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Eczema is a common skin condition that can cause itching, redness, and irritation, affecting daily comfort and confidence. The condition occurs due to a mix of genetic, environmental, and internal imbalances in the body. 

Jiva Ayurveda provides natural ways to manage eczema by restoring balance, soothing the skin, and supporting overall skin health. With the right knowledge, lifestyle changes, and personalised Ayurvedic care, eczema can be managed effectively, helping you achieve healthier and calmer skin.

What is Eczema?

Eczema is a chronic skin condition that causes dry, itchy, red, and inflamed patches. Triggers include genetics, environment, and internal imbalances. Ayurveda manages it naturally through herbal treatments, lifestyle changes, and therapies to restore healthy skin.

What Are The Common Causes of Eczema?

Eczema can happen for several reasons, often a combination of genetics, environment, and internal imbalance.

• Family History: If there is a family history of eczema, the chances of developing it increase.
• Environmental Triggers: Soaps, detergents, some fabrics, allergens, and irritants can trigger an eczema flare-up.
• Internal Imbalance: In Ayurvedic terms, an internal imbalance of the body's doshas, namely Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, may cause eczema due to the compromised health and immunity of the skin.
• Stress and Emotional Causes: High levels of stress or emotional arousal can trigger an eczema flare-up or worsen existing eczema.
• Dietary Causes: Some foods, like dairy products, gluten, or processed foods, can trigger eczema in some people.
• Climate and Weather: Dry, cold, or humid weather can irritate the skin and cause eczema.

What Are The Common Types of Eczema

While there are several types of eczema, the most common ones people usually experience are:

• Atopic Dermatitis: It is often linked to allergies or family history. It leads to dry, itchy, red, and inflamed skin, usually found on the hands, face, neck, or behind the knees. Flare-ups can be triggered by stress, weather, or other factors.
• Contact Dermatitis: Develops when the skin comes into contact with a triggering agent, such as soap, detergent, certain fabrics, or chemicals. The area turns red, itchy, and may have small blisters.
• Seborrheic Dermatitis: Affects areas rich in oil, such as the scalp, face, and chest. It leads to redness, flaking, and dandruff, and can be triggered by stress or weather changes.
• Dyshidrotic Eczema: Characterised by small, itchy blisters on the hands and feet. It can be caused by stress, allergies, or exposure to moisture for a prolonged period of time, and scratching the area can make it worse.
• Nummular Eczema: Also known as "coin eczema," it is characterised by coin-sized, red, and itchy patches on the skin, usually found on the arms and legs. Dry skin or pre-existing skin damage is a common trigger, and if left untreated, it can persist for several weeks.

Symptoms of Eczema

Eczema can show up in many ways, depending on the type and severity. Common symptoms include:

• Dry, scaly skin that may feel rough or flaky.
• Red, inflamed patches that can be itchy and uncomfortable.
• Blisters or bumps that may ooze or crust over.
• Thickened, leathery skin from constant scratching.
• Cracked or bleeding skin in severe cases.
• Itching and irritation that worsen at night or with certain triggers.

How Is Eczema Diagnosed?

Eczema can be diagnosed by a physical checkup and a medical history evaluation. The doctor or Ayurvedic practitioner will examine the skin for typical signs such as dry skin, redness, blisters, or thickening. They can also ask about:

• Medical history: Whether there is eczema or allergy in the family.
• Triggers: Exposure to soaps, detergents, fabrics, foods, or environmental allergens.
• History of symptoms: When the condition started, the pattern of occurrence, and the severity of the symptoms.

In some instances, an allergy test or blood test may be required to determine the cause of eczema or to rule out other skin conditions. Early diagnosis helps create a treatment plan to ensure long-term skin health.

How Ayurveda Understands Eczema?

According to Ayurveda, eczema is not just a skin problem but a sign of an imbalance of the body’s internal functions, such as poor digestion, toxin buildup, and stress. It is seen as a result of a body imbalance, three doshas - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

• Vata imbalance can cause dryness, roughness, and itching of the skin.
• Pitta imbalance leads to redness, inflammation, and burning of the skin.
• Kapha imbalance can cause thick, sticky, or oily patches of skin that are slow to heal.

Jiva Ayurveda’s Approach to Treat Eczema 

Jiva Ayurveda follows a holistic treatment approach to managing Eczema based on the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda combined with modern medical sciences. The main idea behind Jiva’s AyuniqueTM Treatment approach is to treat the root cause of your symptoms, ensuring healthy skin and overall well-being.

Core Components of Jiva’s Ayunique™ Treatment Protocol

1. Personalised Ayurvedic Medicines:  Ayurvedic medicines are tailored to the individual’s body type (dosha) and the intensity of eczema.

• Herbal medicines: A combination of herbs like Neem, Triphala, Manjistha, Aloe Vera, and Turmeric helps to reduce inflammation, fight infection, purify the blood, and maintain healthy skin.
• Balancing dosha: Each medicine aims to balance Vata (dryness, itching), Pitta (redness, burning), and Kapha (thick, oily skin) doshas, addressing the root cause of eczema instead of just relieving symptoms.
• Internal cleansing: These medicines work from the inside out, boosting the immune system and preventing future breakouts.

2. Dietary and Lifestyle Changes: A healthy diet and lifestyle help in the effective management of eczema triggers and skin maintenance.

• Avoid triggers: Avoid using harsh soaps, detergents, certain fabrics, and allergens that trigger eczema.
• Stress management: Stress is a trigger for eczema flare-ups; hence, techniques like yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises help to calm the mind and reduce skin inflammation.
• Healthy diet: Eating plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds helps to repair the skin, boost the immune system, and regulate the body's energy.
• Hydration: Drinking sufficient amounts of water helps to keep the skin hydrated and promotes body detoxification.

3. Ayurvedic Therapies: These therapies focus on body purification and skin healing.

• Panchakarma therapies: Mild body purification techniques help to eliminate excess toxins in the body, improve blood circulation, and restore balance to the doshas.
• Specialised skin massages: Herbal oils and skin massage techniques help to nourish the skin, reduce inflammation, and increase blood flow to the skin to facilitate healing.
• Stress relief benefits: These therapies also help to relieve stress and increase overall vitality, which helps to control flare-ups effectively.

4. External Therapies: External Ayurvedic treatments provide direct relief to irritated and dry skin.

• Herbal lotions and creams: Provide relief from irritation, itching, and inflammation.
• Balm and oils: Moisturise, protect, and heal the skin barrier to prevent cracking and bleeding.
• Daily application: Regular use of these treatments helps to provide long-term hydration, reduce flare-ups, and increase the effectiveness of internal medicines and therapies.

Ayurvedic Medicines For Eczema

Jiva Ayurveda provides natural remedies for eczema using HACCP-certified herbal products that help in balancing the body and promoting skin health. The ancient herbs work by reducing inflammation, purifying the body, and balancing the doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) that affect the skin.

The following are the Ayurvedic herbs used to treat eczema:

• Triphala:  It is a combination of three herbs. It helps in improving digestion, cleansing the body, and providing healthy skin.
• Neem: It is well-known for its strong anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It helps in reducing inflammation, fighting infections, and calming irritated skin.
• Manjistha: This herb helps in cleansing the blood, reducing toxins, and providing healthy skin.
• Aloe Vera: This is a healing herb that helps in moisturising, calming, and healing damaged skin.
• Turmeric: This herb is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. It helps in reducing inflammation, irritation, and redness of eczema skin.

These herbs should always be taken under proper professional guidance, as the right choice and dosage depend on your individual body type and condition.