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Regina Malan. Eczema: Your essential guide
Part 1
1
DEFINING ECZEMA
THE ITCH-SCRATCH CYCLE
HOW COMMON IS ECZEMA?
IS ECZEMA CONTAGIOUS?
2
WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE A DOCTOR?
GENERAL SYMPTOMS
THE ATOPIC TRIAD: ECZEMA, ASTHMA AND ALLERGIC RHINITIS
THE DIAGNOSIS
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR
Part 2
3
THE SKIN’S BARRIER FUNCTION
THE LAYERS OF THE SKIN
The hypodermis or subcutaneous tissue
The dermis
The epidermis
4
FUNDAMENTAL CAUSES
A genetic defect
Problems with the barrier function of the skin
A malfunctioning immune system
TRIGGERS THAT CAUSE AN ECZEMA FLARE-UP
Internal triggers
External triggers
5
PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL SIDE EFFECTS
PHYSICAL COMPLICATIONS
Infection
Eye complications
Nail damage
Part 3
6
EMOLLIENTS
How to apply emollients
BATH OR SHOWER
Applying emollients and steroids after a bath
Adding products to the bath water
SOAP, SHAMPOO AND BUBBLE BATH
FACIAL SKINCARE PRODUCTS
MAKE-UP
7
IN AND AROUND THE HOUSE
The outside environment
Inside the house
Pets
Household cleaners
Laundry
Gloves
PERSONAL
Clothing
Sleep
Exercise
Sun tanning
Moms and breastfeeding
WORK ENVIRONMENT
How do you handle eczema at work?
TRAVEL
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IDENTIFY THE TRIGGER
MEDICATION
Antihistamine
Steroids/cortisone
Antibiotics
Topical immunomodulators (TIMs)
Phototherapy
Neltraxone
Leukotriene antagonists
Wet and dry wrappings
9
PROBLEMS WITH THE MODERN DIET
Too much refined sugar
Not enough fresh vegetables and fruit
Not enough fibre
Too many processed foods
Disruption of the acid-alkaline balance in the body
An imbalance in essential fatty acids
WHAT DOES A HEALTHY, BALANCED DIET LOOK LIKE?
KEY NUTRITIONAL ELEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS
Vitamin A
B-vitamins
Antioxidants: vitamins C and E
Vitamin D
Probiotics
Magnesium
Calcium
Zinc
Bromelain, or pineapple extract
Hydrochloric acid
HISTAMINE AND DIET
FOOD ALLERGIES
10
PSYCHODERMATOLOGY
STRESS
Daily life
HABIT REVERSAL
Part 4
11
THE APPEARANCE OF CHILD ECZEMA
CHILDHOOD ECZEMA CORRESPONDS WITH ECZEMA IN ADULTS
BACTERIAL INFECTION
CARING FOR BABIES WITH ECZEMA
TODDLERS AND OLDER CHILDREN
CHILDREN’S DISEASES
THE CHILD’S ENVIRONMENT
STRESS
DIET
THE REST OF THE FAMILY
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THE APPEARANCE OF ECZEMA IN PIGMENTED SKIN
TREATMENT
MEDICAL TREATMENT
Treatment for the prevention of flare-ups
The emotional factor
A FINAL WORD
ADDITIONAL READING
REFERENCES
BIBLIOGRAPHY
PHOTO SECTION
THANK YOU
