Home Old Home Remedies For Eczema

By Kris Bovay

Natural old home remedies for skin conditions such as Eczema have been proven an effective treatment. Eczema is a common skin condition with no known cure (to-date). Eczema sufferers will exhibit some or all of these symptoms: mild, moderate or intensive dryness, redness, itchiness, inflammation and blisters.

Causes of eczema are not known but it is known that certain events can trigger the condition. The medical history of the individual with eczema is also a factor. Triggers can vary from foods, allergies, stress, poor circulation, excessive sweat, fungal infections and more. There does appear to be a genetic factor for some eczema conditions. The good news is that there are natural old home remedies that will provide relief.

What are the different types of eczema? They include: Dyshidrotic dermatitis " inflamed and irritated skin on the hands or feet; Contact dermatitis " a more temporary condition related to allergies; Stasis dermatitis " found on the lower legs as dry, itchy and inflamed skin, this is related to bad circulation; Seborrheic dermatitis (also known as dandruff) is a scalp condition " the scalp is dry, itchy, flaky and the condition will spread if scratched; Nummular dermatitis is found in older adults, and demonstrates round, circular patches of irritated and inflamed skin; Atopic dermatitis is a chronic eczema that is believed to be an inherited or genetic condition that runs in families. People with this form of eczema often also have hay fever or asthma; and Heurodermatitis is a skin condition related to stress, this eczema demonstrates itchy, dry skin.

Eczema is not contagious; it cannot spread through touch. However since the causes of eczema have not been conclusively determined, researchers have not yet found a cure. The reality is that there appear to be a number of triggers for eczema, just as there are a number of remedies and treatments for eczema.

Commercial treatments are available for eczema sufferers. Some of these treatments include antibiotics, UV radiation, and steroid creams. Unfortunately most of these treatments have a number of side effects that are potentially serious.

Natural old home remedies provide an alternative to commercial treatments. Wash the affected area with cool water (hot water will make it worse). Dry thoroughly and apply a no-water, no-alcohol moisturizer. Consider some of these home health remedies for eczema: aloe vera for soothing; salt or white vinegar soaks for cleaning and drying; olive oil, evening primrose oil, lavender oil, and plantain for moisturizing (with no alcohol or water).

Be proactive, and take preventative measures. Find out what are your eczema triggers? Are you genetically pre-disposed to eczema? Then work to contain the symptoms as soon as they appear. Do you have allergies that trigger eczema? Are you allergic to bananas? Or grass? Do you react to metals; in particular, the metal nickel which is used in computer parts and appears to be a common allergen. Do you have eczema flare-ups more often when youre under more stress? Learn to avoid the allergens and to manage your stress. - 32378

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