natural and Alternative- Treatment options

    Identify root causes of eczema rather than just treating symptoms
    Allergy tests to identify potential allergens
    Diet changes to address allergens and symptoms
    Lifestyle changes to address allergens and symptoms
    Homeopathy
    Uropathy

- Pluses

    Treatment is immune system strengthening
    No need to change treatments since the body doesn't build up a resistance to them
    If a particular treatment works, the eczema could be suppressed as long as the person remains on the treatment
    Eliminating identified allergens from one's environment may help moderate symptoms
    Possible side benefits include increased resistance to diseases, increased energy
    Can be cost effective

- Minuses

    Relief from symptoms is often not immediate

These lists are obviously not exhaustive, but they do give an idea of what's involved in each treatment discipline. Both disciplines require a certain level of commitment and lifestyle change for success. Remember, too, that once you choose a path, you are free to change it if you find it doesn't work for you. Above all, do your research and make an informed choice.

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