Weeping Eczema
Eczema is a disease of skin characterized by inflammation and irritation. Itching is the most common type of symptom that is seen in all type of eczemas. There are different types of eczemas depending on the condition and causes of the disease. The treatment recommended by your doctor will differ for each different type of eczema.
Eczema can be in different phases. It acts in various ways on the skin and shows symptoms accordingly. It appears in mild, moderate and severe forms. The skin becomes red, dry, warm or itchy in milder cases. The infected person feels very uncomfortable.You can treat it with cream and lotions. These will help to reduce the irritation.
Weeping eczema shows gradual changes in the condition of the affected skin. Your skin can become inflamed and even bleed. It also gradually becomes quite raw and crusty. Your skin will look and feel rough at this stage. If liquid or blood is oozing out from the patches then this is known as wet eczema. People suffering from this type of eczema feel uncomfortable and embarrassed.
This fluid is not good as it can cause the itchy area to spread to other parts of the body. Howeve, the condition is not contagious. You need to be very careful about the hygiene. Otherwise,the condition rapidly becomes worse. Keep handkerchief within reach. It will help you. A linen cloth or gauze compresses are recommended.
You can also make use of an absorbent face flannel for this. All compresses need to be changed as soon as they begin to become warm or dry. You need to apply three times daily for 1-2 hours each time.
Moist compresses are used to treat the affected area until the acute inflammation and weeping stages have considerable subsided. Use ointments and gels recommended by your doctor after that. In the weeping stage, use loose, humid dressings that allow plenty of evaporation. It is helpful to try to relax when you suffer from weeping eczema. Clothes matter a lot in determining whether you are prone to weeping eczema or not.
Pure cotton clothes are very much more comfortable for the person suffering from weeping eczema. Wear such clothes. Avoid the touch of irritants like cleaning chemicals, detergents and soaps. The condition may become worse because of such contact.
In some cases you can use Oak Bark to make effective compress for treating eczema. Use only 1-2 tablespoons of oak bark that has been chopped. You should then boil it in half litre of water for nearly 15 minutes. Strain liquid and allow mixture to cool. Use mixture undiluted. Apply fresh mixture daily so that you will get the benefit.
A decoction of mallow may be made in a similar manner to that for oak bark. It can be useful for weeping eczema. Reduce the application time of mallow extract, as soon as possible, then change to other deep-acting applications.
You need to provide your body with vitamin A. This vitamin is needed for smooth skin. It helps to make your skin smooth. Vitamin B is also necessary for healthy skin, circulation and cell reproduction. Seek advice from your doctor or your dietician.
I hope this article provided you with the information and understanding you were looking for.
Brian Waybridge, the author of this article, had a cousin who suffered for many years with eczema before he found welcome relief.