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Having been a sufferer from dermatitis all my life, I have become somewhat of an expert on the condition. I am firmly of the belief that if you possess an ailment you should learn as much as you can about both the condition and its various forms of treatment. Only then can you control the condition and stop the condition controlling you.

The problem with a varied ailment such as dermatitis is that there are so many opinions out there suggesting one form of treatment over another!so much so that it becomes overwhelming. This is why I want to share my knowledge base to anyone that suffers from dermatitis, or anyone who knows someone who does. Hopefully this will assist you in learning how to best tackle the condition head on!

HOW TO HANDLE CONTACT DERMATITIS

The rashes caused by contact dermatitis is largely a result of either contact with an irritating chemical, or an allergic reaction. As one might imagine, the simplest treatment is to avoid contact or exposure with the 'irritant' or 'allergic'. This is great for future avoidance; however, it does nothing to decrease the current inflammation which can stay present for up to 6 weeks.

The first thing any skin specialist will suggest is to begin the daily application of moisturizer; a technique extremely effective in rehydrating the skin and therefore reducing itchiness. The problem is that the most doctors 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 unwarranted reactions and the exceptional hydration properties they posses.

DEALING WITH ATOPIC DERMATITIS

Although atopic dermatitis is most prevalent in newborns and toddlers, there are substantial numbers of mature age sufferers. Atopic dermatitis causes a pinkish-red, flakey 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 ailment that can't be cured, only managed.

Due to the unrelenting nature of this condition medical experts are often quick to issue a plethora of corticosteroid creams and ointments to reduce the inflammation. However there is a high prevalence of danger surrounding the use of such creams. Like all forms of steroids, their use goes hand-in-hand with a long 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

THE ANSWERS LIE IN NATURAL SKIN BALMS

The more one studies the subject the clearer it becomes, medical experts do not always possess the best solutions to our problems. With regards to dermatitis it makes sense that the closer a treatment is to nature, the more in tune 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 instances, 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 dryness in ways only 'pure' treatments can. For the last 10 years this has been the only side effect free course of action that has worked for me. Without it I would still be under the dominating wrath of this loathsome condition!