subject: How To Get Relief And Treat Eczema [print this page] If you suffer from eczema, you know how itchy and inflamed your skin can become. Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition, but it is not only treatable, there are natural cures for eczema via the holistic method.
Spearmint leaf juice is used as a natural cure for eczema. Mashed almond leaves applied on the affected area reduce eczema. Paste of neem leaves and turmeric powder applied on the eczema affected part is a natural cure for eczema.
Evening Primrose oil rubbed on the affected areas of the skin and taken internally also is one of the natural cures for eczema, it is an extremely healthy oil that is good for the skin, inflammation, and even pain. For eczema with thick patches and calluses on the affected area, antimonium crudum is a great remedy. Antimonium crudum reduces itching, and, if food triggers are involved, it can help relieve the gastrointestinal disruption that may be associated with eczema as well. Antimonium crudum is available at health food stores in pill form. Calendula can be used if your outbreaks tend to get infected. Calendula reduces inflammation and irritation while preventing infection. It can be found in a lotion form.
Another very effective supplement, although more obscure is mary phytoplankton. This supplement is very high in vitamins and minerals that help new cell growth and function. Since eczema symptoms include abnormal skin cell growth and turnover, maintaining a good skin cell health is vital for its treatment. This supplement can help promote cell health in you skin.
The best natural treatment for eczema is an emollient. An emollient comes in many forms including a cream, lotion, or oil. Find the one that you enjoy the feel of or use them interchangeably. During the summer, you can even put your emollient into the refrigerator to give yourself some cooling moisture when you apply it.
Herbal lotions, creams and gels are also effective natural cures for eczema. Those that contain extracts of chamomile, licorice, and witch hazel have been demonstrated to relieve the rashes and itching caused by eczema.
Buy new shoes that let your feed ventilate. The usual footwear traps your feet inside your shoe and the sweat stays inside it. If you must use socks, make sure you only use cotton ones. To cool your skin on the outside, mix unscented bath oil with Dead-Sea salt and bathe in it. This prevents infections while cooling and softening your skin. There are two other bathing remedies to try: oatmeal, which cools and softens, and baking soda, which kills bacteria and results in better-feeling skin.
