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I have eczema on my whole body and right now my hands are really irritated and swollen what do you do for areas of the body swelling
(16 May 2008)

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Eczema natural treatment 

Eczema can really ruin your life and keep you confined to your house. If your eczema does not clear up over a long period of time you should consider consulting a doctor.

You can use some easy home remedies to treat your problems.


  You can get some nutmeg paste by simply  rubbing  a nutmeg against a smooth stone. Add a few drops of water at short intervals, this will generate a smooth paste. This should  be gently smeared on the eczema affected areaa


  You can also grind a tablespoon of margosa leaves and a pinch of turmeric powder to create a pastee This can be left on the affected areass

Camphor is an effective ingredient to cure the itchingg You can crumble the camphor in a tablespoon of warm oil- coconut is usually the most effective though you can use olive or even sesame oill  This oil should be gently applied on the affected areaa Another paste that you can make involves sandalwood pastee Make some sandalwood paste and then add a couple of crumbled camphor to thiss    

You should also treat yourself to regular oatmeal bathss Mix a cupful of powdered oatmeal in the bath water and then enjoy a good soak in thiss  This will help the itching and the swelling go downn You can also try dipping a handkerchief in this mixture and then applying on the  areas where you experience the worst itchingg

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answered by G M on 16 May 2008, 5:01:34

 

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