Treatment Options - Before reading this you must first read "Understanding Eczema"

One needs to understand about eczema is that it's treatment is not an exact science. Infact nothing in medicine ever is. The options detailed below are considerations only based purely on trigger identifications and treatment costs.
Before starting the treatment, ensure that your condition has been positively identified by a dermatologist.

• Step 1. Contact dermatitis - Eczema caused from an external factor ie chemical.
• Step 2. If your eczema is localized to the facial area only.
• Step 3. Infantile eczema or your eczema started as a child.
• Step 4. Eczema of the scalp - Sebhorrea dermatitis.
• Step 5. Psoriasis.
• Step 6. All eczema's not covered in steps 1-5

Step 1. Identify if your eczema is (contact dermatitis) ie. a chemical or reagent that your skin reacts to. Common items are detergents, chemicals, latex, cement, glue, chalk and the list goes on and on.
This form of eczema affects about 6% of sufferers and is the easiest to treat. To identify this is simple because the area of skin that is affected is normally the part that comes in contact with the offending substance. In most cases it is the fingers.
Treatment: Avoid comming into contact with the offending substance and treat with Dermaphend Relief Cream.
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Step 2. If your eczema is localized on your face only, then you have probably developed an intolerance or allergy to a cosmetic, soap, cream or perfume that you are applying. This is not always the case as the body will find the easiest avenues to expel toxins and in your case, it may be your facial area.
Treatment: Stop all use of current products to your face. see section on hydroxy acids and chemicals. Wash only with Dermaphend liquid soap or similar type of product. During treatment no makeup can be applied. Start on Probiotc 4B, Mineral Mud, and Relief Cream. Use as per directions.
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Step 3. If your child has infantile eczema or if you have had eczema since childhood. This form of eczema is most commonly caused by an imbalance in the micro flora of the gastro intestinal tract. The result is the inability to process proteins and enzymes correctly leading to a buildup of antigens.
Treatment for babies: Start with the Probiotic 4B and the relief cream. Use the mineral mud in small patches only. Supplement with high doses of Omega 3 (preferably derived from fish)
Treatment for Children and adults:Start with the Probiotic 4B and the relief cream. Use the mineral mud on affected areas. Depending on the severity a diet based on metabolic typing may be essential.Supplement with high doses of Omega 3 (preferably derived from fish)
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Step 4. If you have eczema of the scalp (sebhorrea dermatitis). Firstly identify if you do not have a severe case of dandruff. This can be easily treated with certain anti-bacterial shampoos. If this does not work, then you can rule out bacterial causes.
Treatment Start with Dermaphend Shampoo, Conditioning mask and the Mineral Mud. (The shampoo and conditioner are not currently available. Due for release End July 2004)
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Step 5. Do you have Psoriasis
Treatment: Start with the Probiotic 4B and the relief cream. Use the mineral mud on affected areas. As psoriasis is considered an auto immune disorder it would be highly recommended that you embark on a diet based on metabolic typing.Supplement with high doses of Omega 3 (preferably derived from fish)
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Step 6. If you have eczema that has not been covered in points 1-5 and have identified the possible triggers in the section "Understanding eczema" then your treatment option is as follows:
Treatment for mild eczema (one or two small patches) Start with the Mineral Mud and relief cream. If your condition has not changed in 5 weeks, then include the Probiotic 4B as well.
Treatment for moderate to severe eczema Start with the Probiotic 4B and the relief cream. Use the mineral mud on affected areas. It would be highly recommended that you embark on a diet based on metabolic typing.Supplement with high doses of Omega 3 (preferably derived from fish)
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Step 7. Some people notice changes within a week, others can take 3-4 weeks of gradual change. Babies and small children can take upto 8 weeks depending on their diets. Factors that influence change are: Your age, and the extent of use of cortisone. If your condition has not changed at all after 6 weeks then consider the following: