Cure Eczema, Prevent Asthma
July 20, 2009
Incidence of asthma is rapidly rising throughout the world. Allergens are largely believed to be responsible for this respiratory ailment.
According to a study conducted by researchers of Washington University, chemicals released by the skin damaged by eczema are responsible for asthma.
According to studies, incidence of eczema is rapidly rising, which to some extent might explain the reason for the rising number of asthma cases.
Eczema and asthma
Eczema is a condition when the skin becomes dry and scaly. Itching, redness, inflammation and pain are common symptoms of eczema. The skin cells damaged by eczema secrete a chemical known as thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP). This chemical over activates the immune system, making it trigger strong response to ward off allergens.
TSLP released by the skin cells reach our lungs through the blood stream. Our lungs become extremely sensitive towards certain external bodies, which they now consider as allergens. However, before occurrence of eczema, our lungs did not adversely react to these particles. As a reaction to the allergens, asthma develops.
Treating eczema to prevent asthma
Early treatment of eczema is therefore required to prevent asthma. Nearly 70 percent of people suffering from eczema develop asthma in the future. Since eczema is often not a serious skin condition, people often neglect its treatment. Recent studies have suggested that to prevent asthma, eczema should be cured.
Preventing eczema
Since prevention is better than cure, you should try to prevent eczema. Just like asthma, eczema is also triggered by allergens. You should try to point allergens that lead to eczema flare-up. Additives present in food, including the preservatives and coloring agents, are often linked to eczema.
Perfumes are also responsible for increasing skin discomfort. If you are prone to eczema, avoid scented soaps and detergents. Dry skin flakes are signs of eczema. Keep your skin moisturized with natural oil, such as olive oil or coconut oil. To prevent eczema flare-up, consumption of adequate amount of vitamin C rich fruits and vegetables and zinc, present in seafood and nuts, is recommended.
Eczema remedy
Neem leaves have antiseptic properties, which can be used for healing eczema. Boil a handful of neem leaves in about 200gram of mustard oil, until the oil becomes black. Apply this oil on the eczema two to three times a day. Mix a teaspoon of turmeric paste and a teaspoon of neem leaves paste. Apply this paste on the eczema regularly.
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