What causes Eczema.. Part 2

Taken from the web...

Some people may suffer "flare-ups" of the itchy rash in response to certain substances or conditions. For some, coming into contact with rough or coarse materials may cause the skin to become itchy. For others, feeling too hot or too cold, exposure to certain household products like soap or detergent, or coming into contact with animal dander may cause an outbreak. Upper respiratory infections or colds may also be triggers. Stress may cause the condition to worsen.

Although there is no cure, most people can effectively manage their disease with medical treatment and by avoiding irritants. The condition is not contagious and can't be spread from person to person.

What causes Eczema? Part 1

I have been away celebrating chinese new year...
let continue my finding on eczema... here is my research...

The exact cause of eczema is unknown, but it's thought to be linked to an overactive response by the body's immune system to an irritant. It is this response that causes the symptoms of eczema.

It is commonly found in families with a history of eczema (this is my case as both my father and brother do have eczema).

Celebrating Chinese New Year in Singapore

Chinese New Year officially falls on 23 and 24 January 2012, weeks before this significan festival.. Street in Chinatown all lights up with colourful dragon-themed decorations.. Adding to the festive celebration mood..

Then from 21 to 29 January 2012, The Float at Marina Bay comes to life with the River Hongbao 2012.. Lots of local delicacies, big lanterns, fun rides and list of performances...

And don't miss the annual Chingay Parade on 3 February that showcases local and foreign cultural performing groups. Beautifully decorated floats and dancers will bring joy to this festival..

Singaporean love to toss the auspicious raw fish salad known as "YuSheng" before consuming it. Every ingredients of this dish has its auspicious meaning...

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Recently when travelling to work by MRT, everyone is coughing, they old lady sitting on my left, the women standing infront of me, the guy sitting two seats away and many more standing in the train...
How i wish i can supply mask to everyone on the train...

As the flu season is here, we should be more aware of our personal hygiene.. wash our hands regularly , take more vitamin C to boost your inmmue system and eat a healthy diet...

The Symptoms of Eczema.

The most obvious symptom of eczema is itchy. Sometimes the itching will start before the rash appears, the rash most commonly occurs on the face, back of the knees, wrists, hands, or feet. Sometimes it affect other area too.

The affected areas will appear very dry, thickened, and peeling. In fair-skinned people, these areas may initially appear reddish (this is my case) and then turn brown. Among darker-skinned people, eczema can affect pigmentation, making the affected area it lighter or darker.

Sharing some info on Eczema i research online...

Eczema is term for a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated. The most common type of eczema is known as atopic dermatitis, or atopic eczema.

Eczema affects about 10% to 20% of infants and about 3% of adults and children in the U.S. Most infants who develop the condition outgrow it by their tenth birthday, while some people continue to experience symptoms on and off throughout life. With proper treatmeninfot, the disease can be controlled in the majority of sufferers.

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Straits Time on monday 09Jan12, reported that Milk was quietly climbing the charts to become the top commodities performance of 2011.
2011 was a good year for most food-related commodities, especially milk products. This food-related commodities growth demand from emerging economies helped to sustain prices as market were rocked by the euro debt crisis.

Goat Milk is a very good source of calcium and amino acid tryptophan. Calcium helps to maintain the strength and density of bones.  Goat Milk is less allergenic because the level of Alpha s1 Casein is goat milk is about 89% less then cow’s milk. Goat milk is naturally homogenised, try placing a glass of fresh cow milk and fresh goat milk in the refrigerator overnight, next morning the goat milk remain the same but there is a layer of cream on top and skim below on the cow milk. Goat Milk contain less lactose then cow’s milk, thus easier to digest.