Does anyone know anything i can use to help treat eczema?

Question

I have tried lots of medicines but they dont work. Anything that i might have around the house. Someone told me Olive Oil could work but i dont fancy putting that on my skin!

Answer 1

These can work but if it is excema/psoriasis then medication from the doctor is more likely to work

Olive Oil
Urine (yes really!!!)
E45 Cream
Coal Tar Soap (drs recommend)
Keep skin moisturised
Sunlight
Wheatgerm

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Having suffered from eczema since I was 8 (I'm now 47) I can give you some advice from a personal nature, however everyone's experience with it is different, even if some have similarities.

Hydrocortisone creams can help with the itching, caused by the blisters. However you can overdo it, make sure that you follow the directions carefully to avoid other side effects.

Stress of any type has ALWAYS been a big trigger for me, so try to find ways to avoid stress. When it's unavoidable, make sure that you make time to de-stress - meditation is a fabulous answer as it will not only calm you down, but help you handle future stressors much better and with less drastic consequences. De-stressing will also help to shorten the length and severity of an outbreak

Yeast infections of any type can also contribute to outbreaks. There are several all-natural treatments for yeast infections - listed in the Sources section below. Some will help you detox from the yeast, and some will help support your body while getting rid of the yeast.

It may take a few days before you see an outbreak AFTER the trigger, so keep a journal of your activities so that you can start to spot patterns and learn what to avoid.

Another WONDERFUL, all natural, topical treatment is Tea Tree oil, good for treating many different skin ailments, especially eczema and it's cousin, psoriasis. It will help to keep the blisters down, help with the itching, and will aid in keeping the skin from cracking and breaking open and bleeding as well as with healing.

Bottom line, this is caused by a virus that you will always carry in your body and you will learn to manage it, you will NEVER get rid of it completely. You'll have lots of periods of relief where you don't see any effects at all. But you need to manage your life in order to manage your health.

Answer 4

My little boy had eczema on his cheeks. I was not sure what method to use but I didn't want to make my boy go through any surgery treatments at this young age. Some suggested a plastic surgeon since it was in a very visible location but our family doctor recommend this natural guide.

Best Eczema Treatment?

Answer 5

STEP 1: Eliminate allergens. Eczema may be caused by an allergy. Common culprits are products that your skin is in contact with, such as creams, perfumes, laundry detergent, and so on. STEP 2: Check your diet. Food allergies can also trigger eczema, especially in children. Common culprits are milk, wheat, citrus fruits, eggs, peanuts and fish. STEP 3: Wear cotton and other natural fiber clothing. This allows your skin to breathe better. STEP 4: Use bland moisturizers without dyes and perfumes. Make sure to use a moisturizer every time you bathe. Choose a greasy formula to moisturize skin if eczema is severe and skin is extremely dry. Examples are petroleum jelly or vegetable shortening. STEP 5: Set up a humidifier if the air in your house is very dry. Avoid sunbathing. This can aggravate your skin. Heat can also cause your condition to worsen. STEP 6: Scrutinize your bath products. Bath oils are generally fine and lubricating, but bubble baths can be drying and irritating. STEP 7: Destress. Find and use methods to help yourself relax. Stress can cause eczema flare-ups. STEP 8: Use the herbs dandelion, myrrh, pau d'arco and red clover. Use as a tea or take in capsule form. They are useful for healthy skin. Use all of them alternately for best results. STEP 9: Make a paste from the herb goldenseal and vitamin E oil. Use goldenseal in a powdered form, and mix with a little bit of vitamin E oil; add a small amount of honey and make a paste. Apply to inflamed area. STEP 10: Take vitamin A, 10,000 to 25,000 IU per day. It helps to soften the skin. Take it in the emulsion form, which is easier to absorb and safer at high doses. STEP 11: Use a high-potency B-complex formula, 50 to 100 mg per day. It is needed for healthy skin and good blood circulation. Some skin problems are linked to a deficiency of vitamin B-6. STEP 12: Take vitamin E, 400 IU. It helps relieve itching and dry skin. STEP 13: Try evening primrose, black currant, flaxseed or salmon oil. Use according to bottle directions. They all contain essential fatty acids, which help to lubricate the skin.

Answer 6

Eczema is difficult to treat. For eczema prone skin, you need to keep it hydrated and moisturized. Thus, there are some people who have reported good results from the use of olive oil.

You also need to determine what the triggers to your eczema are. Triggers can be anything like stress, the detergents that you use, the food that you consume, etc.

If you need more ideas for natural eczema treatments, you can check out this site http://www.eczemaskintreatment.com .

I wish you the best!

Answer 7

Eczema is often worsened, if not outright caused, by synthetic chemicals used in laundry detergents and personal care products. If you haven't already, try switching to products that are less harsh. Ask at your local health food store or similar place. It's a big problem in parts of the UK -- try searching under something like "organic cotton eczema kids" and you'll find plenty of info and tips.

Olive oil is fine for the skin, although it does take a wee while to sink in -- it's the old-fashioned way, back before we all decided that it was a good idea to routinely cover ourselves in petrochemical derivatives (look at the ingredients list, everything that ends in a -paraben or similar). Almond oil is another good one. (Again, check the health food store.) Both help by providing moisture and nutrients, especially anti-oxidants, to the skin without the damaging synthetics.

Answer 8

I understand that eczema is one of the skin conditions caused by candida albicans (yeast) fungus. You may want to purchase an antifungal cream at the store. I don't believe Olive Oil is an antifungal oil - although aloe vera is, supposedly.

www.hufa.org has a yeast link, that may provide you with other useful information on cures and preventatives.

Answer 9

Go to the store and get some Fish Oil. 1000 mg. Tke 6 capsules a day for 6 weeks. But please go to a dermatologist as they can save you months of heartache by controlling your skin condition before it advances to an uncontrollable mess.

Answer 10

Olive oil works great. Butter can help if you don't mind being greasy for a few hours.