Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin that can attack any member of your family. My name is Nanette and I am here to guide you in the proper care of this condition.
When it comes to our loved ones, know that anyone can contract this disease including either due to direct contact with an irritating substance, or contract an allergic reaction. (Note that
skin infections
caused by bacteria on cell phones is one example.)
The #1 question I get asked by my clients is, "What causes this condition?"
The Following Are Some Causes:
• Allergies to plants, chemicals, foods, detergents, harsh soaps and shampoos, etc. • Certain drugs • Vitamin or mineral deficiencies • Certain physical disorders as well as stress
Signs and Symptoms To Watch For Include:
• Itching • Red bumps • Blisters • Crusts • Swelling • Oozing • Scaliness • Dry skin with scales or bumps • Skin creases on the palms
I tell my clients that there are different forms of this condition they should know about:
Irritant Contact Dermatitis occurs as a direct cytotoxic (killing cells or preventing cell division) reaction of the skin when it is exposed to a chemical or physical substance.
Seborrheic Dermatitis occurs as red, peeling, oily skin eruptions mainly on the scalp, nasolabial creases, eyebrows, ears, chest and flexural body areas.
Dermatitis Herpetiformis, is a very itchy and blistering skin disease caused by an auto-immune response to an antibody.
Cercarial Dermatitis (swimmer's itch) is an itchy inflammatory sensitivity to parasites that enter the skin by way of infected water in ponds, lakes or other water bodies.
Atopic or Allergic Dermatitis caused by hereditary and environmental factors which include air-borne allergens, emotional stress, hormones, certain foods, and chemical irritants.
Here's what I recommend to my clients who develop any one of these conditions.
Eating healthy foods on a regular basis can go a long way in attaining and prolonging the optimum condition and health of our bodies. And be sure to drink lots of water. Water helps keep the skin moist.
If you suspect a certain allergy to a food item, discontinue it and record the response. Remove any food item triggering the condition.
The next treatment is to include
omega 3 oils
in your diet. Countless studies show that increasing the consumption of omega-3 oils improves conditions of the skin.
I often recommend that other things you can do include the following:
1) Because laundry soaps can irritate your skin, run your clothes through two rinse cycles and try using a milder laundry soap.
2) Wear gloves when you work with cleaning products that might irritate your skin.
3) Wash your sheets often in hot water to get rid of dust mites. Use dust-proof covers on pillows, box springs and mattresses.
4) Wear loose clothes made of cotton and other natural materials that "breathe." Wash new clothing before wearing it.
I strongly advise that skin care is very important for your treatment!
**Shower in warm water instead of hot water only once a day for less than 10 minutes. A baby or small child may have a short bath.
**Wash with a mild
"non-soap" cleanser
that contains only herbal ingredients that are organically grown and hypo-allergenic.
Ingredients that are plant based, make a cleanser that is just right for all skin types, conditions and ages.
Vitamin-derived antioxidants from plant sourced ingredients not only make the best ingredients for your "inside", but for your "outside" as well.
**Pat your skin dry with a soft towel.
**Moisturizers are extremely important and work well to treat dry skin. Choose the right formulated body creams for where your dermatitis exists.
Some people experience symptoms on their torso area
while others have it on thicker skinned areas such as knees, elbows and feet.
Still others may have symptoms on their face and neck area. (Since "natural" is best, learn why
hydrocortisone cream
can be harmful.)
The cream you apply should be plant based, contain
shea butter
, stop itching, fight possible infection,
and repair skin
7 layers deep
and be hypo-allergenic.
Remember, the best moisturizers are also the thickest and provide a very rich emollient level. You may need to use it several times a day.
In conclusion, my strong recommendation is two-fold: eat healthy and apply only natural, plant based products specially formulated for your skin problems.
My wife is an RN in the local Hospital. Due to the extreme number of times per shift she has to wash her hands, her skin becomes extremely dry, and cracks open at the slightest motion. She has tried everything from A to Z to get some relief. She even consulted the dermatologist at the hospital, to no avail.
But a real motivator is when your wife stands at the kitchen sink crying as she peels potatoes for dinner. That was too much for me. I got busy on line to learn what causes dry skin and then searched for things that might offer relief.
Nearly everything on the market either has petroleum products, or simply doesn't work. Then I found your recommendation. Within two days my wife was seeing relief. Within the week, her cracked skin healed, and the dryness had disappeared. She now has skin so soft, I actually enjoy her touch once more - what a blessing!Yours truly, A.S., Butler, PA
The #1 question I get asked by my clients is, "What causes this condition?"
Cercarial Dermatitis (swimmer's itch) is an itchy inflammatory sensitivity to parasites that enter the skin by way of infected water in ponds, lakes or other water bodies. 
Eating healthy foods on a regular basis can go a long way in attaining and prolonging the optimum condition and health of our bodies. And be sure to drink lots of water. Water helps keep the skin moist. 
