Does Menopause Cause Eczema? - August 5th, 2010

Eczema has been characterized as red, itchy, dry, irritated, sometimes peeling and cracking as well as weeping skin. They say that it has multiple “causes” or contributors, and with eczema, there is really no telling when the next breakout may occur. They say that menopause may contribute to eczema in large part due to the hormonal changes in the female body. And it would seem that estrogen has something to do with it being that women are more prone to suffering from eczema than men! Menopause has been connected to many different things including hot flashes, mood swings, and various other problems. But how does it actually work?

Rashes have been associated with menopause, and they do not necessarily denote eczema. Eczema is more persistent, and it can be considerably h harder to battle and get rid of. When it comes to eczema, you will find that whether it occurs during times of menopause or in infancy or somewhere in between, the major treatments remain the same! One of the most basic ways to address eczema is to naturally moisturize the skin with high quality moistuirzers. Many also find that bleach baths are quite effective. They can kill bacteria, and if you use them for only 10 minutes at a time and apply an effective moisturizer afterward, it is surprising how little damage they can actually do and how much good they can do, especially for children and older sufferers.

Menopause is easily one of the hardest times in which to fight eczema. Unfortunately, you will find that hormones play a more significant part in this particular type of eczema. However, it can still be treated with ingredients like probiotics, certain moisturizers, etc. The benefits of finding the right treatment for eczema in menopausal women could be surprising, and it could actually extend past eczema.



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