There are many natural remedies that can be used to help with the symptoms of eczema
Using these remedies should help provide relief from the itching and moisturize the skin
You should speak with a dermatologist to discuss the best treatment options for your eczema and whether alternative therapies are a right course of treatment
for you
Coconut oil, coconut oil is one of the best remedies for eczema
Topical. Virgin coconut oil is a natural moisturizer that may be able to help with dry skin from atop dermatitis
Coconut oil also has antibacterial properties that may help eliminate staph bacteria on the skin which can prevent infection
because coconut oil is a natural anti inflammatory. This may help reduce the pain associated with eczema symptoms
To use coconut oil. As an eczema treatment. You should take a small amount of coconut oil and rub it in between your hands to
get it to liquefy
then apply the oil to the affected area twice a day. This should help with any inflammation and dryness. You may be experiencing
sunflower seed oil
sunflower oil can help moisturize the skin and has anti inflammatory properties that may help reduce symptoms for people with eczema
sunflower oil helps the body produce ceramide, which helps with the skin's barrier function
Maintaining a good skin barrier is important as it helps prevent us from getting skin infections
The moisturizing properties of sunflower oil can help with scaly skin and the anti inflammatory effects may reduce itching and pain that can cause you
to scratch at the area
to use sunflower seed oil. As a home remedy, apply the oil to slightly damp skin twice a day
You should do this until your symptoms ease. You can continue this application before the flare up to manage symptoms
Aloe vera
Aloe vera is another of the best alternative treatments for eczema patients
Aloe vera is gentle and has soothing properties and helps to moisturize your skin because it's a natural antimicrobial and promotes wound healing
Aloe vera is ideally suited for treating painful eczema rashes. Research has shown that aloe vera helps to heal broken patches of skin
rebuilding the skin's protective barrier against bacteria that can cause infection
You can combine aloe vera with other eczema treatments or natural remedies on this list to help relieve your eczema symptoms
You should use aloe vera gel directly on your skin and reapply twice a day until your symptoms. Reduce
apple cider vinegar. You probably already have it in your cupboards. So you'll be happy to know that apple Cider vinegar has shown promise in
treating the symptoms of eczema
Apple cider vinegar has the ability to balance your skin's ph level
helping maintain the health of the skin's protective barrier
ph levels. In products such as soaps and detergents can differ from our skins causing an eczema flare up by using apple cider vinegar to
rebalance your skin's ph. You can help reduce your symptoms and prevent future eczema flares
You should add one cup of apple cider vinegar to a warm bath and soak for 15 to 20 minutes
This can help with the inflammation caused by eczema. If you have sensitive skin
be careful when using apple cider vinegar to treat your eczema. Apple cider can irritate the skin if applied directly
So be sure to dilute it in water or a carrier oil if needed
Tea tree oil, tea tree oil is a natural antibacterial and can help with skin inflammation caused by eczema
Most of us know it for its hair care benefits. But research has shown that tea tree oil can help relieve itchy skin in people
with severe eczema. The anti inflammatory properties of this oil may assist with reducing redness and irritation
Tea tree oil shouldn't be used directly on the skin. If you use tea tree oil to treat your eczema
you should add it to a carrier oil such as olive oil mineral oil or coconut oil to prevent skin irritation
to use. Tea trio as a treatment for moderate atop dermatitis, you should add tea tree oil to a carrier oil
then massage it into the skin leave this for 15 to 20 minutes
Then rinse off repeat once a day until symptoms are relieved
Olive oil, olive oil has the ability to soothe and moisturize irritated skin
This can benefit people with eczema as it should relieve dry itchy skin
Olive oil has been found to reduce redness in the skin and reduce shedding of the skin too
Making it a good treatment for eczema. Symptoms
People with eczema can use olive oil on its own or can add essential oils to obtain additional benefits from the additional oils
Anti inflammatory or antibacterial properties. You should apply olive oil to the affected area and leave on for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing
off. Repeat this daily until you see an improvement in your symptoms
Evening primrose oil, evening primrose oil can help fight inflammation that may cause eczema symptoms
Primrose oil can be taken orally. You'll also find it in some lotions and beauty products that are designed to help with eczema
Some studies have shown that evening primrose oil might not be effective in treating eczema
So take this one with a pinch of salt. More research needs to be done to determine this oil's effectiveness
Vitamin D supplements such as vitamin D can be very effective for helping with eczema
Research shows that vitamin D is effective in treating moderate pediatric atop dermatitis or eczema in Children
Vitamin D helps with inflammation especially in winter months when eczema can worsen due to below freezing temperatures
to use vitamin D as a remedy for eczema. It's easiest to take vitamin D orally
If you're unsure, you should consult with the health care provider to make sure you're using a high quality supplement
Be sure to take vitamin D as advised on the packaging
Colloidal oatmeal, colloidal oatmeal isn't just a breakfast food. It can also help people with eczema deal with dry and irritated skin
The oatmeal can soothe skin and provide relief from itching. Research has found that colloidal oatmeal can also help protect the skin's barrier and maintain
a healthy skin. Ph. This can help reduce redness and inflammation caused by irritation from certain chemical based skin care products to use
colloidal oatmeal as a remedy for eczema. It's best to make a colloidal oatmeal bath
draw a lukewarm bath and add a cup of colloidal oatmeal to the water soak in the water for 10 to 20 minutes and rinse
off with warm water afterward
Honey
As a natural anti inflammatory and antibacterial agent. Honey is another pantry staple that may help treat eczema
Honey can help the immune system to fight off infections that may occur from the splitting of your skin
Honey has also shown promise in moisturizing the skin and speeding up the healing process
You should apply honey directly to the affected area and leave it for 15 to 20 minutes
rinse it off afterwards. You can repeat this twice a day until your symptoms have subsided
Wet wrap. The National Eczema Association suggests the use of wet wrap therapy for Eczema research has shown that wet wraps can help
moisturize the skin and calm any irritation
After applying medication to your affected area, you should wet some gauze and wrap it around the skin
Next, apply a dry layer of gauze on top, leave this for several hours or overnight to achieve the best results
You can apply a wet wrap on top of topical medication or a moisturizer such as Aloe Vera
to conclude home remedies such as natural oils, colloidal, oatmeal vitamin D and Aloe can help provide relief from painful eczema symptoms
because eczema is caused by external factors. You should be wary of food allergies
monitor which detergents and cleaning products you're using and consider the climate you're living in
These factors can affect potential eczema symptoms
If the natural remedies on this list don't work, it would be wise to seek professional medical advice from a dermatologist who may be able
to prescribe a topical corticosteroid or ointment. Taking steps to protect and maintain your skin barrier function can help prevent atop dermatitis
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