Causes Of Eczema

Contrary to popular belief, foods are not the primary cause of eczema. Medical science continues to explore the underlying reasons behind this skin condition.

• Red, raised patches on the skin
• Bumpy appearance, similar to acne
• Dryness leading to thick, scaly skin
• Intense itching, sometimes causing scratching to the point of bleeding

Eczema is associated with a simple separation conflict and typically emerges during the healing phase. Seasonal changes can re-trigger this conflict. Much like allergies, any environmental factor present during the original separation conflict can set off a new cycle of the condition.

Emotions play a significant role, with feelings of non-acceptance, feeling stuck in life, and the need to suppress feelings in order to fit in being commonly associated with the condition.

Erica, aged 24, was a bank teller who had lived with eczema on the back of her left hand since early childhood. She felt embarrassed by it. Exploring her past revealed that as a child she was reluctant to attend daycare and often suppressed her feelings to avoid being scolded. After therapeutic intervention, the eczema briefly intensified — a sign of healing — and then disappeared entirely within two weeks.

Andy was born with severe eczema covering his face. It was so pronounced that his parents hesitated to introduce him to others. Exploring the family's emotional dynamics revealed that during her pregnancy, Andy's mother had considered divorce due to feelings of neglect and non-acceptance. Her husband, absorbed in a new job, was largely unaware of her distress. By addressing and resolving the mother's feelings of separation, Andy's eczema cleared within weeks.

Eczema driven by emotional separation conflicts can respond dramatically and quickly to the right approach. Inner Influencing® is an effective method for identifying and releasing these underlying conflicts at their root.