Eczema
The Best Supplements for Eczema to Treat Inflammation, Immunity & the Gut
By Dr. Erica Armstrong (bio below) – When healing from inflammation it’s important to supply the body with the proper nutrients, minerals and antioxidants from food; however, sometimes supplementation is necessary. Today I’m going to share the best supplements for eczema symptoms and root causes you may want to try. In a functional whole person approach…
Read MoreRashes from Rheumatoid Arthritis: Is It Eczema, Psoriasis or Something Else?
By Dr. Brent Wells (see bio below) Itchy skin is one thing, but when sore joints accompany it, it can make your life miserable. You may have considered these two ailments to be completely separate and unrelated up to this point. Is there any possible way that one could be connected to the other? Your…
Read MoreHow a Diet for Eczema Changed This Toddler’s Eczema Rash
Deneen Carter is a licensed cosmetologist and has battled eczema for many years now. Her daughter, Kya has suffered from terrible flare ups and has even contracted cellulitis – a common bacterial skin infection. A few weeks ago, Deneen asked to share Kya’s story with us. Full disclosure – some images might be graphic to some…
Read MoreHow Baking Soda Baths Help Eczema
If you discovered our previous post on apple cider vinegar baths for eczema, then you probably already learned that there are several natural alternatives to the typical eczema bleach bath. Aside from apple cider vinegar (that works as an astringent), baking soda can also be a wonderful home remedy for eczema relief. Baking soda already…
Read MoreUsing Clothing for Eczema Therapy: Introducing Remedywear!
Although skincare might be an important step in finding relief, clothing for eczema can also be extremely beneficial for healing sensitive skin and should always be considered when beginning eczema therapy of any kind. Discover why clothing is so important when it comes to eczema, as well as which type of garments to look out…
Read MoreMagnesium for Eczema: What’s the Connection?
Did you know that a lack of magnesium can play a vital role in your eczema flareups? We asked Dr. Dendy Engelman, board-certified dermatological surgeon at Manhattan Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, to explain more about the connection and benefit of magnesium for eczema. And she has some pretty great tips, including bathing in Epson salt for…
Read More5 Tips for Treating Eye Eczema
Laura Dolgy (see bio below) Similarly to eyelid eczema, many people suffer from eczema around the eye. Because the area around the eye is more sensitive and thinner than other parts of the face, it can be a little difficult to find a treatment that is both natural and sensitive enough to use on the…
Read MoreStop Bathing in Bleach: Try Apple Cider Vinegar for Your Eczema
By Laura Dolgy (see bio below) If you suffer from severe eczema then you’ve probably already heard of bleach baths. Many physicians recommend bathing in bleach to help reduce inflammation, as well as removed bacteria from the skin. However, if you’re looking for a more natural alternative, why not try an apple cider vinegar bath…
Read More5 Ways to Make Halloween Eczema-Friendly
Halloween is all about dressing up, indulging in lots of sweets (and perhaps some Halloween drinks) and just letting go. But for those that suffer from eczema, the thought of Halloween parties and events can be extremely nerve-racking. With Halloween quickly approaching, we wanted to offer some tips on how to make an eczema-friendly Halloween…
Read MoreSymptoms and Natural Remedies for Dog Eczema (Yes, it’s Real!)
Have you ever heard of dog eczema? Yes, it’s a thing! Similarly to humans, a dog with eczema can display the following symptoms: Skin redness Hair loss Itching Licking, scratching, biting, chewing at affected areas of skin Face rubbing Pain Weeping skin sores Oozing skin Crusty skin Scaling; dandruff Skin dryness and flaking Abnormal skin…
Read MoreLinking Eczema with Stress and Sleep
We all know how stress can trigger eczema, so it’s important to keep stress under control in order to prevent flare-ups. In our previous blog post, Eczema and Stress: Are They Related? Learn to Calm You Mind and Skin, we discussed a variety of tips to control stress and say goodbye to stress eczema (stress…
Read MoreEczema Sheets and Bedding: Our Top Recommendations and The Benefits
Did you ever notice that eczema itching is always worse at night? That’s because your body’s levels of cortisol (which helps regulate inflammation and itch) peak in the middle of night. Having a good night’s rest with eczema can be challenging, but there are ways to improve your quality of sleep. We take a deeper…
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