Of course eczema is extremely sensitive to touch, which makes it very difficult to treat effectively. But when it comes to babies and young children, they can really suffer badly because they don’t understand that scratching all the time makes the pain even worse. That only serves to make children even more irritable and unhappy, and puts your whole family into a constant state of anxiety, wishing you could do something about it.
While the good news is that there are occasionally people who outgrow eczema, the majority of people with the condition will suffer with it in some form for the rest of their lives. And while it’s possible to continue working, sleeping and participating in other activities when you have eczema, most people would love to find a cure if there was one available.
Currently doctors and skin specialists agree there is no real cure for eczema, but there are a range of treatments you can use to manage the symptoms.
They include these 6 natural remedies that many find helpful:
1 – Drinking lots of water because it can help to re-hydrate your skin and allows it to retain additional moisture. If you consume 2 liters of water every day, you will be keeping both your body and your skin well hydrated
2 – Taking probiotics, which have the ability to fight against bad bacteria. Giving probiotics to children has been shown to reduce eczema outbreaks in may instances
3 – Using natural supplements including vitamin E and C, along with virgin coconut oil, can aid in repairing skin damage. These vitamins have anti-oxidant properties, which when combined with the strong moisturizing effect of coconut oil, are quite helpful in treating the symptoms of eczema
4 – Keeping your fingernails and toenails cut short can minimize the chances of scratching and inflaming the condition, especially for babies and children
5 – Ensuring you know what types of food can cause an eczema breakout for yourself or others in your family, and avoiding them to reduce the chance of an eczema flareup occurring
6 – Selecting a good quality natural moisturizing cream instead of cheaper brands can help to keep moisture in your skin so it doesn’t dry out. In addition to this, always use gentle soaps when you are washing your face, hands and body. Avoid using harsh detergents or alcohol based products because these can quickly cause eczema to flare up if your skin is susceptible
I’ve tried to keep these suggestions all-natural because it’s safer using natural remedies for fighting eczema whenever you can. The ingredients of many commercial products can have painful side-effects for those of us who suffer from eczema, so it pays to avoid any kind of harsh ingredients or chemicals.
I hope you’ve found these 6 tips helpful. While there is currently no cure for eczema, there are things you can do to minimize the symptoms to make life with the disease a little more bearable for yourself and those around you.
