subject: Eczema Home Treatments To Beat That Itch [print this page] It is a skin disorder where the skin has scaling, red and itchy eruptions. Although it can occur in adults, too, but it is more common in small children below the age of 5 years and infants. A non-contagious disease, eczema is linked to asthma and allergies. Many home remedies can be effective in the treatment of eczema:
Moisturize - moisturizing the skin each day is important to add moisture to the skin and helps to alleviate eczema. Another home treatment for eczema that you can do is, avoid strong heat, mainly from heaters, as this will dry out the skin even further.
If your baby is not allergic to oatmeal you can then mix oatmeal and water to create a paste. This paste is nothing but a homemade cream for eczema! Simply apply this paste over the infected are and leave it for at least 15 minutes and then wash it off with water.
Before we get into eczema home treatments it's important to realize what the known causes are. When it comes to atopic eczema, some think this type may be hereditary. This condition can be long-term and is usually worsened after eating certain foods or exposure to certain allergens. The most common type of eczema, which is contact dermatitis, is caused by a number of different things including wool, feathers, soaps and cosmetics.
An effective home remedy treatment for eczema, strawberry paste can also be used. This paste can be applied 3 to 4 times in a day for 2 weeks. When dealing with eczema it is important to work moisturizing into your daily routine. You will need to moisturize your skin at least twice a day. Dry skin is naturally itchy and will cause your eczema to become irritated. Before using moisturizer check the ingredients and make sure there are no added chemicals or alcohol. Both of these will cause further irritation. Remember to stay hydrated as well. Try to drink close to eight glasses of water a day. This will keep your skin healthy and better prepared to fight off your eczema.
Heat can aggravate the skin condition that's why you have to avoid staying under the sun or sunbathing. One good product to use is tea tree oil perhaps due to its natural antibiotic quality. Peppermint oil or patchouli oil mixed with some castor or almond oil are also great alternatives to use on your skin to relieve the symptoms of eczema. These products are generally applied topically, directly on the affected area.
Besides, camphor also provides a light cooling sensation that feels good to the patient. If the bacterial action is too strong, sunbathing after or before the application of this paste can be extremely useful.
