| A major part of eczema cure revolves around | | | | scratching. People tend not to scratch when they have |
| providing proper moisturizing to the dry skin and cutting | | | | had some cream placed on the affected area. The |
| down on the inflammation caused by either the | | | | creams also provide lubrication and soothing effects |
| eczema itself or the patient scratching. There are a lot | | | | which decreases itching and inflammation. |
| of creams which are frequently used to keep up the | | | | Topical cortisone creams, containing steroids can be |
| water and nutrient levels of skin high. Such examples | | | | considered for use in severe or prolonged cases. Their |
| include herbal oils, creams, lotions, all of which are | | | | effectiveness depends a lot on your skin type and |
| significantly used as a natural cure for itchy skin. | | | | other factors. Some of these creams are available |
| Pharmaceutical preparations as creams are also | | | | over the counter but it is advisable to refer to a doctor |
| available on market, but many of these may have | | | | before starting with any treatment, you don't want to |
| undesired side effects, this is why natural creams are | | | | cause more harm than good. |
| so popular at the moment. These creams can be | | | | Soap dries out the skin, everybody knows that. It is |
| brought over the counter without a trip to your doctor. | | | | therefore advisable to use a soap substitute and |
| However it is important to go and see your doctor, just | | | | herbal bath oil when taking a shower, after the shower |
| because the cream is natural it doesn't mean that it | | | | you should apply an emollient cream or ointment. |
| wont cause harm or side effects. Think of cannibis, | | | | Corticosteroid steroid containing ointments, creams or |
| that's a plant, but it causes harm to a great number of | | | | lotions are pharmaceutical preparations that are used |
| people. Hence a doctor's opinion must be sought | | | | over a short term by doctors to keep aggravated |
| before starting any treatment for eczema, like herbal | | | | cases of eczema under control. Such creams do not |
| creams. | | | | actually cure eczema but they are able to control and |
| Patients suffereing from mild cases may find | | | | suppress the symptoms thereby providing some much |
| petroleum jellies to offer some relief. Also certain oils | | | | needed relief. |
| such as Oilatum or Balneum can be placed in the bath | | | | The natural moisturizing factors (NMF), which are |
| to relieve the symptoms of dry skin. | | | | naturally present in our skin, are largely made up of |
| These so called emollients are substances which | | | | amino acids. Hence their lack in our diet can aggravate |
| soften and soothe the skin. Apart from lessening the | | | | eczema. This is best counteracted by a natural and |
| scaling and dryness they also help by forming a | | | | wholesome diet, rather than pills, processed foods, or |
| psychological barrier to prevent that person from | | | | other artificial supplements. |