Ascertaining the best course of action when attempting to nullify dermatitis is by no means an easy task. The opinions of medical professionals always seem to resonate stronger when analyzing a course of treatment. Whereas the views held by natural therapists are often discredited; interestingly, most predominately by doctors. Does that mean their healing techniques are less effective?

CONTACT DERMATITIS: CONVENTIONAL vs. NATURAL

The inflammation caused by contact dermatitis is largely a result of either contact with an irritating chemical, or an allergic reaction. As one might imagine, the simplest treatment is to avoid contact or exposure with the 'irritant' or 'allergic'. This is great for future avoidance; however, it does nothing to reduce the current inflammation which can stay present for up to 6 weeks.

One of the common recommendations made by doctors and dermatologists is to apply moisturizer; a technique extremely effective in rehydrating the skin and therefore reducing itchiness. The problem is that the most medical experts recommend the use of Sorbolene creams which themselves commonly elicit allergic reactions. It is for this reason that the recommendation of 100% natural skin balms is a much safer option, due to the low percentage of unwanted reactions and the exceptional hydration properties they posses.

ATOPIC DERMATITIS: CONVENTIONAL vs. NATURAL

Atopic dermatitis is common in babies and young children; however it frequently 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.

As a result of the lifelong presence of atopic dermatitis in it's sufferers, skin specialists tend to authorize the use of corticosteroid creams and ointments as if they were candy. However there is a large degree of danger surrounding the use of such creams. Like all forms of steroids, their use goes hand-in-hand with a lengthy list of potential side effects. These include and are not limited to:

- High Blood Pressure - Poor Immune Defense - Pancreatitis - Abdominal Pain - Sleeplessness - Skin thinning (atrophy) and stretch marks (striae) - Easy bruising and tearing of the skin - Perioral dermatitis (rash around the mouth) - Enlarged blood vessels (telangiectasia) - Susceptibility to skin infections - Disguising infection e.g. tinea incognito - Allergy to the steroid cream

LOOK TO NATURAL SKIN BALMS

The more one studies the subject the clearer it becomes, medical experts do not always possess the best solutions to our problems. With regards to dermatitis it makes sense that the closer a treatment is to nature, the more synchronous it is with the body, and therefore, the more effective it is likely to be. For this reason it is wise to listen more carefully to the advice offered by natural therapists and their unanimous voices reign loud and clear, 'Natural skin balms are the only solution!'