Contact dermatitis is skin inflammation caused by direct contact with a particular substance. The rash is very itchy, is confined to a specific area, and often has clearly defined boundaries.
Contact Dermatitis
Substances can cause skin inflammation by one of two mechanisms—irritation (irritant contact dermatitis) or allergic reaction (allergic contact dermatitis).
Irritant contact dermatitis, which accounts for 80% of all cases of contact dermatitis, occurs when a chemical substance causes direct damage to the skin; symptoms are more painful than itchy. Typical irritating substances are acids, alkalis (such as drain cleaners), solvents (such as acetone in nail polish remover), strong soaps, and plants (such as poinsettias and peppers). Some of these chemicals cause skin changes within a few minutes, whereas others require longer exposure. People vary in the sensitivity of their skin to irritants. Even very mild soaps and detergents may irritate the skin of some people after frequent or prolonged contact.
Allergic contact dermatitis is a reaction by the body's immune system to a substance contacting the skin. Sometimes a person can be sensitized by only one exposure, and other times sensitization occurs only after many exposures to a substance. After a person is sensitized, the next exposure causes itching and dermatitis within 4 to 24 hours, although some people, particularly older people, do not develop a reaction for 3 to 4 days.
Thousands of substances can result in allergic contact dermatitis. The most common include substances found in plants such as poison ivy, rubber (latex), antibiotics, fragrances, preservatives, and some metals (such as nickel and cobalt). About 10% of women are allergic to nickel, a common component of jewelry. People may use (or be exposed to) substances for years without a problem, then suddenly develop an allergic reaction. Even ointments, creams, and lotions used to treat dermatitis can cause such a reaction. People may also develop dermatitis from many of the materials they touch while at work (occupational dermatitis).
Sometimes contact dermatitis results only after a person touches certain substances and then exposes the skin to sunlight (photoallergic or phototoxic contact dermatitis). Such substances include sunscreens, aftershave lotions, certain perfumes, antibiotics.
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Monday, March 29, 2010
Signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis (eczema).
Red to brownish-gray colored patches
•Itching, which may be severe, especially at night
•Small, raised bumps, which may leak fluid and crust over when scratched
•Thickened, cracked or scaly skin
•Raw, sensitive skin from scratching
Factors that worsen atopic dermatitis
•Long, hot baths or showers
•Dry skin
•Stress
•Sweating
•Rapid changes in temperature
•Low humidity
•Solvents, cleaners, soaps or detergents
•Wool or man-made fabrics or clothing
•Dust or sand
Atopic Dermatitis or Eczema is not a skin deep disease. It calls for internal, deep acting homeopathic treatment. Dr Shah's Research proven homeopathic treatment offers excellent treatment for Atopic Dermatitis or Eczema..
The Homeopathy Treatment
Dr Rajesh Shah's treatment entails his Patented product along with traditional homeopathic medicines, which give best possible results in treating Atopic Dermatitis.
The individualized treatment is based on the study of patients patches, extent, cause, genetic pattern, emotional sphere, hormonal imbalance, and other factors which lead and maintain the disease.
Dr Shah has worked on Atopic Dermatitis and other related diseases for over two decades and his patients in 127 countries have been benefited.
Duration of treatment:
The total length of treatment varies form case to case, depending of the following factors:
•Duration of Atopic Dermatitis
•Areas affected
•Extent of spread
•Previous medication (Extensive use of oral or local cortisone)
One may expect a definite change in about three to five months, depending on the extent. The total length of medication may be anything between six months to two years or longer.
Why homeopathy for Atopic Dermatitis?
Major benefits of homeopathy could be summarized as under:
It addresses altered immune system, treating the roots of this autoimmune disease.
- It is not superficial but deep acting; gives lasting to almost permanent results in most cases.
- It is absolutely harmless, safe and non-toxic.
•Itching, which may be severe, especially at night
•Small, raised bumps, which may leak fluid and crust over when scratched
•Thickened, cracked or scaly skin
•Raw, sensitive skin from scratching
Factors that worsen atopic dermatitis
•Long, hot baths or showers
•Dry skin
•Stress
•Sweating
•Rapid changes in temperature
•Low humidity
•Solvents, cleaners, soaps or detergents
•Wool or man-made fabrics or clothing
•Dust or sand
Atopic Dermatitis or Eczema is not a skin deep disease. It calls for internal, deep acting homeopathic treatment. Dr Shah's Research proven homeopathic treatment offers excellent treatment for Atopic Dermatitis or Eczema..
The Homeopathy Treatment
Dr Rajesh Shah's treatment entails his Patented product along with traditional homeopathic medicines, which give best possible results in treating Atopic Dermatitis.
The individualized treatment is based on the study of patients patches, extent, cause, genetic pattern, emotional sphere, hormonal imbalance, and other factors which lead and maintain the disease.
Dr Shah has worked on Atopic Dermatitis and other related diseases for over two decades and his patients in 127 countries have been benefited.
Duration of treatment:
The total length of treatment varies form case to case, depending of the following factors:
•Duration of Atopic Dermatitis
•Areas affected
•Extent of spread
•Previous medication (Extensive use of oral or local cortisone)
One may expect a definite change in about three to five months, depending on the extent. The total length of medication may be anything between six months to two years or longer.
Why homeopathy for Atopic Dermatitis?
Major benefits of homeopathy could be summarized as under:
It addresses altered immune system, treating the roots of this autoimmune disease.
- It is not superficial but deep acting; gives lasting to almost permanent results in most cases.
- It is absolutely harmless, safe and non-toxic.
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