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Eczema which is also called dermatitis is a mild inflammation of the skin which is itchy and red. Normally eczema is found on the arms, hands, face, knees and elbows but it can break out anywhere in the body. Thanks god there are various natural remedies for eczema.
Sometimes the skin can become scaly or it can blister. in most cases the skin will also get rough. In a lot of cases eczema is an allergic reaction when you got in contact with certain materials such as plants, soap, rubber, chemicals, poison ivy, perfume or cosmetics. It can also come from contact with metals such as gold and silver.
The most common causes of eczema are:
Allergies such as to mold, dust or pollen
Hot and cold temperatures
Infections
Pollutants in the air
Sensitivity or allergy to some foods
Stress
Eczema can be annoying and difficult to deal with but there are several natural remedies for eczema that are known to help with this problem:
Vitamin B complex will improve the health of the skin and enhances the immune system.
Vitamin A promotes healthy skin as well and helps enhance the immune system.
Viotin not only gives your immune system a boot, it also aids in the prevention of eczema.
To calm itching apply Vitamin E to the affected area.
Zinc can either be taken as a pill or directly placed onto the affected.
To lessen inflammation Omega 3 fatty acids can be helpful. They can be taken in pill form or they can be obtained from certain foods such as salmon and flaxseed. Codfish liver oil is also high in the Omega-3 amino acids.
Evening primrose oil is another great natural treatment for eczema.
Other natural remedies for eczema include:
Mixing one half teaspoon of turmeric to a half glass of water and drinking it or adding two to three teaspoons of turmeric to water, boiling it, cooling and then applying it to the affected area with a cotton ball.
A nutmeg and water paste and applied to the infected area two to there times a day is also effective. Ground basil combined with one tablespoon of olive oil, two garlic cloves, salt and pepper and then applied to the infected area is another effective home remedy.
You can also treat your eczema by applying fresh fruit such as mashed papaya, grapes, vegetable juices, carrots, spinach , and oranges to the afffected area.
Coconut oil applied to the affected area is another great home remedy for fighting eczema.
Two tablespoons of molasses combined with a glass of milk taken two times a day is known to be effective as well.
Witch hazel applied several times a day with a cotton ball to the infected area is also helpful.
Tea that detoxifies the body such as Oolong tea and green tea can also be very helpful.
According to research probiotic bacteria which is found in some yogurts seems to boosts the immune system and help stop eczema symptoms.
Every of the natural remedies for eczema will be helpful to those who apply them.
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