Eczema

What is Eczema?

Although eczema may look different from person to person, it is most often characterized by dry, red, extremely itchy patches on the skin. Eczema is sometimes referred to as "the itch that rashes," since the itch, when scratched, results in the appearance of the rash.

Eczema can occur on just about any part of the body; however, in infants, eczema typically occurs on the forehead, cheeks, forearms, legs, scalp, and neck. In children and adults, eczema typically occurs on the face, neck, and the insides of the elbows, knees, and ankles. In some people, eczema may "bubble up" and ooze. In others, the condition may appear more scaly, dry, and red. Chronic scratching causes the skin to take on a leathery texture because the skin thickens (lichenification).

Eczema, also called “dermatitis,” is not one specific skin condition. Several types of eczema exist, and sometimes a person develops more than one type. Common types of Eczema include: Atopic dermatitis, Contact dermatitis, Dyshidrotic dermatitis, Hand dermatitis, Neurodermatitis, Nummular dermatitis, Occupational dermatitis, Seborrheic dermatitis, and Stasis dermatitis.

How does Emu Oil help?

Emu Spirit has many clients (both adults and children) that use Oil of Emu to treat the various forms of eczema. Emu Oil relieves the symptoms of eczema by softening the skin, reducing redness and itchiness and overall inflammation. Emu Oil can be used both internally and topically to treat eczema and many of our clients notice a significant difference using both methods.