Thursday, January 31, 2008

Seborrheic Dermatitis - Cure for Dry Skin

Eczema or Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin disease which has many causes and reasons. Various external and internal factors but major causes are a suppressed immune system and environmental factors. Usually people who have Dermatitis have a weak immune system and sensitive skin which is prone to allergic reactions and irritants. Most of the allergies are caused by allergens, food allergies, external chemical contact and infections.

Thick scaly growth and reddish color is significant of Dermatitis and worsens with heat and humidity. Sometimes, stress also becomes a reason for eczema relapse leading to eruptions and discomfort. Dry and itchy skin is normally the ones which get irritated easily. Dry skin breaks easily and cracks are the way germs enter the body spreading it over the whole area.

Another good method is to stop scratching and even if there is an urge to scratch, don't scratch. Apply intense moisturized lotions and creams, to sooth the itch and makes your skin smoother. Scratching causes the skin to break and increases discomfort while bathing in warm water and using a mild soap is helpful.

It is better to wash new clothes before wearing them as external infections, increase chances of infections. It is better to wear cotton which helps the skin breathe and limit the spread of seborrheic Dermatitis. The dryness causes flakiness leads to cracking and chapping while intensive moisture helps the body becoming soft and supple.


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1 comment:

Skincare Specialist said...

I guess for some people dry skin is a major problem and of course here I am not comparing it with MRSA skin infection but certainly one of those itching problems that keeps you wary all the time if not treated well.