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What is Eczema? Eczema is a form of dermatitis, or inflammation of the upper layers of the skin. Eczema is an allergic, inflammatory and irritation of skin condition which causes dryness and recurring rashes on the skin. Some of the common symptoms of eczema are redness, skin edema, itching and dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding. Eczema in Ayurveda The Ayurvedic acharyas have termed eczema as Vicharchika “Sakandu Pidika Sthava Bahustrava Vicharchika” describes the disease aptly. Causes of Eczema Smoke, chemicals, detergents, solvents and even weather conditions could aggravate the condition. Excessive stress, heat and emotional stress also aggravates the symptoms of eczema. Skin is second kidney and liver uses it to expel the toxins which otherwise will damage regular kidney. Hence itching is seen maximum during 1 to 5 am local time. It is during this time when liver, spleen and lungs detoxify their toxins (ama) […]
