What is Eczema?

What is Eczema?

It is characterized by the formation of dry and itchy blisters on the skin surface. These blisters, which become dry and scaly, can crack over time and become open to the entry of microorganisms. For this reason, infection is also common in individuals with eczema. Although the disease usually occurs in early childhood, it can occur at any age.

Genellikle yüz, saç derisi, bacaklar, dirsekler, diz arkaları ve kalça gibi bölgelerde ve çoğu hastada el bölgesinde gözlenir. Depending on the type of disease, it can be caused by stress, allergies, irritation or circulatory problems. Alerji kaynaklı egzama hastalığı, bireylerde alerjik rinit, astım gibi farklı immünolojik hastalıklarla ilişkili olarak ortaya çıkabilir.

What are the Symptoms of Eczema?

Eczema, which is quite common among the public and can occur due to various reasons, generally shows the same symptoms in all sick individuals. Some of these symptoms can be listed as follows;

– Skin dryness
– Itching
– Bubble formation
– Scaling, crusting and rash on the skin
– Redness
– Inflammation
– Dandruff on the scalp
– Skin cracking

Foods Good for Eczema

Foods Containing Probiotics
– Probiotic foods such as as yogurt contain live cultures that help support a strong immune system. This can help reduce skin flare-ups or allergic reactions.
– Naturally fermented pickles
– Unpasteurized sauerkraut should be prepared without lemon and vinegar
– Homemade kefir
– Sourdough bread
– Foods Containing Quercetin

These foods are powerful antioxidants and antihistamines.  They help to reduce the level of inflammation in your body.

– Apple
– Cherry
– Blueberries
– Broccoli
– Cabbage
– Spinach

Herbal Oils Good for Eczema

Natural essential oils can also be used for eczema with external application.
– Rosehip seed oil
– Jojoba oil
– Lavender oil
– Coconut oil
– Borage oil
– Argan oil
– Avocado oil
– Bergamot oil is a widely used essential and base oil for eczema.

What Should be Considered in Eczema?

It is very important to keep the skin moisturized in eczema seen in children or babies. It is necessary to choose organic moisturizing products and keep away from chemical products. In addition, it should be preferred that the clothes to be worn are 100% cotton products, woolen products should be avoided.

Is Eczema Contagious?

No, eczema is not contagious, nor is it related to a lack of hygiene. This applies to all types of the disease: atopic eczema, contact eczema, chronic hand eczema and pregnancy eczema.