Eczema Remedies
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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
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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 :)."
09/28/2010: Dinesh from Wa, Usa replies: "Hi I have been suffering from ECZEMA for the last one year. I tried everything but nothing worked. Recently I came to know about ACV, and want to give a try. Please let me know how to use it. Should I clean it after applying ACV?if so after how much time? Can I use moisturizer after applying ACV? Please help me. -Thanks!"
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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."
Replies01/21/2011: Julie from O'fallon, Mo replies: "My daughter is 6 years old... Has horrible eczema around her eyes. We have tried everything -- the problem w/ most creams (even non-harmful ones) is that you cannot use them around the eyes. It is on her lids and also under her eyes. Can I use this apple cider vinegar treatment on the top of her eyelids, like eyeshadow, and underneath her eyes, like coverup? Those are the areas she needs it. Also, her elbow cracks and neck. PLEASE -- help. She is in first grade and getting self conscious about it. We have even tried natural supplements from my chiropractor; a gluten free diet, EVERYTHING.... Thank you"
01/21/2011: Linda from York County, Maine replies: "Hi Julie..... I would think diluted ACV around your daughter's eyes would be worth a try..... Maybe dab it on gently with a cotton swab? And, I wonder if Bach Rescue Cream might be okay to use? It's very gentle and helped me a great deal with some itchy skin on my scalp.... Not a cure, mind you, but it gave Some good Relief for a while. A beeswax based balm or lotion Might be helpful.... Best wishes to you in your attempt to make your little girl more comfortable and less self conscious..... Eczema is nasty and uncomfortable..... I've lived with it, to varying degrees, for 30 years and have read that it's considered an auto-immune disorder where skin reproduces faster than it's sloughed off.... whatever the cause, it's very Unpleasant."
01/27/2012: Sierra from Atlanta, Georgia replies: "Hi! My name is Sierra I am 22 years old. I have been suffering from eczema all my life and it has affected my self-esteem. I`ve tried topical steroids, crisco, gloves everything. I itch until I bleed. I am trying ACV today but it is from Heinz because thats all they had I am going to the health food store tomorrow so I will get the kind with mother in it. I am going to see how this Heinz works for now."
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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!!!!"
Replies07/12/2011: Haihyundai from 08,0084 replies: "My Father in Vietnam specially on Eczema treatment. He learned from our granthather with traditional treatment of Eczema.If you bear the illness of scabies. Itch for over one year, maybe you got the Eczema. There are up to four kind of them and depend on each disease, He will have one ideal method for treatment.
If you have any advices to kill your illness, Please contact me and I will pass to him later. It is better for him if you sent a few photos with your mail.
Please contact me at: haihyundai(at)yahoo.vn or haiforex(at)yahoo.com or hai.pham(at)vmct.vn"
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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!!!"
Replies10/29/2009: 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!"
12/22/2010: Mary from Gloucester, Ma replies: "We use organic coconut oil to moisturize because most of the moisturizers contain parabens. Coconut oil is not only natural but has so many health benefits. My son applies it right after showering to lock moisture in.We stopped usin steroid creams because I became concerned with side effects. A friend of mine was on oral steroids for allergies and when trying to come off, her immune system began to shut down. I didn't realize your body can become so dependent on the steroids that he shuts down when trying to stop taking the steroid abruptly. She began losing clumps of hair, she would bruise and cut easily, the sores would not heal, she began to get severe arthritis to the point she couldn't walk. No one could figure out what was wrong until she finally went to a Physician in Boston who recognized the issue right away. She had to be weaned off gradually."
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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!"
05/04/2011: Edan from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia replies: "I have had eczema since I was 4, I'm 14 now so 10 years of the most annoying, embarrassing skin ever. I get it bad on the inside of my elbows, my hands, my neck, and sometimes my face. I came across earth clinic about a week ago and read about ACV. I bought a bottle of it and started taking 2 tablespoons in a glass of water 2-3 times a day. Before that I used hydrocortisone cream, which like other steroids are bad. During that time my eczema was nearly gone, but the side affects were terrible. When I stopped it for good my eczema flared up bad and would never subside. When I started taking ACV the eczema subsided greatly but is still itchy, red and annoying. I have been using it for nearly a week, and last night I tried a 50/50 ACV/H2O solution on my skin. It burns and stings and the itching stopped for a few minutes and then came back. It seems to make it worse and I don't know if thats good or bad. I will continue useing the ACV orally and maybe try it again on my skin. Best of luck to all other eczema sufferers and I hope one day everyone can look and feel great."
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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"
[YEA] 04/24/2011: Roy from Brampton, Ont, Cda replies: "To all of those folks using ACV. and to those looking for cures for exzema, soriasis, and many other what seem to be allergic reactions. The world has been kind enough to give us foods that cause our systems to become too acidic. We must all learn that ACV causes our chemistry to become more alkaline which enables or bodies to work in the manner that it is supposed to."
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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."
Replies07/06/2009: 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."
09/22/2010: Kathee from Pittsburgh, Pa replies: "My chiropractor recommends lavendar oil for many ailments and said you can dilute it with a little olive oil. I even used it on my dog for his hot spots. Works great! I was badly bruised from my seatbelt in a car accident and the oil cleared up my skin in a few days. Amazing!"
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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."
Replies01/23/2010: 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..."
Replies[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"
01/15/2011: Darlene from Denver, Co replies: "If your son is not allergic to nuts, I suggest you try almond milk or coconut milk.... It tastes great and it lasts longer then whole milk... It comes in vanilla flavor and natural flavors , my grandkids live it!"
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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."
Replies02/16/2010: 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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12/23/2008: Sia from Washington, DC writes: "Just found this site and was wondering if the apple cider vinegar also clears up the scars left from eczema. I have had scars on my stomach, legs, and arms for about five years but recently they have become darker and more noticable and I'm ashamed to wear tank tops or shorts. I really need help because the creams and pills don't work. Please somebody reply!"
Replies04/28/2010: Donald from Chicago, Il replies: "Sia, I would suggest you use Shea butter for your skin. Have used it on my son since birth and his skin looks fanatastic. Hope this helps, also kudos to the Earth Clinic site and all the wonderful people contributing their uplifting advice. Peace and Blessings."
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[QUESTION] 12/05/2008: Sidrah from Islamabad, Pakistan writes: "Is it important to use ACV or can we use any vinegar? Like the plain white one that we usually get in the shops...i am asking this because the place i live in only has the plain white one...its the second day that i am using it for eczema and acne and so far there isnt any side effect that i see...please reply!"
Replies01/17/2009: Robert from Kendall, WI replies: "Apple Cider Vinegar (remedy) Eczema (ailment):
No, DO NOT USE WHITE VINEGAR. ONLY APPLE CIDER VINEGAR that is MADE FROM APPLES. White Vinegar may be harmful. Apple Cider Vinegar is NATURAL. There is much more to say about this - with significant studies, but only successful with true Apple Cider Vinegar. I believe that this is true in all Natural uses of Vinegar for healing or reversing disease conditions."
03/24/2009: Q.S from Cincinnati, USA replies: "Were you able to get ACV from Islamabad, Pakistan?"
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[YEA] 10/04/2008: Michelle S from AUSTRALIA, NSW writes: "I would like to say.. THANKS.. I just tried the ACV. My eczema started to break out and found this site.. I rubbed some ACV dirrectly on to the area and it burnt for a little bit and went away.. so did the itch. I am going to try a week of drinking it as well to see if I don't break out at all... yet again thanks.."
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[YEA] 08/07/2008: Kitty from Bellingham, WA writes: "ACV: At 59 last fall I got a case of eczema for the first time in my life on the calf of one leg Itched like crazy. It was an oozing mess for awhile. I was using hydrogen peroxide (oxygenated water) for awhile but it didn't help much. Then I tried ACV (I used Bragg organic) and like someone else said it burned like crazy but from then on it started to heal. I just soaked a cotton ball with ACV and applied to my skin. I ran out of ACV and didn't use for a week and the eczema came back. Now 6 months later it is about all healed. Occasionally, it starts itching and I apply the ACV again and it stops the itching. Also I know I need to look at the underlying cause which is probably stress and too much sugar. I have been able to decrease both somewhat. Also when it was really bad honey helped (It was hard to take all that burning from the ACV on half of my calf) but honey is so messy. I used the top of an old sock to cover it and it did dry up the oozing mess and I could more easily apply the ACV (less burning) I always look for natural cures. I haven't been to a doctor in over 30 years."
Replies11/16/2009: Cory from Pittsburgh, Pa replies: "i am pouring the ACV over my hands and also taking a shot (2tbsp) followed with a glass of water. this is my 2nd day i can see it's drying up however now these hard white puss filled pimple bumps are now forming on my hands in place. this happen to anyone else? please email me coryandme@hotmail.com"
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[SIDE EFFECTS] 07/03/2008: Leslie from Oriental, North Carolina writes: "Hi! About two weeks ago I started taking acv. I take 1 tbsp in the morning, again at noon, and then again before bed (totaling 3 tbsps a day). I first drink several gulps of water, then take the acv like a shot, and follow with at least 8 oz of water. I've suffered from seasonal and indoor allergies since I was a child and about 4 days after starting the acv I had a horrible allery attack that lasted a little over 24 hrs. After the attack my right ear clogged up (I had been having problems with it for weeks) for 12 hrs or so. Then 5 days ago I had an eczema outbreak. At first it began on my chest, underarms, sides of and under my breasts. That cleared up and then it appeared on my wrists, knees, ankles, inner thighs, and the backs of my thighs. My eczema has always occured only on my hands and started after the birth of my son, it was severe for several years but then cleared up and has only popped up mildly since. The only other time I've had eczema on the rest of my body was last November after learning my mom had cancer and it cleared up after about three days. Anyhow since the allergy attack and clogged ear I haven't had any more problems and with the exception of the eczema I have felt great.
My question is could the acv be the reason I've had these symptoms and is it because it's flushing all the toxins from my body? Or could I be having some type of allergic reaction? The eczema is clearing up completely and I suspect will be gone in a day or so and I haven't sneezed once since the allergy attack a week ago. I'm really hoping this is just the course the acv can take you on, feeling worse before feeling better. I've also bathed in acv several times, maybe I over did it? Lastly I started taking filtered acv first because it was all I could find but for the last four days I've taken organic raw acv with the mother that I found at a health food store.
Sorry to be so long winded, I just wanted to be as detailed as possible! Thanks in advance for any feedback!"
Replies07/10/2008: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "Leslie:
Most eczema, not all, are often a result of a fungus or mycobacterium that exists along the skin or some minute amounts leading to eczema. The condition is often metabolic acidosis which initiates the eczema, but at the same time the ACV have certain properties which may raise the immune system through its malic acid and mineral content found in the ACV. For example the malic acid is converted into malates which is used by the Krebs cycle giving more energy to the cells. If the energy to the cells is increased, the immunity is increased in the long term. The problem about ACV is it's acid content which does kill the fungus and mycobacterium by the actions of malates or organic components that leads to longer term alkalization. But since the body has insufficient bicarbonates to neutralize the acidity, the mycobacterium may cause greater growth when the body is temporarily acid in the short term, and hence the eczema. This eczema is the result of temporary metabolic acidosis.There is a way to prevent side effects from ACV use by what chemist use to buffer the acidity to make it more alkaline in many consumer products and medicine we used. One of the simplest buffer is the baking soda, which raises the pH of the Apple Cider vinegar to a close 7 or 7.5 pH, which is closer to biologically active pH that doesn't support short term mycobacterium growth. Mycobacterium, fungus, and other usually flourishes in a more acidic pH. Therefore, this remedy was resolved mostly by taking 2 tablespoons of Apple Cider vinegar plus at least 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda in 1/2 or preferably 1 glass of water. Taken usually three times a day. However, if the conditions of eczema is present, usually I will raise the baking soda remedy from 1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda plus 2 tablespoons of ACV in 1 full glass of water taken at least twice a day instead.
However, I am not dealing with the fundamentals here. I have a bad history of eczema myself. In an attempt to understand the basic cause of eczema just for me I decided to take an experiment with a carbicarb remedy. The carbicarb remedy used by me is 1/4 teaspoon of sodium carbonate (washing soda...a precursor of baking soda) plus 1/4 teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) in one full glass of water taken twice or three times a day will stop the eczema within a matter of an hour at most. For me it stopped within a couple of minutes. Mycobacterium, fungs and bacterium won't generally grow whenever the body's pH is raised to an alkaline level. It is this reason why the Ocean's water is so sterile: salinity and alkalinity. The alkalinity of Ocean's water is 8.
As to where ACV comes in is that the malic acid raises the energy level of cells raising the immunity of the cells at the same time - the cells simply have more energy to fend off invading organisms. There may be other elements found in ACV, such as acetate, which has limited antifungal.
The problem about temporary eczema may go away with ACV use, but in some cases eczema may be persistent too. The issue appears that some people may have limited ability to neutralize the acidity from the ACV using the body's available bicarbonates to neutralized them and hence why baking soda was added to put less pressure on the body to come up with the bicarbonate currency to make it biologically compatible with the body's pH of 7.35. So some cases eczema may persists and some may get better, but if baking soda was added immediately before use, eczema wouldn't flare up, generally speaking.
Am I missing any other factors on eczema besides alkalization and immunity issues? One other additional fact is most people's diet, with industrialized farming practices, has caused humans, cats, dogs, cows, chickens, and pigs to have low level of omega 3. Low level of omega 3 didn't happen in humans first. It happened in farm animals. Chickens source of food were originally high in omega 3, if raise in the wild, but with modern methods, the omega 6 to omega 3 has risen lowering greatly omega 3. This happens in cows in U.S. as farming practices changed from grass fed to grain fed to economize. When we do that omega 3 goes precipitously down.
Omega 3 is responsible for immune conditions and anti-inflammatory properties and reduction in eczema. So much of the problems in the benefits of raw food of Pottinger Cats, and the eating of animal fats from Weston A. Price is useless since the animals we eat today (unlike Weaton A. Price's time) is that the omega 3 has droped precipitiously. So what we have now in U.S. is an Omega 6 to Omega 3 of 20: 1 instead of an ideal 4:1 or 1: 1 omega 3 to omega 6 ratios. Currently the country that has the highest known omega 3 is Japan at 4: 1 or Omega 6 to Omega 3. Fish oil is the supplements I would very likely take for my eczema besides just the baking soda be added to the apple cider vinegar.
However in a more severe cases of eczema I used a stronger alkalization method, which is commonly called the carbicarb remedy as mentioned already, which causes the eczema to go away in a matter of hours. As a hint to further reduction the use of dechlorinator of sodium thiosulfate added to drinking water may further help (chlorines and fluorine are pro-inflammatory) while sodium thiosulfate will at least neutralize the chlorine. A simpler way to remove chlorine is to add a couple of drops of 3% H2O2 per glass of water, such as 2-3 drops, which will neutralize the chlorine.
If there is anything i forget about the other cause of eczema, its that certain foods, such as wheat products, cheese tomatoes, aspartame, potatoes, peanuts, sugar, fruit juices (contains fructose), yeast product, peppermint in toothpastes, and other fermented products are some of the common causes of eczema due to the mycotoxin and fungus content found in these products. Interestingly the reason why antibiotics causes eczema is it is acid forming, raises free heavy metals, and has mycotoxins and fungus. Antibiotics is usually made from fungus, and hence it's no surprise that it causes eczema too. Meats now cause eczema because it raises the body's omega 6 as omega 3 is now reducing. So
I greatly doubt if unethical industrialized farming practices using GMO cows, pigs, chickens raised on grains, cannibalism and steroids injection is going to have much positive impact on practitioners of raw food diet, paleolithic diet, Atkins diet, eat right for your blood type diet, or any other similar diets fads if the foods we are now eating are toxic. The issue that pervades any dietary practice is to avoid bad industrialized farming practices (U.S. may be the worse), which is a lot simpler theory I proposed than the other guru diet fads. Much of my eczema comes from bad farming practices by corporate world. Now we have babies, dogs and cats to worry about because they eat from the same source of food which comes from processed foods and using the same bad farming practices. Perhaps this is where some of the eczema is coming from.
Ted"
04/02/2009: Amy from Rockville, IN replies: "Ted from Bangkok:
Thank you so much.!!!! This was exactly what I have been looking for. An answer to the whys and hows.
Again Thanks!
Amy"
10/22/2009: Joy from Vancouver, Wa replies: "Wow that was a good article and I plan to try it. Except where do I get washing soda?"
12/08/2009: Cynthia from Auckland, Nz replies: "I get hives when I get hot and itch from my eczema. Well I was using Neem oil for a while and this was good - got my heat somewhat under control. Now I also use ACV and this is the best to date. No itch. Less heat. When i feel a twinge of nerve heating up body I put ACV on and it takes it away - it stings a bit - but I dont get that allergic response coz I don't itch! I dab it on leave it to dry - my skin very dry at present but don't mind coz no itch. My hives also used to start with visible red nerve lines. I try to wear cotton to keep cool."
04/07/2010: Neal from Easton, Pa replies: "Thank for Ted, finally an intelligent response amidst the inter-nets :P The solution you suggest should come in handy while going out to sea with the U.S. navy.
As a side note for those interested:
-18 years of age
-Diet for the past 14 years composed of high amounts artificial foods, composed mainly of sugar, extremely little greens consumed. 20:1 ratio for sugar to greens servings consumed.
-Lead to minor bouts of eczema located on face, hands, forearms, legs, and wrists.
-As daily stress heightened so did the bouts.
-The bouts only added unto the stress, thus producing a never-ending cycle.
-Deep-breathing exercises for a year, used consistently throughout the day stopped all signs of eczema. "
04/22/2010: Gwendolyn from Littleton, Nh, Usa replies: "A question for Ted. In the above explaination of eczema The hydrogen peroxide you mention for elimation of chlorine is it food grade hydrogen peroxide? Or the kind you can buy in any drugstore that has stablizers in it?"
[SIDE EFFECTS] 05/21/2010: Jojo from Rockland, Ny replies: "Thank you all for your stories. I am 54 and developed asthma only five years ago (allergy related). In the last six months eczema began. I started using the doctors hydrocortisone creams for relief, and I knew I needed to do something different if I want a cure.I am happy to have stumbled on this site. I started the ACV 5 days ago, and the only thing that happened so far is that the itch is relieved temporarily. The sores have grown, and i don't know if i should go back to the medicine that the doctor gave me, or should i wait this out. Yesterday I read this article and bought baking soda which I used twice today with the acv. It was much easier to swallow, but I'm afraid I may be allergic to acv, did anyone ever hear of that?
thank you for posting your experiences."
05/22/2010: Sara from The Beach, Canada replies: "Jojo, I too have eczema. I recently had a mild flare up and while I was at the pharmacy looking for relief I was told by a woman that she was completely cured of her eczema with evening primrose oil. I bought the creme and I bought evening primrose. I decided to see what the EP would do so I didn't use the creme. the first week I noticed a marked improvement, to my amazement the second week even the worst patches were gone. I don't know why it worked but it did. Sara"
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[YEA] 07/01/2008: Helene from Warwick, USA writes: "For about three weeks, I have been taking 2 tablespoons of ACV in water before bed. I have been absolutely thrilled with the results...I have had eczema for what seems like a lifetime. I have tried medication, internal and external...steroidal creams, lotions...herbal or not, nothing has EVER helped...they may have masked the eczema for a bit but it never went away. My bleeding hands and swelling have healed to the point of actually feeling good. They were so painful from the tiny erosions...no more!"
Replies05/30/2010: Kari from Liverpool, England replies: "I have been reading the feedback on Apple Cider vinegar and eczema with great excitement. I'm 42 and first got eczema on my feet in the 90s.It would come and go (I used to soak my feet in cold water with some tee tree oil) and i had along break free of it until it appeared on my forearms about 3 years ago and some herbal creams cleared it up quickly. Just over a year ago it has appeared on my hands and NOTHING will get rid of it(for long). I have used every herbal cream I can find, even ointment with Propolis in it. I've taken Sulphur homepathic tablets which helped a little.It went away from last October - January and now it is very very bad- burning hot, cracked, itchy etc. I am using sweet almond and coconut oils on it to soothe it.I'm taking proplis/manuka honey capsules also. I eat a vegan mostly wholefood diet, I avoid additives, e- numbers and don't drink those awful fizzy drinks.I have as much organic as I can.I drink losts of water.The rest of my skin is very clear and soft- in fact people remark upon it and say I look half my age,it's just my hands that are awful. I only use vegetable organic soap to wash with and eco washing up liquid for doing the dishes and cleaning with.I use a natural handmade organic dedorant. I've been into natural products for many years. Could ACV be my last hope? I will try it! I'll probably drink a bit in fruit juice and use it in salad dressings.I won't put it on my hands as they are extremely sore and hot. I shall let you know how I get on- if this rids me of eczema I shall be eternally grateful."
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[YEA] 05/22/2008: Noel from Santa Fe, NM writes: "What is it with such antipathy to ACV taste? I don't find it hard to handle at all - just mix in some water and throw down; I usually add some stevia but don't really find it necessary.
ANYWAY, I do have a good testimonial, amidst doing a lot of other natural health stuff these recent years, so it's a little hard to scientifically isolate results. ONE thing I know for sure the vinegar has immediately helped me with is clearing up a sort of dandruff condition under my eyebrows -- frustrating and sometimes embarrassing for over 20 years! I never really liked applying things to my skin, even natural oils and creams; they never helped. The ACV cleared it up! Now I'm experimenting with my scalp too - wonder if it will help with my somewhat-thinning hair that seems possibly related to my scalp condition, tending to both oiliness and dryness."
Replies03/31/2010: Brittany from Okc, Ok replies: "I was just wondering if its OK to use ACV on your scalp.. I'm 20 years old and I have self diagnosed SEVERE psoriasis ALL OVER my scalp.. It's so bad that I have sores from scratching so often and not even realizing anymore. I'm dying to find something that will work effectively. I already planned on getting a bottle for internal use (thanks to this site!), and it would be great if the miracle would do the same for my head too. It's been a battle for years and it would be nice to wear black without consciously looking at my shoulders every 5 minutes.. Thanks in advance and looking forward to some advice. This site is AWESOME!!!"
EC: Please see the apple cider vinegar feedback on the following two pages:
http://earthclinic.com/CURES/seborrheic_dermatitis.html
http://earthclinic.com/CURES/scalp_infections.html
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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 05/04/2008: Catherine from NY, NY writes: "I have suffered with Eczema or dry flaky skin on my eyebrows for almost 2 years now and it has grown progressively worse, spreading over the rest of my face.'I recently tried the Apple Cider Vinegar remedy and have found some relief. I started by wiping the vinegar on my face and letting it dry. I repeated this every 15 to 30 minutes for one evening and am now on my second day of treatment. So far the results have been amazing. This is the first day where I have not had flaky, itchy skin. I think the key is not to wash the vinegar off the skin but simply to let it dry. I love all of the helpful tips on this site!"
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[YEA] 04/27/2008: Linda from Salem, Oregon, USA writes: "I had eczema all over my forearm and it just kept getting worse no matter what I used. I read about ACV and went to the local health food store and bought some organic with the mother. I shook the bottle to distribute the mother and poured a small amount in the palm of my hand and rubbed it right on my eczema. WOWIE!! it burned for about 15 seconds but strangely felt better because the itching was relieved immediately. I let it dry on my skin. I did this twice a day. It smells and people will notice but I didn't care I was desperate. The second day I noticed the eczema was drying up and hardening up. I kept it up and every time it burned for seconds. Within 10 days it was GONE! That was over a year ago and it was not returned. A miracle!! Do not be put off by the burning, I think its killing the fungus or whatever eczema is. Really works, try it. "
Replies04/14/2010: Jess Hailio O. from New York, Ny replies: "Were you sensitive to certain foods before? If so now that your eczema is gone can you eat them like wheat and diary?"
[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] 11/28/2011: Hana from Singapore replies: "I think you'd better not start on foods that cause allergy to you after the itching's gone. Better safe than sorry.I'm on my second day of using ACV (I bath with 2 cups of ACV diluted in warm water and take two t/p diluted in warm water twice a day). It helps dry up my wounds so now all the red spots have become brownish. I hope I'll finally get rid of this unpleasant eczema.
BTW, I'm also using apple detox in addition to ACV. I eat only apples and drink purified water for 2 days. Today is my second day. I feel wonderful, energized and calm.
Great thanks to the folks who share your tips and the owner of this wonderful site."
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[YEA] 04/05/2008: Jeuirmine from Columbus, Ohio writes: "I have been suffering with Severe eczema for 7 years now. I have seen several different dermatologists which all offered me the same thing...the oral steriods, creams and even several expensive laser treatments.
Tried apple cider vinegar for around three days and after that my flare was almost gone!! I take 1 teaspoon straight in the morning, afternoon and night. Throughout the day I sip on a 16.9 ounce bottle of water with 2 teaspoons in it.
This has been such a dream come true for me and I think it will help anyone willing to give it a try!"
Replies06/07/2008: Iram from Nelson, England replies: "Hi, Can someone please tell me if Aspall Cyder Vinegar is the same thing as Apple Cydar Vinegar. Its just that in my local stores i cant find Apple Cyder Vinegar , so i thought this product may be the same thing with a different nme, Your help much appreciated. Thnx"
EC: Looks like it according to this page: http://www.althealth.co.uk/product/details/aspall/cider_vinegar/1ltr/
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