Eczema natural cures

Home cures for eczema 

Eczema or atopic dermatitis refers to a chronic skin condition characterised by inflammation of skin which leads to the formation of pustules on the skin which often discharge a clear fluid. Symptoms include itching, redness and dryness, especially on hands, arms, wrists, neck, face, upper chest and the back of the knees. Eczema can be caused by allergies - often eggs, orange juice and milk are the main culprits, especially among children. Other causes include varicose veins, a poor body metabolism, failure of the body to cleanse itself of the toxins, nutritional deficiencies or even extremely cold and dry weather. A disease of the constitution, eczema is usually more severe in childhood but improves in adulthood.

Regular application of coconut oil to the eczema affected areas helps to keep the skin soft and prevents redness and itching. A light mudpack of a pack made with 1tsp of camphor powder and 1 tsp sandalwood powder and rose water applied to the affected area helps to cure eczema. Another effective paste can be made with 1 tbsp of turmeric powder and 1 tbsp of margosa leaves. The antiseptic nature of the ingredients helps to heal the itching and keeps infections at bay. Add 50 grams of fresh margosa leaves to 200 grams of boiling mustard oil and boil till the oil becomes black. Cool and sieve this oil and apply it 4 times a day till the skin is healed. Regular application of this oil ensures that the condition does not recur. Avoid using soaps and other drying agents or chemicals. Substitute your soap with oatmeal for taking a bath and add a few drops of witch hazel to your bath water which should be neither too hot nor too cold.

Eczema natural cures 

Eczema is essentially a skin condition that results in inflammation, itching, and dryness of the skin, but the causes range from allergies to diet to lifestyle to heredity. Treatment therefore varies to some extent, depending on the cause. If you can identify the cause of your eczema, you will be more successful in treating it. Dietary causes, for example, can quite easily be tackled by making a few changes in your diet. Identifying the cause is not easy however, so you will probably need to consult your doctor.

Apart from this, one of the most useful measures to fight eczema is to keep the skin moisturized. This solves the problem of dryness of course, but can also ease the itching and inflammation to some extent. Use a thick, greasy moisturizing lotion or cream, and apply it immediately after bathing, when your skin is still damp, so that you are able to trap more moisture in your skin. Another point to note is to avoid using any strong or harsh skin products, including soap, as they tend to aggravate the problem. Clothes made of synthetic materials also tend to irritate the skin, so as far as possible, wear cotton. Finally, as with any itch, avoid scratching, as this only worsens the itch and adds the risk of infection.