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For people who experience one of the many derivatives of dermatitis, the most effective course of treatment can be hard to determine. In one hand, you have the perceived 'expert' opinion of medical practitioners such as dermatologists and other skin specialists whose views are held aloft by their educational status. In the other hand, the voices of natural therapists seem to be misheard due to their less popularized means of treatment. So who should we listen to?

CONTACT DERMATITIS: CONVENTIONAL vs. NATURAL

The inflammation caused by contact dermatitis is largely a result of either contact with an irritating chemical, or an allergic reaction. Without stating the obvious, the first thing to do is cease contact or exposure to the 'irritant' or 'allergic'. This is great for future avoidance; however, it does nothing to reduce the current inflammation which can stay present for up to 6 weeks.

One of the common recommendations made by doctors and dermatologists is to apply moisturizer; a technique extremely effective in rehydrating the skin and therefore reducing itchiness. The problem is that the most medical experts recommend the use of Sorbolene creams which themselves commonly elicit allergic reactions. It is for this reason that the recommendation of 100% natural skin balms is a much safer option, due to the low percentage of unwanted reactions and the exceptional hydration properties they posses.

ATOPIC DERMATITIS: CONVENTIONAL vs. NATURAL

Although atopic dermatitis is most prevalent in newborns and toddlers, there are substantial numbers of mature age sufferers. Atopic dermatitis causes a pinkish-red, scaly rash that can get lumpy, weepy and crusty. In adult cases this is found mostly in the elbows, behind the knees, and/or on wrists and hands. It is a condition that can't be cured, only managed.

In accordance with the ever-present characteristics of atopic dermatitis, medical experts often jump the gun and prescribe a varied array of corticosteroid creams and ointments to counter irritation. However there is a large degree of danger surrounding the use of such creams. Like all forms of steroids, their use goes hand-in-hand with a lengthy list of potential side effects. These include and are not limited to:

- High Blood Pressure - Poor Immune Defense - Pancreatitis - Abdominal Pain - Sleeplessness - Skin thinning (atrophy) and stretch marks (striae) - Easy bruising and tearing of the skin - Perioral dermatitis (rash around the mouth) - Enlarged blood vessels (telangiectasia) - Susceptibility to skin infections - Disguising infection e.g. tinea incognito - Allergy to the steroid cream

LOOK TO NATURAL SKIN BALMS

The deeper we probe into this topic, the more obvious it becomes, medical opinions can not be taken lightly and always require independent, alternative, cross analysis. With regards to dermatitis it makes sense that the closer a treatment is to nature, the more synchronous it is with the body, and therefore, the more effective it is likely to be. For this reason it is wise to listen more carefully to the advice offered by natural therapists and their unanimous voices reign loud and clear, 'Natural skin balms are the only solution!'

In most cases, the application of any 100% natural dry skin balm that is suitable for daily use is more than sufficient. Such products are the perfect solution when looking for a natural balm for eczema or atopic dermatitis treatment balm as they sooth the skin and counter balance inflammation in ways only 'pure' treatments can.