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Herbal Remedies for Eczema
What is Eczema Eczema is a skin condition which often looks a lot like other skin problems. As the symptoms are similar to that of psoriasis, they are often confused. One primary difference is that psoriasis often develops more in adults than children, and Eczema is seen more often in children than adults. Causes of Eczema The causes of the two skin conditions, eczema and psoriasis are also usually different with psoriasis being caused by a problem with your body's immune system, and eczema usually caused by simple food allergies. Sometimes yeast infections may also cause the onset of eczema. Appearance of Eczema Eczema appears like a skin rash that is characterized with dry, flaky skin, which is also quite itchy in most sufferers. At times the skin may crack and weep. Eczema rashes can occur almost anywhere on the body, but it is seen most often on the face, forehead, neck and ears. Fortunately eczema is not contagious. Alternative Health Treatment of Eczema Due to the misunderstandings of the causes of this condition, some confusion also abounds regarding appropriate treatments. Some think that eczema is hereditary and cannot be cured although luckily this is untrue. Many natural remedy specialists believe that eczema is caused more often by an allergy to foods, chemicals or other environmental factors. Since a large majority of childhood eczema problems appear when a child starts drinking regular milk, or adding standard milk based products to their diets, this allergy seems to be the most common cause of eczema. And by simply removing the milk products from the child's diet, the eczema rash clears up on its own. Other foods that have been found to commonly cause eczema flare ups include nuts, eggs and fish. So the first step in treating eczema - especially in children - is to remove any new foods they may have recently added to their diet. Keep in mind that baby formulas are based on cow's milk too, so if an infant develops eczema you may want to discuss alternative formulas with your child's doctor. Herbal Remedies for Eczema The first step in treating an eczema flare up is to help relieve the itching. Aloe vera is one of the best choices for this purpose. Be sure to use pure 100% aloe vera juice or gel, and ensure there are no fragrances, alcohol, or chemicals added that will possibly irritate the skin further. An herb known as Burdock may also be added in the child's bath water. This is one of the best herbs to use for chronic skin problems. Burdock can also be used as a wash by making a tea out of it and swabbing the tea onto affected areas of the skin. Adults can also take a daily herbal supplement to help treat and prevent chronic eczema problems. A combination of Kelp, Dandelion and Alfalfa works wonders for improving nail, skin and hair. Return to Alternative Treatments for Various Disorders for healthy living solutions.
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