Symptoms

• Dry, cracked skin
• Itchiness
• Rash on swollen skin that varies in color depending on your skin color
• Small, raised bumps, on brown or Black skin
• Oozing and crusting
• Thickened skin
• Darkening of the skin around the eyes
• Raw, sensitive skin from scratching

When to see a doctor?

• Has symptoms of atopic dermatitis
• Is so uncomfortable that the condition is affecting sleep and daily activities
• Has a skin infection — look for new streaks, pus, yellow scabs
• Has symptoms even after trying self-care steps
• Fever and the rash looks infected

Eczema Causes

• In some people, atopic dermatitis is related to a gene variation that affects the skin’s ability to provide protection.
• With a weak barrier function, the skin is less able to retain moisture and protect against bacteria, irritants, allergens and environmental factors — such as tobacco smoke.
• In other people, atopic dermatitis is caused by too much of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus on the skin. This displaces helpful bacteria and disrupts the skin’s barrier function.
• A weak skin barrier function might also trigger an immune system response that causes the inflamed skin and other symptoms.

Risk factors The main risk factor for atopic dermatitis is having had eczema, allergies, hay fever or asthma in the past. Having family members with these conditions also increases your risk.

EczemaComplications

Complications of atopic dermatitis (eczema) may include: Asthma and hay fever. Many people with atopic dermatitis develop asthma and hay fever. Food allergies. People with atopic dermatitis often develop food allergies. One of the main symptoms of this condition is hives (urticaria). Chronic itchy, scaly skin. A skin condition called neurodermatitis (lichen simplex chronicus) starts with a patch of itchy skin. Patches of skin that’s darker or lighter than the surrounding area. This complication after the rash has healed is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation. Skin infections. Repeated scratching that breaks the skin can cause open sores and cracks. These increase the risk of infection from bacteria and viruses. Irritant hand dermatitis. This especially affects people whose hands are often wet and exposed to harsh soaps, detergents and disinfectant at work. Allergic contact dermatitis. Allergic contact dermatitis is an itchy rash caused by touching substances you’re allergic to. The color of the rash varies depending on your skin color. Sleep problems. The itchiness of atopic dermatitis can interfere with sleep. Mental health conditions. Atopic dermatitis is associated with depression and anxiety.

Triggers- Rough wool fabric Dry skin Skin infection Heat and sweat Stress Cleaning products Dust mites and pet dander Mold Pollen Smoke from tobacco Cold and dry air Fragrances Other irritating chemicals

Infants and children may have flares triggered by eating certain foods, such as eggs and cow’s milk. Talk with your child’s health care provider about identifying potential food allergies.

EczemaTreatment Principles:- Kushtha chikitsa Vicarchika chikitsa Acute stage – Pitakapha hara cikitsa (ruksha kapha hara oushadhas) Chronic stage – Vatakapaha hara cikitsa (snigdha kapha hara oushadhas) Raktaprasadana oushadhas Shopha hara & srava hara oushadhas

Treatment modalities:- Kshalanam Dhara Lepanam Snehapanam Vamanam Virechanam Jalukavacaranam Pracchana

Kashaya:- Amrtottaram kashaya Asanädi gapa kashaya Aragwadhadi kashaya Aragwadhamstädi kashaya Guggulutiktakam kashaya Gulücyadi kashaya Katakakhadirädi kashaya Mahätiktakam kashaya Manjishthadi kashaya Nalpamaradi kashaya Navakarshikam kashaya Nimbädi kashaya Nisöttamadi kashaya Pancatiktakam kashaya Patoladi kashaya Patoladi gana kashaya Patolamuladi kashaya Punarnnavadi kashaya Sonitamtam kashaya Tiktakam kashaya Triphala (ext) kashaya Vajrakam kashaya

EczemaBetter to avoid arishtas and asvas in oozing stage: – Aragwadhadyasavam Khadirarishtam Lohasavam Mulakadyarishtam Nimbadyarishtam Nimbamstasavam

Churna:- Avipatti churna Avipattikara churna Madhusnuhi churna Madhusnuhyādi churna Mustämrtädi churna Nalpamara churna Nimbaharidradi churna Nimbapatradi churna Pancanimba churna Shadhdharana churna Siddharthakadi snana churna Triphala churna Yashtitriphala churna

Lepa:- Mahatiktakam lepa Nimba kalkka lepa Rasottamadi lepa Vicharcchikari lepa (pt) Gulika/Vati/Guggulu: Amrita guggulu Kaishora guggulu Panchanimbadi gulika Panchatikta ghrita guggulu Triphala guggulu Vilwadi gulika

Taila:- Adityapaka taila Ayyappala taila & kera Dinesailadi taila & kera Dinesavalyadi taila & kera Elaadi kera Guggulumaricadi kera & taila Nimbamtadi taila & kera Pamantaka taila Parantyādi kera & taila Vajrakam taila Vellaruku taila

Ghrta:- Aragwadha mahatiktakam Ghrita Guggulutiktakam Gritha Mahatiktakam Ghrita Panchatiktakam Ghrita Tiktakam Ghrita Vajrakam Ghrita

Lehya:- Gandhakaraja rasayanam Guggulutiktaka madhusnuhi rasayana Haridra khanda Kalyana gulam Madhusnuhi rasayanam-big Manibhadra gulam

Bhasma:- Gandhaka bhasma Talaka bhasma

Rasa/ dhatu/ loha preparations:- Arogyavarddhini rasa Rasa manikya Gandhaka rasayana

Wholesome diet and habits in Eczema Laghu Anna (Light food) Tikta Shaka(Bitter vegetables) Purana Dhanya(Older grains) Jangala Mamsa (Flesh of desert animals) Mudga(Greengram) Patola(snake gourd) Shali-Shastika – rice harvested in 60 days Yava – barley Godhuma – wheat In cold countries, for those people who are allergic to gluten, wheat might not be ideal.

Unwholesome diet and habits in Eczema Guru anna (heavy food intake) – causes indigestion and imbalance of Kapha, leading to worsening of itching. Dugdha (excess of milk and dairy products) – causes Kapha increase, leading to itching and excessive secretion Amla Rasa (Sour food – causes pitta imbalance Dadhi (curd) – causes pitta increase Anupa Mamsa(Marshy flesh) Matsya(Fish) Guda (Jaggery) Tila – Seasame Kulattha (Horse gram) Masha(Black gram) Vidahi Anna(Spicy food) Ikshu Vikara (Sugarcane derivatives) Lavana (Salty food)

Prevention

Developing a basic skin care routine may help prevent eczema flares. The following tips may help reduce the drying effects of bathing:

Moisturize your skin at least twice a day. Creams, ointments, shea butter and lotions seal in moisture. Using petroleum jelly on your baby’s skin may help prevent development of atopic dermatitis. Take a daily bath or shower. Use warm, rather than hot, water and limit your bath or shower to about 10 minutes. Use a gentle, nonsoap cleanser. Choose a cleanser that’s free of dyes, alcohols and fragrance. For young children, you usually need only warm water to get them clean — no soap or bubble bath needed. Soap can be especially irritating to the skin of young children. Pat dry. After bathing, gently pat the skin with a soft towel. Apply moisturizer while your skin is still damp (within three minutes).

At KPN Ayurveda, we provide the best Eczema treatment in Hassan.