Eczema, aka atopic dermatitis is the most common skin problem. It is an inflammatory skin condition which affects the external layer of the skin. Eczema is common in children. It doesn’t need any specific treatment as the rashes, redness, inflammation etc fade away naturally, once they grow. Sometimes, the symptoms are hard to manage. It causes severe or intense itching worsening the condition.
Why should you Choose Ayurveda for Eczema in Children
From ayurvedic point of view, deep routed causes of most of the skin disorders are often ignored when treated. So, application of any creams or lotions can just mask the symptoms temporarily. It may have no improvement in symptoms and doesn’t provide any long time relief.
Ayurvedic therapies are focused on healing from internally. The treatment addresses the root cause of the disease. While you can improve symptoms with western medications, resorting to Ayurveda is the best practice. It clears the imbalance and strengthens the immune system of the children.
Eczema – Causes and Imbalance of Dosha
The cause of Eczema includes
- External factors (triggers) – diet, clothing, allergic reaction due to chemical exposure etc
- Hereditary conditions
Eczema is a constitutional condition, associates with imbalance of all three doshas in Ayurveda. However, since it involves dryness of skin, Vata dosha is predominant. Inflammation associates with Kapha dosha and burning sensations associate with Pita dosha.
Treatment for Eczema in Children in Ayurveda
Panchakarma Therapy
Panchakarma is the ayurvedic detox therapy. It is divided into five categories of therapies. However, not all therapies are administered to treat the condition. Based on the triggering factors, depth of the condition, type of eczema, etc appropriate detox therapies are administered. Some of the common ayurvedic therapies used to treat eczema include the following:
