Egsima is a general term encompassing various inflamed skin conditions. One of the most common forms of egsima is atopic dermatitis (or “atopic egsima”). Approximately 10 percent to 20 percent of the world population is affected by this chronic, relapsing, and very itchy rash at some point during childhood. Fortunately, many children with egsima find that the disease clears and often disappears with age.

Egsima, more commonly known as dermatitis, is one such skin condition. It is a skin disorder that is characterized by dryness of the skin accompanied by one or more of the following symptoms: itching, flaking, redness, blistering, bleeding, or even oozing. Usually, it’s just the itchiness and the redness, with the bleeding usually a result of the incessant scratching due to the itches. There might be temporary skin discoloration (aside from the redness), which can sometimes be the cause of lesions. Scarring, however, is relatively uncommon.

How to Prevent Egsima

Egsima may be caused by an allergy. Common culprits are products that your skin is in contact with, such as creams, perfumes, laundry detergent, and so on.

Check your diet. Food allergies can also trigger egsima, especially in children. Milk, wheat, citrus fruits, eggs, peanuts and fish are most commonly food triggers.

Wear cotton and other natural fiber clothing. This allows your skin to breathe.

Use bland moisturizers without dyes and perfumes. Make sure to use a moisturizer every time you bathe. Choose a greasy formula to moisturize skin if egsima is severe and skin is extremely dry.

Set up a humidifier if the air in your house is very dry. Avoid sunbathing or indoor tanning. This can aggravate your skin. Heat can also cause your condition to worsen.

Pay attention your bath products. Bath oils are generally fine and lubricating, but bubble baths can be drying and irritating.

Destress. Find and use methods to help yourself relax. Stress can cause egsima flare-ups. Work out or start jogging, be active.

Use the herbs dandelion, myrrh, pau d’arco and red clover. Make as a tea or take in capsule form. They are great for healthy skin. Use all of them alternately for best results.

Make a paste from the herb goldenseal and vitamin E oil. Use goldenseal in a powdered form, and mix with a little bit of vitamin E oil; add a small amount of honey and make a cream. Apply to inflamed area.

Take vitamin A, 10,000 to 25,000 IU per day. It helps to soften the skin. Take it in the emulsion form, which is easier to absorb and safer at high doses.

Take a high-potency B-complex formula, 50 to 100 mg per day. It is needed for healthy skin and good blood circulation. Some skin problems are linked to a deficiency of vitamin B-6.

Ingest vitamin E, 400 IU. It helps relieve itching and dry skin.

Try evening primrose, black currant, flaxseed or salmon oil. Use according to bottle directions. They all contain essential fatty acids, which help to lubricate the skin.