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When the Skin Erupts: Heal Eczema & Psoriasis

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When those painful, itchy patches of eczema and psoriasis erupt, doctors of natural medicine ask, ‘what is causing this condition to present at this time?’

 

Psoriasis & eczema create similar discomforts, but they differ in important ways. Natural therapies may be part of an individualized plan to help heal eczema & psoriasis. | KalenaSpire

 

The Greek translation of eczema means “to boil out,” so the question makes sense: holistic physicians look for the underlying root causes that bring about these skin eruptions. Although they create similar discomforts for the people afflicted, psoriasis and eczema are different in important ways.

 

ROOT CAUSES OF ECZEMA & PSORIASIS

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that results in an overproduction of skin cells. As the dead skin cells build-up, they form thick, scaly white patches that are visible on the skin’s surface. The skin itches terribly and is inflamed.

Eczema (aka atopic dermatitis) also can be chronic, but it tends to come and go in response to certain triggers (e.g., weather changes, irritating cosmetics, or an allergic reaction). Eczema is common in infants and children, and may even go dormant for a time. Some people, however, suffer terribly throughout their lifetime. When eczema is active, skin is inflamed, dry, peeling and may blister.

From the natural medicine perspective, root causes of eczema and psoriasis include:

Conventional treatment plans typically use steroids to simply manage symptoms (i.e., itching); however, there are harmful side effects, such as suppressing overall immunity, that must be considered. Natural therapies, on the other hand, work to correct the underlying imbalance that caused the body to react in the first place, offering relief without the unwanted side effects of steroid treatments.

 

 

HEALING ECZEMA & PSORIASIS NATURALLY

One or more of the following natural therapies may be part of an individualized holistic treatment plan:

Additionally, to temporarily soothe symptoms, holistic physicians may recommend nourishing the skin with herbal salves and essential oil baths specific to individual needs. Some common botanical ingredients are calendula, lavender, chamomile, rose, Manuka honey, tea tree, among many others.

Psoriasis and Eczema can quickly become chronic and severe and the wrong treatments can make things far worse. Consult with an integrative and functional medicine practitioner to identify the appropriate therapies for you or your loved one.

 

What are your favorite ways to help heal eczema & psoriasis? Share in the comments below!

 

 

References
  • Mayo Clinic. “Atopic dermatitis.” Accessed 5 June 2018: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/atopic-dermatitis-eczema/symptoms-causes/syc-20353273
  • Mayo Clinic. “Psoriasis.” Accessed 5 June 2018: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/psoriasis/symptoms-causes/syc-20355840
  • Healthline.com “Psoriasis vs. Eczema: What’s the Difference?” Accessed 5 June 2018: https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis-vs-eczema-pictures
  • Naturopathic Doctor News and Review. Series of Articles accessed 5 June 2018:
    • Traub, M. “Atopic Dermatitis: Treating the Causes Yields Success.” http://ndnr.com/dermatology/atopic-dermatitis-treating-the-causes-yields-success/
    • Meletis, Chris D. “Stopping The Straw That Broke The Camel’s Back.” http://ndnr.com/dermatology/resolving-atopic-eczema/
    • Moyer, K. “Naturopathic Treatment of Eczema.” http://ndnr.com/dermatology/naturopathic-treatment-of-eczema/
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Comments

    • Hi Gosha,
      I’m so glad you found the article helpful! Skin health is so important. Many individuals don’t realize that the way in which they nourish their bodies influences the health of their skin. Healthy skin truly is an inside out job :).
      XO Christine

      Reply

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Christine is my wellness goddess. Her amazing support, extraordinary expertise, and undeniable compassion invited me to a world of freedom from digestive discomfort that I didn’t know was possible. The whirlwind of bloating, constipation, brain fog, and digestive upheaval was consuming my life. Exhaustion and frustration were becoming my very existence. And then I met my health goddess! Christine’s astute listening and meticulously tailored guidance, transformed my thinking and whirlwind of digestive discomfort. She helped me achieve a state of equilibrium. The balance I now experience is the center of my wellness existence—the core of my life with digestive happiness.   Christine instilled in me the power to embrace the grace and strength of my very own body! She has taught me to internalize the boundless evidence of my body’s functionality to heal digestively. While working with Christine, my exhaustion, pain, and bloating were overshadowed with energy, digestive comfort, glowing skin, and knowledge. Her coaching raised my awareness of food sensitivities, and promoted better food choices, which led to better sleep, a stronger link to overall wellness, clarity in my thinking, and ultimately, more joy in my life.  Christine’s remarkable spirit of wellness will forever echo in my digestive wellness journey. I bestow upon Christine the well-deserved exceptional title, “my wellness goddess.”