Tips for Eczema Relief at Home

It’s certainly recommended that you see a doctor or specialist about eczema first. The Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Medical Group are well-versed in treating eczema and ensuring that symptoms and flare ups are both minimal. However, we know you won’t want to see a specialist every time you have a flare up. The easiest way to give you the relief you need while giving your wallet a break is to use a combination of these home remedies.

Coconut Oil

Compared to other oils, coconut oil generally does the best job of sinking into the skin easily and efficiently. Eczema causes dry, itchy skin that everyone hates, and coconut oil is the number one nemesis of dry skin. Simply apply coconut oil to the affected area throughout the day as needed, and you’ll experience the relief you need to get through the day.

Make Some Changes

Long-term changes may need to be made regarding your daily routine and activities. Sometimes, eczema can flare up particularly when it reacts to a foreign product used on the skin. This can be anything from hand soap to detergent, and it’s on an individual basis, so you’ll just have to use trial and error to figure out which products work best for you and which ones you should avoid.

Dive into Oatmeal

Well, not literally. All you have to do is take an plain oatmeal bath. Using 1 cup of plain, dry oats, wrap the oats in a cheesecloth and fill the bathtub with water. Then, soak in the bath for 10-15 minutes as fully submerged as you can be. You can squeeze the cheesecloth every now and then to get more of the nutrients you need out. Gently pat dry with a clean towel, and apply the moisturizer or oil you want.

Stay Sanitized

Regularly, ensure that the affected areas on your body are cleaned with hypoallergenic soap. This same, mild soap should be used at least daily. A lubricating cream, lotion, or an oil is recommended after washing any affected area.

Spray Down the Area

If oil isn’t working, a homemade salt and magnesium spray can sometimes do the trick. On the opposite end of the spectrum, some eczema reacts better to being dried out instead of fully moisturized. If you’re having trouble finding relief through moisturizing, doing the opposite with a healthy sea salt spray might do the trick.

Time for Tea

Tea is an excellent home remedy for eczema – specifically, chamomile tea is perfect for soothing the skin. It can reduce itchiness, inflammation, and heals the spots that have been scratched at too hard over time. Similar to the oatmeal bath, just steep chamomile tea in the bathtub while you bathe. Soak for a good 10-15 minutes. This can be combined with the oat bath for sometimes a better effect.

There are plenty of ways to relieve your eczema, even if you can’t make it out to a doctor just yet. It’s on an individual basis, so different treatments will work better for you, while some might not work at all. At the Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Medical Group, one of our professionals can take a look at your eczema to get you the medical relief you need. Call us today at 805-658-9500 to make an appointment or get more information.