Eczema

Eczema is the name given to a broad clinical variety of common, itchy, inflammatory skin diseases.
The spectrum of clinical features range from redness or oedema, mimicking urticaria or angio-oedema to a profusion of signs with blistering, weeping and crusting, or thickened pigmented areas of skin with scaling.

Whatever the cause of the eczematous process, it involves both the dermis and the epidermis layer of the skin. If the eczematous reaction is severe there will be damage and eventual destruction of the epidermal cells. Whatever the degree of inflammation in the epidermis there is disordered keratinization.

The Causes of Eczema

Eczema is often triggered by an allergy to food, pollen, animal fur or other substances and is likely to run in allergy-prone families. In fact, many people with eczema have (or later develop) hayfever. Most have higher than normal amounts of histamine in their bodies. Eczema can also be triggered or aggravated by dry air, too much sun and stress.

General Features of Eczema

While atopic eczema itches severely, most eczemas only itch moderately and some not at all. Eczematous skin completely reverts to normal on healing. This means that any anatomical damage is confined to the epidermis.

Varieties of Eczema

A major textbook of dermatology lists 25 named varieties; the most common are:

Irritant and allergic contact Eczema: Irritant contact eczema is five times more frequent than allergic contact eczema. Any irritant penetrating into the epidermis can produce eczema. Allergic eczema is a cell-mediated immunological reaction.

Seborrhoeic Eczema: The lesions are red, sharply marginated (unlike many other forms of eczema) and covered with greasy scales. They appear in areas richly supplied with sebaceous glands.

Asteatotic Eczema: Asteatotic means without fat and this form of eczema is associated with a decrease in skin surface lipids.

Gravitational Eczema: This is the preferred term for eczema of the lower leg related to venous hypertension.

Pompholyx: Pompholyx (vesicular eczema of the palms and soles) means a bubble, cheiropompholyx refers the palms and pedopompholyx to the soles.

Discoid Eczema: Nummular Eczema, This condition is characterised by discoid lesions of eczema, a chronic inflammation of connective tissue.

Atopic Eczema: Most common type and generally associated with asthma and hayfever, very itchy. The chronic phase is characterised by lichenification and marked xerosis.

Treatment of Eczema

To the uninitiated the spectrum of clinical features of eczema can be as confusing as the choice of treatment. Successful treatment requires a skilful appreciation of aetiological factors, the psychological impact of the disease and the ability of the patient to carry out the therapeutic procedures correctly. Foremost, it also requires the therapist to be conversant with a variety of therapeutic agents that he or she has at his or her disposal since several can be associated with contra-indications and side-effects which can be systemic or local.

Therapeutic Agents:
Topical/Systemic Corticosteroids, Antihistamines, Antibiotics, Anti-virals, Anti-microbials, Keratolytics, Emollients, Lotions, Wet Dressings, Soaks, Tars, Paste bandages, PUVA therapy and Environmental measures.

Some of the side effects could be:
Skin atrophy, Steroid-induced rosacea, inhibition of melanocyte activity, allergic contact eczema, glaucoma, spread of infection, effects of occlusion (folliculitis, candidiatis).

The treatments below have worked on many of our clients - see our testimonials page:

Intensive Skin Therapy Spray

Starting at: £9.99

Natural skin spray for eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, dry and itchy skin conditions.

Formulated for every day use on children over 12 months and adults.

Starts working immediately to stop skin itching and provides a soothing and calming effect on irritated and aggravated skin.

Free from steroids, paraffin, alcohol, parabens, lanolin, anti-biotics and any other harmful chemicals.

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Zeoderm Skin Repair Moisturiser

Starting at: £8.99

Soothing dry skin, itch relief, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal moisturiser for those hard to treat dry skin, eczema, psoriasis and skin allergy conditions.

Zeoderm Dry Skin Repair Moisturiser is a 100% safe and natural topical cream that has been specially formulated for eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, urticaria, latex allergy, acne, wounds, burns, blisters, skin allergies and other uncomfortable skin conditions.

You should use Zeoderm when the skin is aggravated, irritated, dry or when healing of the skin is required.

Like all Salcura products, Zeoderm Dry Skin Repair Moisturiser is free from steroids, paraffin, alcohol, parabens, lanolin, anti-biotics and any other harmful chemicals.

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Gentle Skin Therapy Spray

Starting at: £9.99

Cooling, soothing and calming solution for individuals with hypersensitive skin or babies, children or infants with skin problems like skin rashes, dry skin or eczema. The safer natural alternative to treating your baby or your sensitive skin.



Gentle Skin Therapy Spray is a 100% safe and natural topical spray that helps to support, soothe and heal hypersensitive skin or baby skin that is prone to eczema, nappy rash craddle cap, skin rashes and irritations and dry skin. It is very effective at killing bacteria and fungus and also stops skin itching.



Like all Salcura products, Gentle is free from steroids, paraffin, alcohol, parabens, lanolin, anti-biotics and any other harmful chemicals.

 

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Body Eczema Treatment Pack

£31.99

This pack contains the correct products for anyone suffering from body eczema and body skin flare ups including dry and sensitive skin. The caring and nourishing ingredienst contained in Shower Gel and Body Hydrator will help to cleanse and moisturise skin whilst Intensive Skin Therapy Spray will combat the symptoms, itching and irritation associated with body eczema. This product combination is perfect for healing and repairing sore and aggravated body skin

This pack contains: Shower Gel 225ml, Body Hydrator 200ml and Intensive 100ml.

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Baby Eczema Treatment Pack

£27.99

This pack contains our most successful baby treatments for any baby or infant suffering from eczema and flare ups including dry and sensitive skin. These products can ne used on an area of the body and as many times a day as needed. The caring and nourishing ingredienst contained in Bath Oil and Zeoderm Skin Repair Moisturiser will help to cleanse and moisturise skin whilst Gentle Skin Therapy Spray will combat the symptoms, itching and irritation associated with baby and infantile eczema. 

This pack contain: Bath Oil 225ml, Zeoderm 50ml and Gentle 50ml.

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Face Eczema Treatment Pack

£28.99

This pack contains the right combination of product for anyone suffering from facial eczema and flare ups including dry and sensitive skin. The caring and nourishing ingredienst contained in Face Wash and Face Hydrator will help to cleanse and moisturise skin whilst Gentle Skin Therapy Spray will combat the symptoms, itching and irritation associated with facial eczema. 

This pack contains: Face Wah 200ml, Face Hydrator 75ml and Gentle 50ml.

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Hand Eczema Treatment Pack

£23.99

This pack is the correct solution for anyone suffering from hand eczema and flare ups including dry and sensitive skin. The caring and nourishing ingredienst contained in Hand Wash and Hand Hydrator will help to cleanse and moisturise skin whilst Intensive Skin Therapy Spray will combat the symptoms, itching and irritation associated with hand eczema. This product combination is perfect for healing and repairing cracked and sore hand skin

This pack contains: Hand Wah 225ml, Hand Hydrator 75ml and Intensive 50ml.

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Scalp Eczema Treatment Pack

£26.99

This pack contains the correct products for anyone suffering from scalp psoriasis and scalp skin flare ups. The caring and nourishing ingredients contained in Shampoo will help to cleanse and moisturise scalp skin skin whilst Intensive Skin Therapy Spray will combat the symptoms, itching and irritation associated with scalp eczema.

This pack contains: Shampoo 200ml, Conditioner 200ml and Intensive 100ml.

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