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Eczema
Eczema is an often idiopathic
skin condition,
which is classified as a usually mild form of dermatitis. The exact symptoms will typically vary from patient to patient. There are over a dozen individual forms of this annoying, unsightly and sometimes very painful skin rash, each caused by different sources. While some varieties are directly linked to a disease, environmental contaminant, climactic change, dietetic concern or hygiene issue, the most common form is often caused by a
psychosomatic
process.
What is Eczema?
The condition is characterized by chronic skin rashes occurring most commonly on the hands, face, scalp, chest, or legs. However, the condition can strike anywhere on the body. The rash is commonly very itchy, red, inflamed, dry, flaky and bloody, or a combination of all of the above. When the exact cause is unknown, the patient is often said to be suffering from some type of
allergic
reaction. This is the type of rash that is usually the result of a
psychological pain syndrome.
Eczema is a relatively common
back pain substitute symptom
among patients with other primary forms of
chronic pain.
Treatment of Eczema
As long as there is no obvious cause which can be corrected, the skin rash is usually treated conservatively using a variety of modalities, such as: dietary supplements or dietary change, topical creams and ointments, oral prescription drugs, moisturizing lotions and salves, herbal remedies and a number of other less common therapies. Treatment is often altered several times till the desired curative effect is reached. Eczema is known as a difficult condition to cure, although it is relatively easy to bring under control.
Recommendation on Eczema
Just like any other psychosomatic syndrome, patients often do not recognize the psycho-emotional connection to this skin rash disorder. Many patients are insulted by the idea that their symptoms might come from a non-physical, non-anatomical source. What is often misunderstood is that no one is denying the actuality of the condition, the only point being debated is the causation. The psychosomatic process affects all physical bodily conditions of health and disease and the skin is not immune from this influence. If you have treatment resistant skin conditions such as this common rash, try using the principles of
knowledge therapy
as part of your combined care program.
Eczema to Back Pain Home
6/4/08 revised 7/23/08
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