Eczema: The What, How & Why

The skin is a reflection of our internal environment, therefore skin conditions are often indicative of an underlying issue and can tell us a lot about what is happening internally. In order to get on top of skin conditions, we need to focus on addressing the skin from the inside out.

Eczema is defined as a superficial inflammation of the skin. Both external and internal influences can be implicated in flare ups & chronic cases of this condition.⁣
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Factors that contribute to eczema include:
〰️ gut permeability
〰️ dysbiosis
〰️ chronic stress
〰️ immune dysregulation
〰️ contact allergies
〰️ histamine intolerance
〰️ food allergies
〰️ nutrient deficiencies
〰️ liver burden
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Getting to the root cause of your eczema will help to inform treatment. While treatment will vary depending on the individual and their unique presentation, a naturopathic approach to eczema will likely start with:

〰️ gut work — correcting any underlying dysbiosis and eradicating opportunistic bacteria if present

〰️ stress management — supporting the nervous system to reduce the impact of stress on the skin

〰️ reducing high histamine foods in the diet while we build resilience