{"id":9485,"date":"2019-06-18T11:26:17","date_gmt":"2019-06-18T09:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/?p=9485"},"modified":"2019-10-01T12:13:10","modified_gmt":"2019-10-01T10:13:10","slug":"understanding-dermatitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/understanding-dermatitis\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazingy Guides: 3 Ways to Heal Dermatitis Naturally"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\"><em>dermis \u2013<\/em> skin<br><em>-itis<\/em> <em>\u2013<\/em> inflammation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br>The skin is a complex system, densely packed with nerve endings, glands &amp; cells which are working around the clock to protect the body. This large organ is not only important for the creation of individual identity \/ aesthetics, but it also acts as a protective barrier and a pathway of elimination. Your skin is always trying to function at its best, but sometimes it can\u2019t be helped that you\u2019ll react to something. This can present as dermatitis.<br><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is dermatitis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disorder and the most common condition affecting the skin, accounting for 95% of all occupational skin disorders<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s12016-018-8713-0\" target=\"_blank\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/a>. Simply put, dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin, which can appear as anything from itchy red patches, dryness, dandruff and flaking, to blisters, rashes, and even crust-like lesions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding inflammation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inflammation is the immune system\u2019s response to an external irritation and an attempt to heal the body. Characterised by redness, swelling, excessive heat and pain, dermatitis consequently contains within itself an array of skin conditions. <strong>Some more common antagonists which can cause inflammation: chemical irritation, hypersensitive or allergic reactions, new medication, or a change in temperature.<\/strong> But when dermatitis is prolonged, it&#8217;s a telltale sign there is a deeper problem.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of dermatitis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If dermatitis is the simple result of irritation &amp; inflammation, surely it&#8217;s easy to treat, right? Not quite so&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dermatitis is an umbrella term for several types of skin conditions. There is a broad range of factors making it problematic and difficult to treat. In most cases, each condition will be diagnosed as a specific type of dermatitis. However, each presentation, severity and cause need to be considered. Below are brief examples to illustrate how diverse its causes &amp; treatment can be:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em><strong>Atopic dermatitis<\/strong><\/em> (better known as <strong><em>eczema<\/em><\/strong>) is associated with asthma and genetics. It presents itself as an itchy red rash that becomes cracked dry or crusted. Eczema is usually diagnosed from infancy and stays into adulthood, by which time the condition is chronic inflammation. Sufferers know that stressful periods and overexposure to allergens will only worsen the conditions, so both should be kept to a minimum.<\/li><li><strong><em>Seborrhoeic dermatitis<\/em><\/strong> is a common condition \u2013 in infants known as \u201ccradle cap\u201d, and <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/get-rid-dandruff-itchy-scalp\/\" target=\"_blank\">in adults as \u201cdandruff\u201d<\/a>. This is an inflammatory reaction, and although its cause is not entirely clear, it can be a reaction to a fungal overgrowth. Both the fungi <em>Malassezia<\/em>, which lives on the skin, and <em><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/problems-concerns\/fungal-infection\/candida-albicans\/\" target=\"_blank\">Candida Albicans<\/a><\/em>, which resides in the gut, contribute to a higher chance of dandruff. The most effective way to reduce their presence is to starve them by removing sugar and yeast from of your diet.<\/li><li><strong><em>Perioral dermatitis<\/em><\/strong> is a facial rash that causes bumps to develop around the mouth and is predominantly seen in women. Many studies suggest that this condition is provoked by an external irritant of some kind, however, the cause is still unknown. That being said, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/how-to-avoid-topical-steroid-addiction\/\" target=\"_blank\">the misuse of corticosteroids<\/a> has been thoroughly researched, usually leading to perioral dermatitis reappearing even worse than it was before the use of steroid creams.<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can probably guess, the cause &amp; treatment of each condition is variable, with many different circumstances affecting the severity of these conditions. The one common link is the appearance of inflammation. <strong>If you\u2019re trying to reduce the inflammatory response in your body, your diet can be the first place to start. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the skin is the largest organ and is also the most distant from any vital organ, it can take some time for it to heal. Though you don&#8217;t have to feel discouraged, because by following some fundamental steps, you can provide yourself with lifelong dermatitis-ease.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\"><br><em>Top three tips to naturally heal your dermatitis<\/em><br><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Reduce the inflammatory response in the body<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This step differs for each individual. What might cause a flare-up in your body might not even raise an alarm in someone else\u2019s. But you can follow these steps to reduce the chances of inflammation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Maximise intake of nutrients with anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic, and wound healing properties \u2014<\/em><\/strong><br><ul><li><strong><strong>Include <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/amazingy-guides-3-steps-on-how-to-eat-your-way-towards-healthier-skin\/\" target=\"_blank\">nutrient-rich foods<\/a> high in <strong>zinc, selenium, vitamin E, Vitamin D, iron, Vitamin C and omega 3 essential fatty acids<\/strong> into your diet. This includes Brazil nuts, fresh oysters, kidney beans, almonds, pine nuts, and organic animal liver.<\/strong><\/strong><\/li><li><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/anti-inflammatory-foods-what-they-are-and-why-you-should-be-eating-more\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Anti-inflammatory foods<\/strong><\/a> including cold water fish, ground flaxseed, walnuts, seeds, turmeric, green, yellow, and purple vegetables and fruits. Disregard any fruits &amp; vegetables mentioned in the event that you\u2019re allergic to them.<\/li><li><strong>Antimicrobial (bacteria, fungus &amp; virus) foods<\/strong> to increase your intake of are garlic, sauerkraut, and horseradish.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em><strong>Exclude personally known triggers \u2014<\/strong><\/em><br><ul><li><strong>Common allergenic foods:<\/strong> cows milk and other dairy products, eggs, wheat, rye, barley, peanuts, corn, shellfish, bananas, apples, oranges, tomatoes, potatoes, soy, and food containing artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.<\/li><li><strong>Histamine-inducing foods<\/strong>: tofu, aged cheese, canned fish, sausage and salami, citrus fruit, chocolate, strawberries and certain alcoholic beverages such as champagne, beer and wine.<\/li><li><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/top-5-ways-curb-sugar-cravings\/\" target=\"_blank\">Avoid products containing sugar<\/a> and yeast<\/strong>, especially in the case of chronic dandruff. <br><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Replace harsh products for gentler products that support skin health<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#8220;The first thing I do with my clients who suffer from dermatitis, is to provide nutritional advice.&#8221;<\/p><cite> <em><strong>\u2014 <\/strong>skin specialist and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/en\/dr-alkaitis-holistic-organic-skin-care-raw-skin-food.html\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Alkaitis<\/a> representative Barbara Baars<\/em> <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">Also <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: inherit;\">replacing harsher products with natural &amp; pure products <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;\">containing certified organic ingredients helps exclude a multitude of irritants. <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: inherit;\">The chemical additives and preservatives are known causes for skin reactions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some ointments and <a href=\"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/benefits-of-colloidal-silver-on-the-skin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">creams can alleviate short-term dermal condition<\/a>. However, harsh soaps, detergents, alcohol-based products, abrasives and overused moisturisers (especially those with a <a href=\"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/amazingy-toxic-free-bathroom-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">petrolatum or paraffin base and <em>isopropyl myristate<\/em> on the ingredient list<\/a>) should be avoided, as they provide no long-term treatment \u2013 and some ingredients even worsen certain skin conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More gentle anti-inflammatory and wound-healing ingredients such as chamomile, calendula and aloe vera can be useful instead. In cases of severe dermatitis, always consult your health care practitioner before making any changes to your treatment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Avoid or manage stress to the body<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stressors to the body can become exacerbated by internal &amp; external influences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Avoid anything that personally triggers your dermatitis.<\/li><li>Limit steaming hot showers; instead use lukewarm water.<\/li><li>Avoid certain ingredients, as mentioned above. Although some of these ingredients wouldn&#8217;t usually bother anyone, they can easily penetrate and irritate sensitive skin.<\/li><li>Hypersensitivity may be associated with stress and anxiety<sup><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/co-allergy\/Abstract\/2006\/10000\/Anxiety_in_allergy_and_atopic_dermatitis.7.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">3<\/a>,<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/chapter\/10.1007\/978-3-319-64804-0_7\" target=\"_blank\">4<\/a><\/sup> \u2013 knowing what personally affects you and knowing how to manage it can determine how your skin reacts.<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\"><em>DIY Home Treatments<\/em><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Oats <\/strong>(like the common oat we eat for breakfast) have shown promising results in calming &amp; soothing inflamed skin.<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/pdfs.semanticscholar.org\/8346\/e056a3c26a9ebcc54124b417797493142e91.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><sup>5<\/sup><\/a> Wrap a cup of oats into a muslin cloth and caress the skin in a circular motion. Alternatively, add 2-3 cups of oatmeal to a bath; keep in mind not to make the bath temperature too hot. (To avoid oats clogging up the drain, put the oats in a bag or sock and run the water through it.)<br><strong><br><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Chamomile<\/strong> is another one of those age-old remedies, its medicinal properties making it useful as an anti-inflammatory, mild astringent and wound healing<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spandidos-publications.com\/mmr\/3\/6\/895\" target=\"_blank\"><sup>6<\/sup><\/a>. You could simply use your chamomile tea bag as a poultice; to do this, boil water and steep the tea bag for a few minutes. You can drink the tea and store the tea bags in the fridge, then apply it to any inflamed areas after it\u2019s cooled.<br> <h6><strong style=\"font-size: inherit;\"><em>Related articles: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/diy-face-peel-chamomile-oats\/\" target=\"_blank\">DIY Face Peel: Chamomile and Oats<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h6> <\/li><li><strong>Aloe Vera<\/strong>, a completely natural anti-inflammatory, is used topically to soothe red cracked skin<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s10787-015-0251-2\" target=\"_blank\"><sup>7<\/sup><\/a>. The best way to get a good dose is to purchase an aloe vera plant or leaf from your local organic store, fillet the leaf to retrieve the gel inside, and apply it directly onto your skin. The gel can be stored for up to a week in a refrigerator. Be aware that some creams and topical aloe vera ointments may have preservatives in the ingredients.<br><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\"><em>The Take Home<\/em><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Making efforts to manage inflammation long term is the key to reducing dermatitis and its many related conditions. Finding the root cause can be tricky&#8230; but the guidelines above offer a gentle approach to topical and internal inflammatory treatment.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\"><br><strong>What has worked before for you in treating dermatitis?<\/strong><br><br><strong>Join the conversation and let us know in the comments below!<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Enjoyed reading this article? <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/amazingy.us2.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=1cdc543214f1d8c790361fe8c&amp;id=fbb10ec120\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up here<\/a> for our newsletter and get updates on sustainable health &amp; beauty tips, and special offers from our shop \u2013 dropped right into your inbox!<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Editor\u2019s Note: This article was originally published in May 2015 and was updated in June 2019 for accuracy.<\/strong><\/em><br><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Resources:<\/strong><br>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s12016-018-8713-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Irritant Contact Dermatitis<\/a><br>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK525968\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dermatitis, Perioral<\/a><br>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/co-allergy\/Abstract\/2006\/10000\/Anxiety_in_allergy_and_atopic_dermatitis.7.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anxiety in allergy and atopic dermatitis<\/a><br>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/chapter\/10.1007\/978-3-319-64804-0_7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stressors in Atopic Dermatitis<\/a><br>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/pdfs.semanticscholar.org\/8346\/e056a3c26a9ebcc54124b417797493142e91.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Diagnosis and Management of Contact Dermatitis <\/a><br>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spandidos-publications.com\/mmr\/3\/6\/895\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with a bright future (Review)<\/a><br>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s10787-015-0251-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A comparison of the leaf gel extracts of Aloe ferox and Aloe vera in the topical treatment of atopic dermatitis in Balb\/c mice<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align:right\"><strong>Photo Credit:<\/strong> <a style=\"background-color: black; color: white; text-decoration: none; padding: 4px 6px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Ubuntu, Roboto, Noto, 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.2; display: inline-block; border-radius: 3px;\" title=\"Download free do whatever you want high-resolution photos from Noah Buscher\" href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@noahbuscher?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=photographer-credit&amp;utm_content=creditBadge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 2px 3px;\">Noah Buscher<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>dermis \u2013 skin-itis \u2013 inflammation The skin is a complex system, densely packed with nerve endings, glands &amp; cells which<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"continue-reading\" href=\"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/understanding-dermatitis\/\">Continue reading&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":25344,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2530,114,122],"tags":[1897,2518,93,2061,2729],"brand":[],"problems-concerns":[1654,1743,1744],"class_list":["post-9485","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-amazingy-guides-eco-organic-lifestyle","category-health-tips-skin-food","category-organic-natural-skin-care-tips-get-good-skin","tag-body","tag-cosmetic-safety","tag-do-it-yourself-diy","tag-health","tag-skin-health","problems-concerns-dandruff","problems-concerns-dermatitis","problems-concerns-eczema"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>3 Ways to Heal Dermatitis Naturally | Amazingy Magazine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disorder. 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