Allergies, skin exposure to certain types of chemicals, fabrics or too much dirt and even sun can result to the itchy, occasionally painful inflammation of the skin which many people refer to as dermatitis. This can be triggered by the use of certin perfumes, lotions, shampoo, soap and other cosmetics your may be allergic too. Likewise, certain synthetic fabrics and laundry detergents and softeners on your clothing, sheets and fabrics can trigger these adverse skin reactions, especially for babies and children as well as those with extremely sensitive skin.
Dermatitis manifests itself in the scaling or flaking of the skin, reddening and discoloration and the appearance of rashes. Most of the time this occurs in the scalp, back, arms and legs. It can be irritating and unbearably itchy and many times humiliating.
There are a good number of ointments and anti-allergy medication that will give you relief but none of these can assure you of total treatment as well as guarantee that the skin irritations will not return. As the old adage goes, prevention is always better than the cure.
Avoid exposure to skin irritants and allergens. Identify which substances can cause allergic reactions and avoid them. Use hypo allergenic soaps when cleansing your body. Avoid perfumes and lotions or if you can't avoid them, look for products that are good for sensitive skin and are hypo allergenic.
Drink plenty of water. Water is a sure fire way of cleansing our body from toxins. along with exercise, sufficient water intake encourages perspiration which flushes out dirt, toxins and allergens from our skin thus preventing its accumulation in our pores that consequently lead to dermatitis. Cleanse your body. Take frequent baths to wash off dirt as well as freshen and cool your skin. Take extra care especially in washing the affcted area frequently using hypo allergenic soap or just plain running water.
Vitamin C has been touted to be good for the skin and ideal for the gradual treatment of dermatitis. Increase your vitamin C intake, Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables especially those known to be rich in vitamin C. Citrus fruits like oranges and lemons are very popular vitamin C sources. Other fruits rich in vitamin C include kiwi and strawberries. Green bell peppers have likewise been found to be rich in vitamin C.
Meanwhile, an increased intake of vegetables on the other hand increases the fiber we inject in our body for the efficient removal of toxins. As much as possible consume only organically grown vegetables and fruits as they have limited or totally no exposure to pesticides and fertilizers, which you may be allergic to.
Lastly, as tension and chronic stress can also trigger dermatitis, make sure you get enough sleep and relaxation at the end of the day. Stress can be toxic and toxicity levels in your body can manifest in skin irritations such as dermatitis. De-stress. Have a good laugh with friends. Visit the gym, jog in the park or involve yoursef in yoga and tai-chi exercises to relax your muscles and sweat it out. Remember that relaxation is by itself also a form of detoxification.
Dee Braun, a single mom of 6, is a Certified Aromatherapist and natural health practitioner. Click now to visit Remedies4.com at http://www.Remedies4.com/ - a large directory full of free natural health ebooks covering common ailments, illnesses, health conditions and natural healing techniques.
