This home remedy does not work for everyone. But some have tried and ginger root somehow provide some relief for eczema rash. You can try it for yourself. Next time whenever you have some rashes, try slicing a piece of ginger root and rub it on the area. It will burn or sting for a while. But most probably, you will feel some relief for the itchiness. You can rub it a few times with a fresh slice of ginger root if the itch continues. From my personal experience, the next morning, the rash will start scabbing up and after a few more days, it will peel off. Alternatively, you can use fresh cloves of garlic instead of ginger root. Try it and see if it works.

If you’ve read the news lately, you’ll know that many parts of the world are currently experiencing a bit of a moth epidemic: One species is attacking oak trees in Europe, another is attacking California vineyards, and so on. But the species most of us should be concerned about is the common clothes moth. Why? A study in Allergy found that almost 60 percent of those who react to dust mites are also sensitive to moths. A good skin care treatment that helps prevent absorption of toxins is definitely called for, but you should also know what you can do to prevent or reduce moths.

What does this uninvited house guest do to your skin? As with dust mites, contact can cause various forms of dermatitis – dry skin, eczema, itchiness, redness, rashes, and so on. You might be using a skin care treatment product right now to help remedy one of these conditions. But if you haven’t found the cause, you might have a close look in your closet.

The moths you see flying around are not the culprits: the problems are caused by the larvae. And, believe me; one moth can produce a lot of them - an adult moth lays 50 -150 eggs, usually in your clothes, sometimes in upholstered furniture, and sometimes in bedding - especially cotton sheets and mattresses or feather pillows. However, as they tend to stay away from light, dark corners are the most likely locations.

Imagine pulling a little-worn favorite sweater from a closet shelf or drawer not knowing that under the collar, or in the cuffs, you have 50 little moth larva nesting and working their hungry little mouths through that sweater. You might not even see them unless you’re really looking. That’s one sweater you do not want to cozy into. But if you have moths, and you’re already using skin care treatment for something like eczema, I hate to tell you this, but you might have cozied into one of those sweaters already.

How do you prevent them? Frequently cleaning clothes you don’t often wear, either by dry cleaning or washing in hot water, getting soiled clothes into the laundry fast and not letting them sit around, regularly vacuuming upholstered corners and under furniture (empty the vacuum bag right away, and throw it out), and keeping clean clothes encased in plastic coverings. That might sound like a lot of work, but it’s a lot less than handling an infestation.

You should also protect your skin with a skin care treatment that prevents absorption of toxins. A shielding lotion will do the trick. A good shielding lotion bonds with the outer layer of the skin to form a protective layer than keeps out toxins. With a shielding lotion, and the few cleaning and storage tips above, you can prevent moth infestation and the damage they can do to your skin.

Source: http://www.theopenpress.com/index.php?a=press&id=22494

Scientists have identified two blood chemicals linked to itchy eczema, offering new treatment possibilities.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong devised an “itchometer” that was worn by 24 children and monitored how much they scratched while they slept.

Researchers found that as scratching increased, so did levels of two specific blood chemicals, reported the British Journal of Dermatology.

A British expert said the finding could point to the skin problem’s root cause.

Wrist movement

One in 10 babies are affected by the dry, scaly, skin rashes of eczema, and the condition can persist into adulthood.

Sufferers can be treated with steroid creams, but the mechanisms behind the “eczema itch” are complex and poorly understood.

The latest research adds to evidence that two specific chemicals found in the blood - “brain-derived neurotrophic factor” (BDNF) and “substance P” - are somehow connected to itchy sensations.

The scientists recruited 24 children, with an average age of 11, to wear a wrist monitor which recorded wrist movement during the night.

The assumption was that this could record when the child scratched in their sleep - a reliable indicator of the level of itchiness.

Blood tests from the children showed that as night-time scratching increased, so did the levels of the two chemicals in the bloodstream.

Kam-lun Ellis Hon, one of the researchers, said: “As far as we are aware, this is the first report to demonstrate that BDNF and substance P are significantly linked to disease activity, quality of life, as well as the levels of scratching as recorded by the wrist monitor.”

Dr Colin Holden, the President of the British Association of Dermatologists, welcomed the report.

He said: “For most eczema sufferers, itching is the worst symptom of the disease. It is known to keep children awake at night, which in turn affects parents and can put pressure on the whole family, and even affect children’s performance at school.

“It is by discovering the mechanisms behind the disease and its symptoms that we can develop new therapies that specifically target the root cause of the problem.”

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6962450.stm

A good skincare regime is critical for healing eczema. The focus needs to be towards establishing a good skin cleansing system; as opposed to using medication. What is a good cleansing system? The most important factor lies in the procedure and products you use. The ultimate goal is to work with your skin naturally to promote the healing.

Many people have the wrong conception that one should avoid taking bath during an eczema flare up. That is nothing further from the truth. A good cleansing system can actually serve as natural medication to the skin. This is due to the fact that a good cleansing system should be nourishing to the skin.

To make sure your skin get the best nourishment, you need to use organic skin care products which are free of all kinds of harmful chemicals. An organic product should not contain any form of chemical, so do read the label. Some of the harmful chemicals to look out for are synthetic chemicals, preservatives, lanolin, coal or pine tars, steroids, mineral oil or petroleum by-products and fragrance.