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The root causes of eczema are food allergies, contact with irritants, heredity, stress, an imbalanced immune system, deficiency of or inability to process essential fatty acids, candidiasis, low levels of stomach acid and poor digestion, poor detoxification.

Eat a diet of basic, whole foods to encourage a healthy internal balance and a balanced immune system.
You should consume essential fatty acids every day. Flaxseeds and flaxseed oil are great sources; use the oil in dressings or sprinkle the seeds on cereal or salads. Flaxseeds and their oil change with heat, so do not bake with them or expose them to high temps. Cold water fish, especially salmon, mackerel and herring are also good sources of fatty acids.
Eat pumpkin or sunflower seeds daily. They are excellent sources of zinc, a mineral that encourages the proper metabolism of fatty acids.
Drink plenty of water to flush out toxins and to encourage skin health.
If you're constipated you body will have to find another way to get rid of wastes - and that usually means that toxins are expelled through the skin. Eat plenty of whole grains, fruits, and veges.
Vitamin A and beta-carotene are necessary for good skin health, so eat your green leafy and orange-yellow vegetables. Their nutrients are best delivered to your body when the food sources are raw, juiced, or lightly cooked.
Candidiasis is a possible cause of eczema, so eat cultured or sour products every day to stimulate the growth of good bacteria.
Eliminate all additives from your diet. Not only are they likely to cause a direct reaction, they contribute to a toxic internal environment that can manifest in the skin.
Determine whether you have an allergy or sensitivity to any foods. Common food triggers of eczema are dairy, citrus fruits, tomatoes, soy, shellfish, eggs, wheat, and gluten.
Do not eat saturated fat or solid fats, such as shortening or margarine. Stay away from inflammatory foods, especially sugar, spicy foods, dairy, caffeine and alcohol.
Vitamin C is also important for skin health. Look for Burdock root in the health food shop, plus evening primrose oil, vitamin E, and a good probiotic (non-dairy if allergic).
Zinc is important. Quercitin has anti-inflammatory properties. Dandelion root assist the liver in detoxifying. Some creams to help soothe the inflamed skin are comfrey, chamomile, calendula, chickweed, and witch hazel.
Red clover supplements are great for many skin disorders. Neem oil is also great applied directly to the skin.
If the eczema is stress-induced, try peppermint, chamomile or passionflower tea to help you relax.
There, that's a start for you :)

2006-12-05 22:26:24 · answer #1 · answered by Donna M 6 · 0 0

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2016-12-24 03:41:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Taking good care of your skin is crucial if u have eczema. Here are some tips:
• Try to keep your skin from becoming too dry. Talk with your doctor about how often to bath. Many experts now believe that daily bathing can be helpful for people with eczema. Just don't make the water too warm, because very warm water dehydrates the skin faster than lukewarm water. Use mild soaps, and wash and shampoo . As soon as you get out of the tub, pat your skin dry and then apply plenty of moisturizing ointment, cream, or lotion right away (within two to three minutes).

• Allow your skin to breathe (and not overheat) by dressing in natural fabrics like cotton. Avoid wool and other scratchy materials, though, because these can irritate the sensitive skin.

• Switch to mild, fragrance-free soaps and shampoos, or those made for sensitive skin. Use mild, fragrance-free detergents for sensitive skin

• Rapid changes in temperature can make eczema worse,

• Pollen, dust mites, and animal dander can also trigger or worsen eczema.

• avoid scratching.

2006-12-05 22:06:48 · answer #3 · answered by cuttiiee 6 · 0 0

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.

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2016-05-16 04:16:38 · answer #4 · answered by Karen 4 · 0 0

Have you been diagnosed with this condition? If so only a doctor will be able to prescribe a cream for it. There is nothing over the counter that will work for it. Sorry...but my daughter has suffered with this for years and it is a recuring condition and when she uses her medicine it does give relief.

2006-12-05 22:07:24 · answer #5 · answered by Deb 4 · 0 0

there is a vitamin complex that will solve the problem directly and will be long term problem-free. email me for details...allow yoursettings for me to reply back

2006-12-05 23:08:45 · answer #6 · answered by Fred K 3 · 0 0

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