Where did the word eczema originate from?
Eczema is a Latin word that originated from Ancient Greece.
The Greek word, ekzema, means cutaneous eruption. Ekzeo, also a Greek word, means to boil out or break out.
So what does atopic dermatitis mean?
The word, atopy comes from the Greek word, atophos, meaning second place.
Dermatitis also originates from the Greek meaning skin and itis meaning inflammation.
How can this help my eczema?
We need to ask ourselves why is my skin erupting, breaking out, or boiling out, to begin with.
Prescription medication is great to help alleviate symptoms on a short-term basis.
But what it fails to do is determine the root cause of the issue.
This leads to complacency from both the doctor and the individual themselves. Why? Because it’s easier to apply creams and forget about it than to determine the root cause, which can be complex.
This is a very dangerous mindset to have because without realizing it, one’s body can become too dependent on topical steroids leading to severe withdrawal symptoms.
The body is telling you something through eczema
Everything Eczema was created by Kishok (Certified Nutritional Practitioner, 2023) to help the millions of people around the world who are suffering from atopic dermatitis (eczema) and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). Our goal is to educate and empower you on how to manage your eczema so you can live your greatest life!Learn more