You are looking for, and just found, powerful and effective home remedies for eczema
Eczema or dermatitis can have a seriously effect on your daily life. The itching by itself is annoying enough but the rashes, scaling or even oozing make it sometimes even worse
If this is the case, please read on. Although eczema can not be cured medically speaking, with the right frame of mind and natural eczema remedies it can certainly be managed
We have got some amazing home remedies for eczema for you which will try to help you fight your eczema or dermatitis
Eczema is a persistent skin condition also called dermatitis or inflammation of the skin. This means constant or regularly returning skin dryness and skin rashes
Don't let this eczema get the better of you,
it can be managed right here, right now!
These powerful, effective and proven natural eczema remedies are here to help you. You will find the natural eczema treatments that can help you getting the symptoms under control
Most ingredients for these home remedies for eczema you probably already have at home somewhere in your kitchen or medicine cabinet. They are easy to apply and very powerful. And if you don't have them, most are very affordable or downright cheap, so nothing will stop you from winning this battle
Below you'll find the home remedies for eczema. If you want to know more we've got also prevention tips, explanations about eczema and its symptoms and causes
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Until now there's unfortunately still no medical cure for eczema or dermatitis, it will remain a life long struggle for many people. But with these natural eczema remedies it is possible to manage it and keep symptoms away or reduce them to a minimum so they won't have too big an impact on your daily life
So in a case of a flare up or your normal eczema is really playing up you need something to ease the symptoms. These natural eczema remedies can do just that
Home remedies for eczema
Dead sea salt
It is believed that even normal sea water has healing powers when it comes to eczema. But especially Dead Sea water and Dead Sea salt are widely known as a very powerful ingredient in a psoriasis and natural eczema treatment
The salt and the high mineral content seem to have a soothing and healing effect on the skin of many people. It helps your skin keep the moisture inside
You can use all kinds of Dead Sea products specially made for this like scrubs etc, but you can also prepare your own treatment. Buy some Dead Sea salt, from one of those kiosks in the mall or order some on the internet. Make sure it says Dead Sea salt, if the first ingredient says sodium chloride it contains mostly table salt and it's not half as useful
Mix some of the salt with an organic tea tree shampoo, non-soap cleanser, use it in water to wash yourself or put some in your bath and bathe in it. It will itch or sting a bit at first we can promise you, so be careful if you have open cuts or wounds. This natural eczema treatment will do its job in time
Home remedies for eczema
Oatmeal
Even as long as 4000 years ago people knew about the skin soothing properties of oatmeal. So it would be a crime against the history of natural remedies to leave it out this list
For this natural eczema treatment grind oatmeal to a fine powder, or if this is too much work you can buy the Aveeno colloidal oatmeal, or something like it, at your pharmacy. Take two cups of the grounded oatmeal and pour it into a lukewarm bath and enjoy
You can also put some of the ground oatmeal in a washcloth or handkerchief, tie it and use it to wash your body. It will immediately soothe your skin
We have heard of people mixing in 1/2 a cup of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of turmeric for extra effectiveness. Pour it over the affected areas and gently rub it in
Tip: For a few people oats can provoke a flare-up of eczema, so test first to see if this natural eczema treatment is safe on you
Home remedies for eczema
Emu oil
One of the newest more promising natural eczema remedies is the use of emu oil. This oil is an extract from the emu which is a bird originally from Australia and New Zealand
It is a powerful natural anti inflammatory and is being used quiet successfully by a growing number of people against their dermatitis or eczema
You would need to buy the refined (food grade) emu oil, this will give you the best results. Put 1 drop of emu oil on the affected area 3 times a day. This might just work for you as well
Home remedies for eczema
Tea tree oil
The medicinal use of the Malaleuca tree has been known for thousands of years by Australian aboriginals. They started to make a curing tea from the leaves which earned the tree the name "tea tree"
Since then we discovered that tea tree oil is a very strong natural antiseptic
You can apply tea tree oil straight on the affected area and let it do its job
Sometimes however it can be too powerful for your skin, you have to mix and dilute the pure tea tree oil with a carrier oil before applying it. Mix the tea tree oil with a carrier oil like olive or walnut oil. For every 10 drops of tea tree oil take 1 teaspoon of walnut or olive oil, mix it and apply it to the affected area
Tea Tree Caution
Tea tree oil is a very strong and powerful substance and this exactly why it works so well. However when you use tea tree oil you'll have to be very careful
Do NOT put it in the mouth or swallow it!
Keep it away from children also don't use it on them!
If you are pregnant or a nursing mom, also DO NOT use tea tree oil!
Home remedies for eczema
Tea tree oil & Vaseline
This is a mix of the 2 above. Mix some tea tree oil in Vaseline and apply to the affected skin
Home remedies for eczema
Walnuts
Walnuts, walnut bark and leaves have been used for thousands of years for dealing with skin troubles like eczema. Its astringent and detergent properties make that it is very useful in an eczema treatment
Home remedies for eczema
Oolong tea
Recent research has shown that drinking of oolong tea could dramatically improve your dermatitis or eczema. The researchers think that antioxidant polyphenols in the tea have anti-allergic properties and calm the hyperactive response of your immune system
Making a good oolong tea is considered an art form in Asia. We can only direct you a bit in the right direction to try and make a decent cup of fresh tea. Or you can follow the instructions on the package when you buy some in a good health or tea store
Choose filtered water if possible put it in a kettle and warm it up until it is between 190 and 203 degrees F (85 to 95 degrees C). You can tell when it is this hot just when the big bubbles start to come up. Put 1 to 2 teaspoons of oolong tea in a warmed up cup, pour the water over it and leave it for 3 to 4 minutes. Then enjoy your master piece, you're almost a master tea maker now
Ah yes don't throw away the leaves when you are finished. You can still make two or three cups of tea with the same leaves…and read your future in it ;-)
Anyway you should drink about 1 liter/ 1 quart per day to make this natural eczema treatment work
Home remedies for eczema
Coconut oil
This eczema treatment helps the skin to remain soft and moisturized. Coconut oil or butter both seem to have a positive influence on eczema
Home remedies for eczema
Shea butter
Shea butter or Shae nut butter is made from natural fat extracted from fruit of the Shea tree. It is widely used as a moisturizer and emollient
Regularly rub 100% pure African Shea butter over the affected skin
Home remedies for eczema
Ice
Sometimes relieving the itch is the first thing you want before you even consider going through with your day. A simple ice pack can do the trick in this case. Put some ice in a plastic bag and wrap a towel around it. Then apply it to the affected areas for instant relief
Home remedies for eczema
Soothing compress
In cases of contact dermatitis a cold wet compress can be really soothing and relieve you from the itch. A cold milk compress seems to work even better than a cold water one
Cool the milk down in the freezer or put some ice cubes in it to let it cool down. Then pour it on a clean piece of cotton or a gauze pad and apply it to the affected area for 2 or 3 minutes. Take it off and pour some new cold milk on the cloth and apply again
This eczema treatment is not recommended for the more general eczema or dermatitis. When the eczema however gets to the point of oozing then applying a cold compress a few times a day can work wonders
Home remedies for eczema
Turmeric
Turmeric is a powerful natural anti-inflammatory, and since eczema is an inflammation of the skin using turmeric in your diet could be a very useful natural eczema treatment
You could mix 1/2 tablespoon of turmeric with half a glass of water and drink it daily
Or boil 3 teaspoons of turmeric powder in some water, and then let it simmer for a few minutes. Take it from the gas and let it cool down a bit. You could use this liquid to wash the affected areas with
Finally you can buy turmeric pills at your health food store and take about 500 mg a day
Home remedies for eczema
Black strap molasses
Black strap molasses has high nutritional properties and that's probably one of the reasons it can help as a natural eczema treatment
Twice a day mix 1 tablespoon of blackstrap molasses in a glass of milk and drink it, but only by grown up children
Home remedies for eczema
Milk of magnesia
Milk of magnesia can be very useful in a lot of skin related problems. And it is a very affordable alternative
Apply Milk of Magnesia directly it to the affected areas
Home remedies for eczema
Primrose oil
Especially helpful for babies
Take it orally. Ask your doctor about the best quantities in your specific case
Home remedies for eczema
Flax seed oil
There are also great reports about people who had a dramatic improvement with their eczema by orally taking flax seed oil. It is high in omega-3 fatty acids which also have anti-inflammatory properties
Home remedies for eczema
Calamine lotion
Especially useful for the oozing eczema, but effective on most skin rashes
Apply directly to the affected area for immediate itching relief
The following natural eczema remedies are meant to help you prevent a flare up of your eczema. They are simple natural remedies and small changes in life and food style. Some are easier to apply than others but they can be very helpful in fighting your eczema
Preventive home remedies for eczema
A Healthy Diet
A healthy well balanced diet is good for everybody and certainly also for people who suffer from eczema. There are some things to keep in mind when you put together your diet
Health tip
A healthy diet with lots of vegetables, fruits, Whole wheat products, NO refined sugar and NO processed white flour products can do wonders specifically on your eczema and on your health in general. Especially when you combine it with exercising
Preventive natural eczema remedies
Watch what your children eat
Skin rashes in children may be caused by eating or drinking one of the following:
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Also Note that Eggs, peanuts, and milk are responsible for 75 % of skin rashes in children
Preventive home remedies for eczema
Watch what You eat
Food allergies can trigger atopic dermatitis. It differs of course from person to person, but there are some elements which have proven to be an eczema trigger in many people:
Like we said it is different for everyone and to find out which is the culprit in your case keep a food diary. Write down what you eat and how you react to it. See what you ate just before an outbreak and try to pin point what it is that sparks that flare up. Once you found out eliminate it from your diet
Preventive natural eczema remedies
Bathing
Showering or bathing in a lukewarm to slightly warm bath is good for moisturizing your skin
When you use soap you should make sure to keep the next in mind:
When you do use soap, use it sparingly and only on the spots where really necessary. Only use the soap at the end of your bath so the contact is as short as possible and you can quickly rinse it off. Also avoid harsh washcloths, sponges or anything that can scratch or irritate your skin
After bathing pat your skin with a soft fiber towel (not a harsh one), never rub. Then trap the water inside your skin by quickly sealing it with a good natural moisturizer
We highly recommend the next few affordable and natural moisturizers. They're not only cheaper they're also more natural and work much better than most commercial moisturizers out there. You could use barnyard beauty aids like:
These are also all very baby friendly preventive eczema remedies
Preventive home remedies for eczema
Clean your environment
Dust your surroundings
All these can trigger an allergic reaction and a flare up of eczema
So make sure your house or workplace or wherever you go is as free of these as possible
Preventive natural eczema remedies
Sun
For some people and some types of eczema sunlight can really improve the symptoms. On others however sunlight has the opposite effect and makes it worse. See what is can do for you
Preventive home remedies for eczema
Steam bath
A steam bath cleans and moisturizes your skin. Make sure that after bathing you pat dry with a soft towel and seal your skin off with a good moisturizer. Do this 2 to 3 times a day
Preventive natural eczema remedies
Humidifying your house
Keeping your house humid especially in winter will prevent many eczema outbreaks. A cool air humidifier can do this for you. Another more old fashioned option is to put pots and pans on your radiators
Preventive home remedies for eczema
Less nickel
In cases of nickel dermatitis with newly pierced ears, it's best to use steel posts until the wound heals
In case you do get nickel dermatitis, stay out of the heat when you're wearing jewelry that has nickel in it. Or simply don't put it on when you're going out in the heat
If you are sensitive to nickel you might want to avoid nickel rich foods such as:
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Although not everybody is convinced that this might help it is always worth trying if you are nickel sensitive
Things to look out for
What to avoid
Like we mentioned above the most important thing is to try to identify the factor that is causing the eczema and remove it completely from the environment. This is the easiest and most effective preventive eczema treatment
It could be as simple as adjusting your diet or changing soaps or detergents or as difficult as moving to change climate
If it is impossible to identify or remove the allergen or irritant, you should try to control or lessen the response to that allergic agent
Also:
Final note
Before using any of these natural home remedies for eczema first contact your doctor or dermatologist for recommendations
Although eczema can be controlled, do not expect a quick response. Because of its seriousness it can take a while before serious improvements can be seen
Also remember that all people still are individuals just as all cases of eczema can be different. What works for one person in one situation might not work for another. So don't despair if a natural home remedy doesn't immediately work for you. You can try another one probably with more success
The natural home remedies for eczema we suggested can help you in regular cases of eczema. If however these eczema treatments do not work and they don't relieve your symptoms or if your symptoms worsen or they start to interfere with your sleep, work, or any other normal activity please contact your doctor or dermatologist
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