Eczema is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder. The skin becomes dry and itchy because too much moisture is lost from its upper layer. This leaves the skin without protection, making it easy for bacteria and viruses to penetrate.
Symptoms
Redness of the skin around the blisters
Dry, extremely itchy skin
Raw areas of the skin from scratching which may even lead to bleeding
Care for Your Skin
Bathe only with a mild soap, such as Dove, Basis or Oil of Olay. Use a small amount of soap when bathing. Keep the water temperature cool or warm, not hot.
Moisturizers help keep your skin soft and flexible. They prevent skin cracks. A plain moisturizer is best.
Try not to scratch the irritated area on your skin even if it itches.
Too much heat and sweat can make your skin more irritated and itchy.
Eczema can flare up when you are under stress. Learn how to recognize and cope with stress.
Prevention
Dietary restrictions that may help avoid flare ups include eggs, fish, peanuts, and soy. This is very individual and should be discussed with your health care provider. Control of stress, nervousness, anxiety, and depression may help prevent flares of eczema.
Advice
Coconut oil may be applied to the portions with eczema. Carrot juice and spinach juice in combination is highly beneficial for eczema. Drink plenty of water and take fruit juices like orange.
Its been reported that drinking tomato juice (not the cocktail) clears up the eczema in a matter of days. If you need to, add some pepper or your favorite spice to give the juice flavor.
Home Remedies
1. Add 1-teaspoon camphor to 1 teaspoon sandalwood paste and apply on the affected areas.
2. Rub a nutmeg (hard aromatic seed of an East Indian tree) against a smooth stone slab with a little water and make a paste. Apply to affected area.
3. Coconut oil may be applied to the portions with eczema. Carrot juice and spinach juice in combination is highly beneficial for eczema. Drink plenty of water and take fruit juices like orange.
4. Its been reported that drinking tomato juice (not the cocktail) clears up the eczema in a matter of days. If you need to, add some pepper or your favorite spice to give the juice flavor.