subject: Natural Tips For Eczema [print this page] If you've been using cortisone creams or steroids to control the itching for atopic dermatitis, you probably are wondering if there is a natural treatment for eczema that can give relief and control.
Emotional upset and stress can also cause eczema. This may be a little harder to treat however, it can be done. Get plenty of exercise. This is good for stress and also has other health benefits. A long soak in the bath with lavender extract can also be great for reducing anxiety and stress.
Aloe is a well known anti-inflammatory product. People have used it to treat sunburns and other wounds for years. Although you may not have thought of it as a natural treatment for eczema, eczema is not all that different from a sunburn or other skin wound. Eczema tends to be red and itchy and burn, just as other skin conditions do. So, using the gel externally or drinking it is a great natural treatment for your eczema problems.
Taking an oatmeal bath is soothing and don't use very hot water, but instead use lukewarm water. When you come out of the tub, pat your skin with towel rather than rub it. It's hard to resist itching, but scratching eczema can lead to bacterial infections or wounds. For kids, be sure they have short nails. But also for adults, this is a good idea as well. It's easy to pick up bacteria there due to all the contact our hands have during the day.
You can reduce the chances of attracting eczema symptoms by keeping your skin nicely moisturized by application of lotions and creams. If you don't want to get eczema then take some simple precautions the moment you sense some symptoms. Don't indulge in excessive water borne activities and sweating.
The efficiency of shower water filters have advanced considerably. This has been necessary owing to the continued increase in the amount of man made contaminants to be found in the water we drink and shower in. The family mentioned above took action to improve the quality of their child's health. Why not give this some more thought and consider what action you can take to protect yourself and your family today!
