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Home remedies for Eczema and Hair loss: My daughter is 15 months old, She is suffering for Eczema. According to the skin specialist, she will suffer from it for 4 years. Is there any natural remedy for curing? I am 37 and suffering from hair loss ? please
(10 Mar 2006)
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The best way to treat the itching of eczema and dermatitis at home is to keep skin which is dry and patchy, moist and well lubricated.
Some Home remedy treatments for eczema:
1) Grate nutmeg (jaiphal) and mix in a little water. Apply this paste to the affected area.
2) Mix 1 tsp camphor with 1 tsp sandalwood paste and apply this to the affected eczema areas.
3) Use mild soaps any soap which specifies “For hypoallergenic skin” or “For sensitive skin”. Soaps with moisturizers such as Dove, Olay are good.
4) Oatmeal baths are good cleansers- Take the flaky variety of oats and blend it in a dry mixer to make powder. Mix in a little water and make thick paste. You can use this instead of soap to cleanse your body while having bath.
5) Pat dry yourself after bath (do not rub your skin), then mix almond oil with castor or mineral oil and apply to skin to keep it hydrated.
Remember that stress and anxiety can flare up eczema so try and remain as cool as possible.
6) Drinking tomato juice (preferably freshly prepared) works wonders on your skin.
7) Drink plenty of water and fluids (like orange juice). A combination of carrot juice and spinach juice is also helpful
If you are losing hair, try to keep your scalp as clean as possible by frequently washing your scalp. Avoid harsh shampoos, emotional stress and anxiety. Drink plenty of water. Foods which are rich in zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, protein, calcium and iron are particularly necessary in your diet as iron deficiency or lack of protein can also trigger hair loss. Which means you will benefit from eating a combination of foods. Protein rich foods include beans, pulses, milk, cheese, cottage cheese (or paneer), curds, buttermilk or lassi, soyabeans, seafood, eggs, meat. Include green leafy vegetables like spinach, methi (fenugreek), chauli leaves and other vegetables like carrots and so on. Consuming nuts is also very beneficial. Fresh fruits like papaya, guava, mangoes and citrus fruits like oranges, lemons are very good.
Rapid weight loss, severe dandruff, serious illnesses like post-surgery are conditions which can trigger hair fall as well. Hence, make sure you eat a balanced diet, drink plenty of water and try some of these simple handy home remedies particularly to keep your scalp clean and free from dandruff:
1. Dissolve 2 aspirins in any anti-dandruff shampoo, lightly massage into scalp and wash your hair. This really works I have tried it myself J This is particularly helpful if you have hair fall due to dandruff.
2. Massage some aloe vera gel into your scalp. Leave it on for half an hour. Rinse with warm water. Repeat this procedure three times a week.
3. Hot oil therapy is another method to cure dandruff. Massage hot oil into the scalp at bedtime. You could use coconut oil or even almond oil. Next morning an hour before bath, rub lemon juice mixed with cosmetic vinegar (mix 1:2 ratio) into the scalp. Give the hair a good wash with an egg shampoo.
4. Use almond oil to massage your scalp. Dip a towel in hot water, squeeze lightly and wrap it around the hair. Repeat this thrice or four times until the towel becomes cold.
5. You could make a homemade shampoo by mixing shikakai, reetha and 100 g each of amla (Indian goose berry). Boil this in two litres of water until the liquid reduces to half. Use this shampoo for one month. Dandruff will vanish and your hair will become thick.
6. Mix cosmetic vinegar (2 tablespoons) into hot water (6 tablespoons). Dip cotton and dab into the scalp. Part the hair with a comb as you apply all over the scalp. This should be preferably done at bed time. To avoid staining the pillow, you can tie a scarf over your hair. Wash off your hair next morning with shampoo. After the hair is thoroughly cleansed pour over as a last rinse a mixture of three tablespoons of cosmetic vinegar and one cup of hot water. Then dry the hair thoroughly. You can do this two times a week for 3 months.
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answered by P P on 18 May 2006, 4:34:24
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You can try this home remedy for eczema:
You need to create a mixture of white oak bark, slippery elmm bark and compfrey root. All this, about 1 tsp. Add to this 2 cups of water. Mix this thoroughly and boil for about half an hour. Then apply it to the affected area.
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answered by s m on 24 Mar 2006, 4:00:30
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