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Dermaphend® is the only all natural product range for
the treatment of ECZEMA, PSORIASIS, SENSITIVE & PROBLEMATIC SKINS.
For many years we have helped thousands of patients effectively treat their
psoriasis or eczema, many who have been plagued for decades
Those who suffer with this condition admit it has them feeling resigned to the
fact that eczema or psoriasis will be with them for a long, long time.
Until Dermaphend® , that is!..........
Dermaphend® is backed by clinical trials and studies(1), which confirms that the
active ingredients provide a lasting effective treatment for eczema and
psoriasis sufferers, without damaging side effects. Dermaphend® is a medically
formulated 100% natural treatment, that has been developed to treat the redness,
dryness and itchiness associated with eczema and psoriasis. The active
ingredients have been proven to completely clear psoriasis(2) and eczema(3) in
many3% and 91% of cases respectively.
Yes Eczema can be cured......The Dermaphend® range of products and advice
provided on this website, virtually guarantees that you can look forward to a
total clearing of your eczema or psoriasis, without the need to resort to
cortisone or NSAID drugs.
Whether you ......or your child has eczema, Dermaphend® can help !!!
This site will help you:
# Identify the type of eczema you have
# Describe the underlying causes and triggers
# Provide you with the appropriate treatment options
# Describe the products and how they work
# Help with after care
# Show you which chemicals to avoid
# When all else fails....
CONVENTIONAL TREATMENTS: (and why they don't work)
For over many years, I am still horrified at some of the conventional treatments
that patients have had to endure in order to obtain some relief. Do you identify
with the treatments mentioned below.
It is almost uncanny that almost all eczema patients that eventually contact us
have endured the same method of treatment offered by "modern medicine". What is
never explained to these patients, is that the methods prescribed, only offer a
temporary relief of the symptoms without ever trying to clear the underlying
cause.
The standard procedure that has not changed in 40 years is:
1. Identify that the patient does indeed have eczema
2. Depending on the severity an anti-histamine or cortisone or NSAID drug will
be prescribed
3. A course of anti-biotics can also be added to the list
4. Some form of emollient or lotion for topical use is prescribed.
5. Tar based emollients
6. Ultraviolet light treatment therapies for severe cases.
.....and the patient leaves the doctor with the belief that their problems are
over.
It's only many years down the line when their eczema has still not gone away or
has spread and is getting worse that people start searching for alternative
treatments.
Why don't conventional treatments work?
The primary reason is that they treat the symptom, giving little regard to the
underlying cause.
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Anti-histamine works against histamine that is being produced by your
anti-bodies due to the presence of allergens. In many cases this drug has little
or no effect against eczema.
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Cortisone and NSAID's work by switching off the immune response system. You
start to believe that the product is working, but actually all it has done is to
turn off your defense mechanism for a few days until the drug wears off. The
problem with this is that these drugs are so powerful with terrible side effects
and should not be used for more than 2 weeks per year.
Read what cortisone does
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Anti-biotics are prescribed "in case" of a secondary bacterial infection. In
most cases an anti-biotic does more harm than good, by destroying the beneficial
colon flora but does nothing to treat the eczema.
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Emollients and lotions are fine for the dryness, the problem with many of them is
that they contain petrochemicals, perfumes or some additive that aggravates the
eczema.
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Tar based emollients have shown to be very ineffective
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Ultra violet light therapies have also proven ineffective, very costly with long
term side effects.
In almost all eczema cases, where the above procedures have been followed, has
lead to wasted expense and many years of hardship.
WHAT TYPE OF ECZEMA DO I HAVE:
The word eczema (also known as the itch that rashes) describes certain kinds of
dermatitis (inflamed skin). Early eczema can be red, blistering, or oozing.
Later on, it can be scaly, brownish, or thickened. Almost always, eczema itches.
Examples of eczema include:
* Atopic dermatitis (affects most parts of the body and can be mild to severe).
This type of eczema is the most common and can typically occur on any area such
as the bends of the elbows, backs of the knees, ankles, wrists, face, neck, and
the upper chest may also be affected. This type of eczema is commonly associated
with asthma, hay fever and sinusitis.
* Contact dermatitis (external chemical reaction with the skin)
Contact dermatitis is the result of contact with a substance to which one is
allergic. For example, exposure to poison oak or ivy will cause varying degrees
of dermatitis according to one's individual sensitivity. If you are sensitive to
the nickel metal material in a watchband or ring, earring, your skin beneath the
object can become inflamed .The list of possible products is endless including
wool or synthetic fibers, soaps and detergents, some perfumes, dust, pollen,
latex, cement, chemicals etc.....
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Seborrheic dermatitis (Found on the scalp)
Seborrhoeic eczema, which presents like severe dandruff in adults and cradle cap
in babies, is also very common. Babies tend to grow out of the cradle cap
however for the adult the scalp eczema can be a prolonged problem and can spread
to the face, ears, neck, and chest.
* Hand dermatitis (Found only on the hands and feet)
Hand dermatitis also known as Dyshidrotic eczema and varies in severity. It may
affect the backs of the hands, the palms or both sites. Often it starts as a
mild intermittent complaint, but it can become increasingly severe and
persistent. The affected skin initially becomes red and dry, then progresses to
itchy papules (bumps) and fluid-filled blisters (vesicles), scaling, cracking
(fissures), weeping (exudation) and swelling (oedema). Bacterial infection can
result in pustules, crusting and pain. Longstanding dermatitis at the ends of
the fingers may result in deformed nails. Hand dermatitis can spread to affect
other sites, particularly the forearms and feet.
* Nummular dermatitis.
(looks like small round coins)
Nummular or Discoid eczema can affect any part of the body particularly the
lower leg. One or many patches appear, and may persist for weeks or months. The
majority of patches are round or oval, hence the name ‘discoid‘ or ‘nummular’
dermatitis, which refers to their disc or coin shape. They can be several
centimetres across, or as small as two millimetres. The patches are pink, red,
or brown and well defined. They have a dry cracked surface or a bumpy, blistered
or crusted surface. Discoid eczema may be extremely itchy, or scarcely
noticeable. The skin between the patches is usually normal, but may be dry and
irritable.
* Infantile or baby eczema(affects babies and small children)
After infancy, the skin tends to be less red, blistering, oozing, or crusting.
Instead, the patches are dry, red to brownish-gray, and may be scaly or
thickened. The intense, almost unbearable itching can continue, and may be most
noticeable at night. Some patients scratch the skin until it bleeds and crusts.
When this occurs, the skin can get infected.
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Varicose Eczema (affects the legs and feet only)
Is a condition found in the lower leg. People in their middle to late years are
found most likely to encounter this eczema. Poor circulation is suspected. The
ankles are most often affected and if the skin is left untreated, ulcers can
develop.
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Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that generally appears as patches of raised
red skin covered by a flaky white buildup. Psoriasis is believed to be related
to faulty signals sent by the body's immune system. These signals accelerate the
growth cycle in skin cells, which pile up on the surface when the body can't
shed them fast enough.
CAUSES & TRIGGERS:
The most difficult task in the treatment of eczema is to identify the underlying
cause or trigger. This sounds easy but can be extremely frustrating especially
in a world that continually portrays a quick fix for everything. Eczema patients
or their parents require a lot of patience.
The following list is by no means definitive but will generally be able to
provide the correct direction for you to pursue.
Almost all eczema's are caused from one of the following.
* Colon flora imbalance, resulting in:
Asthma and other allergies
Food & drink intolerance
Colon disorders
Colourants & preservatives intolerance
* EFA's (Essential Fatty Acid) imbalance, resulting in:
Skin infections
Chemical or contact irritations
* Medications, resulting in:
Rash side effect
* Stress is normally a trigger not a cause
* Auto immune disorders
So where do I start?
1. The most important factor is for your healthcare practitioner to positively
diagnose that you indeed have eczema.
2. Determine which eczema you suffer from. This list starts from the most
common to the least.
# Infantile or baby eczema(affects babies and small children)
This type of eczema comprises almost many0% of eczema patients. In many cases
this eczema starts as a baby or small child and can continue for decades.
Common causes are:
Colon flora imbalance
EFA's imbalance
# Atopic dermatitis (affects most parts of the body and can be mild to severe).
Common causes are:
Colon flora imbalance
Medication
# Seborrheic dermatitis (Found on the scalp)
Common causes are:
Chemical Irritant
EFA's deficient
# Contact or Allergic dermatitis (external chemical reaction with the skin
especially the hands and face)
Common causes are:
Chemical Irritant
EFA's deficient
Metal toxicity
# Hand dermatitis (Found only on the hands and feet)
Common causes are:
Chemical Irritant
EFA's deficient
Metal toxicity
Secondary bacterial infection
# Nummular dermatitis. (looks like small round coins)
Common causes are:
Chemical Irritant
EFA's deficient
Metal toxicity
# Varicose Eczema (affects the legs and feet only)
Common causes are:
Medication
Insufficient Mobility
VARICOSE DERMATITIS - (AFFECTS THE LEGS AND FEET ONLY)
Varicose eczema is only found on the legs beneath the knee and can extend to the
feet as well. Commonly found in elderly patients the most common causes are
medication and lack of mobility.
Classic symptoms are :
Dry Itchy patches
Small red sores that can ooze
Treatment Options:
Firstly determine that if you are taking medication for hypertension (blood
pressure) that one of the medications side effects is not eczema or rashes. If
so try and get this medication altered by your healthcare practitioner.
If at all possible try to get more mobility in your daily activities
Treatment
Apply the Dermaphend® Mineral Mud onto the legs and feet. The mud has an
incredible ability to stimulate blood flow. Follow the directions on how often
to use.
Apply the Dermaphend® Relief Cream to the affected dry itchy areas.
And moisturise with Dermaphend® Body Lotion
Supplements:
Supplement with Omega-3 and GLA (gamma lipoic acid).
The only Omega-3 we recommend is one derived from fish.
Cod liver oil is also an excellent choice.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS THAT HELP:
Both during and after the treatment, the following guidelines should be adhered
to:
Washing & Bathing
Take short (5 minute) baths or showers with lukewarm water.
To wash use only the Dermaphend® Liquid Soap (or similar products) No “soap” - No
fragrance or additives.
Don't dry the skin after bath, just pat the skin with a towel to remove excess
water.
If your eczema is not on your scalp, then all future washing of your hair must
be done over a basin. No runoff from washed hair is to make contact with your
skin.
If you suffer from Eczema of the scalp, stop all shampoos and conditioners and
any other product that you may use on your head and start with the Dermaphend®
Scalp Treatment
Cosmetics and skin care products:
Avoid lotions that contain alcohol, perfumes, dyes or solvents - your best bet
is to avoid them altogether, if possible. Many of these lotions will irritate
your already over-sensitive skin, and cause your skin to become permanently dry.
All cosmetic products that contain AHA’s or BHA’s (alpha or beta hydroxy acids -
fruit acids) should be stopped immediately. (Products with these ingredients
should be avoided at all costs).
Avoid products like Petroleum Jelly (Vaseline) and Aquaeous Cream as they only
dehydrate the skin even more.
If you haven't done so already, you must read the articles on toxic chemicals,
you'll be astounded.
Clothing and Bedding:
Clothing and bedding made from wool and synthetic fibers, such as nylon and
polyester, can irritate the skin.
Only wear loose-fitting, 100% cotton clothing and cover your blanket with a
lining made from 100% cotton..
Many eczema sufferers, especially children and teenagers try to cover their legs
and arms even in the summer to avoid being teased by their friends and
classmates. This only worsens the condition. As much as possible, you should
wear thin clothing that will not cause you to sweat.
Laundry
For reasons stated above, do not mix your clothes with other non-cotton clothes
when you do your laundry.
Avoid detergents that have dyes and perfumes.
Fabric softeners should be discontinued altogether.
Do not over dry your clothes in the dryer.
Temperature and Humidity
Heat and dryness will definitely aggravate eczema, so keep the house, especially
your bedroom, on the cool side, and use a humidifier when the air is too dry. Be
aware, however, that an overly humid environment can encourage dust mites to
thrive, which will worsen allergies such as hay fever and asthma.
Few people realize that humidity can change rapidly within hour. Eczema patients
typically have very dry skin due to lack of prostaglandins and overuse of
lotion, which has become extremely sensitive to low humidity. Patients that live
in the harsh winter environment should get a humidifier to help keep the
humidity in their room around 60%. If you know for sure that you are allergic to
dust mite which thrive at high humidity, then you should at least maintain the
humidity at 40%.
Fighting the Itch
Many topical creams contain harsh chemicals that could change the complexion of
the affected skin permanently, so use the Dermaphend® Body Lotion only. Should
the itch become excessive, we recommend that you get a few empty vitamin
bottles, fill them with water, and then freeze them in the freezer. Placing
these bottles filled with frozen ice directly on the affected skin could be the
most effective and economical way to fight the unbearable itching.
It is impossible to ask eczema sufferers not to scratch their skin, since the
itch is very intense. But by trimming the fingernails very short and smooth, you
may avoid infection caused by injury to the skin which will worsen the
condition, while possibly leaving a permanent scar when finally healed.
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