30 Natural Home Remedies for Eczema (Atopic dermatitis) in Kids & Adults
Eczema refers to a medical condition
that is characterized by irritated or inflamed skin. Sufferers of eczema have
dry, itchy, red, or cracked skin. The most commonly occurring type of eczema is
known as atopic eczema or atopic dermatitis.
Almost 90% of the sufferers of eczema
are aged below 5 years. Children have rashes on the scalp, face, hands, and
feet. In adults, the rashes develop on the inside of the elbow and the knee as
well as the neck, hands, and feet. Eczema can, fortunately, be controlled with
correct treatment.
Symptoms of Eczema
Common symptoms in adults and children
includes
1.
Inflammation and
redness of the skin
2.
Itchy red patches
on the skin
3.
Thick crusted or
scaly lesions
4.
Changes in skin
pigmentation
5.
Small fluid
filled blisters that start discharging
Best Natural
Home Remedies For Eczema (Atopic dermatitis)
1. Turmeric
Due to its antioxidant qualities
turmeric is very effective in curing all skin problems. Turmeric contains
active component called ‘curcumin’, which has bactericidal and
anti-inflammatory properties that help treat skin itching and inflammation.
1.
Mix 1-2 teaspoon
of turmeric with enough raw milk or rose water to make a smooth paste. Apply
this paste on the affected skin area for 1-2 hours and then wash off with cool
water and pat dry. Follow this remedy 2 times a day until the redness, inflammation
and itchiness is gone.
2.
Or mix half
teaspoon of turmeric to cup of boiling water or milk and let it simmer for 8-9
minutes. Allow it to cool and drink it.
3.
Boil 1 tablespoon
of turmeric to cup of boiling water. Boil it for 10 minutes and apply this warm
water on affected skin for 1-2 hours. Rinse it off with cool water.
2. Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil has
anti-inflammatory properties that help in reducing the redness and inflammation
of your skin due to eczema.
1.
Take enough
amount of extra virgin olive oil and apply it over affected skin and leave it
for 5-10 minutes (clean the affected skin before applying olive oil)
2.
Then gently rub
this olive oil on the skin so that the olive oil gets deeper into the affected
skin.
3.
Now place hot
washcloth over the affected skin and hold it on till the cloth cools down.
4.
Repeat this
process 4-5 times continuously.
5.
Then wash the
skin with cools water. Repeat this remedy once or twice a day to get rid of
eczema and eczema scars.
3. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is an effective herb for
treatment of eczema. Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory property which helps
soothe the itching inflammation of skin due to eczema. Additionally, it
contains anti-microbial properties, which prevents further skin infection. It
also helps hydrate the red, dry skin caused itching and keep the skin
moisturized naturally.
1.
Extract 1-2
tablespoon of fresh aloe gel from aloe leaf or you can use readymade pure aloe
gel.
2.
Add 1 teaspoon of
fresh lemon juice and vitamin E oil to this ale gel.
3.
Apply this
mixture directly on the affected skin.
4.
Leave it on for 1
hour and then wash it off with normal water.
5.
Follow this
procedure twice daily for best and fast result
4. Sandalwood
Sandalwood is very effective in
treatment of many skin problems eczema, sunburn etc as it has
anti-inflammatory, soothing, antimicrobial, and cooling properties that
help alleviate irritated, dry and red skin. Moreover, it can help lighten up
eczema scars naturally.
1.
Add 1-2 teaspoon
of pure sandalwood powder to half teaspoon of camphor powder and enough rose
water or plain water to prepare smooth paste.
2.
Apply this
mixture on the affected skin area and leave it on for 30-45 minutes.
3.
Then rinse off
with cool water. Follow this remedy once or twice a day.
5. Carrots with turmeric
Peel 2-3 carrots and boil them for 10-12
minutes. Then mash them to make smooth paste and add 1 teaspoon of turmeric
powder to it.
Apply the paste over affected areas for
30-40 minutes and rinse with cool water. Repeat this once or twice a day.
6. Vitamin E Oil
Vitamin E oil or Vitamin E gel capsules
are also found to be very helpful in reducing eczema skin problems as it is
rich in natural tocopherols.
1.
Apply enough
amount of Vitamin E oil on the affected skin
2.
Leave it on for
about 30-45 minutes.
3.
The Vitamin E oil
will react with the eczema and will help in reducing the itchiness,
inflammation and other eczema symptoms.
4.
Repeat this
remedy 2-3 times a day to get rid of eczema.
7. Neem/Indian Lilac
Neem or Indian lilac has antibacterial,
anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-microbial properties that help to relieve
eczema symptoms such as redness, dryness, pain, inflammation and swelling.
Neem oil is a rich source of vitamin E
and essential fatty oils that keep the affected skin moisturized. You can use
neem leaves and neem oil to treat eczema.
1.
Take handful of
neem leaves, half teaspoon of turmeric and 1 teaspoon of sesame.
2.
Grind all these
ingredients together to make smooth paste.
3.
Then apply this
paste over the affected areas for 30-40 minutes.
4.
Wash it off with
cool water.
5.
Follow this
procedure once or twice a day for few weeks.
6.
You can store
this mixture in refrigerator.
8. Neem and glycerin
1.
Add 1-2 teaspoon
of neem oil and 1 tablespoon of glycerin to your warm bath water
2.
Soak yourself in
it for no longer than 10-15 minutes.
3.
Pat dry your skin
properly. Repeat this once a day for 3-4 weeks to get rid of eczema symptoms.
