Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Eczema Treatment with Antihistamines May Cause Other Problems

Antihistamines are commonly used to treat eczema - the rationale being that eczema is sometimes the result of the body's overproduction or release of histamine as a natural response to allergens. However, antihistamines interfere with the vital role of histamine in the body and also cause side effects that may be worse than the skin condition you're trying to treat. Your best bet is to try an effective, topical eczema treatment that will not alter natural function and will not exacerbate the condition, and to find out the consequences of antihistamines before you choose them as an option. Histamine is present in almost every cell of the body. Its highest concentrations are in the lungs, skin and gastrointestina View the rest of this article


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