How To Treat Eczema - Part 2

This is the part 2 of the series on treating eczema. If you still have not gone through the first part then you can do so by visit here How To Treat Eczema - Part 1

Topical supplements can also be used to control the spread of eczema and reduce them. Below are some of the ways that you can follow to treat eczema.

Using aloe vera - Instead of using an aloe vera cream or related product, apply aloe vera extract from the actaul plant. Remove a leaf from the plant and extract the gel like substance from inside. Apply this gel all over the eczema affected skin and leave it for sometime. Natural aloe vera is free from all kind of side effects and is safe to use. Aloe vera is being used as a moisturizing agent for thousands of years and many people have benefitted from it.

Using Calendula - Calendula is another natural product that you can apply on your skin, as it does not have any side effects . You can also mix both aloe vera and calendula before applying it to your skin. The extracts of calendula flower is used in making skin lotions to reduce inflammation.

You can find calendula products such as cream, soap, lotions, etc in health food stores. These are same as those found in drug stores but since they contain more amount of pure calendula they are free from irritating ingredients.

Oats - Fill an old unwanted cotton or nylon sock with natural oats and tie it on your bathtub. Let the water run through the oats. Oats are said to contain anti- itching components that can be very soothing to the skin. Another alternative is to prepare an oatmeal paste and applying it directly on the eczema infected area.
 

Using chamomile - One of the popular treatment for eczema is chamomile. Dried chamomile flowers can be used to prepare chamomile tea by boiling it for 15 minutes approximately. Allow it to cool down slightly then use a clean, dry cloth to apply it on your skin, by slightly compressing it on your skin and removing the extra moisture. Do this for 10-15 minutes.

It should be noted that chamomile is said to cause allergic reaction to few people, so it is best to test it before using.

Coconut oil - Organic  virgin coconut oil is used as a moisturizer and many people have found it to be more effective than creams bought from drug stores. You can find these online, heath stores or selected supermarkets.

Sweet almond oil - Sweet almond oil contains oleic and ursolic acids which is used for treatment of eczema. These are believed to heal the skin and reduce inflammation. This can be used as a moisturizer by applying it on your skin, or using it before or after your bath, which will protect from drying of skin from hot water.

 Lemon - Cut a lemon in half and apply it on eczema affected skin. You might have a burning sensation when applying but you can see some changes by applying it regularly. This burning sensation is because the lemon is removing the inflammation from your skin and happens mostly when you rub it or if you have a broken skin on eczema part.

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