It has caused much inconvenience and many lose hope after multiple visit to the GP and various dermatologist. For those who isn't familiar with this condition, eczema is a form of dermatitis, or inflammation of the epidermis. It is often characterized by episodic occurrence of inflammation, flaking, itchiness, edema, similar to a urticaria rash, except that this is prolonged and recurrent.
This menacing condition often cause disfigurement and discolouration to the skin after chronic attacks. Until today, nobody actually know the cause the this condition. Genetic plays a role in susceptibility and increasing the chance of suffering from this condition which seemed to get triggered off by anything under the sun. Nobody actually knows the etiology of the triggering factor, whether its dust, food, chemicals found in soap and washing powder..etc.
Eczema lesion occurs extensively characterized by raised, reddish, allergic like lesion at the initial stage. Unfortunately, the practice of treatment of such condition isn't permanent. Very often the doctors will prescribe antihistamine tablets to control the itchiness, at times steroids pills were prescribe to prevent recurrence. Most popular method of treatment is by dispensing creams that contains steroids that reverse the cascades of events that result in this condition, the release of histamine. Histamine is a chemical contained in mast cells that circulates in the blood system and upon certain condition, ranging from mosquito bite to more serious condition such as administration of drug which an individual may be allergic to. This would result in the release of histamine that is responsible for features of allergic, urticaria rashes, inflammation.etc.
It is the responsibility of doctor to inform the patient on prolonged use of steroid based drugs, whether in the form of creams or edibles. Since steroids works fast on reversing the inflammation, the side effect outweighs the benefit of long term usage, since eczema is a episodic condition. Hyperpigmentation, thinning of the skin due to loss of fat cells, decreased local immunity against infection are the result of prolonged usage. As the gentleman shown above with a dark patch as a result of chronic use of steroid creams. No doubt it reverses the symptom fast and effectively, but what if there are other alternative available?
Thinning of skin would result in increased possibility of disfigurement as shown above, where this man has multiple dark patches and 2 ulcers as a result of scratching.
The opposite leg of the same gentleman. As you can see, eczema is a term used to describe both extensive as well as local chronic episodic inflammation.
Extensive rashes normally occur on the same site as before. Note the inflammation that reoccurs on the dark patch.Hence, as i mentioned earlier, prolonged use of steroids would result in more complication rather than alleviation of symptoms.
However, recently there are 2 products which is available in the market today which revolutionized the management of eczema.
The first product which is steroid free tacrolimus, marketed as Protopic ointment.
With the absence of steroid, it has been clinically proven that Protopic can be use in a prolonged manner without causing side effects. Initially, it reverses the inflammation, and secondly, it repairs the damaged skin with its ointment formulation. It is safe to be used in children as young as 2 years old and can be used anywhere in the body, including the face.
Below are some case studies photos of patient with eczema being treated only with Protopic.
Baseline
One week after treatment. Notice the marked improvement
Protopic being applied twice a day for 4 weeks. Complete resolution Below is another case studies with photos where patient developed eczema over the back of the knee area.
Baseline-before treatment
Protopic applied twice on a daily basis for 4 weeks
Baseline-before treatment
Protopic applied twice on a daily basis for 4 weeksThe first non steroidal product that not only alleviate the acute symptom, but repairs the damaged skin due to prolonged use of steroids.
Studies has indicated that up to 4 years of data confirms that steroid free Protopic is safe and effective- no other topical immunomodulator(TIM) has much safety and efficacy data.
It rapidly clears within 1 week, and again may i remind you that Protopic doesn't have any systemic immunosuppression.
Now for the second product, is from the company Stiefel, with their product for treatment of eczema, Physiogel AI Cream.
Studies has indicated that up to 4 years of data confirms that steroid free Protopic is safe and effective- no other topical immunomodulator(TIM) has much safety and efficacy data.
It rapidly clears within 1 week, and again may i remind you that Protopic doesn't have any systemic immunosuppression.
Now for the second product, is from the company Stiefel, with their product for treatment of eczema, Physiogel AI Cream.
This is the only cream that contains PEA*!(N-Palmitoylethanolamide)You may ask, what is PEA,? Well, it is an endogenous substance found in the stratum granulosum (a layer of the skin) that has anti- inflammatory and anti-pruritic properties.
Recent research demonstrated that the human organism produces high quantities of PEA during the inflammation process and PEA binds to CB2-receptors present on immune cells and human mast cells. This leads to a reduced degranulation of mast cells, hence decrease release of histamine, cytokine and interleukin 4,6,8.
PEA binds to CB2-receptors present on cutaneous nerve fibre, hence decreasing transmission of pruritis and burning to the central nervous system.
Body's own endogenous fatty acid with anti-inflammatory properties, found to be deficient in atopic skin
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DMS repair Technology-Lamellar structure at skin surface temperature
= Anti irritant repair cream
Outstanding Symptom Relief
Proven efective in the daily management of atopic dermatitis symptoms, including itching, dryness, and erythema.
Itching- Reduced in 79.3% patient
dryness- Reduced in 82.4% of patients
Erythema- Reduced in 74.3% of patients
Recent research demonstrated that the human organism produces high quantities of PEA during the inflammation process and PEA binds to CB2-receptors present on immune cells and human mast cells. This leads to a reduced degranulation of mast cells, hence decrease release of histamine, cytokine and interleukin 4,6,8.
PEA binds to CB2-receptors present on cutaneous nerve fibre, hence decreasing transmission of pruritis and burning to the central nervous system.
Body's own endogenous fatty acid with anti-inflammatory properties, found to be deficient in atopic skin+
DMS repair Technology-Lamellar structure at skin surface temperature
= Anti irritant repair cream
Outstanding Symptom Relief
Proven efective in the daily management of atopic dermatitis symptoms, including itching, dryness, and erythema.
Itching- Reduced in 79.3% patient
dryness- Reduced in 82.4% of patients
Erythema- Reduced in 74.3% of patients
I understand that there are many people who are suffering form any form of eczema constantly search the internet for solution for this condition. I sincerely hope you would enquire from your local doctor regarding this product as its not available in any pharmacy.
This treatment without its side effect is far diferent from the conventional method where steroids are constantly prescribed resulting in worsening of the skin.
Now that such revolutionary product is available in the market, get it now.
This treatment without its side effect is far diferent from the conventional method where steroids are constantly prescribed resulting in worsening of the skin.
Now that such revolutionary product is available in the market, get it now.
