Eczema
Eczema, also referred to as contact dermatitis, is a common skin condition that is typically characterized by red, inflamed, dry and itchy areas of skin.
Diagnosis
There are many factors that can cause a person to develop eczema. Ultimately, it is a result of the body's immune response. The challenge with respect to diagnosis is to determine what the triggers are. Common triggers include:
Allergic response to various chemicals
Foods sensitivities can be both a cause as well as an aggravating factor
Unresolved, lingering infections due to a weak immune system
Nutrient deficiencies
Dysbiosis
Stress can be a trigger, as well as exacerbate existing eczema
Improper hygiene practices and chemicals in personal care products
Treatment
When treating any skin condition it is important to address the concern with topical and internal forms of medicine. Treatment objectives include:
Eliminating the factors that are stimulating the immune response
Regulating the immune system
Alleviating itching and discomfort
Decreasing inflammation locally and systemically
Correcting metabolic abnormalities
Implementing strategies to manage stress effectively
Establishing healthy hygiene habits
Providing patients with individualized recommendations for personal care products
Maintenance
The state of your skin reflects your overall level of health. To help you maintain healthy skin we will help you shape a long term health strategy that encompasses:
Individually customized dietary recommendations that are sustainable and shift with seasonal change
Continuing healthy hygiene habits and usage of optimal personal care products
Adaptive longterm stress management strategies
Ongoing proactive monitoring of health via annual physicals and regular lab work
Treating acute health concerns as they arise by naturopathic means that restore the body to balance
Contact us to arrange a complimentary 15 minute consultation to learn how naturopathic treatments can resolve your eczema and help you to develop Healthy Skin.