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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

Eczema (eczema) can appear at anyone, any age, and is a nuisance. When visiting a doctor, doctors often prescribe steroid creams for patients. For many people, steroid creams are not only ineffective, but also cause many side effects. The good news is there are many therapies you can use to alleviate the itchiness, dry flakiness and skin changes caused by the disease. Certain natural therapies can cause significant changes in the skin's surface and internal feel. If your skin does not respond well to natural remedies or gets worse after applying them, visit a dermatology clinic.

Steps

Part 1 of 4: Changing Lifestyle

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   Identify bad habits that cause illness. Each person has their own habits, no one is like anyone. One person is sensitive to wool while another is sensitive to a certain chemical ingredient in the perfume. Since we cannot pinpoint exactly what causes illness, you will need to screen for each one. You can try all kinds of dishes, record them, and wait to see how your body changes when you stop eating them.
   • It can be a bit difficult to find the cause of the disease, many people choose a normal diet, then write down what they eat to see how they affect the condition.

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   Wear hypoallergenic fabrics. Wear loose clothing whenever possible, and avoid clothing made from rough and itchy fabrics like wool. Smooth fabrics like cotton, silk, and bamboo are less likely to irritate your skin. Also, be aware of the detergent you are using because they can leave residue on your clothes after washing, contributing to eczema. Use natural detergent or you can switch to bio-cleaner.
   • When you exercise, wear specialized sportswear designed to keep your skin dry, sweating too much will make your eczema worse.

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   Choose non-irritating soaps and shampoos. Skin irritants include: soaps, detergents, shampoos, dishwashing liquid, disinfectants, and any products that contain fragrances. Try using natural soaps and detergents.
   • Avoid products containing Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Parabens. These two substances are commonly found in body hygiene products and are known to irritate and dry out the skin. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate also breaks down natural proteins in the skin and makes your skin sensitive to chemicals that pollute the environment. Many medical studies have linked parabens to endocrine disorders, cancer and many problems related to reproductive function.

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   Use a humidifier. The dry air in the home and bedroom causes the skin to dry out, making skin conditions such as eczema worse. To improve this, you need a humidifier to increase the moisture in the air and on your skin. Portable home humidifiers are very portable and are now very popular in the market with various designs at a wide range of prices.
   • You can still increase the humidity in your room without a humidifier. Indoor plants will help you do this through their evaporation. The fern is the most popular humidifier today.

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   Keep your home clean and remove allergens. Causes of allergies such as dust, pet hair, pollen, mold, and dandruff are the causes of eczema. Use a good vacuum cleaner and vacuum regularly.
   • Avoid places with lots of bacteria, mold, and viruses. You should also keep some distance from people who are sick, as they can spread the illness to you.

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   Reduce stress. Eczema and other dermatological diseases are closely linked to both psychological and physical stress, so rest and relaxation is essential. Do whatever makes you feel relaxed like fantasy, hypnotherapy, silence, yoga, listening to music, or painting.
   • Take some time out every day to relax. While the exact causes of eczema remain open, proven stress has the potential to worsen eczema.

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   Limit bathing, use lukewarm water (neither too hot nor too cold) to bathe. Washing too often will cause the skin to lose moisture, making the eczema worse. You should only take a shower once a day or two. Do not take a sauna or shower that is too cold and each bath should be about 15 to 20 minutes long.After bathing, use a dry towel and gently pat dry.
   • It is important to moisturize your skin after bathing, preferably while your body is still wet, as your skin is filled with water. Use moisturizers that are pure and derived from coconut oil, olive oil, shea butter, avocado, and beaver oil. Keep in mind, while oils usually don't hurt the skin for people with eczema, each person has a different profile, so it's important to try a variety of oils to find the one that works best for you. me.
   • Do not soak in the tub for too long, as sometimes the water can cause your skin to become tight. The eczema can be itchy if your skin is affected.
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Part 2 of 4: Treating eczema with topical substances

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   Aloe. Use aloe oil directly extracted from the aloe plant, not commercial aloe vera products. Peel the leaves and squeeze out the clear, gel-like consistency. Apply this gel to your eczema and wait for it to penetrate. You can store the aloe leaves in the refrigerator for later use. The pure aloe vera gel does not cause any negative side effects when applied topically, so feel free to use the aloe vera gel.
   • The thick aloe vera liquid has been used to moisturize and fight inflammation for thousands of years. Many patients with eczema have verified the amazing use of aloe vera for its ability to soothe itchy sensations and moisturize dry, rough skin.

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   Use a balm from marigold. You can feel free to use chamomile juice as it doesn't have any negative side effects when applied topically, or you can mix it with aloe vera gel. Marigold's flower oil is often extracted in liquid and ointment for the skin, and has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.
   • Currently, there are many products from marigold flowers such as soap, oils, liquid cosmetics, ointments and creams. You can find these products in grocery stores and drugstores. However, products sold in health food stores are more popular because they have a higher percentage of chamomile essential oil and less irritating ingredients.

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   Oat. Stuff the whole oatmeal in an old cotton sock or tall nylon stockings tied to the shower head to let the water run through the oatmeal. The oats contain anti-inflammatory and anti-itch properties, which will help ease the eczema.
   • Use thick oat cream. To make cream, you need to mix oatmeal with water until the mixture is thick. Apply it directly to your eczema!
   • Stinging nettle has the same uses and principles as oats. Many believe they have the ability to disrupt the transmission of pain and itchy sensations.

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   Roman Chrysanthemum. Chamomile has a long-standing reputation for its effectiveness in treating eczema, and many people claim that it has the ability to relieve itching and soothe inflammation. You can keep dried chamomile in boiling water for about 15 minutes to make chamomile tea. After 15 minutes, take out the corpses and let the tea cool. Then, dip a clean gauze in tea, squeeze it dry and apply it to the eczema for 10-15 minutes.
   • You can also apply tea to your skin and massage or dissolve the tea in a bath to soak. However, you should be cautious because there are some people allergic to chamomile, to be safe you should put a little tea on the skin to verify before using.

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   Use organic coconut oil. Organic low-heat, virgin coconut oil, often used as a moisturizer, is highly valued by eczema sufferers over expensive commercial creams. This coconut oil is available at grocery stores, online and in some supermarkets. Apply oil (which will be solid at first, but melts very quickly) directly onto the eczema and wait for the cream to seep into the skin.
   • Pressing at low temperature means processed at minus 83 degrees C, helping to preserve all nutrients, enzymes and minerals in coconut intact.

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   Sweet almond oil. The reason that sweet almond oils are often used to treat eczema is because they contain ursolic and oleic acid. These substances are believed to reduce inflammation and heal the skin. You can also apply the oil all over your body to moisturize before bathing, to protect your skin from drying out in a hot shower.

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   Lemon. Cut the lemon in half and apply a slice of lemon to the eczema. You will see some changes. The eczema is starting to feel burning, that's because the lemon is working to get rid of the inflammatory factor inside the eczema. A burning sensation occurs only when you scratch your eczema, mainly because the skin in the area where the eczema has been torn off. advertisement

Part 3 of 4: Diet Changes

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   Improve current diet. Try to limit processed foods. Eat only organic natural foods, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, prepare your own beans and vegetables, snack with nuts, berries, seeds, fruit, and minimize the amount of red meat in your diet. application.
   • You need to provide adequate omega-3 oils (found in fish and green vegetables) to help your skin soft and succulent.

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   Reduce milk and dairy products. Cow's milk is one of the most likely to cause eczema, so it's important to remove cow's milk from your diet (at least temporarily) to see if the condition is progressing. are not. Cow's milk is slightly acidic and contains a lot of hormones and chemicals, potentially making your eczema worse. Try stopping cow's milk for at least 2 weeks and monitoring your body changes.
   • There are many substitutes for cow's milk, so don't worry, you won't have to drink black coffee in place of cow's milk. Goat, sheep, and buffalo milk are all great fat alternatives.
   • There are also plant-based milks such as soy milk, hazelnut milk, oat milk, almond milk, and rice milk.

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   Cut out gluten from your diet. Barley is considered a common cause of eczema. If possible, cut down on the gluten in your diet as gluten has the potential to cause many skin conditions. Limit bread, pasta, whole grains, and other processed foods rich in carbohydrates.

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   Refine the food and drink menu. Keep a diary of everything you have eaten and try to notice any change in symptoms as you eat them. Sometimes you may notice something out of the ordinary after just a few hours. When you notice bad progression of certain foods, diet them for at least 2 weeks (4-6 weeks is better if you can) and look for changes in the skin's surface.
   • In addition to dairy and barley, soybeans, eggs, nuts and nuts can be irritating to people with eczema. If you find that these foods are making your eczema worse, avoid them.

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   Absorb natural supplements. There are many additional nutrients that can make eczema symptoms less severe. The most typical ones are as follows:
   • Fat axit: Fatty acids have been shown to be effective in soothing dry skin and reducing inflammation, making it easy to get rid of eczema. Omega-3 is an anti-inflammatory, usually present in the form of DHA and EPA. Omega-6 can cause inflammation. There is a study that has shown that if you take 1.8 grams of EPA (an Omega-3 fatty acid) per day for 12 weeks, your eczema is significantly reduced.
   • Vitamins A, D and E: Helps skin stay fresh, improves wrinkles on the skin, enhances collagen production and protects skin from free radicals.
   • Gamma-linolenic acid: This is also a fatty acid found in primrose oil, borage oil, and Greek black grape oil. Many believe this acid has the ability to soothe inflamed areas and balance fluid in the skin.
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Part 4 of 4: Recognizing Symptoms of Disease

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   Know the common symptoms. Eczema is actually a collection of diseases that cause skin inflammation and irritation. All types of eczema have an itchy symptom. Scratching the itch will cause a "watery" burning pain, the swelling will become uncomfortable and potentially scaly, which is dermatitis caused by eczema.
   • As the causes of eczema remain open, recognized stress has the potential to make the disease worse. Eczema usually appears in infancy or adolescence, and sometimes occurs in people in their 30s.

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   Look for symptoms all over the body. The most characteristic manifestations of eczema are itchy, dry and flaky skin and a red rash on the face, behind the knees, on the elbows, and in the hands and feet. In adults, it is estimated that only 10% of people with eczema have rashes that appear on the elbows and wrinkle areas on the knees and back of the nape.
   • In babies, developing eczema will look like a baby's scalp (seborrheic dermatitis) and the face (especially on the cheeks) and usually appear when the baby is 2 or 3 months old. year old. In young children 2 through puberty, the rash usually develops on the wrinkled area of ​​the elbow, and / or behind the knee.

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   Determine your type of eczema. Inflammation and itching are common symptoms, however, there are different types of eczema depending on the location and type of the inflammation.
   • If you have allergic eczema or contact eczema, it is likely that you have been exposed to a fluid and your body reacts to that fluid. The inflammation will appear where the garment, jewelry or fluid comes in contact.
   • If you find blisters filled with transparent fluid inside your palms and soles, you are at risk of developing leukoplakia.
   • If you see one or more coin-shaped spots appearing primarily on the skin of your arms, legs, and buttocks, you may already have pyrogenic eczema.
   • If your scalp and face are yellow, oily, or scaly, you may have had seborrheic dermatitis.
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Advice

• Patience. You won't be able to cure your eczema if you don't have determination. Be lazy, easily discouraged, or tell yourself "no matter how much you cure it!" will never cure you.
• Gamma linolenic acid (GLA), found in primrose, borage, and Greek black currant oil, has the ability to ease the symptoms of eczema.
• Sleeping enough. If you have trouble sleeping, try relaxing and soaking in the bath before going to bed, plus make sure your bedroom is dark and well ventilated, turn off all electronics. one hour before bed.
• Try a variety of therapies such as acupuncture, Ayurvedic aromatherapy, herbal remedies, and homeopathic remedies. If you choose the Ayurvedic aroma method or the homeopathic remedy, be well prepared as you may be asked many unnecessary questions about your condition. Both of these therapies are methods in medicine but very different in both theory and approach. However, you should note that Ayurvedic aromatherapy has been used by humans for thousands of years while the homeopathic method was only known a few hundred years ago. This may make a little sense!
• If the skin on your hands is in poor condition, use a pair of cotton gloves. After applying liquid cosmetics mixed with coconut oil, put on gloves for about 1 hour, then remove to let hands open for 1 hour, then reapply cosmetics and then put on gloves for another hour. Repeat repeatedly.
• An allergy test should be considered. While performing a very complex test, you will know what foods, animals, lawns, even plants are causing your eczema.
• Spray lavender essential oil in the room; This oil not only has a relaxing effect, but also helps you sleep better if bothered by this eczema.
• If you don't have a humidifier, spray water in the room.
• If you are using acupuncture, seek out a certified acupuncturist.
• Use cosmetics that do not contain odors to avoid irritation. Gold Bond aloe vera wound healing solution is very effective. If you are allergic to aloe, try Glysomed Hand Cream.
• You can use an oat-based cosmetic called Aveeno. Use it on your eczema regularly to make it effective.

Warning

• Avoid scratching the eczema. Scratching the eczema will cause an infection.
• Although you should abstain from dairy and dairy to ease the symptoms associated with eczema, you should also look for calcium and vitamin D in other foods. The best options are dark green leafy vegetables like kale, almonds, and soy milk. You can also take calcium supplements, however, you should talk to your doctor before using these drugs because they contain too much calcium. You should consider based on your opinion and doctor's advice.