ECZEMA

Eczema is a common skin disorder that affects people all around the globe. The cause behind eczema is said to be the overreaction of the human immune system. It is said to be an inflammatory disorder that shows skin redness and itching as the symptoms. The role of the genes and environment is the key cause of the disease. The prevalence of this issue is 10% in the children while 3% in the older population. The accumulated toxins within the body are said to be a cause, and sometimes stress works as an aggravating factor.

Some other causes of eczema are soap and detergents, extreme hot and cold environment, and infections in the upper respiratory tract. When it comes to the Ayurvedic approach to eczema, it is said that an unhealthy lifestyle and diet vitiates the human digestive fire and produces the partially digested toxins that are known as Ama. It is needed to be treated as soon as possible. It can deteriorate the tissues or dhatus to some deeper extent. The treatment of eczema in Ayurveda is comprehended with herbal medicines that work as the detoxifying agent and make the body free from toxins.