Home Remedies for Eczema...Clear your Eczema without Medication.
Stop the itching and unsightly skin rashes with home remedies for eczema! Eczema, of which one type is atopic dermatitis is a chronic condition that causes dry, red, scaly patches on the skin. It is caused by an abnormal allergic reaction to an irritant. It affects both adults and children, however, babies seem to be particularly vulnerable to this itchy skin rash.
Eczema can occur on any part of the body, however, it usually occurs in the folds of the elbows, knees, scalp, face, neck or back. It should go without saying, but I'll say it anyway. Eczema always has a cause. It doesn't happen in a vacuum. There is oftentimes some irritant or allergen which causes the eczema. Eczema is also sometimes caused by nutritional deficiencies. It might be a hidden food allergy (dairy, gluten, eggs, nuts, soybeans and seafood are the most common). It might be an allergic reaction to a laundry detergent, soap, shampoo, lotion, make-up, body oil, fabric (ie. wool) or metal. Eczema can be triggered by cold or emotional upset, however there is likely still another underlying cause.
It may take some detective work to figure out the exact trigger or triggers. However, eczema free skin is definitely worth the extra work involved. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure...and all that. All the home remedies for eczema in the world won't help if you are still exposed to an irritant or allergen.People with eczema also tend to be more prone to seasonal allergies, hay fever and asthma. 1 In the meantime, follow these home remedies for eczema and you will likely be able to heal your or your child's skin without medication. - Use only unscented, chemical free laundry detergents, soaps, and deodorants. Just plain water is usually sufficient to clean you or your child's skin, but if want to use something, use a non-soap cleaner. When you do laundry, be sure to do the 2nd rinse at the end. You really want to make sure all the laundry detergent is washed out.
- Use an unscented, natural oil (such as olive oil or coconut oil) on skin in between baths. The moisturizing is very important. 1
- Speaking of baths...take less of them, especially in the winter when indoor air tends to be very dry. Frequent bathing tends to dry out the skin, which makes eczema worse.
- This home remedy for eczema is so easy to use and so effective. It combines herbal remedies such as licorice and need with essential oils and Vitamin E oil. Get More Information on ClearSkin-E Cream for Itchy, Inflamed, Red, Dry and Flaky Skin
- Rub evening primrose oil on the affected skin. It is one of the best home remedies for eczema since it is very high in omega-6 fatty acids, which are soothing and healing to the skin. 1 Evening primrose oil is also very beneficial if taken internally. Take 4-6,000 mg daily and divide this dosage up between meals. 3
- Skin Dr. contains homeopathic remedies and tissue salts. It is very easy to use and extremely effective. Click Here for more information on Skin Dr. for Psoriasis, Eczema, Cradle Cap, Dandruff, Herpes and Allergic Rashes
- Rubbing flaxseed oil on the skin is very beneficial. Flaxseed oil is very healing and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. 1 Fish oil is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and while fish oil may not smell as nice, it can be highly beneficial. Learn more about fish oil health benefits.
- Deficiencies of certain vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B6, zinc and calcium tend to go hand in hand with eczema. Making sure one gets plenty of these vitamins is very important.1 Learn facts about vitamin B and decide if supplementation is right for you. Some studies have shown that topical application of B12 cures eczema in both adults and children. ap
- Calendula cream is an excellent eczema natural cure. Rub Calendula Cream
 on the eczema patches or make a calendula compress by soaking a cloth in calendula tea. 1,3 Learn more about the calendula flower. You can add pure lavender oil to the calendula for added healing. These two home remedies for eczema are very powerful together. 3 - Add both sea salt and Lavender 100% Pure Essential Oil
 to bath water. This will be both healing and calming. 1 - Other essential oils which are very beneficial are Chamomile Essential Oil
 and Geranium Oil . Mix a few drops of chamomile oil, pure lavender oil, and geranium oil into Rose Hip Seed Oil and rub on the itchy areas. Note: Do not use essential oils on very young children and do not use these home remedies for eczema long-term. 1. - Chamomile cream can also be rubbed on the inflamed skin. Or, take a chamomile bath. Boil 2 tablespoons of dried chamomile flower in 1 cup of water. Add this is to warm bathwater and soak away. 3 Learn more about the benefits of chamomile.
- Of course there is the oldest home remedy for eczema of all...an oatmeal bath. Place 1 cup of oatmeal into a muslim bag or hankerchief and let it float in the bathtub. This is also how you make an oatmeal bath for poison ivy or other skin irritations.1,3
- Every heard about milk baths? Well, you can make a milk poultice for you eczema. Soak a gauze rag in cold milk and place over the affected areas.
- Oregon grape tea is another eczema natural cure. Oregon grape root is ant-inflammatory, anti-histamine and anti-fungal. Make a tea by mixing 1 tablespoon of dried herb with 1 cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes, then strain and drink. Drink this tea once a day in the morning. It may take several months....even up to a year to see a difference so stick with it.3,5
- Oolong tea is one of the lessor known home remedies for eczema. That may be because one study suggests drinking 1 liter of Oolong Tea
 a day. That's A LOT of tea. However 2/3 of the oolong tea drinking participants during the clinical trial received eczema relief within 1-2 weeks. 3 - Aloe Vera is one of the oldest home remedies for eczema. In fact, the ancient Egyptians were aware of its healing powers and used it to preserve mummies. You can use fresh aloe vera, or one of the many popular aloe vera creams or lotions available. 3
- A witch hazel poultice makes a wonderful home remedy for eczema. Make witch hazel tea by chopping witch hazel leaves, and then steeping in boiling water for 10 minutes. Strain and then press the wet leaves against your skin using a warm cloth to hold in place.
- Almond Oil
 is also very effective against eczema. You can rub this on the affected skin, but of course be careful if you have any history of food or nut allergies. 3 - English walnut leaves can also be used to make a poultice. Chop the leaves and then boil 5 tsp. in a cup of water. Strain and then use the liquid to soak a cloth. Apply this 2-4 times/day.3
- Many people have had success eliminating eczema with zinc supplementation. Zinc is necessary for healthy skin. The generally recommended dose of zinc is 30 mg/day. 12
- Vitamin E is another great eczema natural cure. One source suggests supplementing with 300 IU of Vitamin E each day. Many people doing this have cured their eczema. What does Vitamin E do?
- Brewer's Yeast Tablets
 and blackstrap molasses are two popular home remedies for eczema that are very nutrient dense. Brewer's yeast is high in vitamin b and molasses is rich in calcium and iron along with many other trace minerals. These super foods will provide necessary missing vitamins and minerals that can cure eczema. 12 - Safflower Oil is rich in linoleic acid. Laboratory studies have shown that eczema can be produced in lab animals when they are deprived of linoleic acid. Therefore, supplementing with this important fat can be very important. Safflower oil is a rich source of linoleic acid, so taking 1-2 tablespoons a day could be very beneficial. 12
- Chickweed cream can be found in health food stores. It is an excellent home remedy for eczema. Spread chickweed cream on the affected skin twice a day. 3
- Gentian is a herb that is taken internally. It is most effective if taken before meals as it helps cleanse the liver and stimulate digestion. Take 10 drops of tincture before each meal. 3
- Probiotics are one of the lessor known, but most effective home remedies for eczema. When pregnant women supplement with Probiotic Formula
 and baby probiotics are given to infants after birth, the incidence of eczema is greatly reduced. ap Probiotics help adults and older children too.
- Get out in the sun and have some fun! Exposure to sunlight has been shown to improve eczema.ap This is sunlight exposure without sunscreen, the topical use of sunscreen can make eczema worse.
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