Eczema Remedy Blog

When it comes to finding long-term eczema relief,  you have many options.  You may have heard many claims that home remedies work, but do they?  Absolutely!  Even though the nature and severity of condition is different for every individual, home remedies have proven provide relief for  many.  Below are five reasons why you should give [...]

The previous baby eczema post discussed different ways you can keep your little one’s eczema under wraps.  One of the treatments emphasized in that post is keeping the skin moisturized.  Well an article over at todaysthv.com emphasizes the importance of keeping your baby’s skin hydrated during the winter months:
Dermatologist, Dr. Lindsay Enns, says winter weather [...]

Baby eczema is a condition that affects up to 20% of babies; 60% of those cases persist into adulthood.  Anyone who has a baby suffering from eczema knows that it is absolutely heartbreaking to see their little one so itchy and miserable.  So what can you do to help your tiny tot?
Treating baby eczema:  Assessing [...]

I found this great video with a holistic practitioner explaining some of the basic causes of eczema and how to treat it naturally.  This is an excellent video that is highly recommended:

Before prescribing any treatments for eczema, a dermatologist considers the individual’s type of eczema, severity of the condition, age, medical history, current overall health status, and any other possible medical concerns.  Any medication prescribed is meant to clear the eczema infection, reduce inflammation, reduce itchiness, and prevent worsening of the condition.
Very seldom is one treatment [...]

As I was browsing the web today, I came across an interesting opinion written by a homeopath. He argues that trying to suppress any condition makes it worse. Interestingly, he mentions how infants with eczema treated with conventional methods may end up getting the short end of the stick later in life:
“Infants who [...]

Hippocrates once declared, “Let food be thy medicine, thy medicine shall be thy food.”   The foods we eat everyday maintain our health and is fundamental to healing illnesses.  Eczema in fact, is no exception.  When it comes to eczema, diet may be a determining factor of the frequency and severity of flare-ups.  [...]

As I was browsing the web, I came across an excellent article about soap nuts being used as an eczema remedy.  Now that is one treatment that I knew nothing about, and I just had to share this with you.  Check it out:

Soap Nuts to Treat Eczema & Psoriasis
By Matthew James Johnson
Soap nuts have a [...]

Have you ever been frustrated with eczema medications that seem to help for a short amount of time, but then stop working altogether?  Are you concerned about the long-term side-effects of conventional medicine?  Do you feel that too much of your hard-earned dollars are going towards medications?  If so, it’s time to weigh your options [...]

According to the National Eczema Association for Science and Education, nearly 10% of all infants and children suffer from childhood eczema at some point. Eczema in children usually appears during the first year of life, and a large number of children see their eczema disappear by the age of 5 or 6.

Childhood eczema has the [...]

Eczema homeopathy is a viable option for eczema sufferers who want to treat eczema holistically.  Homeopathy should not be confused for other eczema natural treatments such as herbalism, which treat conditions via medicinal herbs or other naturopathic practices, such as acupuncture, massage, aromatherapy and dietary advice. Eczema homeopathy  uses the approach of balancing the body [...]

Have you ever considered undergoing an eczema acupuncture treatment? If not, you may be missing out on a powerful healing tool to add to your eczema fighting arsenal. A medical practice originating from China over 5,000 years ago, acupuncture involves stimulating energy points on the body by penetrating the skin with thin needles.  The intent [...]

If you want to know how to cure eczema, you’re going to need to know how to treat your body from the inside out. Of course, doctors and other medical experts say there is no cure for eczema, but the three steps below will help you find long-term relief.
Drink your water!
Drinking water may seem [...]

Hand and foot eczema is an inflammatory skin condition characterized by hyperkertosis (thickening of the outer skin) and painful fissures of the hands and soles of the feet. Treating this painful condition goes beyond any lotion, oil, or cream available; ultimately, you must be conscientious of your lifestyle.  Below is an article which explains just [...]

Having eczema on any part of the body is bad enough, but suffering from eczema on face is even more horrifying. Unlike flare-ups that occur on the body, facial eczema cannot easily be concealed, which is often a source of undue stress and embarrassment.  The severity of your condition determines how easy it will be [...]

Any mom-to-be, especially those with a history of eczema in the family,  should proactively do as much as she can to prevent her unborn baby from inheriting this disease.  Now it is possible to do everything right, and your baby may still get eczema, but there are specific things you can do to reduce the [...]

If you’re on a quest to find an eczema cure, don’t be discouraged. We have all probably read or heard the dreaded statement, “There is no cure for eczema”, but is that really true?
Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “cure” as:

Recovery or relief from a disease, or

a complete or permanent solution or remedy

Based on these definitions, [...]

In India, the neem tree is known as the “divine tree” and as the “village pharmacy”.  This ayurvedic leaf has powerful medicinal properties, including being an antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and an analgesic.   These properties make neem a very effective natural eczema remedy treatment.
Neem works by preventing bacteria from entering broken skin; it  also strengthens [...]

As mentioned in a previous post, finding the cause of eczema is essential to finding the remedy that works for you.  There is no “one size fits all” cause; contributing factors may stem from diet, allergies, family history, compromised immune system, etc.
In an inspiring article, MasterChef judge John Torode, gives his account on how he [...]