Effective Natural Remedy for Eczema
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Find your own natural remedy for eczema...- itchiness
- red inflamed skin
- weeping rash
- scabs and sores
- As the skin gets raw and inflamed, it is common for bacterial infections to set in, and make it worse.
- Do check with your healthcare professional that it is eczema you are suffering from, and not a fungal skin infection, such as ringworm. They can look very similar.
Always remember to consult your healthcare provider before taking any decisions regarding your health.
Problems with a Conventional Eczema Cure
- Eczema is commonly treated with corticosteroid cream.
- This can be quite effective in the short term.
- Used long term you should be very careful. The creams tend to thin the skin, and make it damage more easily.
- We have a family friend who even had to go to hospital, because of the severe damage caused to her skin, by corticosteroid creams, prescribed for eczema!
- Anti-histamines or oral corticosteroid tablets may also be taken.
- These can cause some unpleasant side effects too:
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- nausea and vomiting
- indigestion
- headache
- insomnia
- increased appetite and weight gain
- dry mouth, nose and throat
- long term immune problems
- osteoporosis
- muscle loss
- cataracts
- A natural remedy for eczema is a genuine alternative though…
Triggers for Eczema
- To find an effective natural remedy for eczema, we should first take a look at the causes of eczema.
- It is believed that eczema is most often triggered by allergies, intolerances and sensitivities.
- Your eczema may be triggered by:
- foods you eat
- something that touches your skin
- or possibly both!
- I suffer from both kinds. But thankfully I am largely symptom free, by carefully avoiding my known triggers.
- Occasionally I will have an eczema flare-up. Then I find a natural remedy for eczema is the most effective – and I don’t need to worry about any long term damage to my skin!
- You will also find, I am sure, that as your body gets healthier, your eczema symptoms will naturally get less and less…!
- Some common triggers for eczema are:
- Foods you might be allergic to. Commonly:
- dairy
- eggs
- citrus
- tomatoes
- nuts
- Foods with colors, preservatives and flavorings - especially
- MSG (Monosodium Glatamate)
- E102 (Tartrazine)
- Washing up liquids
- Washing powders and fabric softeners
- Wool and products containing lanolin
- Cosmetics and toiletries
- Jewellery – especially non-precious metal and nickel
- Dust
- Mold
- Pollen
- Pet hair
- Getting too warm
- Some medications – especially the contraceptive pill
- There is much benefit in finding out which triggers are the ones which affect you! Avoiding them will soon become second nature to you…
Lifestyle Changes as a Natural Remedy for Eczema
- Have an allergy test to identify which foods you could be allergic to. Try cutting them out of your diet for a few weeks, to see if it has any effect.
- Find out more about the allergy test I used. It is very comprehensive, as well as being excellent value for money ... I would recommend it to anyone!
- Try to choose natural products where possible – especially for
- Cosmetics
- Toiletries: This is the range I use - totally natural, and specially designed for eczema sufferers. (The link opens in a new window - Click on 'Catalogue' in the left hand nav bar, then 'Beauty' and 'Therapeutic Skincare')
- Washing up liquid:
- I find Fairy the worst and Ecover the best.
- Washing powders and detergents:
- Avoid biological detergents
- Instead go for non-biological powders and liquids
- Look out for natural products such as Ecover
- I use detergent-free washing balls – which do get my washing clean!
- Or totally natural soap nuts
- Try to avoid getting too hot - especially hot and sweaty!
- Sunshine is good for eczema though – and can be a fantastic eczema cure!
- But do take care not to over do it. Keep exposure to the sun short, or wear hypoallergenic sun-block
- Do take care, as I have found that sun creams can really aggravate my skin. I do find, though, that I can use natural, mineral sun blocks, without a problem!
- Eczema is a dry skin condition, so you need to keep the skin well hydrated.
- But don’t have baths or showers that are too hot.
- Only use mild or natural soaps, or bath and shower products.
- If possible, choose products that have been specially made for people with eczema. Like these, which I use myself, and sell in my webshop. (The link opens in a new window - Click on 'Catalogue' in the left hand nav bar, then 'Beauty' and 'Therapeutic Skincare') An ideal natural remedy for eczema!
- Avoid synthetic fragrances, alcohol or lanolin in products.
- After your bath or shower, gently pat dry, rather than rubbing vigorously.
- While your skin is still moist, use a natural body lotion, to keep the moisture in.
I hope that some of these hints and tips for a natural eczema cure will really help you to live an itch-free life….
But that’s not all… there are actually lots of natural health remedies and herbs that are an effective natural remedy for eczema. Find out more…
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