Discover The Best Natural Remedies For Eczema

Posted on July 4, 2009
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Eczema which is also called dermatitis is a mild inflammation of the skin which is itchy and red. Normally eczema is found on the arms, hands, face, knees and elbows but it can break out anywhere in the body. Thanks god there are various natural remedies for eczema.

Sometimes the skin can become scaly or it can blister. in most cases the skin will also get rough. Often eczema is an allergic reaction when there is contact made with certain materials such as chemicals, plants, rubber, soap, poison ivy, cosmetics and perfume. It can also come from contact with metals such as gold and silver.

The most common causes of eczema are:

Allergies such as to mold, dust or pollen
Cold and hot temperature
Infections
Pollutants in the air
Allergy or sensitivity to some foods
Stress

Eczema can be annoying and difficult to deal with but there are several natural remedies for eczema that are known to help with this problem:

Vitamin B complex will improve the health of the skin and enhances the immune system.

Vitamin A promotes healthy skin as well and helps enhance the immune system.

Biotin is excellent for aiding with the prevention of eczema also boots the immune system.

Vitamin E applied to the affected area will calm itching.

Zinc can be taken in pill form or placed directly on the affected.

Omega 3 fatty acids help to lessen inflammation. They can be taken in pill form or they can be obtained from certain foods such as salmon and flaxseed. Codfish liver oil is also high in the Omega-3 amino acids.

Evening primrose oil is known to be great for the treatment of eczema.

Other natural remedies for eczema include:

Mixing one half teaspoon of turmeric to a half glass of water and drinking it or adding two to three teaspoons of turmeric to water, boiling it, cooling and then applying it to the affected area with a cotton ball.

It is also very effective to apply a nutmeg and water paste onto the affected area two times a day. Ground basil combined with one tablespoon of olive oil, two garlic cloves, salt and pepper and then applied to the infected area is another effective home remedy.

You can also treat your eczema by applying fresh fruit such as mashed papaya, grapes, vegetable juices, carrots, spinach , and oranges to the afffected area.

Coconut oil applied to the affected area is another great home remedy for fighting eczema.

Another effective treatment ooption for eczema is takign to tablespoons of molasses combined with a glass of milk two times a day.

You will also find relief by applying witch hazel several times a day with a cotton bail to the infected area.

Tea that detoxifies the body such as Oolong tea and green tea can also be very helpful.

According to research probiotic bacteria which is found in some yogurts seems to boosts the immune system and help stop eczema symptoms.

Any of these natural remedies for eczema will be beneficial to those who apply them.

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