A Natural Treatment for Eczema is a Natural SolutionUsing a natural treatment for eczema can not prevent you from getting this skin condition. That is likely inherited from your parents. However, natural and organic products can be very effective in the management of this bothersome skin condition. What is Eczema?Eczema is a generic term for many types of skin inflammations. The most common, severe and chronic type of eczema is called, atopic dermatitis. It is a genetic condition related to allergies such as hay fever and asthma. Essentially it is a weakened area of skin that becomes irritated and inflamed. Everyone from infants to adults can suffer from eczema. Symptoms and characteristics may be similiar in adults and children but the trigger factors may vary.
Baby EczemaBaby eczema is fairly common although the severity can range widely. I first noticed my baby's eczema (atopic dermatitis) around the age of 4 months. Because I have hay fever and my husband, asthma, there is no mystery as to why our son developed atopic dermatitis. If we have another child they will have a more than 50% chance of having eczema, asthma and/or hay fever. Dressing your little one in organic clothing can make a big difference in regard to relieving eczema. It is especially important that they are not subject to harmful chemicals that may be found in their everyday clothes. To learn more, please visit the organic baby clothes page. What Can Work for EveryoneNeedless to say, I couldn't bear to see those sandpapery, reddish-brown patches on my son's chin, legs, back, hands and feet. After confirming with the pediatrician what it was, I decided to come up with a plan to keep it in check. Please see
eczema skin symptoms
if you would like more information and characteristics of atopic dermatitis.
Another common treatment is the use of petroleum jelly or mineral oil. This too can be controversial. It is believed by many skin care experts to hinder the natural respiration process of the skin. It is also believed to make the skin more sensitive to the sun. The last thing eczema sufferers need is for their skin to become more sensitive. Feeling out of options, I went on the defense. I learned about the things that trigger atopic dermatitis and avoided them like the plague. By eliminating irritating chemicals in skin care products you will be helping to avoid flare-ups. It is also crucially important that those chemicals are not being readily absorbed through the weakened skin. A 100% Organic skin care ointment is the best natural treatment for eczema sufferers. Be sure to learn the
skin irritants that are a common cause of eczema
flares.
Natural Treatments for EczemaSoaps Use soap sparingly, only in places that really need it. Try not to use it on places where eczema has flared. While detergents are too harsh, true soaps are milder. Castile Soap is made from olive oil (a great natural treatment for eczema) and is probably the most mild and easiest to find. Glycerin Soap is another mild, cleanser. Oatmeal is a great option. I use a colloidal oatmeal bath as a natural treatment when ever my baby's eczema starts to show. He is too young to speak but the relief on his face says it all. Note: Organic skin care products can be hard to find. Thankfully, more options are showing up in regular supermarkets and drug stores. Although it can take some time reading labels, I have also found products at my local vitamin and health food stores. 
Lotions and "Spot Treatments" Applying lotion all over, several times a day is an important natural treatment for eczema. The best time to use your moisturizer is no more than 3 minutes after bathing. That way the moisturizing agents will be better able to lock in moisture. A natural treatment for eczema will keep skin moist while letting it breathe. Synthetic ones, like mineral oil, can "suffocate" skin and should be avoided. Examples of Natural Moisturizers...
Here are more natural treatments for eczema. Many of them have been used for centuries and beyond...
Note: While these ingredients are natural, they are still potent. It is of course possible to be allergic to any of these plants. Please use caution when trying new products. Do not test on irritated skin. Use extra vigilance when treating infants and young children. I use a thick ointment made mostly of olive oil, calendula and natural preservatives for my baby's eczema flares. I made sure to test a small patch of this natural treatment for eczema on healthy skin first. I now use it liberally on his face and anywhere needed. Keeping it Fresh We went over the dangers of synthetic preservatives in skin care products. The good news is that there are plenty of natural preservatives. They are not widely used because they can be expensive to make. They also don't last as long as the man-made ones. That's ok, they're not supposed to. Many of these natural preservatives do "double duty" and act as a natural treatment for eczema...
You can always refrigerate your organic skin care products. This will help maintain freshness if you are not using them as quickly as you thought you might. Hopefully, after practicing the eczema treatments listed above, you won't! Always make sure to get a diagnosis from a dermatologist before attempting treatment. As this site grows I will be adding more information about eczema and natural treatments. Please come back and visit often. Here's To Healthy, Glowing Skin! Return from Natural Treatment for Eczema to Complete Natural Skin Care Home
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