Eczema Remedies
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Eczema or dermatitis is a group of skin conditions. Mild eczema is characterized by dry, hot and itchy skin, while severe eczema is characterized by broken, raw and bleeding skin. Stress and environmental factors are currently being explored as possible causes of eczema. Eczema is a very common condition, occuring in about 1-2% of adults and as much as 20% of children!
Below are some of the best home remedies to cure eczema & contact dermatitis, as reported by our readers. Please let us know if you have had any luck curing your eczema with folk remedies!
DISCLAIMER
Our readers offer information and opinions on Earth Clinic, not as a substitute for professional medical prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your physician, pharmacist, or health care provider before taking any home remedies or supplements or following any treatment suggested by anyone on this site. Only your health care provider, personal physician, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for your unique needs or diagnose your particular medical history.
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[YEA] 04/11/2010: Pondera from Juneau, Ak writes: "3 day Apple Fast cured Dyshidrotic Eczema
I developed dyshidrotic eczema on the palm of my right hand and in between my fingers in Sept/ 09. At first I developed a rash that weeped directly where I had a ring on my finger.. I thought maybe the nickel in the ring triggered it. Hydrocortizone cream did not cure it, although it provided immediate relief from the itching. The rash than spread to in between my fingers and on the palm of my hand. It was awfully painful.
I tried massage therapy for stress and repressed emotions and found that it started to heal directly after that. I also had three or four sessions of acupuncture and realized it was healing after that too. But it wasn't gone completely.
So I began a THREE DAY Apple Fast for persistant Acne problems. Hoping to clear up my face and in the process it COMPLETELY healed my eczema. You see it all starts on the inside, in the organs, in this case, the large intestine or colon.
Here's what you do:
For three days eat nothing but peeled Red Delicious apples or Golden apples. They must be peeled. And you can eat as much as you want all day long. (I ate about 6-10 a day)And drink a ton of water ! at least 60 oz. a day.
At the end of each day, you have to do an enema to remove all the apple you ate that day. The Pectin in the apple absorbs the heavy metals and toxins from inside the colon and then each day it needs to get passed or the results won't be as good.
You can buy a Fleet Enema from most drugstores, and just follow the directions. However, you have to use it 3 times. You do the first flush lying on your right side, then on the left, and then again in the knee-to-chest bowing position. For a total of three flushes. Remain in the positions while you're holding it in. (Since a Fleet enema only has solution in it for one flush, on the 2nd and 3rd flush you just have to refill it with warm tap water) After squeezing all the fluid in, you hold it inside you (for 2-5min) until the urge to expel it is very strong...then get on the toilet and let it go.
It is very important to remove the apples each day, but only do the enema flush once in a 24 hour period. On the first day you may not see a lot come out, but the 2nd and 3rd days you will. If you have really severe cramps you can do it earlier in the day.
On the third and last day, you may have two tablespoons of olive oil and a couple glasses of Welch's grape juice in the evening to prepare your digestive system to be eating again the next day. You will want to start out with easy food, like soup and crackers, don't run to McDonald's or something. And do an enema on the fourth day as well, just to make sure you got everything.
This apple-fast is done primarily to treat acne, and the results should last for months. My skin is cleared and softer than ever! And my eczema is gone for good too! You will notice things changing by the 2nd day. Sometimes your acne can get worse for a bit, but that just means your body is detoxying. Stay with it. And NO CHEATING whatsoever. You may have a few cups of green tea throughout the day.
Be easy on yourself. Don't exercise a bunch, or stay up late, or what's really great is if you can get work off. Take a hot shower if you get a headache (normal) and just be good to your self. When you're hungry, distract yourself, go for a nice walk, watch a movie, play music. LOTS OF WATER AND LOTS OF APPLES and say goodbye to eczema!
There is a body-mind connection with all things. The Colon is the organ that allows us to literally "let go of crap" so sometimes when we are emotionally plugged up we experience problems with our colon, that end up showing up on our skin. It is our body's way of talking to us. Let me know if you have any questions.. and good luck...you can do it! God Bless"
04/14/2010: Pondera from Juneau, Ak, Usa replies: "HI i wrote in about the 3 day APPLE Fast curing dyshidrotic eczema. Although my acne is completely gone. After 4 days it seems like my eczema is flaring up just the tiniest bit with introducing regular food to my diet. Just thought I'd let you know. I still recommend it for cleansing of heavy metals and toxins, however. thanks"
[NAY] 05/26/2010: Tanya from Orlando, Florida replies: "I've tried the 3 day apple fast and I too have dyshidrotic eczema. It is on both hands primarily on the palms. I also have acne, had it since I was 15 and now I am 33. The fast seem to keep the inflammation down but not cure it. Neither did it cure my acne. Once I start back on food (I am on the 3rd night) tomorrow I am pretty sure the inflammation will start up. Thanks for the post but I guess it's not for everyone."
05/28/2010: Wynesha from Moreno Valley, Ca replies: "I have acne too and I've used ACV and it works. First was your face as normal with whatever acne medicine you use. I use the green tea St. Ives wash. Then dry your face and apply a small amout of ACV to the infected area. Let it sit for awhile, hold a towl or something to it and watch the pimple go down fast. Also watch the area clear up."
06/11/2010: Tanya from Orlando, Florida replies: "I'm just giving an update on my eczema. I believe it just takes some time for the 3 day apple fast to work. Everyone is looking for that quick fix but healing is a slow process. The 3 day apple fast is a good start to clearing your eczema, just remember to drink lots of water and you will see results. My eczema is almost cleared totally up but the acne still remains. Believe me it's worth a try."
06/20/2010: Jeannie from Sacramento, Ca replies: "Regarding eczema problem, My now 10 year old suffered with a bad case of eczema, tried all the Dr fixes, none worked, one day after I bathed and dried him, I just put some petrolium jelly on his raw skin...it was almost gone next day... worked for him, he still gets a little eczema in the winter, we still use the petrolium jelly..hope it may help others..."
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[YEA] 12/10/2006: B from Attica, IN writes: "After being diagnosed with IBS and perioral dermatitis I knew I had to make a change. I did my research and talked to a few people at the health food stores and then added probiotic acidophilus to my diet. The first week I took 2 times the recommended amount, the second week I cut it down the recommended amount and then have stayed on that amount rather well the past 10 years. It has fixed all the problems with my skin as well as my digestinal tract. All the diseases of the body start in the stomach and colon, the acidophilus either in capsule form or yogurt help correct this imbalance. By fixing the imbalance, everything else falls in line. My skin is beautiful now. I would recommend this to any one suffering from any skin lesions and digestive problems."
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[YEA] 10/29/2007: Natalie from Evans, Georgia writes: "My daughter had awful eczema on her face. I saw one reference to an ingredient called quercetin (spelling?) that I knew was supposed to be in apple skin. I buy organic apples and slice one up every morning for her breakfast. She only eats half an appple, but the eczema is now easily controllable with a little half percent cortisone. If she ate a whole apple, I feel like she would not need the cortisone at all. I'd like to get her to try the ACV, but know she'd hate the smell. Love this site...just found it!"
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[YEA] 08/07/2010: Susan from Chicago, Illinois writes: "Hi! I am a 42-year-old female who has SUFFERED with eczema since infancy. My eczema has worsened since college, my hands are inflamed, cracked and bleeding almost year round. I have used every steroid cream, spray and tape on the market with only slight improvement. About 6 days ago I came across this site and read about ACV. I figured it could't hurt to try. I stopped ALL steroids and started applying a 50/50 ACV/distilled water solution once in the morning and once before bed (air dry) and continued using my prescription (steroid-free) moisturizer. After about 24 hours my eczema was about 75% clear. It is now completely gone. AMAZING. I am so happy. I am a healthcare provider and need to wash my hands between patients (about 10-15 a day)... This was murder on my eczema but now has been no problem. NOTE: on day 3 I got a little cocky and used the ACV full strength- not a good idea, my hands became somewhat irritated... Went back to a 50/50 solution. Those of you who have suffered as I have can understand my elation. I can't believe something so simple has worked so well after all these years of fighting...Thank you EarthClinic...If you too have severe eczema don't be skeptical....TRY THIS!"
08/16/2010: Mommyj from Bristol, Ct replies: "To Susan from Chicago: I've had eczema since I was 19; I'm 50 now. It's been a recurring thing, cycling between steroid creams, then using nothing, then natural creams, then back to the steroid creams. I've tried dietary changes, but have found most of them too strict, too expensive or too extreme and so I have difficulty staying with them. I've been tested for food allergies and have none, except blueberries, which I don't like any way. I do have grass and pollen allergies, which the ACV internally DOES alleviate. I have cut way back on the amount of refined sugar I eat, but the eczema persists. I tried topically applying the 50-50 ACV for the last 4-5 days, and am taking 2 tbs of ACV in water with a bit of baking soda once in the morning and once in the evening. So far, my eczema skin seems softer than usual, but it's still flaky, itchy and stingy. Am I doing this right? Can anyone help?"
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07/10/2010: Parshel from Surrey, Bc Canada writes: "Ok so I have had eczema on my arms and legs since I was born. I'm 17 and about 2 years ago everything stopped and my eczema was gone but, then 6 months ago it started and this time on my face and neck! It was so bad, too. My whole face would be red and looked so raw it was really, really bad and actually still is. So I've been reading all these and about 3 days ago I started using ACV, the natural raw stuff. Umm, nothing yet really. Everything's exactly the same but I am gonna wait for a week before I give up on it. Today I went to my health food store. Seroiusly, all of you should go to one if you have one near you because if you ask them they will give you so much information it's crazy. So she gave me some drink and I'm gonna try it and see how it works. I am 17 and it's so sad like I changed into a different person when this started I don't like to look at people and hate when people talk to me. I stay at home, don't even go out with my boyfriend that much anymore. I'm just so embarrassed and I really hope these things will help we'll just have to see. Good luck to everyone and their eczema"
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[YEA] 06/26/2010: Telecandy from Amsterdam, Netherlands writes: "I'm a guy that suffered from moderate eczema on my face since puberty (40 now) - the sides of my nose, upper lip, chin, jaw and forehead. Have been using steroid creams, which work really well. But you can only get those on a doctor's prescription in most European countries. And those creams have side effects like thinning skin. I wanted to try a natural treatment. Since using ACV topically I've been 100% eczema free. It's been two years now. I use it as a skin tonic in the evening: 1/3 ACV, 2/3 purified water. Still very amazed that a natural remedy can have this strong an effect, and super happy that I no longer suffer from these embarrassing outbreaks in my face."
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06/09/2010: Ann from New York City, Ny, Usa writes: "I have had eczema all my life, and recently had a big flare up, brought about by a sudden heat wave.
I tried Apple Cider Vinegar treatment, 2 tbls ACV 1/2 tsp baking soda in a glass of water taken internally, as well as 2 tbls ACV 1/2 tsp baking soda in half glass of water applies topically, frequently throughout the day. I am now on my fourth day. I have been using non-organic ACV because that's all I could find, but today I found a raw organic one that I will switch to.
This sounds weird, but I am not sure if it is helping the eczema or making it worse - firstly it seemed to get much worse before getting better, which I didn't mind because that's often the case with a lot of remedies. Signs that it is helping is that the topical application definately cuts down the itching. Seemed to dry out the rash, and after a few days the old skin started flaking off, revealing new eczema free-skin underneath. This is great, but at the same time, each time I put a topical application, the skin goes bright red and inflamed, even the new eczema-free skin. So I am wondering if it's possible that the treatment is helping in one way, but simeoultaneously harming and inflaming the skin in another way? Or is it possible that I am doing the topical application too frequently, and the fruit acids are burning the skin (is that possible?)
Please help, let me know if I should stick with it or not. Also, does anyone have any experience with switching to filtered water helping with eczema? I have heard that fluride and chlorine, which both irritate eczema, are found in increasingly higher ammounts of tap water, and putting a filter on your showerhead and drinking filtered water can improve eczema, but I'd like to hear from others before going to the expense.
Thanks all, and keep up the good work. This site is a valuable resource."
06/10/2010: Linda from York County, Maine replies: "Hi Ann, I can't speak to the chlorine aspect of your post but can say that I stopped using flouride toothpaste and changed to an aluminum-free deoderant last year and my skin problems have improved dramatically!"
07/11/2010: Momof5 from Orange City, Fl replies: "To Ann in NY City. I live in Florida with 2 children with excema. My husband and I purchased a water softener system and it did NOTHING to help!! After purchasing it our pediatrician said that city water is actually better. There also is old folk remedy of bathing in warm but not hot water with a capful of bleach. It is supposed to dry out the skin and kill any infection in the skin. I have not tried it because my son is only 2 and is already traumatized by baths he took with the water softener. He said it burned. "Made his boo boos hot". Hope this info helps you."
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 05/30/2010: Sean from Galway, Ireland writes: "Just started using acv for eczema which had afflicted me for years now and the results are staggering. Had been previously using steroid creams for the condition but they only offered short-term respite. anyway, while the acv caused quite a stinging effect initially, it has allowed me some interrupted sleep for the first time in years. thanks for the advice."
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 03/16/2010: Nvr2fit from Sacramento, Ca writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar has nearly cured my arms of eczema after only 3 days. I still have slightly bumpy forearms on the tops of both arms, but I am so amazed it is nearly gone. I took 1 tablespoon of ACV 3 times a day so far for 3 days and will continue for 7 more days for a total of 10 days. Incredible since 3 days ago the tops of my arms were enflamed incredibly itchy, unsightly red bumpy patches from my wrist to past my elbows. I have never given my testimonial about anything and had to for this because I am truly surprised it works so well and so fast! I was on the verge of picking up my prescription for Elidel which I knew would only mask the problem rather be the cure, but I was getting desperate as the eczema was spreading up my arm. On top of that with my insurance is costs $160! Bottom line, I'm a believer in the power and potency of ACV and encourage anyone to use it for their eczema. If necessary I know I will use it again and again."
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 03/02/2010: Valerie from Miami, Florida writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar helped my 10 year old with her eczema. My daughter has slight eczema since age 2. After moving to Florida, with the ocean and the sun, we forgot all about this ugly condition, but the unusual cold wheather this year has caused her eczema to flare up all over her arms and legs. I tried lots of creams and ointments, but she still scratched her self on a daily basis...I use this site a lot and I went to search for a cure and it worked!
I got a spray bottle and poured 2-3 table spoons of ACV 'organic' and some water to dilute the solution maybe 2-3 table spoons or less, I didn't measure.
I had her spray it on the sores and she said it burned but the itching was gone. After the solution dried I had her apply a gentle, organic face cream to keep the skin moisturised.
She does this in the morning and at night and its been a week and she feels great. Too soon to tell if its gone, but my baby feels better and thats great!!!
Thank you all so much for your wonderful suggestions.
Be well."
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[YEA] 02/05/2010: Jim from Dublin, Ireland writes: "I had suffered badly from eczema when I was a baby. I had it on and off during my childhood and teens, but nothing too bad. In my twenties it was pretty much not there. Around three years ago (I'm in my early thirties now) it flared up in a big way. I had been trying to deal with it for the past three years and it was annoying but not debilitating. Then about 8 months ago it just started getting worse and worse to the point where I had to take time off work.
I tried cortisone cream and gave it up. I was moisturising with emollients all the time. I tried Chinese herbs and acupuncture, to no avail. Then I came across ACV here. From the first day I tried it I felt better -- I actually felt like a human being again. I was drinking two imperial tablespoons in hot water three times a day and putting it neat on my skin twice a day and letting it dry in and it felt great. I stopped using those horrible emollients which I finally realised are like plastic. I got some pure shea butter instead to put on my skin, as the ACV dried it out for the first two weeks or so and I thought it needed natural moisturisation.
After about two weeks it seemed that when I applied the ACV the eczema felt itchier immediately after (it stings also) but after half an hour that would go away. I could actually sleep through the night without being woken by it. And I felt better in many other ways too.
I've been using it now for the last two months and my eczema has got better and better to the extent that I can say it's cured my eczema. There are still patches that are dry and are prone to get a little bit itchy. So I'm continuing to take ACV, as well as eating well, drinking less alcohol and exercising more. I've been waiting for the day when I could write this, because my life was hell for a long time. Thanks earthclinic."
02/23/2010: The Moon-atomic from Pulaski, Tennessee, Usa replies: "i put the acv on my arm for the first time after reading how its a marvelous cure. so i'm trying it. it stings and burns. but i like it, because it doesn't itch. what is it supposed to look like when i put it on? it looks so red now, but i'm guessing thats good? can you give me some points and tips? Thank you so much :)."
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[YEA] 12/31/2009: Katie from Atlantic, Pa writes: "First I love love your site I have had a flare up of awful eczema like a beard on my face and have always took lecithin to hold this time i has not helped at all so I started half acv/water in a spray bottle in the shower just 5-10 seconds 6 days later gone I could swear my pores are smaller and my skin is glowing thank you thank you my brother also uses it for dry scalp"
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[YEA] 12/20/2009: Penelope from Toronto, Canada writes: "apple cider vinegar /eczema
Wonderful information here has helped so much. I have finally cured my eczema with ACV. I was reluctant to use it around my eyes and had been told to use cortisone creams sparingly as the eyelids are so sensitive. I was reluctant to try ACV but when I did - presto! Everything calmed down and now a week later, it seems that my problems with eczema are a thing of the past. I used about 1 Teaspoon diluted in a 1/2 cup of water. I applied it twice a day. Wonderful! Fabulous! Thanks so much."
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 12/08/2009: Cynthia from Auckland, New Zealand writes: "Eczema - Apple Cider Vinegar
Hello I wrote a post about Neem and Baking Soda and how it was working well for me. It was good but not as good as Apple Cider Vinegar! I just added that to the combo. I dab it on my skin and it stings especially for first two days. Now my weeping ecezma has stopped itching!!!!!!!!! It is drying out. I don't put creams on just let it dry - it looks like cracked desert but I don't mind coz it doesn't itch. It also flares up less if I sweat like sitting at the movies etc.I am going to keep applying it and hopefully write back soon when it is all gone!!!!"
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[YEA] 10/23/2009: Soh from Adelaide, Australia writes: "I was at my wit's end with eczema and inflammed skin. I had deep cuts and bleeding cracks on my right hand. I followed Earth clinc's advise and applied ACV topically (store bought ACV) - it burnt but it stopped itching. I also started taking ACV internally twice a day (I do not mind the taste at all, I enjoy a glass of water with a tsp or two of ACV. Also, my headaches are gone and I feel refreshed and clear-headed and full of energy the whole day - we are talking peppy and clear headed after an 8 hour meeting here - the ACV is working wonders for me:)
I have not had an itching episode for over a week now...and slowly but surely the hand is healing. Thanks Earth Clinic :)"
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10/12/2009: Mo from Irving, Tx writes: "Hi, I see that everyone is pretty much having some great success with ACV. I just found this site today and am going to buy some today after work and begin use immediately. The only real question I have is about moisturizers. I use petroleum jelly and eucerin. Can I put these on right after ACV use or is this a moisturizer in itself. Also I am currently on a steroid cream. I am 25yrs old and have had Eczema since I was a baby and in June began the absolute worst breakout of my life. I just got relief. I mean this had me in tears it was so bad. I had so many black regions all over and sores, rashes, etc. It hurt to bathe! I pray that this ACV works and please let me know about the moisturizers. Thanks so much for you success stories!!! We need them!!!"
10/29/2009: Kath from Hartford, Ct replies: "Mo from Irving TX wrote that he wanted to use petroleum jelly and eucerin. Our family is very sensitive and cannot tolerate these products. They make the hand worse (for us). What has been good has been a product from the health food store which is similar to petroleum jelly, yet it has not petroleum in it! Maybe you could check your health food store for this. I just started taking apple cider vinegar today for energy and my eczema. At night, sometimes I put this non petroleum jelly from the health food store on my hand thickly and then I put a cotton sock over it and go to sleep. Also, do you have food allergies? When I eat food which I am allergic to, it makes the eczema very bad. Additionally, we cannot tolerate regular soap which may be in public bathrooms. We need to get the olive oil and aloe soap, and health food store laundry detergent.Best wishes!"
11/17/2009: Masa from New York, New York replies: "In regards if you can use a moisturizer on your skin after Apple Cider Vinegar, yes you can. I do it all the time AND it actually works better than moisturizer, so much better."
11/29/2009: Nicky from Martinez, Ca replies: "I have psoriasis - I know this is a diff. ailment but I think the remedies are the same. I have been using organic ACV both externally and internally, plus better choices in foods & beverages. I do use moisturizers in addition to applying the ACV. I find it best to do the moisturizing immediately after showering or bathing when your pores are open. I start with S. Ive's Intensive Healing lotion (fragrance free & just as good as Eucerin & a whole lot less exp.), then I do the organic ACV in a squeeze bottle and complete the whole process with Aquaphor (fragrance free & similar to consistency of petroleum jelly - costs more but so worth it - you don't have to get this in health food store either). I have had this problem since I was 13 - I'm 49 now. I cannot believe the difference this has made for me even though I've been this only for about 6 months now. I have been been unable to wear many types of clothing in the past but now it has cleared up so significantly that I expect by next summer, I'll be able to wear sun dresses and maybe even a bathing suit in public!"
11/30/2009: Nicky from Martinez, Ca, Usa replies: "Fragrance free laundry detergents are very important, as well as staying away from scented soaps and scented body washes too!"
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 10/03/2009: Marylou from Richmond, British Columbia, Canada writes: "I have been so frustrated with my eczema, on my entire left and right arms so i tried looking for cures online, after using hydrocortisone used up one whole tube but still nothing. thanks very much for all inputs here, i went to buy ACV, and today is just my 4th day, the itch subsided to almost totally no itch at all, unlike nights when i could not sleep cuz of itching. i directly wipe the ACV onto my arms, after i bathe, and again like 2x within the day, i dont care if i smell at work, with a cotton ball, stinging happened but it will go away in a few minutes. now my skin is slowly like peeling off, which i think it's changing to new skin. thank you to whoever thought of this."
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[YEA] 09/01/2009: Vermillion from Australia, Brisbane writes: "My 7yr old son had eczema since hes a baby, it gotten worse lately due to eating a much more variety of food. Its dry, flaking, oozing out pus.Theres always a layer of dead skin on his mattress,all of us couldnt have a good nite sleep because we would hear him crying due to the intense itch n also scratching in his room.he couldnt even straighten his arms/legs because its that dry n the skin might tear.We had to get him off school as school mates makes fun of him.We tried all the creams, bath oil everything u can find at the chemist, even when to a speacialist. He was given a strong steroid syrup to stop itching but at the same time it stops him from growing.
Now hes on 1 capful of ACV mixed with a glass of warm water or sometimes with his morning tea. I also use the above mixture in a bowl with cloth or sometimes my fingers n dab the mixture on the sores, scratch marks n open skin. It worked so far but i still will have to continue this to see results.Its good to see him not scratching or itch in pain anymore.
best of luck to everybody whose had this annoying, unsightly 'disease'. I know how u feel n has gone thru a lot too.."
09/15/2009: Dana from Vaughan, Ontario, Canada replies: "Dear Vermillion, for eczema very good is nettle; two spoons and water boil for couple of minutes; when cold wash your son's body a couple times a day and for sure before bed time. It should calm the ich and cure the skin. Lately i have discovered _____ Noni.You might want to read about Noni too. Best of luck, Dana"
09/16/2009: Kathy from Dubois, Pa replies: "I think of eczema as a sign or syndrome...it crops up when something isn't right, but since it is a sign or syndrome, rather than a disease, the cause of it varies from person to person.
So just to throw this data point into the mix, my husband cropped up with a latex allergy awhile back. Latex had never given him a problem before, but he was having alot of stress at work, and that may have added to his problem. Well, he had this darned eczema all winter and spring but then come summer, when he was able to get out into the sun, it started to clear up. That got me to thinking that maybe it was a Vitamin D deficiency that was bothering him, so I told him to put some Vitamin D right on the eczema patches (prick a capsule and squeeze out the contents). Bingo...the itching stopped, the eczema went away and has stayed away. He also added more Vit D-3 to his diet (with supplements) and goes out in the sun. He's just relieved that he doesnt' have to suffer when winter comes this year."
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[YEA] 08/25/2009: Zb from Ny, Ny writes: "It's a miracle. I tried out the remedy for eczema......i put apple cider vinegar on my legs and it burned and it still itched but at a bearable level....so that i could control myself from itching ... and stop that constant cycle of calm skin and the urge to itch!
I also tried taking apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons of it mixed with a cup of water and 1/2 a teaspoon of baking soda once a day that was also suggested on the website, that helps too, with digestion and also with drying out the skin, i think....so it can heal!
As regards the creams....i have tried sooooo many....recently i have tried out ___s baby oil....and as of now...it nourishes the skin...without contibuting to any itching.
Good luck to all, who are dealing with this....and god bless all the people who have put down their ideas and thoughts and suggestions on this website in order to help people like me who stumbled onto this website. It has changed my life, as regards dealing with this, thank you, one and all!"
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[YEA] 06/14/2009: Meg from San Jose, CA, USA writes: "I had been desperate to find something to help my husband with the itch of eczema, which particularly drove him nuts at night, although he would scratch like he had fleas all day long too. I accidentally found your site and looked up eczema. Many seemed to have found success using ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar) so I decided, since there was no harm in using this natural remedy, we would try it. My husband has been using ACV, 2 teaspoons sweeten with honey (probably about 2 tablespoons) in 6 to 8 oz. of hot water 3 times a day for about 2 months now. It took perhaps three weeks for a complete alleviation of the itching, but, miraculously, the eczema itself is history, not just the itch! We had been told, as have so many others, I'm sure, by well-meaning but brainwashed dermatologists, that eczema cannot be cured. It is difficult to find strong enough words to thank the people who run this site, as well as the folks who are willing to share their valuable information with others. You are all helping to put a nail in the coffin of the greedy pharmaceutical giants who have the ears and trust of the dedicated doctors in this and many other fields fields. You are also helping individuals save a lot of money and get real and lasting relief. I can't begin to tell you how much money we had spent on this problem before finding you, and what appears to be an inexpensive 'cure' although I hate to use that word. I have waited this long to report back to you because, notoriously, various creams, etc. will help dramatically for a few weeks, and then the condition returns with a vengeance! Not so this remedy!..... I will continue to use your site, and continue to recommended EarthClinic.com to my friends and acquaintances. Thank you so much again.
Meg"
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06/02/2009: Heather from Glen Allen, VA writes: "My son who is now 10 months has eczema and has since 4 months. i tried putting the acv on his body and he screamed. i couldn't bear it, so i put him back in the tub and rinsed him off. should i dilute with water? or maybe not do it right after a bath? i'm tired of using the steroid lotions and ointments. it keeps coming back. he had some flare ups on his legs. i've been using the ointment for a week and 1/2 and now all of sudden he's got it all over again. any help from any one would be greatly appreciated."
07/06/2009: Mom2_3 from Baltimore, Maryland replies: "Be vigilant with your trials. You will find what works. Change your laundry detergent to a "Free & Clear", also your fabric softener. I have done away with the softener and I use vinegar (1/4 cup) every load and no one knows noticed a difference! Also the shampoo and soap you use can cause it. I use 100% all vegetable soap sold at a "Traders" store, make sure the babies arms and neck get rinsed thoroughly, sometimes residue gets caught in the folds of their skin. Keep up you hard work!"
07/08/2009: Joyce from Joelton, Tn replies: "Hello Heather,
Try leaving off soap when bathing your little one and see if that gets rid of the eczema. Just use a l00% cotton wash cloth and water for bathing and I'd also use a l00% cotton towel for drying him off.
If you feel you must use something besides water, you might try 1/3 cup of ACV in the bath water, just be careful and don't get any in his eyes. The reason he probably screamed when you put it on him is because the fumes makes your eyes burn like fire. It shouldn't have that effect so much when it is greatly diluted in water."
08/28/2009: John Waters from Baxledy.ga, Ga. replies: "My wife and little girls have eczema, we tried some much stuff and the only thing that we could find that would work was lavender. My wife mixes it with water and not for sure on the ratio, but it works and does not sting, only smells good . John W."
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04/21/2009: Adzaa21 from Crownpoint, New Mexico writes: "I am a first time user of apple cider vinger. I have been doing anything and everything to help my inflammed skin, which is Eczema. Right now, I'm taking 1 tablespoon to two tablespoon in distilled water for drinking and 1 teaspoon to 1/2 cup of warm water for toner? I am not certain if that is correct amount but at least a start. This is only my first day. I had a question, do I use only water or can I substitute with others like tea or juice as I can't stand the smell."
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[YEA] 04/02/2009: Amanda from Lakeside, Arizona writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar for Excema: My daughter who is now six years old has had excema since she was 5 weeks old. We have tried everything to cure her excema. She has it the worst on her cheeks and around her mouth. I finally found this website that said to use Apple Cider Vinegar. I thought we would give it a try. Two nights ago I gave her 1 tsp. in a glass of juice. She didn't like it but she tried it. Then we took a cotton ball and rubbed it all over her face. She said it stung for about a minute then it went away. I only did this once that day, then the next morning it was absolutely amazing. Her face looked better than it has in years. We did not even give her the APV orally yesterday we just rubbed it all over her face again before bedtime and this morning her face is completely cleared up. I have been calling every family member I know telling them about this. We have quite a few kids in the family that have excema that have had no luck. I am so grateful I found this website. Thank you."
01/23/2010: Natalie from Tillamook, Or replies: "Eleny, I would def get ur children checked for food intolerances. My daughter was born with horrible eczema covering her entire body. We put her on hypoallergenic formula and it went away. When she was one they thought she had grown out of her issues so they wanted her on cows milk but for the next year I was constantly finding spit-up on the floor and her eczema would come and go. She suffered for 5 months with bronchitis and antibiotics were not helping her. Her doctor suggested a food sensitivity screening. She was sensitive to eggs, wheat, gluten, dairy, casein & chicken. After we changes her diet not only did her eczema clear up but her behavior changed also. She was a pleasant child now, before she was very cranky, she never minded and even though she was growing she seemed to be having some developmental delays. She is now ahead of the game for he now being three. The is tall, smart and healthy. I would try goat milk in place of dairy to see if that reduces some of your childs issues. My daighters both have the same food sensitivites so they both drink goat milk. ACV does work great, but eczema is a symptom of something else. Our doctor told me eczema is digestive related. i hope that this helps u and I hope that ur child stops their itching soon!"
05/12/2010: Hate Ezcema from Los Angeles, Ca replies: "I will try the ACV today...i've been suffering with severe ezcema for 37 years! it's spread almost everywhere on my body. Last week I saw a dermotologist who perscribed "ELIDEL" - the pharmacist told me they just learned that "ELIDEL" causes cancer-I didn't take it. I wonder what other ointments/creams are doctors giving patients that cause cancer.
Find a brimhall practioner. I'm seeing one, he told me I have a digestive problem and that's why I have the ezcema. Once the stomach is corrected the ezcema should go away."
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02/18/2009: Eleny from Graham, WA writes: "I have three kids and two of the three have eczema. My daughter suffered as an infant and into her toddler years but ever since I started using all natural products on her it has ceased. Unfortunately my sons condition is still running rampant and is the worse case out of the two. He has is on both cheeks, his stomach, and his upper thighs. It's patchy and in some areas I have noticed some scabbing. It seems as if though it is worse on his face and no matter what remedy I use it only offers temporal relief and nothing more them a full 24hrs. I use 100% refined Castor oil mixed with a blend of natural oils and it offers some relief but that is about it. I just recently discovered that my son is Gluten Intolerant and wonder if that has anything to do with his eczema. I believe he might be allergic to cow's milk, not too sure because when I offer it to him he only drinks a little bit and usually gives the cup back to me. I hate seeing him like this. Would it be okay to give him ACV with Baking Soda and what would be the recommended dosage for a 14 month old? He is still nursed and just learning to eat solids because of his gluten intolerance condition. I occasionally take ACV so I would assume that he is getting a small amount of it in my milk. Considering this, should I increase my dose so that he will get more, and if so, how much should I drink daily or should I give it to him orally or topically? Please help..."
[YEA] 03/20/2009: Jennifer from Ajax, Canada replies: "Hi Eleny,
I also have an eczema baby (who's now 22 mths old). It started when he was 3 months and showed on his face (oozing weeping sores that scabbed) and migrated down his body. Happily he's now eczema free with the occasion itchy spell. What I have been using since day one is 1 cup of ACV and some epsom salts in his bath. I put calendula oil on his immediately after his bath and slather him up with cream. At 9 months we took him to the allergist and discovered that he had Dairy, soy and egg allergies. At 15 month he was tested and he was gluten intolerant as well. Since I was breasfeeding we cut out all the dairy/soy/egg/gluten in my diet and slowly his skin improved to where his skin is perfect.
I was taking ACV with baking soda religiously as well and I think it did improve things. But also he has flax seed oil (omega 3) everyday (1 tsp X 2-3 meals) and eating alot of apples. I think his digestion needed to mature alot because he seemed to be sensitive to rice/banana at first but now can eat it without problem. Plain vinegar on the skin seems to stop the itchies, and keeping the skin well moisturized helps lessen the damage.
I know how horrible it is to have a child with eczema so I wish you all the best"
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[YEA] 01/25/2009: Bianca from Baton Rouge, La writes: "I found your website by doing a general search to find if acv could help my infant son with his eczema. My son has had it since he was a month and a half. After his 2 month vaccination, it went crazy. He has been prescribed every cortisteroid cream and even Elidel. He was given a four day dose of oral steroids. It cleared him up beautifully. A week later the eczema was back with a vengeance and worse than before. So I began to research. I started using acv on his skin two days ago and the eczema is drying up very fast and actually the dead skin is slowly peeling away. I have spent so much money on expensive lotions, creams, and whatever else he pediatrician advised. When I asked her about the acv...."Oh that stuff will never work," she said. Of course not. There's too much money to be made by prescribing all of the harmful medicines!!! I am a true believer of this stuff. This morning I gave him a teaspoon in about 3 ounces of apple juice. You can't even tell the difference in the taste. But without the juice... Whoa Mama, that stuff is strong! Everyone in the house will have daily doses of acv from now on. Thank you guys so much for the truth. My son's skin looks so much better already. He doesn't look like a little lobster anymore."
02/16/2010: Mikaylei from Panorama, California/usa replies: "Hello EarthClinic! I have an 8 month old baby girl and she suffers from eczema when she was 3 months old. I tried everything. The creams and the steroids don't work. I even changed the detergent, put air humidifier at home, but still the eczema is still there! I recently found your site and read some of the testimonials and I am curious of trying ACV on my daughter as I am really hopeless! I do not want to see herself suffer from this. Do I rub it on her skin or let her drink the ACV (may i know the ratio of water and ACV) since she is still a baby. Thank you so much and I hope ACV works for my baby!"
EC: We also have a section on apple cider vinegar and infants that you may find of interest: http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/children_and_infants.html#ACV
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