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There are a variety of reasons to look for information on rash and dry skin care. Some of these reasons range in necessity and severity, including what products get you the best bang for your buck, what can improve the ‘incurable’ skin conditions like eczema, and the best ingredients that should be found in a dry skin cream.
What is the difference between eczema & dermatitis?
By definition, dermatitis refers to inflammation of the skin. Eczema similarly refers to various skin inflammation conditions and is typically described by its various stages. Those stages progress from light blistering to reddening to swelling to the appearance of bumps to crusting and, most severely, the thickening of skin. The most common type of eczema is called atopic dermatitis (often used interchangeably even though there are additional types of eczema. Eczema in infancy is normal, with half of these cases disappearing before the age of 3 is reached. Unfortunately, the other 50% might suffer from recurring bouts of eczema for the rest of their lives. This chronic dermatitis can be quite miserable with it coming and going. Statistics show that 1-2% of adults suffer from eczema.
What are the causes of eczema?
The reason it is so difficult to completely rid oneself of eczema is that doctors don’t know the exact mechanisms of it. Doctors believe that it has something to do with malfunctioning of the immune system.
Eczema can be triggered by outside substances coming in contact with the skin. Some of these irritating substances include soaps, cosmetics, certain materials used in clothing, detergents, jewelry and sweat, in addition to allergens. Temperature and humidity (especially changes) in addition to stress are closely related to bringing about eczema flare-ups.
What are the symptoms of eczema?
Eczema is manifested by red and dry skin that can be extremely itchy or burn. On the other hand, the look of eczema can vary, depending on the person as well as the type. Other symptoms are blisters or oozing lesions; dry, scaling skin; and crusty, thickened skin.
Although eczema can be found on any skin part of the body, it is most frequent in the face, neck and insides of elbows, knees and ankles.
How do you treat eczema?
Prevention is the most effective treatment and most eczema occurrences can be avoided by obeying the below simple steps:
* Keep skin moisturized
* Avoid the products that have produced reactions in the past, paying heed to soaps, cosmetics and detergents
* Avoid those allergens that have caused eczema in the past, which might include animal dander, mold and pollen
* Reduce stress levels
* Try to avoid areas where humidity and temperature change rapidly
* Avoid sweating and shower directly after exercising
If you have an eczema flare-up, don’t itch as it typically worsens the condition and can even cause infection. Treating eczema typically starts with moisturizing the dry and itchy skin. For more severe and persistent cases, prescription treatments for eczema include oral or topical corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and itching. Prolonged treatment with corticosteroids should be avoided as they cause thinning of the skin.
What is this I hear about a ‘snail cream?’
This ‘snail cream’ serves many skin care functions, one of them being the relief of dermatitis and eczema. The Helix Aspersa Muller produces a unique serum that it uses to lubricate itself. This serum is beneficial for us as our skin is similar in structure to theirs. This substance, in addition to protecting and moisturizing our skin, rejuvenates lackluster skin as it acts as a epithelization stimulant. The glycoconjugates found in the serum actually improve cell turnover rate, causing dead skin cells to be more rapidly shed and new cells to be more efficiently produced.
Furthermore, snail serum helps our body and skin better regulate inflammatory reactions. Since eczema’s cause is closely linked to the immune system, the serum improves eczema it seems by helping the skin better moderate its inflammatory response.
It is a solution from mother nature that is safe to use even on sensitive or facial dry skin. This natural healing balm offers efficacy without the harsh side effects of corticosteroids.
BIO SKIN BALM, a dry skin cream offered by Biocutis, will solve your dermatitis, eczema and skin rashes. Glycoconjugates from the Helix Aspersa Muller serum actively dissolve damaged and abnormal skin tissue, promote skin regeneration and enhance the management of the body’s immune reaction. In addition, BIO SKIN BALM contains rose hip oil which provides a natural source of trans retinoic acid and essential fatty acids that replenish the protective lipid layer and restore its water holding abilities. Hyaluronic acid and PENTAVITIN complete this comprehensive healing balm as a dry skin treatment.
- Grant Ferns
