Eczema
Eczema is a common condition among children and adults. It can be very disstressing with inflamation and intense itching of the skin which can lead to misery day and night. The most common type of eczema is known as ‘atopic’ and is associated with asthma and hayfever in childhood. Then there are several other types of eczema which affect mainly adults. The causes of eczema are not fully understood. There is often a family history of eczema or asthma, but environmental factors (e.g. chemicals, soaps, house dust and pollens), foods and emotional stress can play an important part. Acupuncture and Nutritional Therapy can both be extremely helpful in treatment of eczema. Typically treatments may last from 3-6 months, but improvements can often be seen within a couple of weeks.
