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Home Remedy Topic: Eczema94 home remedy submissions for Eczema
| Submitted by summer at 2009-07-03 23:35:15 from 24.42.199.235 |
I've suffered from eczema my entire life.(i'm 25 years old) Seen countless dermatologists and allergists in search for something to give me relief. I use to scratch none stop, clothing and bedding would be covered in blood from the constant scratching. I've been put on everything imaginable from steroid pills to creams, even Prednisone just to give me 2 weeks of relief. As of two months ago I havent touched my steroid creams or pills and I no longer itch. All due to something as simple as a LEMON. I apply lemon juice freshly squeezed to all areas of my body (I have eczema everywhere) It acts as an natural antiseptic. Killing the germs that I was spreading through scratching. Yes there was an initial sting but it lasted no longer than 5 seconds. I apply this 2 times a day and exfoliate at night using a 1 part lemon 1 part sugar mix. Never changed my diet or how I lived. Still use scented soaps, lotions, perfumes. Besides my eczema being cured the scars that came along with them are now fading. Which turned out to be a double benefit to using lemon juice (its a natural bleach). Also some people might think it would be drying to the skin. But it seems to have the opposite effect for me.I never have to apply lotion. This has helped me as person who was told my doctors, dermatologist, and allergist that I have the worst case they have seen and there is nothing they can do.
Good luck to everyone!
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| Submitted by virginia at 2009-08-16 13:20:18 from 24.178.137.212 |
Each body is different. To say there is one magic cure for ecxema is absurd. KNOW YOUR BODY. I had a doctor tell me to never use vaseline on ecxema. Guess what! If flareup was caught early, it worked better FOR ME than the prescription ointments and creams. Stress will cause a flareup IN SOME PEOPLE, so do whatever works for you to relax. Stress free exercise, preferably in fresh air seems to calm and help. Also, a healthy diet with lots and lots of water (add lemon occasionally), fresh fruits and vegetables and fish along with healthy cold pressed oils will benefit the majority of ecxema sufferers. It's my opinion that anything that helps the liver will help with controlling ecxema. If this doesn't help, keep trying til you find what works for you.
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| Submitted by Scout at 2008-07-31 04:40:37 from 24.206.236.216 |
Honey, salt, and light
I had psoriasis on my hands so severe I couldn't tie my kids shoes or keep my house clean for four years. Splits all over my fingertips and between my thumb and index fingers were excruciating. This is what I've learned. The topical steroids worked at first, but over time actually worsened the condition and thinned my skin (even though the MD said it wouldn't on my hands.) I quit using them, which made it worse for awhile, but then gradually improved. I use salt soap (without perfumes or additives), light therapy, and a hand lotion with honey in it. (Burt's Bees grape seed and honey). I also cut out most (not all) processed and refined sugar in my diet. I now have a little flaky skin, but I can live with it. It's not painful!! I played basketball with my boys yesterday! The transformation wasn't overnight, but it only took about three weeks.
I think we need to look at why our immune systems are overreacting -- why don't we ever ask what they are overreacting to? I think maybe it's an overgrowth of bacteria/fungus in our systems. Think about it; salt is a natural disinfectant. Sunlight is a natural disinfectant. Honey has natural antimicrobial/antifungal properties (otherwise it wouldn't sit on your shelf so long without spoiling, right? I used to bake bread, and bakers would always say that recipes that used honey improved the bread's 'keeping qualities.') So maybe all those years I had underlying secondary fungal and bacterial skin infections that were worsened by the steroid use (they suppress the immune system). Maybe we should work with our immune systems instead of fight them. Wishing you the best.
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| Submitted at 2007-01-09 10:56:07 from 71.170.23.25 |
my son has had eczema since he was born. He has it on behind his knees and on top of his feet. he used to scratch so much he would bleed. (it's hard to get a toddler to no scratch!) we tried EVERYTHING! even hte very expensive prescription stuff. the only thing that has worked for him is BAG BALM! every night after bath it was aour ritual, feet and legs covered in bag balm. now the only time we have to do that is in the winter, it gets really dry here. but it keeps the itching and redness away. it's inexpensive as well. look for it at walmart or pet stores.(it was made for dry cracked cow udders) it's in a green square tin. i swear by it!
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| Submitted by Hans at 2006-12-26 18:00:33 from 68.190.225.142 |
Turmeric (the stuff in curry spice) is an incredible anti-inflammatory and will help all eczema sufferers. It is proven as effective as steriods/corticosteriods, but don't let the pharmaceutical companies know that.
Buy Turmeric from healthfood store in pill form and take 3-6 pills 500mg daily. Or mix with tea or put in food.
Eczema has a link with Candida fungus. When you eat sugars, it feeds the fungus which causes your body to 'overreact' or become inflamed. Your immune system attacks fungus around your entire body including skin, hence the itchie, scaly skin. (it's actually more complex, but I am shortening it up a bit)
Avoid sweets, gluten, dairy or foods with fungus to balance out your intenstinal flora. Find out slowly how much sweets, etc you can safely eat w/o showing symptoms. However, I suggest detox for the first few weeks including lost of Omega 3's (from Salmon, perhaps).
Many dermatologist don't recognize the above well established science and prescribe dangerous drugs.
Eczema is genetic and enviromental based. This means that you can effectively cure it, although technically it is not curable.
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| Submitted by Yvonne at 2008-01-04 12:20:04 from 143.116.116.196 |
I have struggeled with Eczema for 39 years and have tried all the above mentioned home remedies plus some! I have woken up with bloody sheets as a kid from the constant scratching.I have had it to the point of seeping and blistering. From Noxzema to Penaten (German zinc diaper rash cream)gold cream and all typs of Hydrocortioson steroid creams Eucerin, Aveeno, Satin hands from Mary Kay you name it. I can say without fail you can try to controll your symptoms, but there is no cure all. I believe one or the other thing will help relieve your symptoms just like I believe there are different grades severity of Eczema or dermatities. Eczema relates directly to your immun system and the fact is
a- your enviroment
b- what you eat
c- stress
has a direct affect on your outbreaks. You got to treat it all to get reliefe. I have found out chocolate and tomatoes is a problem for me and I also canot peel a orange, tangerine or potatoe without getting the immediate effect of itching. Prescription Hylira Hydrating lotion is wonderful and works for me also the emollient night cream from Mary Kay. Takes the itch away right away. Watch what sets you off on food. Acidics, Dairys, know what makes your body tick. It is different for everyone I can tell you that talking to different people with eczema over the years has taught me that. Keep a diary for food and mood for a couple of month then make adjustments that work for you. Expecially take a load of slow down. I have learn to live with Eczema and I am 95% of the time symptom free, but make no mistake there is always the chance of a flare up, for me mostly due to my chocolate indulgence brought on by a stressful day at work or home. Good luck to everyone and I hope you find reliefe.
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| Submitted by Gabi - Woodbridge at 2007-02-17 20:58:45 from 68.32.166.123 |
After a couple desperate attempts to tame the eczema on my baby's legs (cortizone,benadryl,lanacane), I read some of the articles here and implemented the at-home remedies I found listed. This is what worked for me.
An oatmeal bath 2x day (Aveeno). At nightly bath I integrated in small parts a 1/2 cup of olive oil mixed with a tsp. turmeric into the oatmeal bath. I spooned the mixture directly onto the affected areas and gently rubbed it into sore areas. The remainder I added to the bathwater.
After a good soak and while the area was still moist I rubbed legs with plain olive oil and dressed the legs in loose fitting cotton pants. (Natural materials seem less likely to provoke onset of rashes)
Results: After two days the rash is almost invisible and the welts have gone down considerably. Will continue to apply as needed.
...Which goes to show a little holistic medicine never does hurt!
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| Submitted at 2008-05-27 14:22:45 from 75.71.43.171 |
I have suffered from an extreme case of eczema since I was born. It comes and goes but basically remains constant. I have literally tried everything from oatmeal baths the every 'cortisone' possible. I have also been put on oral steroids such as prednisone and a few others, those do the trick and it also made me feel like I could be myself for at least a week or two but it always comes back and usually with vengeance. I really do believe that eczema is related to these things
1. Your stress levels
2. What you eat/ put into your body
I have many food allergies and I know that what I eat directly affects my skin. Dairy, wheat, fruit...etc
I promise anyone who suffers from eczema the way I do, just try cutting a few things out of your diet for at least 3 weeks, I bet you will see a chance. Eczema is INCURABLE! I feel for all those that have to suffer with this stupid disease the way I do!
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| Submitted at 2003-11-07 17:47:18 from 68.15.203.68 |
Take iron, zinc, and vitamins A, D, E, and B-complex to help heal affected area.
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| Submitted by April at 2009-07-30 10:07:31 from 72.228.183.53 |
Baking soda bath!
My 11 month old daughter had the chicken pox and we gave her baking soda baths. Approx 1/4 cup in baby bath. After a few baths, I noticed her eczema was clearing up. I spoke to her pediatrician and she confirmed that there have been preliminary testing that suggest that baking soda may help with eczema. It can't hurt to try, it's cheap and readily available in most homes. Good luck.
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