subject: 3 Natural Cures For Eczema [print this page] Eczema is the most common skin disease today and afflicts millions of people every day. Eczema can cause extensive damage to the skin if left untreated and affects twenty percent of the world population today. Hence, there are many different ways to treat eczema. Here are 3 natural ways to treat eczema!
Before treating eczema, you have to understand what eczema is.
Eczema is basically an inflammatory disorder of the skin. This skin condition can appear at any age, but usually occurs during childhood. Symptoms of eczema is usually a red rash, itching, skin flaking and heat in the skin area that is affected. The symptoms can appear anywhere on the skin, but with kids, the symptoms are usually located on the cheeks, behind the ears, arm pits, wrists and ankles.
When eczema is severe it can cause skin bleeding, ulcers and scarring. Therefore, it is best to treat this condition as soon as possible!
Here are some natural ways to cure eczema:
1. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a plant that is found in dry hot places like in deserts. It is a plant that has a high water content and is used naturally in traditional medicines throughout the world. Aloe vera is especially effective with skin conditions such as eczema.
To apply aloe vera as a treatment for your skin, you have to first process aloe vera into a liquid substance. To do this, you can simply blend aloe vera in a food processor so it liquefies or you can crush it until it turns into a jelly liquid.
To apply it on your skin, simply spread the liquid onto the affected area and leave for 30 minutes. You will find that when you apply it on your skin, your skin should feel cool and relaxed. Do this repeatedly until the eczema has resolved.
2. Oatmeal
Oatmeal has been used for hundreds of years to treat eczema. Preparation is simple and easy.
All you need to do is buy a packet of oatmeal and then cook the oatmeal with water. Then let the oatmeal cool down enough so you can place your body part into the oatmeal. Once done so, leave until the irritation on your skin has stopped. Repeat twice a day until there is no more irritation on the skin.
3. Coconut oil
Coconut oil is a wonderful way to treat your eczema naturally and safely. Coconut oil is a moisturiser for your skin and also a skin protector. It is also used extensively in the cosmetic industry to repair and enhance dead looking skin. Simply apply one table spoon of coconut oil liberally into the skin that is affected until it has all absorbed in!
