Natural Cures and Home Remedies for Eczema

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Eczema usually occurs for the first time in infants, with rashes typically occuring on the cheeks, elbows or knees. Eczema, although often less of a problem in adulthood, can persist, especially if a person is exposed to allergens or chemical irritants or is under stress.

In adults, eczema is commonly located on the inner elbow or behind the knee.

People with eczema frequently have family members with asthma, hay fever, or eczema.

Eczema also called as dermatitis, is a group of skin disorders. Atopic eczema, allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, infantile seborrhoeic eczema, adult seborrhoeic eczema, varicose eczema and discoid eczema are different types of eczema. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema. It mainly occurs among infants and small children. In more than 90% of cases, eczema is found to occur in children below 5 years of age. It is a non contagious disease.

Symptoms for Eczema

Eczema Symptoms

Symptoms of eczema occur repeatedly. The most common signs of eczema are:

Dry, extremely itchy skin
Blisters with oozing and crusting
Redness of the skin around the blisters
Raw areas of the skin from scratching which may even lead to bleeding
Dry, leathery areas with more or less pigment than their normal skin tone (called lichenification)

Eczema in children under 2 years old generally begins on the cheeks, elbows, or knees. In adults, it tends to be located on the inside surfaces of the knees and elbows.

Causes for Eczema

Eczema Causes

The cause of eczema is thought to be a combination of hereditary (genetic) and environmental factors. This means that factors such as allergies can cause eczema in susceptible people. Exposure to certain irritants and allergens (see Lifestyle section for further definition of these substances) in the environment can worsen symptoms as can dryness of the skin, exposure to water, temperature changes, and stress.

Remedies for Eczema

Eczema Natural Cure

Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon camphor and 1 teaspoon sandalwood paste on the rashes. Apply nutmeg paste to the affected areas. Put natural vitamin E on the affected skin, it will relieve you of itching. Zinc taken orally and applied directly on the affected skin is effective. Both shark cartilage and lotion of blueberry leaves reduce inflammation. Use pine tar soap to wash the affected skin. Drink tomato juice daily, it will cure the symptoms in a few days.

Diet for Eczema

Eczema Diet

Nutrition and Dietary Supplements

Paying attention (even keeping a diary) to what you (or your child) eat and the effect it has on your skin (or your child's) may help you (or your child) avoid foods that provoke flares of eczema. Potentially provoking foods include peanuts, milk, soy, fish, and eggs. Foods high in saturated fats (like meat and full fat dairy) and trans-fatty acids (such as fried foods and hydrogenated oils) may stimulate inflammation as might sugar and highly processed foods. On the other hand, fresh fruits (particularly dark berries) and vegetables, whole grains, and foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids (such as nuts, flax, seeds, and cold-water fish) may reduce inflammation in those without sensitivities to these foods.

Suggestions for Eczema

Other Eczema treatments

Always avoid substances you are allergic to. Wear cotton clothes as they do not irritate your itchy skin. Exposure to water for a long time can lead to skin dryness. Use good quality moisturizer.

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