Natural medicine is becoming increasingly popular as a severe eczema treatment for many serious patients due to the fact that many western powerful drug such as steroids can cause side effects.
Avoid soaps, lotions or creams that have high concentrations of fragrance or other irritants, to reduce the occurrence of symptoms and lessen the severity of symptoms. Use hypoallergenic products whenever possible.
Using a humidifier in the home can prevent the skin from losing moisture and reduce itchiness and flaking caused by scratching. Vitamin C is a great source of antihistamines which helps to fight infection. That is why it is important that you increase the content of foods that contain this vitamin and include them in your diet. Sources of vitamin C are plenty – most citrus fruits, grapefruits, spinach, broccoli and others should be made a part of every meal.
Aloe Vera’s gum resins form a protective coat over your skin, thanks to its hydrating, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory qualities. With its moisturizing property, aloe vera prevents dry skin, which also will eliminate any itching. And with its deep cleaning, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, aloe will keep your skin dirt-free and keep bacteria and fungus away from your skin.
Examples of ingredients that can be found in natural oral and topical remedies for eczema are: selenium, zinc, Omega-3-oils, artichoke extract, milk thistle extract, olive leaf extract, gamma-linoleic acid, grape seed extract, collagen type II, hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulphate.
Zinc is another great ingredient. Apply zinc lotion directly on the affected area. Zinc can also be taken as a supplement in pills. Taking regularly, it can be an effective eczema treatment. Speaking of bath time, giving your soaps and shampoos a natural overhaul will eliminate another trigger of eczema symptoms, scents, which irritate eczema and cause irritability because of the chemicals contained in them. They also remove the skin’s natural moisture. After bath time, make sure and dry off by patting the skin dry instead of rubbing the skin dry. Immediately after your bath, apply a moisturizer to lock in the skin’s natural moisture and avoid dry skin which aggravates eczema.
Neem is a tree found in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and other areas. If you can find neem, neem is said to be beneficial in treating eczema and good for the skin in general, according to Ayurvedic practitioners. Neem leaves can be applied to eczema, and neem oil can be applied directly onto the affected area. In Ayurveda, neem is considered anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibacterial, and moisturizing and is included in many cosmetic and toiletry products in India, such as toothpaste, mouthwash and lotion. You can find neem in many online natural medicine and herbal stores, as well as in Indian groceries.