What is the best treatment for eczema?
Friday, December 25th, 2009 at
12:19 am
I have eczema mainly on my arms. I’m not blotchy like some people, just little red bumps all down my arms. What creams or other things can make my skin more smooth and make the eczema go away?
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I would like to recommend that you try some of the following which has worked for me and cured me of eczema:
keep your body well moisturized at all time
apply moisturizer to slightly damp skin after showering or bathing
drink plenty of water – to keep your body hydrated
eat loads of fruit and very – to boost your immune system
Use blinds instead of curtains – to reduce dust build up
Have laminate of natural floorboards instead of carpets – to reduce dust and dirt build up
There are loads more things to mention – check out the link I’ve attached it has lots of free tips and advise that you may find useful
Aveeno Intense Relief Repair Cream (in a tub).
I have moderate to severe eczema and it is the best thing I’ve ever tried. A bit pricey, though.
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=193288&catid=13121
To treat eczema from home:
Bathing/Showering.
- Put a cup of vinegar in with your bath water (if you take baths). I have heard that oatmeal works, too. (Put powdered oatmeal in cheesecloth 30 min before you get in) Make sure you are using a sensitive moisturizer afterward.
- If you are taking a shower, make sure your shampoo and your body wash/soap are not making your eczema flare up. Good brands include Dove, Aveeno, Selsun Blue, and Head and Shoulders. Again, moisturize your body after.
Foods/Allergies:
- Eczema may be caused by allergies to food and/or other allergies in general. You could cut out various things. If you need to make sure which foods you are allergic to, you can go to a dermatologist and have yourself allergy tested.
See http://eczema-natural-healing.com/eczema-food-allergies.html for a breakdown of different foods to avoid.
Other:
Hydrocortisone Cream – for itching
Vaseline Moisture-locking lotion – keeps your skin moisturized, makes it less likely to be dry and itchy.
Try using Dr Hess Udder Ointment found at http://www.udderointment.com. It works fantastic on dry skin, eczema, diaper rash, cracked heels, chafing and more…It’s seriously awesome. I have used it for years on my own kids and myself. They will even send you a FREE SAMPLE! Register on their website and they will send you a coupon code for 20% off your order.
Hi, you can try one of the natural treatments for eczema from the Internet – some of them do work. For my eczema I use herbal cream by Champori quite successfully. It takes just a couple of weeks to clear the spots and they stay clear for months on end.
Try it: champori comes with money back guarantee so if it doesn’t work for you – it’s free.
Yoko
Try natural treatment for eczema, here is a good article about eczema home remedies:
http://great-home-remedies.info/eczema-home-remedies/
Corticosteroid creams and ointments have been used for many years to treat atopic dermatitis and other autoimmune diseases affecting the skin. Sometimes the base used in certain brands of corticosteroid creams and ointments irritates the skin of a particular patient. Side effects of repeated or long-term use of topical corticosteroids can include thinning of the skin, infections, growth suppression (in children), and stretch marks on the skin.
When topical corticosteroids are not effective, the doctor may prescribe a systemic corticosteroid, which is taken by mouth or injected instead of being applied directly to the skin. An example of a commonly prescribed corticosteroid is prednisone. The side effects of systemic corticosteroids can include skin damage, thinned or weakened bones, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, infections, and cataracts.
In adults, drugs that suppress the immune system, such as cyclosporine, methotrexate, or azathioprine, may be prescribed to treat severe cases of atopic dermatitis that have failed to respond to other forms of therapy. These drugs block the production of some immune cells and curb the action of others. The side effects of drugs like cyclosporine can include high blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, kidney problems, headaches, tingling or numbness, and a possible increased risk of cancer and infections. There is also a risk of relapse after the drug is stopped. Because of their toxic side effects, systemic corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs are used only in severe cases and then for as short a period of time as possible.
Natural and holistic treatments are a safer, gentler alternative to use without the harmful side effects or allergic reactions.
Best of all, you can use them as often as you like, for as long as you like. Herbal ingredients such as Vitamin E oil, Mentha pipererita oil, Bulbinella frutescens tr. and Aloe ferox tr. work quickly to soothe and promote healthy, trouble free skin. Other highly effective herbs include Glycorrhiza glabra, Melia azadirachta, Sambucus nigra and Stellaria media which help to provide relief from itching and discomfort and reduce eczema patches. In addition, Matricaria chamomilla, Asparathus linearis and Galium aparine also prevents infection and inflammation as well as reduces scarring.
Get detailed info on these if you wish here http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/remedies/e/eczema.htm