Eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent skin conditions. These include dryness and recurring skin rashes that are characterized by redness, skin edema (swelling), itching and dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding. Scratching open a healing lesion may result in scarring and may enlarge the rash. Natural home remedies for eczema can definitely help the acute and chronic eczema patients.

Eczema and Dermatitis both  refer to the same skin condition. In some languages, dermatitis and eczema are synonymous, while in other languages dermatitis implies an acute condition and “eczema” a chronic one. The two conditions are often classified together.

Usual cause of acute eczema

Food allergies,  Contact with irritants (these can includes but are not limited to perfumes, topical medications. plants, metals, soaps, wool. dyes. pollutants. and even sunlight)

Usual cause of chronic eczema

Suppressive treatments of acute Eczema (such as long-term topical steroid treatment), heredity, stress, food allergies or sensitivities, an imbalanced immune system, Candidiasis, Low levels of stomach acid and  poor digestion, Poor detoxification, deficiency of or inability to process essential fatty acids.

Study in the Journal of Clinical Allergy and Immunology reported that breastfeeding mothers who supplemented with a probiotic were of great benefit to their infants with eczema after one month’s period of time. It appears that this good bacteria reduces the effect of the infant’s food allergy response.

Natural home remedies for Eczema

Home remedies for eczema may be as simple as changing your laundry detergent or as difficult as moving to a new climate or changing jobs. Removing whatever is causing the allergic reaction is the easiest and most effective treatment.

Detoxification using juice fast

Skin problems are usually sign that the body is poisoned, perhaps from allergenic substances, toxic foods, or emotional stress. The following suggestions will help you release those poisons. ln cases of chronic eczema for adults, undertake a three days juice fast once a month to sweep away toxic build-up. Green drinks with barley, spirulina, or blue-­green algae detoxify the blood and are especially supportive of an eczema fast. Children over the age of five may use these green drinks under the guidance of a nutrition oriented doctor.

Fish oil or flax seeds

Consume essential fatty acids every day. Flax seeds and flax seed oil are great sources: use the oil in dressings or sprinkle the seeds on cereal or salads. Flax seeds and their oil change with heat, so do not bake with them or expose them to high temperatures. Cold-water fish, especially salmon, mackerel, and herring are also good sources. Adults can take fish oil at a dosage of 1.8 grams of EPA daily or 2 tablespoons of flax seed oil daily. Children can take fish oil at a daily dosage of 480 mg of EPA or 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of oil. Essential fatty acids reduce inflammation and dryness, and studies show that they heal eczema.

Vitamin C with bioflavonoids

Adults take 1,000 mg two to three times daily and children 500 mg two to three times daily. It reduces inflammation and promotes skin healing.

Burdock root to treat eczema

Adults should take 1 ml of the tincture form or 300 mg in capsules. while children can take 0.5 ml and 150 mg with each meal. Burdock root has a cleansing effect on the skin.

Zinc and copper supplement

Zinc is needed for skin healing. Adults should take 30 mg twice daily, along with 3 mg of copper. Children can take 5 to 10 mg twice daily, along with 2 mg of copper.

Evening primrose oil

Adults can take 3,000 mg daily and children 1,000 mg daily. It contains GLA (gamma linoleic acid), which has anti-inflammatory effects on the skin. Some people with eczema need increased amounts of GLA. It’s especially important if other essential fatty acids, such as fish or flaxseed have not been helpful.

Vitamin A

promotes skin healing. It is particularly helpful for small bumps on the back of the arms. Adults should take 5,000 IU and children 2,000 IU daily.

Quercitin

Quercitin has anti­-inflammatory effects. Adults should take 1,000 mg and children 500 mg three times daily.

Dandelion root

Assists the in the detoxifying functions. Take 500 mg or 3 ml three times a day.

Chamomile or calendula

You can make a cream, a lotion, a cool compress or a poultice with any of the following: comfrey, chamomile, Calendula, chickweed. and witch hazel. Calendula  heals broken or oozing skin and has an antiseptic quality. It’s best used as a cream.

Red clover

It is beneficial for many skin disorders. although no one knows exactly how it works. Take 2 to 4 grams or 2 to 4 ml three times daily. If you have oozing skin or weeping blisters, you can also apply a cool infusion of red clover to affected area.

Vitamin E

Adults should take 400 IU and children 200 IU daily. It promotes skin healing and prevents the oxidation of essential fatty  acids.

Probiotic

Adults should take a formula that contains at least 4 billion organisms per daily dosage and children at least 2 billion. Friendly flora such as lactobacillus and bifidobacterium are involved with detoxification, immune function and proper digestion

Indian lilac oil

Apply Indian lilac (neem oil) directly to the skin to heal and soothe patches of inflamed, red, and itchy skin.
If you are under stress, drink a cup of peppermint, chamomile, or passionflower tea to help you relax.

Eczema Treatment Using Lemon juice

Apply lemon juice to the area and allow to dry before bed. Leave on overnight. Helps the skin to heal. This can dry the area and promote healing. It acts as an antiseptic if the area is inflamed. Many times you may be using a remedy that you may not think classifies as an herb, but every tree, plant, or flower is an herb. The by-product of a lemon tree is a lemon and is therefore classified as an herb. Any natural remedy that comes from a tree, flower, shrub, vine, or spice is considered an herbal remedy.

Eczema Treatment Using Raw Potato

Grate a raw potato and apply as a poultice to relieve the itching. This is good to use for instant relief from itching.

Eczema Treatment Using Valerian

Another treatment that seems to work is to use tincture of valerian. Apply valerian tincture with a cotton ball and allowing it to dry naturally. You can make a tincture at home:  how to make a tincture.

Aromatherapy with lavender oil

To soothe inflammation and itching and to relieve tension add chamomile, geranium, or lavender to your bath or to a cream. These oils can be used separately or together. If you want to relax, there are many oils you can try. The following are all excellent: bergamot, jasmine, lavender, rose, sandal wood or ylang ylang. Use them in a massage, a bath, lotions. or creams—but make sure you dilute them before applying them directly to the skin.

Natural eczema treatment with food

Eat a diet of basic whole foods to encourage a healthy internal balance and a balanced immune system.

Pumpkin or sunflower seeds

Eat pumpkin or sunflower seeds daily. They are excellent sources of zinc, a mineral that encourages the proper metabolism of essential fatty acids.
Drink a glass of clean water every two waking hours to flush out toxins and to encourage skin health.

Eat fresh fruits and vegetable

lf you‘re constipated,  your 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 vegetables. They’’re full of fiber and will keep your digestive tract clean. Vitamin A and beta-carotene are necessary’ for good skin health, so eat your green leafy and vegetables. Their nutrients are 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 everyday to stimulate growth of “good bacteria. 

Reduce stress

Reduce stress using any stress reduction technique you like. Mediation, morning walk, going out with friends,  and exercise often work well. Talk to a friend or loved one about  your eczema, this will help reduce the stress.

Morning sunlight

A little morning sunlight on your skin promotes healing, so take walks early in the day. If you live in a warm climate, be careful, Don’t let your skin burn. 

Food to avoid

• Eliminate all additives from your diet. Not only are additives 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 a sensitivity to any foods. Common food triggers of eczema are dairy,  citrus fruits, tomatoes. shellfìsh, eggs, wheat, and gluten.
• Do not eat saturated fat or solid fats, such as shortening or margarine. They interfere with the metabolism of essential fatty acids.
• Stay away from inflammatory foods, especially sugar, spicy foods, dairy, caffeine, and alcohol.  Sugar and caffeine also contribute to anxiety and stress, so you have an extra reason to avoid these substances.

Homeopathy eczema remedies

Pick the remedy that best matches your symptoms in this section. Take a 6x, I2x, 6C, or 30C potency twice daily for two weeks to see if there are any positive results. After you notice improvement, stop taking the remedy, unless symptoms return. Consultation with a homeopathic practitioner is advised.

Arsenicum (Arsenicum Album) is for a chilly person who has very dry, itchy skin and swollen, tender skin eruptions. The eczema is worse in the winter, and the itching intensifies at night between midnight and 2 A.M. The person feels very restless. and the skin feels worse with warm applications.
Calcarea Carbonica is for people who are flabby and have clammy hands and feet.

Their eczema tends to be worse in the winter.They crave eggs and sweets. This is also a good remedy for infants who suffer from cradle cap.

Graphites is for people whose dry skin becomes thick and has a honey like discharge. The itching is worse in a warm bed.
Medorrhinum is for eczema that has been a problem since birth or a very early age. The person craves oranges and ice, tends to be very warm and sweats easily.

Mezereum is for eczema that blisters and oozes and then forms a thick crust like layer. Cold applications and the open air make the skin feel better.

Petroleum is for eczema that is characterized by very dry, cracked skin, especially on the palms of the hands. The itching is worse at night and in the warmth of the bed.

Psorinum is for chronic eczema that causes people to scratch until they bleed. The symptoms are similar to those of people who should take Sulphur except that in this case, the people are very chilly.

Rhus Toxicodendron is for blistery-looking enema that is very and feels better from warm applications and movement. The person may crave cold milk.

Sulfur is for dry, red, itchy skin made worse with bathing and warmth. The person who will benefìt from this remedy feels hot, is restless, and generally has a thirst for cold drinks.