Most eczema treatments that are widely available take a
one-dimensional approach to the treatment of eczema. Some treatments,
like corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory drugs, target eczema symptoms.
Other rash treatments, such as antihistamines, seek to alleviate at
least one of the root causes of eczema, which is allergies. Still other
eczema treatments, such as topical lotions, are able to repair damaged
skin cells and bring much-needed moisture to the affected area.
Some
of these eczema treatments are perfectly safe when used as directed,
while others may come with some disturbing side-effects. In the end, the
ideal eczema treatment is able to address the root cause of eczema,
alleviate eczema symptoms, and help restore the damaged skin tissue.
One-dimensional eczema treatments are not the best approach for a
three-dimensional problem like eczema. Topical forms of eczema
treatment--like moisturizing lotions and creams--provide a wonderful way
to deliver essential ingredients directly to the source of the problem.
Unless they are a corticosteroid-based cream, they typically have lower
occurrences of side-effects when compared to other eczema treatments.
However, in order to address all three dimensions of eczema, additional
ingredients are necessary.
One practical option is to include the
right combination of herbs inside the topical eczema treatment. Clinical
studies have shown that certain herbs are able to stimulate the immune
system, soothe irritated nerves (thus reducing inflammation), and even
restore skin tissue damaged by dermatitis. The ability to heal damaged
skin is even further enhanced because these herbs can be contained
within a topical moisturizing agent, such as a lotion or cream.
But what kind of herbs could be used?
When
it comes to strengthening the immune system against invading microbes
or irritating allergens, Humic Acid, Chaparral, Neem, Blood Root, and
Poke are all effective options. For quelling the inflammatory
response, herbs like Arnica Montana, White Willo Bark, Poke, St. John's
Wort and Calendula can get the job done. A mixture of Chickweed,
Comfrey, and Calendula is great for helping the body heal itself,
especially when it comes in an Aloe Vera base blended with essential
oils.
Is there any danger or potential side-effects to these herbal combinations?
Generally
speaking, no. Except for rare cases of allergies, these herbs are not
known to do harm to the body--as long as application directions are
followed. In other words, read labels carefully and don't ingest any
product that isn't food. In any case, herbal remedies are almost always
safer than taking powerful drugs like corticosteroids.
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