Natural Remedies for Eczema.

Natural Remedies for Eczema

Many simple home remedies can help alleviate symptoms of eczema/dermatitis and keep the condition from getting worse.

⭐️ Apple Cider Vinegar

Always dilute apple cider vinegar before applying it to the skin. Undiluted vinegar can cause chemical burns or other injuries.

People can use the vinegar in wet wraps or baths, and it is available in most supermarkets and health stores.

To use apple cider vinegar in a wet wrap:

1. Mix 1 cup of warm water and 1 tablespoon of the vinegar.

2. Apply the solution to cotton or gauze.

Cover the dressing in clean cotton fabric.

3. Leave it on the area for 3 hours.

To try an apple cider vinegar bath soak:

1. Add 2 cups of apple cider vinegar to a warm bath.

2. Soak for 15–20 minutes.

3. Rinse the body thoroughly.

4. Moisturize (using coconut oil) within several minutes of leaving the bath.

⭐️ Coconut oil

Coconut oil contains healthful fatty acids that can add moisture to the skin, which can help people with dry skin and eczema.

Also, virgin coconut oil may protect the skin by helping combat inflammation and by improving the health of the skin barrier.

A randomized clinical trial looked at the effects of applying virgin coconut oil to the skin in children. The results show that using the oil for 8 weeks improved the symptoms of eczema better than mineral oil.

How to use it?

Apply cold-pressed virgin coconut oil directly to the skin after bathing and up to several times a day. Use it before bed to keep the skin moisturized overnight.

Extra-virgin coconut oil is generally solid at room temperature, but the warmth of a person’s body turns it to liquid.

Note: People who are allergic to coconuts should not use coconut oil.

⭐️ Oral Supplements

• Evening Primrose Oil

• Borage Oil

• Fish Oil

• Vitamin E

• Zinc

⭐️ Dietary Restrictions

• Food allergies are also a common cause of eczema. Symptoms might improve by eliminating common foods linked to eczema, like:

• milk

• eggs

• wheat

• peanuts

• soy

⭐️ Relaxation Techniques

• meditation

• cognitive behavioral therapy

• deep breathing

• visualization

• music therapy

• tai chi

• yoga

Stress is a common eczema trigger. Although it’s unclear exactly why, it’s believed that stress plays a role in developing inflammation. Learning to cope with stressful situations using relaxation techniques may help reduce eczema flare-ups.