The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin; it’s supposed to be a protective barrier, but cracks appear when you have eczema. Here’s how to strengthen your body’s armour.
To elaborate further, Eucerin Pharmacy went into detail about the skin structure, layers and function.
It protested he skin is the “body’s first line of defence against bacteria and viruses”.
Healthy skin (unlike those who have eczema) helps to maintain “the balance of fluids”, and “helps to regulate the body’s temperature”.
The dermis, sitting underneath the epidermis is where you’d find hair roots and lymph vessels.
The innermost skin layer, known as the subcutis, is composed of fat cells, collagen fibres and blood vessels.
In short, eczema generally refers to an ineffective skin barrier that is plagued with flare-ups.
One natural remedy to consider to treat the symptoms of eczema is honey – an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent.
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Researchers from the Faculty of Health Science, from the University of Southampton, looked into the effects of honey on damaged skin.
They enrolled 14 adult patients who suffered from bilateral atopic dermatitis lesions.
In basic terms, the volunteers had eczema lesions on both sides of their body.
To test the effectiveness of honey, they were asked to apply Manuka honey on a patch of dry skin on one side of the body.
From these results, the researchers concluded that Manuka honey is a potentially effective treatment of atopic dermatitis lesions.
What’s atopic dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema, according to the NHS.
Some people may only experience small patched of itchy, dry and cracked skin, while others have widespread inflammation all over the body.
On lighter skin, the marks can become red, while on darker skin, the lesions can appear as darken brown, purple or grey.