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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
What's a Good Home Remedy For Itchy Skin?
This article is about lasting relief of eczema-induced itching and rashes, but there's no doubt that if you have eczema, you want relief right now. Before I tell you what you can do for eczema, however, I'd like to tell you what not to do and why. Here it is in a nutshell:
Especially if you have eczema, if you don't want to itch, don't scratch.
The reason people with eczema tend to scratch is it is a kind of self-treatment for skin irritation. The release of inflammatory chemicals at the base of the spine triggers an urge to scratch so the brain doesn't feel the itching, only the scratching. Unfortunately, this reflex reaction is just a temporary fix, and wearing down the skin barrier can invite infection-and more itching!
So what is a good home remedy for itchy skin?
First of all, remove irritants from your home and work space. Don't overheat your home. Sweat-induced dermatitis can occur in a stuffy, hot house or after a too-hot bath or shower. Scaly skin on nose and cheeks, however, usually recovers best if you avoid sudden cooling and cold drafts.
People who have eczema usually have asthma, or hay fever triggered by food, grass, or molds, or have family members who have allergies, asthma, or hay fever triggered by food, grass, or molds.
The symptoms of eczema don't occur unless there is a combination of the genetics for atopic disease and an environmental trigger, such as allergic reactions to household cleaning agents, dander from cats or dogs, or sensitivities to foods, especially milk.
An itchy skin rash on face or neck and eczema symptoms on hands may be triggered by contact with household chemicals such as chlorine, dyes, plasticizers, or detergents, irritating clothing, contact with fiberglass, unusual heat or cold, dryness or humidity, physical exertion, thyroid problems, or psychological stress.
For your can-do's for what is a good home remedy for itchy skin relief
Any skin lotion containing ceramides. Dry, itchy, irritated skin is depleted of ceramides that can be replenished by Dove Moisturizing Lotion (a lower-cost, slower-acting remedy) or CeraVe Moisturizer and Cleanser (about for a 12-oz tube that should last several months).
Vinegar diluted one part of vinegar to five parts of water and used to rinse fungus- or yeast-infected irritated skin. Any kind of mild acid disrupts the growth cycle of yeasts and fungi without harming skin. Just be sure to rinse a second time to remove the vinegar, or you'll smell like a pickle! In my experience, the cheaper white vinegar works as well as apple cider vinegar (and we never even considered rinsing with balsamic).
Pharmacists Joe and Teresa Graedon note that a vinegar rinse can be exactly the answer to the issue of how to treat eczema in ears and also itchy scalps. Just be sure to use warm (not hold or cold) water and flush the ear gently three times a day. Fungal infections usually respond in 2-3 days. This treatment costs less than for a week's treatment.
With a painful bug bite, rash, swelling, and inflammation often follow. Dab vinegar on the bite to relieve swelling, or try a mixture of 1 aspirin in ¼ cup (60 ml) of rubbing alcohol if the skin is not broken. Do not apply either home remedy is there is broken skin, and seek emergency medical help is there is shortness of breath, chest pain, severe swelling, or diarrhea.
Some parents write me that Noxema has changed their eczema-suffering children's whole lives for the better. Redolent of the scent of eucalyptus, camphor, and menthol, Noxema is an inexpensive, safe, gentle, and often effective alternative to skin therapy with Elidel.
Allergy rashes, little bumps on skin, itchy spots on skin, eczema areola in nursing mothers, and minor cuts, scrapes, and burns often respond to aloe. The slimy ooze that forms when you break off an aloe leaf is clinically proven in not just one or two but in over one hundred scientific studies to relieve skin irritation. If you don't have a plant at home, aloe gel is available in health products stores and groceries everywhere, usually for under .
Just remember that these suggestions are remedies, not cures!
Monday, November 28, 2011
Dangers of Parabens and Are Parabens Bad For You
While the extent of the dangers of parabens in our personal care products such as shampoos and lotions is still being researched, one thing is known, they can be unsafe. Despite the lack of evidence to fully answer the question are parabens bad, there is enough analysis to indicate that they probably are. In some cases, they definitely are.
This is not a single compound, but a group of compounds that include some type of alcohol; methyl, ethyl, propyl, etc. They will be listed on the ingredients label along with the alcohol they contain.
In this day and age, when our bodies are subjected to harmful sunrays, contaminants in our drinking water, artificial preservatives added to our foods, we now have one more concern because of the dangers of parabens. The biggest problem is that they are used in so many different products, so we have multiple sources of exposure.
So, are parabens bad? Well, they are not good. The dangers of parabens have been outlined by scientific researchers.
They mimic estrogen. Externally produced or duplicated estrogen has been linked with an increase in breast cancer. Major cosmetic companies will try to convince you that there is no connection because the amount of the preservatives in their products is minimal and it is not absorbed through the skin.
Researchers have shown that many chemicals are absorbed through the skin. A paraben easily passes through the skin and gets stored in bodily tissues.
As consumers, we are faced with a constant barrage of confusing, sometimes conflicting health facts. Are parabens bad? Are parabens good? Given the number of external factors I cannot control, switching to paraben-free products is one small adjustment I can easily make.
On the other hand, switching to paraben-free products can be expensive and it certainly requires some detective work to track them down. But, in my opinion, it's worth the effort to avoid the dangers of parabens.
Here are another couple of questions. Are parabens bad for men? Are parabens bad for our children? The answer to both questions is "yes". Not only do the dangers of parabens include an increased risk of breast cancer, they can cause changes in a developing child's reproductive system and cause fertility issues in a man.
If nothing else, you should know that they are some of the strongest irritants and most common allergens known to man. If you have sensitive skin or allergies, you should avoid skincare products that contain them.
The most hazardous is sodium methyl-paraben. This ingredient is banned in the European Union; considered unsafe for use in cosmetics. Yet, companies including Neutrogena, Avon and Dove still use it.
If you are concerned about your appearance, you should know that chemical preservatives increase production of free radicals, the root cause of wrinkles and sagging skin, as well as skin-cancer. Safer products are available.
Now that you know the dangers of parabens, you should take the time to shop for safer ingredients. Natural vitamin E and grape seed oil are effective preservatives, free of any health risks.
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