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CONTENTS
1. Eczema and Psoriasis – An Introduction ...................................... 8
2. Specific Characteristics of Eczema and Psoriasis ..................... 10
3. Eczema - An Overview .................................................................. 12
4. Types of Eczema ........................................................................... 17
5. Signs and Symptoms of a Typical Eczema ................................. 19
Common Signs and Symptoms of Eczema ........................................................ 19
6. What is the Real Cause of Eczema? ............................................ 21
7. Risk Factors for Eczema............................................................... 23
8. Who Gets Eczema? ....................................................................... 25
9. Eczema in Children ....................................................................... 27
10. Recent Research on Eczema...................................................... 29
11. How to Diagnose Eczema ........................................................... 31
12. Tips to Avoid Eczema ................................................................. 34
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13. Treatment Options for Eczema .................................................. 38
14. Natural Remedies to Prevent and Sooth Eczema ..................... 42
15. Treating Eczema with Herbs....................................................... 46
16. Treating Eczema with Acupuncture........................................... 48
17. Treating Eczema with Vitamins and Supplements ................... 50
18. Treating Eczema with Traditional Chinese Medicine ............... 52
19. The Impact of Eczema................................................................. 54
20. Eczema and Diet .......................................................................... 56
21. Psoriasis - An Overview.............................................................. 58
22. What is Psoriasis?....................................................................... 61
23. Types of Psoriasis....................................................................... 64
Erythrodermic or Exfoliative Psoriasis .......................................................... 65
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24. What is the Real Cause of Psoriasis?........................................ 68
25. Risk Factors for Psoriasis .......................................................... 71
26. Who Gets Psoriasis?................................................................... 73
27. Psoriasis in Children................................................................... 75
28. How to Diagnosis Psoriasis ....................................................... 78
29. Some Tips to Reduce Psoriasis Events .................................... 81
30. Treatment Options for Psoriasis ................................................ 84
31. Natural Remedies to Reduce the Effects................................... 89
32. The Impact of Psoriasis .............................................................. 94
33. Psoriasis and Diet ....................................................................... 96
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34. Living with Psoriasis................................................................... 99
Artificial and Temporary Camouflage........................................................... 100
35. Winter Care of Psoriasis ........................................................... 102
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Part-I: Introduction
1. Eczema and Psoriasis – An Introduction
Eczema and Psoriasis are allergic skin conditions that display itchy,
scaly and red skin. These inflammatory skin conditions can occur at
any time of your life. Often, eczema and psoriasis begin in your
childhood and continue throughout your growing years and adult life
too. Both eczema and psoriasis have minor differences in their
symptoms and characteristics.
They both result in thickening of the skin due to intense and
persistent scratching. The rashes often appear as painful swellings
with matter oozing from them. Sometimes, the cracks bleed and
there is a burning sensation on the scales when the sufferer sweats.
They manifest at nighttime and you start scratching your skin like
crazy.
Causes
Eczema and psoriasis are allergic conditions that can develop into
serious problems. They may result from allergies from soaps,
perfumes, laundry detergents, chemicals, food allergens, certain
metals as in metal jewelry, and animal dander.
Psoriasis is often the result of external allergies, while eczema is
due to internal allergies - like food allergies. Common food allergens
are eggs, certain fruits including strawberries, seafood, nuts, and
wheat.
Excessive intake of sugary and starchy foods can cause eczema and
psoriasis by weakening your immune system. Processed and refined
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foods are the main cause for toxic deposits in your body that disrupt
the body immune system. Your body tries to excrete the
metabolites and toxic substances through the skin. These, in turn,
cause itchiness and rashes on your skin.
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2. Specific Characteristics
of Eczema and Psoriasis
Eczema is a skin allergy that is more intense at night. This skin
disorder occurs most frequently in people suffering from hay fever
and asthma.
Unhealthy eating habits may cause eczema.
Sometimes, eczema eruptions increase around ten days before
menstrual flow. This is due to increased progesterone levels. This
eczema then decrease during the period when the progesterone
level falls.
Psoriasis affects around 2% of all Americans. This skin disorder
affects the skin, joints, nails, and eyes. Small areas of your skin
could develop red scales (plaques) in many different shapes and
sizes, and with varying degrees of intensity.
Trauma, sinusitis and bacterial infections often cause psoriasis.
Additionally, your psoriasis condition will worsens in the winter
months due to the cold and dry weather while the hot and humid
conditions of summer are better for most sufferers.
Treatment Options
Psoriasis is often due to a deficiency of essential vitamins like
magnesium and zinc.
There is no permanent cure for eczema and psoriasis. You have to
change your dietary habits and stay away from various allergic
substances.
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Detoxification through saunas, exercises that cause you to sweat,
liver and kidney cleansing, bowel cleansing and reduction of stress
can bring marked improvements and much-wanted relief too.
Meditating and spending time in isolation can calm your nerves and
body. This may reduce the incidence of eczema and psoriasis.
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Part-II: Understanding Eczema
3. Eczema - An Overview
Eczema is a skin inflammation that causes itchy, swollen, and red
skin. This condition does not have any serious or life-threatening
implications but can make you feel self-conscious and
uncomfortable.
Eczema, like dermatitis, is not contagious.
There are many different kinds