For those who have been suffering with eczema for a long time will know what a miserable and uncomfortable condition it is. These tips & natural remedies will help control or even clear up your eczema for good.
– You can make use of the very well known anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral oil i.e. the neem oil. It is widely used for the treatments of acne, eczema, ringworms, athelet’s foot etc. You can use it as a supplement. Boil the neem leaves and then mix that water in your bathing water. Do it daily as it will reduce the infection.
– You can try hydrocortisone, a variant of steroid creams that may do wonders for you. There are also a host of anti itching and anti swelling lotions and the likes but you need to look for an all natural ingredient lotions/creams. Some work better than others, check which ones will work for you best.
– Another factor that also require consideration is stress. Stress can cause eczema to flare up, so it is important to look at ways of reducing the stresses in your life. Although this can be difficult as times, as natural eczema treatments go, it could just do the trick.
– Oil of oregano is found to be effective to stop eczema itch to some people. O il of oregano should be from wild oregano. It is anti-fungal and anti-bacteria and is excellent in treating parasites and candida. The concentrated form is found to be more effective in treating eczema. However, you have to be caution that oil of oregano may burn the skin a little. Therefore if you are using it for young children, make sure it is of lower concentration or dilute it with olive oil before you apply on the skin.
– Another herbal treatment of eczema is the use of evening primrose oil. The high levels of omega 6 essential fatty acids in the oil is useful in reducing inflammation and prevents the skin from drying up. The oil needs to consumed as a capsule or in liquid form, and is considered a very effective herbal treatment for eczema.
– Arsenicum album can be used in anxious and restless patients whose skin may be itchy, dry and tend to burn intensely. Other symptoms include chills and indigestion when the skin is burning. Avoid scratching the affected areas and try applying heat to relieve the itching. This homeopathic remedy can be taken in pill form or applied directly to the skin. When taken orally it works to naturally release the foreign toxins in your body.