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Eczema-Free for Life |  | Authors: Adnan Nasir, Priscilla Burgess
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
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Pages: 272
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Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 006072224X
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.51
EAN: 9780060722241
ASIN: 006072224X
Publication Date: February 1, 2005
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Rid yourself of eczema forever! Based on new research, this book has everything the millions of eczema sufferers need to know to free themselves from unbearable itching and unsightly rashes. Eczema–Free For Life contains the latest medical information about the cause, symptoms, and treatments of eczema and is written both for adults with eczema and the parents of children with eczema. In addition to the most recent medical research, Dr. Nasir offers guidance for home care and ways to cope with the psychological impact of the disorder. None of the popular books about eczema currently on the market is written by a practicing dermatologist and none is based on up–to–date science. New research has conclusively demonstrated that eczema is the result of the abnormal development of some twenty genes responsible for controlling how the skin interacts with the environment. When the skin's barrier function fails, irritants pass through to underlying tissue and trigger the itchy rash that characterizes eczema. Dr. Nasir will explain new and more powerful treatments that are being developed based on these new discoveries as well as point out reliable holistic remedies that have worked for centuries.
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 WHAT? Eczema has nothing to do with what you eat?!!!!! July 7, 2009
Kwaku Nyantekyi (New Jersey)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Although I didn't read this book, I just read Mama.x's review above where she said that the author believes that eczema has nothing to do with diet. Hasn't the author ever heard of Celiacs disease or food allergy? Based on that alone I would urge people NOT TO BUY THIS BOOK because the individual has no clue what they're talking about. I suffered from mild to severe eczema off and on for most of my life. Just recent I discovered that by cutting out wheat and any foods with gluten my eczema has been under control. Every now and then I have a flair up if I eat something not realizing that it contains gluten and it takes a few weeks to get back to normal. I would encourage anybody who has struggled with this to have their doctor look into Celiacs or food allergy. Prednisone helped to mask the symptoms while I cleanse my system of gluten.
Good book on Eczeme March 7, 2009
Toast (USA)
While this was a good book and it did provide some informative information on Eczema. I feel the author spent more time describing the history and "technicalities" behind eczema rather than how to "Live Eczema Free" as the title states. (Which is mis-leading btw). Alot of the information I already knew but some things I didnt which were helpful
 be cautious when buying this book July 11, 2008
Poppy Crock
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've had eczema since I was born. At times in my life it has become severe and others it has been calmer, but reguardless always there. There really is no "eczema free", so I wish the title was not so misleading. Anyone who has had eczema for many years knows that it is and will always be a problem for them. Worring about what fabrics your wearing, making sure that everything you use is fragrance free for sensitive skin, not being able to truly ever enjoy a shower or bath or swimming, yes and worring about what you eat and drink for me its no acids or wheat, and spending thousands of dollars on dermatologists and creams and lotions and the list goes on and on...
I dont believe that most of the medicines a dematogist gives you work. I've tried many oral steroids (which leads to weight gain and a quick fix that doesnt last long), steroid and cortizone creams(which are costly and after years of using no longer work and simply leave scars),Even the all natural creams have not worked for me.Recently I even resorted to try a medicine that significantly lower your immune system. Horrible mistake! Sure my skin got better for a little while but I had a vast of other problems that occured shortly following this medicine and eventually my skin of course worsened. I started having terrible bladder problems, lumps in my [...] that had to be removed, fatigue, staff infections that turned into mrsa, all of which I accredit to the lower immune system from the medication.
So to all of you suffering from eczema or dermititis please be aware that there is no ecezma free for life as this book states, as great as that may sound. Please just be aware of that if purchasing this book. Although could be somewhat helpful if new to eczema stress makes eczema worse, and soap does irritate the skin. It is impossible to stop scratching so please understand that if you are around someone with eczema do not nag them about scratching it makes them scratch more, trust me! Please be careful when going to a dermatologist you may waste money on a quick fix that wont last, which seems like what this book offers. Try changing your diet ultimately if you have eczema you also have many allergies try not eating wheat and watching how much acid you consume. If someone has a cure let me know but this book is not it.
Very informative July 9, 2007
Lors (Santa Clara, CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I learned a lot about the scientific part of eczema and how to combat it whenever possible. It would have been nice to hear the author's opinion on holistic methods or herbal treatments also.
Some Things That MIGHT Help You but be careful & there is better advice out there. August 27, 2006
mama.x (durango.co)
59 out of 59 found this review helpful
This book could more aptly be named `What We Think We Know About Eczema & Some Things That Might Help You'. There is some interesting information however this is just another doctor who thinks an Eczema rash is CAUSED by scratching. Those of you that have Eczema know that while scratching makes it worse, the bumps or rash itself comes first.
While I did find a number of his suggestions worth trying [such as washing with oatmeal rather than soap & eliminating B-complex] I found some completely insane like taking a bath in diluted Clorox!
The book is worth reading if you don't know much about Eczema but I caution parents to do further research by talking to someone that HAS Eczema. Some of these ideas can make your child's rash much worse. And the ever present push from western medicine doctors to give you cortisone, then when it doesn't work - stronger cortisone, just hasn't helped me at all - not to mention the side effects & potential birth defects it can cause.
I also don't agree that Eczema has nothing to do with what you eat. There is a lot of information out there about the benefits of Essential Fatty Acids [Omega 3.6.9] to those with eczema. This has been a far more helpful to me & my infant son. You might also want to consider allergy tests. [There are also foods that are irritants that you may need to hold off on during a flare up.] When your system is stressed common sense tells you that it all has something to do with why your Eczema is flaring. Remember Eczema is a symtom not the problem.
The best book I have read on eczema is:
Superimmunity for Kids : What to Feed Your Children to Keep Them Healthy Now, and Prevent Disease in Their Future (Paperback)
by Leo Galland, Dian Dincin Buchman
Superimmunity for Kids is a much better book for adults or children with eczema. After reading the Superimmunity book I wanted to lower the number of stars I gave for this review but it wouldn't let me.
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