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About Eczema
Eczema or dermatitis is a very common skin condition affecting about 10 per cent of the population. Although 90 per cent of child sufferers grow out of it by the age of 12, eczema is common in adults and tends to be recurrent. Eczema can be extremely debilitating and in severe cases, growth in children can be affected and adult sufferers often are unable to carry out routine activities.
Western Medicine View
Conventional treatment mainly involves the application of topical steroids, which can have serious side effects, such as irreversible skin thinning, adrenal suppression and stunting of growth in children.
Chinese Medicine View
More and more people have become aware of these side effects and are turning to Chinese Medicine for the treatment of eczema. Chinese Medicine views any skin disorder as the result of an imbalance within the body. Eczema is a skin condition associated with the functioning of the lungs, stomach, the heart and the blood. In Chinese medicine there are many different types of eczema. For example, if the skin is weeping and hot, the cause is likely to be Damp Heat; dryness and redness indicate Heat in the Blood and itchiness is usually attributed to Invasive Wind.
Treatment Options
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Having established the particular type of eczema, the doctor will then prescribe a course of Chinese herbs. There are also a comprehensive range of herbal creams and lotions to complement the herbs. The dermatologist will advise you on which cream or lotion is most suitable for your particular condition. Like western medicine, Chinese medicine also recognises insects, e.g., house mites, as a cause for eczema as well as other sources of allergy, e.g., food, chemicals, and animal hair (cats, dogs and horses). These factors are also considered during consultation.
Lifestyle Advice
In general, patients should avoid spicy food, seafood, alcohol and anything that may cause an allergy. For specific advice on diet and lifestyle please ask the doctor. Eczema is one of the most common complaints treated at chinalife and AcuMedic.
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Case History
"I have been receiving treatment for my eczema for over a year now and have found Acumedic's herbs and acupuncture to be highly effective. Before I started my treatment my skin was very uncomfortable and itchy and was adversely affecting my quality of life. But now I am able to lead a life free of discomfort and am in better health generally."