The Best Remedies For Treating Eczema

Wondering how to treat eczema? It can cause several types of swelling in the skin. Also known as dermatitis, it causes dryness and itching in most cases. It can also appear as a rash in areas such as:

• Face
• Inner elbow and behind the knees
• Hands and feet
• Itching can make the area red, which makes the swelling and itching worse. In addition, itching will lead to a greater chance that the eczema will spread more easily and faster.

Eczema can be classified according to the characteristics of each type:

• Atopic: There are several types of atopic eczema. However, they are generally areas of red, itchy skin that itch constantly.
• Seborrheic: Seborrheic dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin condition that causes bald areas on the skin. These areas are normal on the scalp (not to be confused with dandruff) and the face.

• Contact: Contact dermatitis refers to skin inflammation caused by the skin coming into contact with a foreign substance.

For the most part, it is a common condition. Continue reading to learn more about the best natural remedies to relieve or prevent the symptoms.

Honey to treat eczema

It is no secret that honey has antibacterial properties and  helps to cure problems such as  eczema . Thus, you can use this natural product as a treatment.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons honey (100 g)

Use

• Apply honey and smear it on the area using circular motions.

• Be sure to let it work for 2 hours.
• Afterwards, wash it off with plenty of water and leave this part of the body in the open air.

Olive oil

Olive oil is a very effective eczema treatment due to its incredible properties.

• It relieves acne and reduces inflammation caused by eczema.
• Olive oil penetrates deep into the epidermis, which nourishes and softens the skin without causing allergic reactions.
• It contains vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids. These  help keep the skin moist and prevent dryness.
• It contains squalane and oleocanthal, which are anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich compounds.
• The beta-sitosterol content minimizes the production of inflammatory compounds.

• It reduces the amount of skin bacteria.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil (60 ml)

Use

• First apply the olive oil on the skin. Lubricate it with a clean towel and massage gently with circular motions.
• Leaving the oil on for 2 hours is crucial  to get the best results.
• Afterwards, wash off with plenty of cold water and leave this part of the body in the open air.

Apple cider vinegar to treat eczema

Vinegar is a liquid that mainly contains acetic acid and water. It is the result of when acetic acid bacteria ferment ethanol. Vinegar is not only a kitchen ingredient, but also has industrial, medicinal and topical uses.

Using vinegar as a natural treatment for eczema will not only relieve outbreaks, it will  also help your body prevent future ones.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (60 ml)

Use

• Apply apple cider vinegar to the affected area. You can use a clean towel to do this.
• Let it work for 2 hours.
• Afterwards, wash off with plenty of cold water and leave this part of the body in the open air.

Oranges, clementines and other citrus fruits

These fruits  contain high amounts of vitamin C, which can reduce the amount of histamine that the body releases. Histamine is a compound that the body releases when faced with an allergen. Thus, these fruits can be a great help for people with atopic eczema.

Ingredients

• Orange
• Clementine
• Guava

Use

• Eating an orange, clementine or guava can help prevent the symptoms of eczema.
• You should eat 1 pc. of one of these fruits after each meal.

Aloe  vera

Another popular homemade product for treating eczema is aloe vera. Its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties reduce irritation caused by eczema. It also reduces dark scars over time.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp aloe vera gel (15 ml)

Use

• First you need to apply the aloe vera gel on areas where you usually have eczema. Spread it around using your fingertips using circular motions.
• Let it sit for 20 hours and wash off with plenty of cold water.