Natural Eczema Remedies

Eczema is known as atopic dermatitis and virtually anything can trigger it.

Eczema is caused by an over reaction of the immune system to something you have touched or something that has touched your skin. This subsequently causes your skin to become irritated, inflamed and feel very itchy.

The good news is that if you can find out what initially caused your eczema and avoid coming into contact with it again, there is a good chance that your eczema will eventually go away.

A big part of treating eczema therefore lies in identifying its cause, but it is also important to try and regain control of your immune system so that your eczema doesn’t flare up again in the future.

Below you will find a list of natural ways that you can do this.

Essential Fatty Acids For Eczema

Essential fatty acids such as EPA oil or fish oil capsules can be very helpful in stabilising eczema. Take two tablespoons of essential fatty acids a day, and if your eczema is very severe double it to four.

B Vitamins For Eczema 

When you are stressed your body needs lots of b vitamins to recover, if it doesn’t get these B vitamins your skin will suffer and your eczema will flare up.

The best type of B vitamins to take are liquid vitamins because they are absorbed much better by the body.

Check Your Body’s pH

Very often eczema can be a reaction to an acidic body. Try to eat more green vegetables and cut out acid forming foods such as those which contain sugar or white flour.

Immune System Modulators For Eczema

Some supplements contain immune system modulators such as beta glucan or phytonutrients. These help to regulate your immune system and so help to prevent your eczema from flaring up in the future.

Green Tea For Eczema

Green tea contains polyphenols that have antiallergic properties. You may want to try drinking 2-3 cups a day of green tea and see how your skin responds, or even better, take a green tea supplement as it will contain higher levels of polyphenols.

Topical Treatments For Eczema

Topical treatments are very often used to provide relief from eczema, although some can also be healing. Look for moisturisers or oils containing essential fatty acids such as borage oil, fish oil, coconut oil, emu oil and flaxseed oil

Wear Sunblock

If you are spending a lot of time outside in the sun put on some sunblock instead of sunscreen. Sunscreen contains ingredients which can cause your eczema to flare up.

Corticosteroids For Eczema

Although not a natural treatment, topical corticosteroids are very helpful in providing relief if your eczema is very painful.

However they should not be used for very long because they can have serious side effects with long term usage.