Eczema is a skin disease covering both male and female. It ranges from mild to chronic. Below is mentioned causes, symptoms and natural remedies for Eczema.
Causes of Eczema
- Hereditary
- Skin infection
- Hormonal imbalance or changes
- Allergies
Symptoms of Eczema
- Dry and sensitive skin
- Rash
- Red and inflamed skin
- Itching
- Swelling and oozing
- Scaly and dark colored patches
Natural Home Remedies for Eczema
1 Take a bath
Dry skin worsen the eczema so keep skin moist.Every day bath with warm water with mild soaps (never use harsh soaps it may cause dry skin ).after bath always apply moisturizer to keep skin moist.
2 Coconut oil
Apply coconut oil on the affected areas it will reduce itching symptoms,oil will keep your skin moist and one can apply easily as skin gets dry.
3 Probiotics
Probiotics are good or healthy bacteria which makes sense given there is clearly disrupted bacteria both on the skin and in the gut of a person with eczema.
4 Aloe vera gel
Extract the gel from aloe vera leaves and apply on the affected areas ,leave for 20-25 minutes and wash it off with cold water and apply moisturizer on it .Repeat the process 2 times in a day.
5 Honey
Wash your hands and apply a thin layer of honey on the affected areas and leave for 20-30 minutes .Wash it off with cold water and apply a moisturizer on the affected areas.Repeat the process 3 times in a day.One can also cover thin layer of honey with bandage or a clean cloth.
Diet
Diet should be rich in vitamin A and C ,Probiotic and omega 3 fatty acid.
Food rich in vitamin A and C are tomato,papaya,citrus fruits ,carrots,green leafy vegetables.
Yogurt and fermented foods are rich in probiotics.
Flax seeds ,walnuts,salmon are rich in omega 3 fatty acids.
Eczema is a skin diseases which can be treated by taking precaution and natural remedies at certain stage definitely doctor consultation is necessary.