How to cure Eczema at home?- A detailed information

Cure eczema on hands treatment with home remedies

Eczema medically termed atopic dermatitis results from a combination of immune system activation, genetics, environmental triggers, and stress. The immune system overreacts to minor irritants or allergens in the case of eczema. The skin may become inflamed, bumpy, rash, or even itchy as a result of this overreaction. Often it is said eczema is non-curable but that is not true as it depends on which stage of eczema the person is dealing with. Normally chronic eczema is irreversible. Fortunately, earlier stages of eczema can be treated with home remedies. In this article, we have given the causes, types, precautions, and primary treatments to cure eczema.

Types of eczema

There are six different types of eczema that are mostly detected in people. You can check the type through the eczema in picture shown below.

Different types of eczema found in humans

• Atopic eczema
• Hand eczema(allergic contact dermatitis)
• Nummular eczema
• Seborrheic dermatitis
• Dyshidrotic eczema
• lichen simplex chronicus
• Statis dermatitis

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What causes eczema?

The most common reasons for eczema include the following:

• Nonbreathable synthetic fabrics
• Excessive Sweating
• Temperature or climatic changes
• Food allergies
• Humid Weather
• Frictional scratches
• Stress
• Chemicals 

Eczema Symptoms

The person having eczema on his skin can be facing the signs as mentioned below

• Intense Itching
  
• Small and raised bumps
• Rashes
• Dry, Rough, flaky & irritated skin
• Scalier skin
• Pain
• Red or brownish-gray patches
• Also leads to Infection (few cases)

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Treatment for eczema: Home remedies

• Boil 250 grams of mustard oil in the frying pan & then pour 60 grams neem sprouts. Turn off the flame when sprouts became black otherwise oil can catch fire. After cooling it down, fill it in the bottle. Apply it on eczema twice a day. If this prescription is followed regularly for a year, then it will not occur in the future possibly.
•  Take 5 grams of absinthe and 5 grams of picrorrhiza kurroa in a glass bottle & then soak it in 200 grams of water in the covered vessels. Now filter this solution in the morning and drink it completely. Apply this prescription regularly for 10-15 days. It is proven helpful in pimples, Bumps, boils & blood purification as well as in all kind of skin diseases which includes psoriasis, stomach diseases, bones tuberculosis, skin redness, dry skin, white or Red patches, cancer & other incurable diseases as well.
  

Important Tip: Do not serve the absinthe solution to pregnant ladies.

Precautions

Try the following self-care measures to help relieving itching and soothe inflamed skin-

• Apply moisturizer to your skin at least twice a day
• Apply an itching cream to the affected area
• Take an allergy or anti-itch medication orally
• Do not scratch
• Wrap the wound with bandages
• Take a hot bath
• Select gentle soaps that are free of dyes and perfumes

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FAQs

Q. What is eczema?
It is generally referred to as the itchy and inflamed patches of skin. It affects males and females equally and is also known as atopic dermatitis.
 
Q. What are the types of eczema?
There are six different types of eczema most commonly found which are namely
Atopic eczema, hand eczema(allergic contact dermatitis), nummular eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, lichen simplex chronicus, statis dermatitis.
 
Q. Is eczema contagious for the nearby person?
No. There is no such thing as contagious dermatitis. It cannot be passed on to anyone else. You cannot catch eczema from someone, regardless of the type. And if you have eczema, you cannot pass it on to another person.

Q. How to get rid of eczema on face?
One can treat eczema on the face by home treatment of a mild bleach and water solution. It can reduce inflammation and itching while also killing bacteria that can cause skin infections in people with eczema.

Q. What is the best home treatment for eczema?
As mentioned in the above article one can treat eczema with the home remedy of creating a mustard oil and neem sprout mixture. By constant application of this solution, the person can get rid of eczema.

Q. How do you keep eczema from itching?
Itching is a natural sign that works along with skin disorder. One can use anti-inflammatory things like taking a warm bath or applying cool wet compresses. Prevention is a better solution in the case of itching.

 

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Q. What are the foods to avoid in eczema?
Common foods that may cause an eczema flare-up and should be avoided are dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, vanilla, cloves, and cinnamon, tomatoes, and nuts.

Q. Does the sun help with eczema?
Yes, Eczema is an inflammatory condition, and the sun has an anti-inflammatory effect. Its ultra-violet (UV) rays, in particular, may aid in the treatment of eczema. This is the idea behind phototherapy, which is used to reduce flare-ups.