Home Old Home Remedies for Eczema
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.
There are a number of different eczema types, which include: Contact dermatitis ” a temporary eczema type related to allergies; Heurodermatitis ” itchy, dry skin that is related to stress; Atopic dermatitis ” this is a chronic eczema that appears to be genetic (runs in families) and that is found more often in people with asthma or hay fever; Dyshidrotic dermatitis ” irritated and inflamed skin on the hands or feet; Nummular dermatitis is identified by its round, circular patches and is found most often in older adults; Sehorrheic dermatitis is a scalp condition that is also known as dandruff ” the scalp becomes dry and itchy and will spread if scratched; and Stasis dermatitis ” related to bad circulation, found on the lower legs (calves), dry, itchy, inflamed skin.
Eczema is not contagious through touch, even though some types of eczema can spread on your own body if scratched. With the large number of triggers or causes of eczema, medical researchers have been unable to find a cure. However a number of treatments are available; both commercial treatments and old home remedies.
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).
What are your eczema triggers? Take preventative measures; if you can control your exposure to what triggers your eczema, you will find your eczema occurrences are minimized. Are your allergies the eczema triggers? Are you allergic to grass? Do you have hay fever? Do you react to contact with metal, in particular to nickel? Nickel has been found to be a common allergen among eczema sufferers (nickel is found in computer components). Do members of your family have eczema? Is there a genetic relationship? Does your eczema flare-up more when you are under stress? Find ways to manage your stress and avoid allergens; and as soon as your eczema symptoms start, try to contain and minimize the area. The smaller the area, the more quickly old home remedies will work.
