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Dealing with Eczema - Beyond just the skin !

Suddenly, there seems to be an increased trend in the kind of complaints related to skin rashes being reported among my patient group. However, not all ‘skin rashes’ are just rashes but have a deeper connection to other problems! The sad part about skin related issues is that – it’s not only physical but has a psychological impact on a person’s confidence and personality. This makes the cure and treatment very challenging and needs a holistic approach. On further investigations and tests, I am finding that - for most, it’s not just really 'rashes' but a deeper form of other skin related chronic inflammation of the skin such as Eczema, Psoriasis or Pityriasis rosea. For humans, Skin is the largest organ. The skin has multiple layers of tissues and protects the underlying muscles, bones, ligaments and internal organs. Due to its interface with the environment, skin plays a key role in protecting the body against infectious diseases and germs. Currently, I am focusin