Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Use of Corticosteroids For Eczema
Much of modern day medicine treats the symptoms, not the cause. But as symptoms are relieved, giving the apparency of a return to wellness, the disease not only continues to develop unbeknownst to the victim, it may even be exacerbated by the alleged cure.
Such is the case when one uses steroids as an eczema treatment. There are several types of steroids. Natural corticosteroids – the type synthesized for use in eczema medications – are made by the cortex (outer layer) of the adrenal glands. They are important to the function of almost every cell and organ. They help maintain blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and muscle strength. They control the balance of salt and water in the body. They reduce inflammation and the resultant pain, control protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism, and play an integral role in stress response and immune system function.It is obviously vital to control and maintain all of the foregoing. Inflammation, for example, is a common denominator found in many chronic conditions such as obesity, Type II diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimers.
However, when synthesized and administered as a drug, steroids are not the answer. According to Dr. Barry Sears, more people die by taking the correct amount of anti-inflammatory drugs than die from AIDS. The topical steroids prescribed for eczema actually work by suppressing immune response and thereby depriving the body of its natural defense mechanism, which can lead to many other serious conditions.
Many doctors maintain that steroids are damaging only if used for extended periods. In fact, many studies with findings to the contrary have been published in medical journals. Steroids reduce calcium absorption through the gastrointestinal system leading to osteoporosis. An eight percent reduction in bone mass can occur in just four months. Low doses of prednisone can cause cataracts after one year. Topical steroids may begin to cause eye damage or raise pressure after two weeks. Rub-on steroids have caused Cushing's syndrome in children within a month of beginning treatment. Inhaled steroids, like those used for asthma, slow growth in children after only six weeks.
There are many natural alternatives to steroid drugs for the relief of pain and inflammation, and many of them also promote fast healing. When treating skin conditions, substituting these products for steroid drugs protects you from further complications. Homeopathic medicines, Goji, several herbs, alfalfa, and MSM are a few worth investigation. They can be found in health food stores, and additional information about them is available online. When using an eczema treatment be sure to also use a good shielding lotion to lock in the body’s natural moisture and protect the skin from harsh chemicals and pollutants.
Such is the case when one uses steroids as an eczema treatment. There are several types of steroids. Natural corticosteroids – the type synthesized for use in eczema medications – are made by the cortex (outer layer) of the adrenal glands. They are important to the function of almost every cell and organ. They help maintain blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and muscle strength. They control the balance of salt and water in the body. They reduce inflammation and the resultant pain, control protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism, and play an integral role in stress response and immune system function.It is obviously vital to control and maintain all of the foregoing. Inflammation, for example, is a common denominator found in many chronic conditions such as obesity, Type II diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimers.
However, when synthesized and administered as a drug, steroids are not the answer. According to Dr. Barry Sears, more people die by taking the correct amount of anti-inflammatory drugs than die from AIDS. The topical steroids prescribed for eczema actually work by suppressing immune response and thereby depriving the body of its natural defense mechanism, which can lead to many other serious conditions.
Many doctors maintain that steroids are damaging only if used for extended periods. In fact, many studies with findings to the contrary have been published in medical journals. Steroids reduce calcium absorption through the gastrointestinal system leading to osteoporosis. An eight percent reduction in bone mass can occur in just four months. Low doses of prednisone can cause cataracts after one year. Topical steroids may begin to cause eye damage or raise pressure after two weeks. Rub-on steroids have caused Cushing's syndrome in children within a month of beginning treatment. Inhaled steroids, like those used for asthma, slow growth in children after only six weeks.
There are many natural alternatives to steroid drugs for the relief of pain and inflammation, and many of them also promote fast healing. When treating skin conditions, substituting these products for steroid drugs protects you from further complications. Homeopathic medicines, Goji, several herbs, alfalfa, and MSM are a few worth investigation. They can be found in health food stores, and additional information about them is available online. When using an eczema treatment be sure to also use a good shielding lotion to lock in the body’s natural moisture and protect the skin from harsh chemicals and pollutants.
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