Acne vs. Eczema. What’s the difference?

Acne and eczema are two common skin conditions. So when you have a red spot on your face, how do you know the difference between acne and eczema? With regard to acne vs. eczema, here’s what you need to know and how to spot the difference.

Spotting acne

Acne breakouts tend to occur on the forehead, chin, scalp, neck, back and chest. Acne can appear red and inflamed on the eyebrows or around the nose. So, what are the causes of acne? Acne is triggered by common factors such as oils, bacteria, and hormones on the face. You’re more likely to get acne if your parents had acne, you take certain medications, you wear greasy makeup, and you’re under stress.

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Spotting eczema

What is it that causes eczema on the face? Eczema is essentially sensitive skin that acts rashly when it gets too irritated or dry. Eczema patches are red, dry patches of skin that are quite often itchy. Eczema affects different body areas based on age. Eczema will usually appear on the face, cheeks, chin, forehead, scalp, elbows and knees. Eczema symptoms include the following.

• Dry skin
• Red or inflamed patches
• Dark patches of skin
• Rough or scaly skin
• Crusty or oozing skin
• Areas of swollen skin

Similarities and differences between acne and eczema

Listed below are the similarities and differences between acne and eczema.

• Both conditions commonly affect the face. Nevertheless, acne typically affects the central part of the face, but eczema affects the cheeks and the outer parts of the arms and legs.
• Both conditions are red, but acne is bumpy and is not itchy. Eczema shows up as raised itchy patches.

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Self-help tips

Taking good care of your skin can help to control both acne and eczema. Listed below are some of the self-help tips.

• Be mild: You should use a mild soap to wash your face. And you should wash your face twice a day and after sweaty exercise. Scrubbing or using harsh cleansers can make your skin worse.
• Don’t touch the affected skin: If you have itchy eczema, don’t scratch. You should know that scratching can break your skin and lead to infections. If you have pimples, don't pick or pop them.
• Stay safe in the sun: Some medications for acne and eczema make your skin burn faster. Try to stay out of the sun between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM when the sun's UVB burning rays are most intense.
• Unwind: Constant worry and concern can make both acne and eczema flare. Try meditation, take a yoga class or find other ways to calm yourself.

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How homeopathy treats acne and eczema holistically?

Treatment at Dr Batra's™ includes the following.

• Skin diagnosis through 3D skin technology to measure the depth, dimensions and damage of the skin.
• Natural homeopathic medicines to reduce itching and flare-up, reduce the intensity, frequency and the duration of complaints, limit the spread of the skin condition, stimulate the healing process, and improve sleep.
• Understanding underlying factors such as stress at work or in a relationship, sensitivity to wheat and milk, mental as well as physical over-exertion.
• Monitor the underlying diseases, such as allergy, diabetes, hypertension and depression.
• Treat the associated complaints.
• Provide a customized eczema treatment plan.
• Prevent recurrence.
• Improve the quality of life.

Moreover, their specifically articulated Dr Batra’s™ Face Wash, enriched with the goodness of vitamin B3, vitamin E and olive oil, leaves your skin soft, smooth and lithe. Many of their patients have given them positive feedback on the same after its regular use.

Conclusion

Acne and eczema might look similar. Make sure to book an appointment with your homeopath in order to know the difference and seek homeopathy treatment for eczema.