Eczema
Naturopathic medicine offers a more comprehensive approach to skin healing and addresses the actual causes of distressing lesions that can be itchy and painful. We focus on getting to the root cause of eczema and treating it, in order to reduce flares and scars from developing. Your customized comprehensive treatment plan will include a range of complementary and alternative therapies including lifestyle changes, nutritional strategies, supportive supplements, IV therapy, etc.
Key Naturopathic Considerations for Eczema:
Inflammation
Dysbiosis and immune function
Food sensitivities
Dermal barrier function
Emotional health and physiologic stress responses
Oxidative stress
Accumulated toxicity from medications or the environment
Goals of Treatment:
Reduce itching and pain of lesions
Reduce number of lesions and frequency of outbreaks
Prevent scarring
Reduce inflammation and improve immune system function
Test for and eliminate food allergies
Improve digestion
Minimize the impact of stress
Restore overall wellness and body function