Eczema is a condition that affects the skin and causes it to be itchy and flaky. It is one of the most common skin conditions and can affect anyone at any age. It can also be embarrassing. Fortunately, there are ways that a person can treat eczema, and prevent future outbreaks
Chamomile is a natural herb, and you can typically find it mixed with a natural oil (such as almond oil). This works well to help relieve pain and bring back moisture in the skin. Just apply this to a cotton ball and dab lightly onto your skin. You’ll feel the pain and itchiness start to wear off instantly.
You should also refrain from rubbing yourself vigorously. Whenever you finish bathing, don’t rub yourself but pat yourself dry with a soft towel. You can apply aloe vera or cocoa butter on your skin, taking care to apply a hefty portion over the eczema affected areas. Again ensure that the products you are using are organic and contains no harsh chemicals like additives or preservatives.
Also try to avoid fragrances and detergents while suffering from eczema, these can react very badly causing a quick spread of the disease. My recommendation is to wear cotton clothes all the time, cotton is a very soft and itchy free material and it will drastically alleviate the annoying symptoms caused by eczema: itchiness, irritation, inflammation and redness.
Add colloidal (powdered) oatmeal to a lukewarm bath. Colloidal oatmeal can be found at a local pharmacy, or try putting regular oatmeal into a blender or food processor to turn it to powder. Alternatively, use oatmeal soap or create a soap substitute by wrapping powdered oatmeal in a clean cloth such as a handkerchief. Bind it with a rubber band, then wet with bath water. Use it as a washcloth.
Keeping your skin moisturized using ointments that contain herbal ingredients is essential to providing your skin with a soothing sensation. Be sure to purchase one that contains aloe vera or witch hazel as studies have shown these to be effective at reducing swelling and irritation. When applying the ointment to the affected area, do not scratch the affected area as this can cause an infection.
Take one cup of oatmeal and put it in a coffee grinder or blender until it resembles a powdery consistency. Prepare a warm bath, pour the oatmeal into the water, and lay in the water for 20-45 minutes. Oatmeal baths have been sworn by many to help reduce and eliminate Eczema. They have have also shown to be effective in relieving countless other skin conditions such as; Chicken Pox, dry skin , sun burn, and shingles.
