Eczema
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Effective Natural Eczema Treatments for Soothing Relief

Krill Oil
Posted by Anon (Anon) on 07/18/2013
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Krill Oil capsules help my eczema. Wish YOU WELL!


Pantethine
Posted by Larry (Fairfax, Va, USA) on 03/23/2013

To overcome eczema caused by presence of acetaaldehyde in body as a result of too quick die off of candida fungus, I understand it can be broken down w/ either or both molybdenum or pantethine. I understand molybdenum can cause certain types of anemia, but is pantethine relatively safe? One earth clinic poster mentioned having a very adverse affect with pantethine, but did not give details. Has anyone experience with using pantethine for eczema? Thanks.


Borage
Posted by Ky Mama (Clinton, Ky) on 02/21/2013
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I had a terrible itchy rash on my arm for months. I tried countless things but nothing helped. I read about Borage Seed Oil on this website. I got some and took 3 capsules a day. In two weeks my rash was gone. (Improvement happened pretty quickly. ) I ran out last week and my rash started to come back. I got another bottle of Borage Seed Oil today! I have never been diagnosed with eczema, but that seems the most likely based on symptoms.


Colloidal Silver
Posted by Maria (Sydney, Nsw, Australia) on 02/01/2013
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Hi, Firtly I'd like to just say thankyou for the time and efforts to keep this wonderful website as it has helped so many of us.

Back to eczema, I know of two people whose eczema got significally improved with Colloidal Silver. The first one was a little girls whose arms were badly infected with it constatly itchy and red. When the mother finally decided to give it to her, it disappered completely and as far as I know no longer has that problem as I see her from time to time and has no visible eczema. Second person is my husband who has a small spot on the back of the shoulders and soon after appered an ongoing weeping spot on the ear.

Neither of us knew what this ongoing bleeding on the ear was caused by. My husband din't even make the time to go to the doctor, so finally after trying several things on this constant scab such as oxigen peroxide, iodine which didn't help. I suggested colloidal silver to which I am very familiar with and have taken for several years to control the Rickettsia virus.

After less than a month and with inconsistency of use (my husband is difficult when it comes to taking care of himself) his eczema stopped bleeding and the scab is gone. The other red patch of eczema is clearing up in colour slowly, but definitely not itchy at all.

Regards to you all!

Colloidal Silver
Posted by Claire (Duluth, GA) on 06/21/2022

Was this given topically or used internally?


Oolong Tea
Posted by Larry (Fairfax, Va/USA) on 01/31/2013

I've read that drinking oolong tea helps alleviate eczema. Does anyone have experience using this tea for their eczema?

Oolong Tea
Posted by Neukoln (Edinburgh, Scotland, UK) on 02/01/2013
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I get eczema. Everyone is different, and what may not work for me may be fabulous for you. But I can't tolerate Oolong tea. It makes the skin on my face red and greasy and lumpy. It may be a cleansing reaction. But I had to stop drinking it because it made me look awful. My eczema isn't on my face (behind knees, mainly) - and I don't think I had a case of eczema when I tried the Oolong tea, so I can't comment on whether it helped eczema or not.

I drank it strong - steeped for 5 minutes, as suggested. And the redness/oiliness got progressively worse over several days. I think I had to stop on the 5th day because of the redness and greasiness of my facial skin.

I don't have this response to green tea, which I drink daily, and also take as a powder stirred into hot water. Both are Camellia sinensis. So it is clearly something unique about the double (or is it triple?) fermentation of Oolong.

Don't let it put you off trying it. It's a very healthful tea. I'm just sharing that it caused me problems with the skin on my face.


Multiple Remedies
Posted by Larry (Fairfax, Va/USA) on 01/27/2013

Hi, Glad that you pretty much got over the nasty condition of eczema. I've been been suffering with it since October with many of the same symptoms as you. I believe my eczema was caused by the too-fast die-off of candida yeast and subsequent toxins created by the yeast die-off, known as the Herxheimer reaction. I am presently seeing a dermatologist and an alternative practioner.

As per the dermatologist, I've been using a steroid cream that seemed to help minimize itchiness and redness, and sores for 2 or 3 days, then seemed to be minimally effective. I also have been applying an Ave' moisturizer containing oat essence, dimethicone and shea butter, which seems to help relieve itchiness.

As per my alternative caregiver, I am taking among other things, molybdenum to neutralize acetaldehyde (the main toxin of the yeast die-off). I just started to also take NAC (N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine), as well as the nettle herb, and plenty of vit. C, all to help clean-out the toxins. With all that I've been doing, progress is still excrusiatingly slow. Any further advice that you or others can extend would, of course, be greatly appreciated. - Larry


Multiple Remedies
Posted by Sp (Wb, NJ, USA) on 01/27/2013

Xen - thank you so much for posting!!! I searched the web and found the website for topical steroid addiction. I stopped using a strong topical steroid October 2011 and I have been going through the eczema horror just as they describe. No wonder it seems like nothing I've done has helped. I just have to get through the steroid detox. It takes so long. I wish I had known about that site back when I first stopped using the steroid cream. Hopefully what I've been doing since will prevent the eczema from recurring. I knew there had to be multiple things going on (getting the steroids out of my skin, food and chemical allergies and sensitivities, possibly parasites, etc. ) and not just one cause of this eczema nightmare. There is hope.


Kefir
Posted by Lynn (London) on 08/21/2016

Can anyone let me know how much kefir I should give my child each day for eczema? Thanks.


Juicing
Posted by Neon (Singapore) on 11/19/2012

I was wondering whether anyone had been successful in reducing their eczema after juicing / detox. Thanks for answering!

Juicing
Posted by Lisa (Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa) on 11/19/2012

Hi Neon, Yes, I had great results with green juicing. I can't say I had eczema per se but many skin rashes often. And once they'd flare it would take weeks to resolve. It was awful. And anything could cause them. I began green juicing and saw a big difference. In addition though, I really cleaned up my diet which included eliminating dairy. I also did detoxing in various ways. After about a year I began to slowly add dairy back in and am fine with it now. I have not had any skin flare-ups for about a year and a half now. I am such a believer in green juicing I do it almost every day. During the summer, absolutely every day!

One other thing I have been doing on a regular basis for about 9 months now is using Chinese medicine and I believe that too has helped my body find its balance. Hope this helps. Lisa


Multiple Remedies
Posted by Stewie (Palm Springs, Ca) on 09/22/2012

I didn't have eczema until 4 months ago and it's been a living nightmare! I've used countless creams, antibiotics, etc. The only things that help me are as follows- peppermint oil(not extract) diluted w/coconut or olive oil (any cold pressed nut oil will do)- used topically to help itching. Tingles a bit, but works like a charm! For dryness I use the coconut oil mixed w/geranium, frankincense and helichrysum oils (myrrh is great, too). Now for the biggie... Diet. I don't have the patience to cut one food group out at a time, so I went cold turkey. Cut out anything that is known to be a food allergen- soy, shellfish, peanuts, dairy, wheat and all gluten... I eat tons of veggies, fruit (not too much because sugar is sugar), protein from meat and beans. Everyone told me it wouldn't work, but in a few days my itch was gone and my eczema is almost healed (1 week). Diet and digestion are huge factors in our health! Do what feels right for you. I like natural treatments, but I tried the others because of desperation. For me, the natural way is working, but I still had blood tests to check for any possible allergies or auto-immune disorder. I will continue my journey to better health without anyone disuading me again.

A few other tips- drink lots of flouride-free purified water (add the juice of 1 lemon at least once/day to cleanse liver), take an Omega supplement (flax oil or fish), vitamin D3, glutein (to repair any possible damage to your gut), probiotics, digestive enzymes and try to get as much sleep as possible. I hope this helps someone. And to the girl who asked if things get better before they get worse- sometimes. I had a yeast overgrowth (Candida) in my intestine that I battled during all this and while I did my cleanse (melaluca, oregano and lemon oil in capsules) it got worse. I got white puss-filled pockets on my legs (where my eczema is). After that, I began my new way of eating (I hate to say diet) and it cleared fast! Itching was the first to go! :)

Multiple Remedies
Posted by John (Hazlet, Nj) on 11/10/2012

Stewie I did the exact thing a full out elimination diet I only ate oatmeal for 2 full weeks. My symptoms went away after about a week. But what foods ended up being your triggers? And how did u know you had a yeast overgrowth?


Multiple Remedies
Posted by Theresa (Kenora, Ontario Canada) on 09/15/2012

I found a remedy! I have suffered eczema 28 years aprox! It seemed to have advanced, now I wear cotton gloves most of the time.. it prevented infection & severe breakouts that require prednisone. I use several natural treatments, having to mix them up because after so long the treatment loses its strength. But are helpful long as I continue to mix it up! Things I use that help are:

Raw African Shea butter, olive oil infused with plantain, menthol mixed with carrier, Dme direct micro expelled organic virgin coconut oil. AcV soaks, kelp powder soaks. Quality probiotic!! Lysine seems to help at certain times. Stress relief ~ evening primrose oil~ zen-thianine & holy basil work great for stress (1 major trigger for eczema)

Eating greens is huge, watermelon fresh lemon smoothie, wheatgrass, kale, these are especially helpful! AVOID: chocolate, (high nickel foods) coffee!! Sugar, processed & ingredients that you don't know or can barely read!! Proper hours of sleep! Along with a POSITIVE ATTITUDE 100%! Avoid

~Here's my new find, I found out about the actions of myrrh on weeping eczema, I got really bad weeping suddenly, so I ran to the medicine cabinet & used the raw African Shea butter, myrrh , and for the antibacterial & fungal abilities of st johns wort oil I added a few drops along with calendula oil whipped it up quick~ instant relief!! I can put the gloves back on and not sticking! So I can sleep in peace tonight! :) hope this helps!


Multiple Remedies
Posted by Lilly (Houston, Usa) on 04/17/2012

Try applying diluted glycerin soon after shower when your body is still moist. You can dilute glycerin by adding water or rose water. You can adjust the concentration of glycerin according to your need by trial and error method. Hope this will help. It helped me.


Multiple Remedies
Posted by Letsdoiteczema (Hong Kong) on 03/01/2012

I am not saying that this will cure anyone out there in the exact time frame, even if you follow my health routine exactly because it really depends on how damaged, poisoned your body is. That is the truth. The more damaged your body is, the longer it will take to recover, but at least now you know that you CAN recover and be cured! Eczema and allergies, like many other chronic illnesses, are NOT "incurable" diseases.

In no particular order:

  • Paleo Diet (I do the raw version of it, but mainstream paleo diet is cooked or slightly cooked)
  • Probiotics (from fermented vegetables with Real Himalayan Salt - free and effective, or probiotic capsules mixed with coconut water and a pinch of Real Himalayan Salt)
  • 1-2 or 3 hours of sunbathing every day, if possible, for Vitamin D (best to get out of the sun once your skin is turning pink. This depends on your skin color)
  • Uropathy
  • Coffee enemas to detox liver
  • Other healthy lifestyle habits (e. g. sleeping early - before 11pm (ideally before 10pm), minimizing stress, moderate exercise daily)


L-Carnitine, Flax and Borage
Posted by Sp (Murfreesboro, Tn) on 03/04/2012

Wow Diane, Thank you so much for sharing. I have dermatitis. I have just started taking the flaxseed oil, and evening primrose. I will add the carnitine and see if this will work on me also.


L-Carnitine, Flax and Borage
Posted by Maggie (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) on 04/25/2012

Hi. I find this posting most interesting. I have been battling chicken skin for 2-3 years now. I do not have the red flaky skin but have been told I have rosacea. I am wondering if this could possibly be helpful as I have tried everything as well. I currently take evening primrose oil capsules irregularly and put a 1/2 tsp of flaxseed in my oatmeal each am. But I take a lot of omegas and am wondering if this is inadvisable. I take cod liver oil capsules; omega and fish oil capsules and seabuckthorn capsules on a rotating basis. My skin is wonderfully soft from these oils but wondering if it is also too much.

Also please note I did not take all these supplements until after a long time trying to experiment with things to try and get rid of this chicken skin/rosacea type condition. I would like to try just your supplement recommendations and stop all the others temporarily to see if it would clear up my condition - which to clarify is only on my face. I had actually come to the point of giving up trying to remedy my problem because I have worked so hard at it and never seen an improvement over the last few years other than they seem to be less prominent now then other times. I really could never figure out what it was that made them better or worse. I have been told I have candida; I was told by a dermatologist it was a hormone imbalance; so always a mass confusion and a constant process of experimentation.

I am 51 years old and have recently gone through menopause. Again, the symptom of these pustules, white bumps whatever you would call them have never actually left - even for a day. I have had times last summer where a couple picked off but none have come to the surface lately. I could never figure out what it was that happened at that time to cause the slight improvement at that time.


L-Carnitine, Flax and Borage
Posted by Bess (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) on 04/26/2012

Hi Maggie (fellow Calgarian) - I wonder if you have keratosis pilaris. While it seems most people get it on their arms or legs, some do get it on their face.

There are a number of cures here on Earth Clinic, including a homemade mixture of organic coconut oil, apple cider vinegar and lecithin (emulsifier). You might want to add a few drops of lavender - it sounds like it is quite whiffy!

Here's the link:

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/keratosis_pilaris.html

Although you are taking quite a few oils, are you eating enough water-filled vegetables (like in green smoothies)? Supposedly that is the best way to get water into our cells.

A humidifier is a must here in Calgary. Exfoliate your skin very gently and rinse thoroughly before patting on a moisturizer (or coconut oil). Some people even put a 50/50 coconut oil and castor oil blend on their face at night (too heavy for the day).

Also, I believe there are a few forums on the Internet for people with facial keratosis pilaris but I think most of them opt for prescriptions and heavy-duty lotions filled with rather toxic ingredients.

Good luck Maggie! Cheers, Bess


Multiple Remedies
Posted by Amy (Niagara Falls, On/canada) on 01/05/2012
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Olive oil, Almond oil, Jojoba oil, Pesco Neem Soap, Shea Butter, one or all of them worked finally after 30 years!!!


Krill Oil
Posted by Grateful (Appreciate Earth Clinic, Usa) on 12/29/2011

Krill oil helped my eczema.


Gluten-Free Diet
Posted by Jmiknikdes (North Royalton, Ohio, Usa) on 12/21/2011
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I have suffered from eczema for 6 years. I cut out all wheat and anything with gluten in it from my diet and my eczema cleared up within 3 weeks. I have been completely clear for more than two months now. In my case it looks like I had a sensitivity to gluten that manifested itself in the form of eczema. Now if I eat anything with gluten/wheat in it, I get these fine red pimples in the form of a rash on my hands or ankles. This happens within a couple of hours of eating.


Castor Oil
Posted by E (Ny) on 11/03/2011
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I used the castor oil on some eczema and skin got very tender and swollen. It happened twice. I don't know if it was the particular brand I got off of Ebay or if castor oil is not good for eczema.


Fish Oil, Yogurt
Posted by Shabana (Abubhadi, Abudhabi) on 05/22/2012
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Yea, it is perfect. She is right. I had also this problem but had around my eyes. I took fish oil dietary supplement. I worked and I am 90% satisfied I did ot took yogart but I will use now.


Fish Oil, Yogurt
Posted by Kelly (California ) on 04/24/2016

which fish oil capsule did u buy? There's too many choices available.


Goldenseal
Posted by Quinny (Phoenix, Arizona, Usa) on 08/25/2011
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For your eczema use golden seal in a paste or poultice. Google for more ways it takes care of eczema.


Oregano Oil, Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Sabita (Orlando, Florida, Usa) on 08/22/2011
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I used 2 capsule of Oil of Oregano in the morning and at night and I also rubbed Tea Tree Oil 2 to 3 times a day. While I was doing this, I juiced and also ate a lot of salads and cooked vegetables mainly.



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