Eczema is a chronic condition that can disrupt your daily life. When itching and redness take over, you want a miracle cure. While traditional topical treatments often provide a short-term fix, intravenous (IV) therapy can help you soothe eczema symptoms and help you feel better over the long term. 

Let's examine how IV therapy can offer relief and strengthen skin resilience in those with eczema.

What is Eczema?

Eczema is a type of dermatitis, a group of inflammatory skin conditions. Your skin works like a barrier to keep moisture in and harmful irritants out. Eczema weakens the skin's barrier function, causing dry, itchy and bumpy skin.

If you suffer from eczema, you may feel isolated, but it's more common than you might think. Over 31 million people in the United States have some form of this condition.

Types of Eczema

There are seven types of eczema. Their causes, symptoms and treatments may overlap:

1. Atopic dermatitis: This is the most common form of eczema. It often starts in childhood and may continue as flare-ups in adulthood. 
2. Contact dermatitis: As the name suggests, contact dermatitis occurs from irritant exposure. It presents as an itchy, swollen rash.
3. Dyshidrotic eczema: Experts are unsure what causes dyshidrotic eczema. Symptoms include itchiness and skin blisters.  
4. Neurodermatitis: About one out of eight people experience neurodermatitis. It can appear as thick, scaly and discolored patches of skin. 
5. Nummular eczema: This form often presents as raised circular spots on the skin that look like coins. The rash may be itchy and ooze fluid. 
6. Seborrheic dermatitis: This type of eczema often appears as red, flaky or itchy skin on the scalp. Dandruff is a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis. 
7. Venous stasis dermatitis: Older adults may experience stasis dermatitis from poor circulation. Pressure buildup in the lower leg veins causes blood to leak into the skin.  

Symptoms of Eczema

Eczema can affect people in different ways. Skin discoloration may look red on light skin and brown, purple or grey on darker skin. Signs may vary depending on the type of eczema, but there is one common symptom — itching. The medical term for this sensation is pruritus, ranging from mild to severe.  

Symptoms of eczema may include the following:

• Itchiness
• Swelling
• Dry and sensitive skin
• Oozing or crusting lesions
• Leathery, scaly skin patches
• Inflammation and discoloration

Eczema may present on the hands, elbows, face and knees. Suspected eczema should prompt consultation with a health care provider or dermatologist for diagnosis.

Causes of Eczema

There is no single cause of eczema. Often, many factors contribute to the condition, including:

• Genetics: If eczema runs in your family, you'll likely have it. Hereditary conditions like asthma or allergies can also increase the risk. A protein called filaggrin maintains the skin's hydration and protective barrier. Studies link filaggrin deficiency to dermatitis.  
• Environment: Irritants in the surrounding environment can trigger allergic reactions leading to eczema. Potential allergens range from extreme temperatures to common household products and fabrics.
• Immune system: Eczema occurs when the immune system overreacts to minor environmental triggers. When the body encounters an irritant, the immune system triggers eczema inflammation.
• Emotional health: Your mental and emotional state affects skin health. Stress, anxiety or depression can cause eczema flare-ups.

Eczema often coexists with other medical issues, known as comorbid conditions. Examples of common comorbid conditions include asthma, allergies and autoimmune diseases. 

The Benefits of IV Therapy for Eczema

Intravenous therapy is gaining popularity as a complementary treatment for chronic disorders. Health care professionals administer a vitamin and mineral-rich fluid into the bloodstream.

Here's how eczema relief IV treatment alleviates symptoms and improves overall health.

Eases Inflammation

Anti-inflammatory IV therapy for eczema helps reduce inflammation that triggers symptoms. IV drips for skin inflammation contain ingredients like:

• Glutathione: Oxidative stress, an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants, contributes to inflammation. By neutralizing free radicals, glutathione reduces oxidative stress and inflammation. 
• Vitamin C: Research shows that vitamin C's ascorbic acid is anti-inflammatory. Like glutathione, this vitamin is an antioxidant that combats oxidative stress, reducing inflammation.
• Vitamin D: Studies indicate vitamin D has anti-inflammatory properties. A vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of autoinflammatory diseases. 

Supports the Immune System

An overactive immune system can trigger eczema. IV fluids have components that support immune health and help prevent infections. These include:

• Vitamin C: Besides its anti-inflammatory properties, vitamin C is a well-known immune booster. It protects the heart, eyes and skin against disease. 
• Vitamin B12: An immune-boosting vitamin that helps deliver oxygen to the immune system. Vitamin B12 improves immune response and helps fight infections. 
• Zinc: This superhero mineral and antioxidant fights cellular damage. Zinc contributes to building infection-fighting immune cells. It also acts as a skin moisture barrier, an important factor in eczema treatment. 

Enhances Skin Health

IV drip substances listed below can enhance skin health and alleviate flare-ups:

• Vitamin C: This powerhouse vitamin has many benefits, including stimulating collagen production and healing the skin. Collagen is a protein that builds skin, muscles, bones and more. 
• Vitamin D: The "sunshine vitamin" plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy skin. It can also protect the skin against environmental triggers that cause aging. 
• Zinc: When alleviating eczema symptoms, zinc is a champ. Its antibacterial properties aid wound healing and stimulate new skin cell growth. 

Restores Moisture and Electrolytes

The foundation of any IV drip is a sterile saline solution. Saline provides pure hydration to replenish body fluids without additional vitamins or nutrients. Higher body moisture levels support the skin's barrier and help to hydrate skin eczema.

When dehydrated, you also lose electrolytes that regulate chemical processes in the body that can exacerbate eczema. IV therapy restores electrolytes while rehydrating the cells. 

Promotes Emotional Well-being

People who have eczema may experience heightened levels of anxiety, stress or depression. These emotional triggers may also worsen eczema. IV treatments contain vital ingredients to support mood stability:

• Magnesium: This essential element contributes to proper cell functioning and energy use. Magnesium may also help manage anxiety symptoms by regulating cortisol levels and balancing neurotransmitters in the brain to calm stress reactions. 
• Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+): NAD+ is a coenzyme found in the body. Its primary function is converting food into energy for the cells. Studies show that NAD+ can decrease anxiety and depression.

Effective Eczema Relief IV Treatments

The following treatments offer relief for eczema and support better overall health:

• Myers' Cockail: This powerhouse package does it all. It helps relieve eczema symptoms, increases immune defenses and elevates mood. The Myers' Cocktail includes glutathione, magnesium, zinc and a bunch of immune-supporting vitamins.  
• Immune IV package: Immune-supporting vitamins C, D and zinc combat infections. The Immune IV treatment strengthens your immune system to help reduce eczema flare-ups. 
• Hair, Skin and Nails: An IV package designed with skin health in mind. With vitamins B12 and C, glutathione and biotin, this drip reduces oxidative stress. It also hydrates the skin and restores electrolytes.
• NAD+ IV: NAD+ promotes tissue and nerve health. It also regulates fight-or-flight responses in the body to enhance emotional well-being. By neutralizing free radicals, NAD+ helps reduce oxidative stress and lower inflammation.
• Add-ins: You can choose to add extras to any drip package. For example, Benadryl provides allergy relief, and Toradol can help with pain management. 

Soothe Eczema With IV Treatment From Rocky Mountain IV Medics

At Rocky Mountain IV Medics, we understand how eczema can affect your life. Our health care professionals put patient care first. We tailor our IV treatments to target your needs, from immune support to symptom relief. 

Why travel to a hospital or clinic when you can have high-quality IV therapy at home? We offer mobile IV services throughout Colorado, and we'll come to you with no travel fees or hassles.

Contact us to learn about our services, or schedule your appointment online today.