How to Cure Eczema
Eczema is a chronic disease - it has no ‘cure’ that will keep it away for good. However, there are several ways to effectively reduce its effects, in some cases clearing it up for long periods. Eczema is also cyclical, meaning that a treatment which appears to clear it up may, in fact, have been only incidental. Sometimes it will lie dormant for periods and then re-emerge, triggered by any number of environmental, biological, or lifestyle factors.
That being said, there are several effective ways to treat eczema:
1. Light Therapy The use of UVA and UVB rays, particularly in conjuction with photo-sensitizing pills, can help to clear the skin of eczema. While light treatment is possible to get from a professional, spending time outdoors can help to abate a minor outbreak and stop the itching.
2. Topical Treatments This is the treatment of eczema through use of an ointment applied to the skin. Topical corticosteroids and topical immunomodulators both work to reduce the irritability of the affected skin, while helping the skin to regenerate. Tar may also be used, for limited periods, to help abate itchiness and symptoms.
3. Oral Treatments Due to the higher risks of infection due to patches of eczema, antibiotics may be prescribed to rid the affected skin of bacterial infections (most commonly staph). Antihistamines help to reduce itching, with the sedative ones being particularly effective.