Dermatitis, or more commonly known as eczema, is a well known skin condition that often results from allergic reactions or irritation from chemicals. As a result of the reaction or irritation, the skin often becomes red, swollen or blistered, and intensely itchy. Dermatitis is an umbrella term used to associate various skin inflammations. Some of the more common forms are as follows:

CONTACT DERMATITIS

Contact dermatitis is inflammation of the skin caused either by contact with an irritating chemical such as detergents, solvents, acids, and skin cleansers, or it may be triggered by an allergic reaction to gels, lotions, antiseptics in hand creams and bleach. Usually such outbreaks remain for as long as the skin is exposed to the irritant or allergic, but the inflammation may stay for up to 6 weeks. In order to reduce the irritation moisturizers can be used to soften and add moisture to the skin, improving dryness and scaling. Corticosteroid creams and ointments can also be used to reduce the inflammation; however they often cause severe side effects that far outweigh the initial irritation.

ATOPIC DERMATITIS

Atopic dermatitis is another common form. Although common in babies and young children, it can persist through adulthood. Atopic dermatitis causes a pinkish-red, scaly rash that can get lumpy, weepy and crusty. In adult cases this is found mostly in the elbows, behind the knees, and/or on wrists and hands. It is a condition that can't be cured, only managed. Therefore it is best to avoid the use of soaps, while applying moisturizers to alleviate the dry itchy skin. Corticosteroid creams and ointments are known to assist the irritation; however there are serious dangers associated with their application.

NUMMULAR DERMATITIS

Nummular dermatitis, also known as discoid eczema, usually occurs in middle-aged people. In most cases this causes small round patches with tiny blisters, scabs, and scales to appear in any part of the body. These patches tend to by dry and itchy and can last from weeks to months. Treatment of such cases is not easy, however skin moisturizers are often the best and safest form of reducing itchy irritation and dryness.

HOW NATURAL SKIN BALMS CAN BE OF USE

As a result of the high degree of dangers corresponding to the application of corticosteroid creams, natural skin balms are seen to be a much safer alternative to reducing the dry inflammation of the skin caused by dermatitis. Such natural solutions are free of the dangerous side effects associated with corticosteroid creams and ointments, while acting as effective agents for returning natural moisture back to the skin.

One of the most effective such natural skin balms on the market is Bioskinbalm. This 100% natural balm for eczema contains Helix Aspersa Muller Glycoconjugates, the richest biological ingredient known for healthy skin that both acts as an inflammatory-moderator, a moisturizer, and a stimulator of skin rejuvenation. As a result, Bioskinbalm is not only an exceptional atopic dermatitis treatment balm but also an outstanding dry skin balm suitable for general application and daily use.