Last week (April 24 - 30, 2017) was Allergy Awareness Week and I supported Allergy UK by joining Give as you live. Give as you live is a shopping and price comparison website with a heart. A percentage of every purchase you make through their website will be donated to charity at no extra cost to you. So if you're interested and wants to join follow the link below:
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This year Allergy Awareness Week focusses on allergic eczema. Although not severe, I myself suffer from eczema. So this year, it is extra important for me to support Allergy UK and their work.
So what is Eczema?
Eczema, also known as 'atopic eczema' or 'atopic dermatitis', is a skin condition causing inflammation and intense irritation. Eczema symptoms tend to be caused by dry skin.
What does Atopy/Atopic mean?
Atopy or being atopic means having a genetic tendency for your immune system to make increased levels of IgE antibodies to certain allergens. An atopic individual is likely to have more than one allergic condition during their lifetime, such as eczema, asthma, hay fever or food allergy.
Can food allergy cause eczema?
No. Children are born with the tendency to have eczema and many things can make their eczema worse. These are known as eczema 'triggers'. Eczema in children can have various triggers, which food can be one especially in babies. However, food are not the primary cause of eczema.
Eczema Treatments
EMOLLIENTS
Emollient lotions and creams are prescribed for treating eczema and dry skin, and are, in their simplest form, mixtures of oil and water.
TOPICAL STEROID CREAMS
It is sometimes necessary to apply topical corticosteroids (e.g. hydrocortisone), as these reduce inflammation in the skin caused by eczema.
* You can find a whole host of useful tips on Allergy UK Eczema Factsheet where I got these informations by clicking the link below.
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