eczema question?

Question

i have developed eczema/atopic dermititus within the last 6 months. this entire time i have been trying to figure out what has caused this after 28 years of my skin being normal. i have read to avoid sweating when you have eczema. do you think that excessive sweating could have actually caused eczema? i have been working out for a few years (mostly walking fast-pace on the treadmill) but in the last 9 months i have stepped up my work out and have been perspiring alot...i'm just so stumped as to what caused it and its so frustrating...

Answer 1

Anne, hello. The etiology (origin) of eczema is not known (that's why there is no remedy that works equally well for all). Sweating and overheating can worsen the condition though.
I suggest that you should take it easy on the workout for some time and see if your eczema subsides. Also, you may want to try an herbal anti-eczema cream from http://www.champori.com It worked well and fast for me.
Best,
Bernadette

Answer 2

That is so funny, I have had the same problem for the last 4-6 weeks, and at first I thought it was excessive sweating, too. I live in Florida where it is hot most of the year, and I walk in the mornings. I developed rashes very badly on my arms (especially upper arms) and less so on my torso and behind my knees. The itching was driving me crazy, and my skin got very inflamed and swollen. I went on steroids and antihistamines for about a week and it subsided, but it was back again soon after I stopped. I now suspect that I have developed a sensitivity to the enzyme detergent that I use for cleaning my clothes and when my clothes get wet from the sweat the detergent is sort of washed out of the fabric onto my skin. This explanation makes sense because the rashes are more of a problem wherever my clothing touches my skin. I am in the process of rewashing all my clothes in non-enzyme detergent and rinsing them twice and seeing if it has an effect. So far I have seen an improvement, even though the irritation has not gone away completely. I suppose it will take a while for all the enzyme detergent residue to get completely washed out of the fabrics. Maybe there is something similar going on with you.

Answer 3

Eczema can be a warning sign of a bacterial imbalance in the intestinal tract. When our toxin levels rise, our immune system and other critical processes in our body become dangerously compromised and begin to fail. Eczema can be a sign that your 'gut' has an unhealthy level of bad bacteria. The 'gut' works like a second brain. When it isn't healthy, the body is not healthy. You want to add a probiotic to your diet, just like you would a supplement. The more strands of Lactobacilli bacteria it contains the harder it will work to regenerate and rebalance your bacteria levels back to a healthy level. By adding a probiotic, and limiting your soaps and creams to only those containing absolutely no chemicals, additives, artificial preservatives, fragrance, colorants or synthetically altered ingredients, you will find the eczema will improve.
I have an organics store and do have a pamphlet on probiotics if you would like a copy. It will explain in more detail the role a probiotic will play internally in the body to help the eczema. It is in email format, so send me a line and I can send you the pamphlet. Having never had eczema before, does suggest that a bacterial imbalance may be the cause. An imbalance can occur through taking antibiotics, being on birth control pills, steroids and hormonal drugs, flouride, coffee, carbonated drinks, synthetic vitamins, preservatives, stress, the list goes on, so perhaps something in your diet or lifestyle has changed, been added, or dropped that may have brought on the eczema outrbreak. Keep this in mind if you are considering using a steroid/cortizone cream. Not only can they thin the skin, they also destroy good bacteria in the intestinal tract, when you really want to increase the good bacteria levels, not lower them.

Hope it helps!
Paula
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Answer 4

I've had eczema all of my life. Sweating would not cause it. It's basically extremely dry patches of skin. Mine is brought on by excessive stress. And is more likely to happen in the winter months also. There's a topical steroid cream you can get from your doctor that will clear it up completely if used regularly on irritated areas. Have you had any upsets in particular in your personal or professional life lately? You might look at emotional factors going on in your life right now.

Answer 5

Try using Dove, Oatmeal or Lye Soap... Make sure you take a bath in lukewarm water.. use a clean white sock and pour a handful of Oatmeal in the sock and tie it off.. put in the bath water and soak for about 15 minutes at least... pat dry.. and put Vaseline on the area's with eczema... you can also use Aveno products.. Eucern is good also.. Keep your skin lubricated and softened with the oatmeal baths.. (it will make your bathwater look dirty.. but it really helps.. :)
Eczema can be brought on by allergies.. stress... and it is very very very dry skin... so keep something on it.. If it does not clear up in a week or so.. see your doctor.. It may need a prescription med.. Good Luck :)

Answer 6

I am not sure about the sweating. I personally only have eczema on my left hand strange as it may sound. The area between my fingers gets really red and itchy and my palm starts to peel. The only part that bothers me is the itching between my fingers. But I have medicine that works really fast.
When I am stressed, that is when I have the itching episodes.
When in doubt, go back to the dermatologist and have him/her explain things to you. It also helps if you have a list of questions already so that he/she can answer the questions.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Have you changed soaps or your laundry deterant lately? it could be that or just the weather change! it is caused by so many different things I have had it for 20 years it sometimes gets better & gets worse other days so good luck!!!!! It could just be from you workin' out alot too so don't worry! see a dermotologist!good luck!take care!