Therefore, I've opted to go more natural with my eczema care. Often, if I can go "natural" with minor health issues I do. However, I am compliant when I need to take medication for more serious illnesses.
Below are the eczema relief suggestions from my acupuncturist Aimee E. Raupp, MS, Lac, who has eczema so she knows. As in all things,talk to your family doctor, dermatologist or personal acupuncturist if you have or believe you have eczema.
Aimee Raupp suggested the following:
--Applying olive oil to dry skin works.
--Sesame oil is better if the skin is red and dry.
--Coconut oil also works well.
--When the eczema is flared up, itchy and red, applying ground oatmeal (make a paste with water or one of the oils) really helps soothe the skin.
--Internally, be sure to take fish oil or cod liver oil. The essential fatty acids these contain are very important for reducing inflammation and keeping skin nourished. (Personally, this makes the biggest difference in my eczema.)
--Avoid sugary and yeasty foods (especially wine and beer), caffeine and anything processed as these are all inflammatory foods and can worsen the eczema.
Any of you getting eczema symptoms with the colder weather? How do you treat it successfully?
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