Facts about Eczema

Eczema Lotions

May 13th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed

Eczema is an inflammation of the upper layer of skin which is commonly known as dermatitis. Eczema usually describes swollen, reddened and itchy skin. Different types of eczema are atopic eczema, contact dermatitis, xerotic eczema and the most common type, seborrhoeic dermatitis. Causes of eczema can be dust mites, animal saliva, stress, soaps, detergents, disinfectants along with a host of other contributors. To treat eczema, an in-depth analysis is needed to determine the type and treatments available.

Primarily typical eczema lotion is used in treatment. This eczema lotion acts in many ways. The infected site is often irritated and inflamed and so applying the eczema lotion gives a very soothing effect on inflamed skin and it keeps skin hydrated. Maintaining adequate moisture will definitely relieve the pain of dry skin and reduce scaling and inflammation. Eczema lotion helps in maintaining adequate moisture level.

The cooling effect of eczema lotions offers considerable relief to the constant itching and resulting mental distress. Unlike other creams, eczema lotions are easy to spread evenly over a large surface area. Many eczema lotions contain active ingredients which aid in the healing of damaged skin and which act against pathogens that cause irritation and eruptions.

Many eczema lotions available on the market have immediate remedial effect. This means that after their application you can immediately feel the soothing effect. Many times eczema is accompanied by small breaks in the skin, so you can feel the relief even before you finish applying lotion. When anyone is in acute pain it may not be possible to spend time getting information on various types of lotion, so it is advisable to follow the doctor’s prescription or go with the advice of a pharmacist.

Calamine lotion has also been proven effective in the treatment of eczema. Primary ingredients of calamine lotions are zinc oxide and ferrous oxide. Zinc oxide has properties that make it useful for certain skin diseases, including eczema. This zinc powder is a strong antiseptic and it absorbs moisture which makes it good for eczema with weeping sores. Calamine lotion is water insoluble; it protects the skin and keeps it dry when alkaline liquids encounter the affected area. Calamine lotion is effective but high dosage of ferrous oxide and zinc compounds can be harmful to the skin. Therefore, it is advisable to use calamine lotion only for a limited time period.

Most ingredients of eczema lotions will dry away or break down after application. In skin, new cells are formed all the time and old cells are cast off, so the skin layer on which you had applied lotion doesn’t remain in place for long. Combating stress along with eczema lotions will help you in the treatment, because stress levels can lead to new eruptions and itching.

Eczema lotions are effective and popular because of their ease of application. The degree and duration of the effect will depend on specific ingredients and individual skin types. Many a time combination therapy is used to treat eczema and lotion is used only to give a temporary cooling effect. A good quality eczema lotion is effective on only the outer layer of skin. It acts to form a protective layer which keeps chemicals out and keeps moisture in which allows for faster healing.

Dry and scaly skin must go

Ken