references
National Eczema Foundation: "Eczema Stats"
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology: “Efficacy of Nonprescription Moisturizers for Atopic Dermatitis: An Updated Review of Clinical Evidence”
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews: "Emollients and Moisturisers for Eczema"
National Eczema Foundation: "Bathing and Eczema"
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: "Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)"
International Journal of Dermatology: “The effect of topical virgin coconut oil on SCORAD index, transepidermal water loss, and skin capacitance in mild to moderate pediatric atopic dermatitis: a randomized, double-blind, clinical trial”
International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences: “The Beneficial Effect of 20% Sunflower Seed Oil Cream on Mild Atopic Dermatitis in Children”
European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology: “Consensus‐based European Guidelines for Treatment of Atopic Eczema (atopic dermatitis) in Adults and Children: Part II”
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology: “The Efficacy of Colloidal Oatmeal Cream 1% as Add-on Therapy in the Management of Chronic Irritant Hand Eczema: A Double-Blind Study”
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology: “Prebiotic Colloidal Oat Supports the Growth of Cutaneous Commensal Bacteria Including S. epidermidis and Enhances the Production of Lactic Acid”
Acta Dermato-Venereologica: “Psychoneuroimmunology of Psychological Stress and Atopic Dermatitis: Pathophysiologic and Therapeutic Updates”
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: “Exposure-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis: An Open Trial”
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: “Sleep disorders and atomic dermatitis: A 2-way street?”
Acupuncture in Medicine: “Effectiveness of acupressure on pruritus and lichenification associated with atopic dermatitis: a pilot trial”
Pediatric Dermatology: “Apple Cider Vinegar Soaks [0.5%] as a Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis Do Not Improve Skin Barrier Integrity”
Mayo Clinic: "Eczema bleach bath: Can it improve my symptoms?"
National Institute of Health: "Vitamin E"
Journal of Research in Medical Sciences: The Official Journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences: Effects of Oral Vitamin E on Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial”
Dermatology Practical and Conceptual: “Diet and Eczema: a Review of Dietary Supplements for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis”
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews: "Probiotics for Treating Eczema"
Advances in Therapy: "Gamma-Linolenic Acid Levels Correlate with Clinical Efficacy of Evening Primrose Oil in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis"
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine: "Alternative, Complementary, and Forgotten Remedies for Atopic Dermatitis"
Flushing Hospital Medical Center: "Home Remedy: Apple Cider Vinegar for Eczema"
Journal of Clinical Medicine: "The Importance of Acidification in Atopic Eczema: An Underexplored Avenue for Treatment"
National Eczema Association: "Get the Facts: Apple Cider Vinegar"
Immunity, Inflammation and Disease: "Honey is potentially effective in the treatment of atopic dermatitis: Clinical and mechanistic studies"
Evidence-Based Alternative and Complementary Medicine: "Therapeutic Effects of Fermented Flax Seed Oil on NC/Nga Mice with Atopic Dermatitis-Like Skin Lesions"
National Eczema Foundation: "Alternative eczema treatments from natural oils to elimination diets"
Allergy: "Oat sensitization in children with atopic dermatitis: prevalence, risks and associated factors"
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual: "The Itch-Scratch Cycle: A Review of the Mechanisms"
Rady Children's Hospital San Diego: "Wet Wraps"
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: "Micronutrients in Atopic Dermatitis: A Systematic Review"
Advances in Dermatology and Allergology: "Supplementation with long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in treatment of atopic dermatitis in children"
Nutrients: "The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health"
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Adding baking soda to a bath can help stop the itching from eczema naturally.
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Applying a hydrating moisturizer right after a shower is one way to help treat eczema on your face.
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Dr. Laarman suggests sticking to dye-free, fragrance-free soap and moisturizer whenever possible, as added fragrances can irritate the skin and make eczema worse.
Not all oils are created equal when it comes to treating eczema symptoms.
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Image Credit: HighGradeRoots/iStock/GettyImages
While coconut and sunflower oils can be helpful for mild eczema, Dr. Laarman notes that from a practical standpoint, oils can rub off a little easier than ointments, so they may need to be reapplied more often to be effective.
A few minutes of meditation could go a long way toward controlling your eczema symptoms.
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5-Minute Daily Rituals Therapists Do to Relieve Stress
A little bit of cold therapy can help stop the itch from eczema.
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Apple cider vinegar isn't the best eczema treatment for everyone.
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Image Credit: Madeleine_Steinbach/iStock/GettyImages
Try exposing just a small patch of skin to apple cider vinegar before treating larger areas, per the National Eczema Association, to see if it helps or irritates your skin.
There's the least evidence for acupressure as an eczema treatment, but it may help with symptoms for some people.
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National Eczema Foundation: "Eczema Stats"
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology: “Efficacy of Nonprescription Moisturizers for Atopic Dermatitis: An Updated Review of Clinical Evidence”
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews: "Emollients and Moisturisers for Eczema"
National Eczema Foundation: "Bathing and Eczema"
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: "Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)"
International Journal of Dermatology: “The effect of topical virgin coconut oil on SCORAD index, transepidermal water loss, and skin capacitance in mild to moderate pediatric atopic dermatitis: a randomized, double-blind, clinical trial”
International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences: “The Beneficial Effect of 20% Sunflower Seed Oil Cream on Mild Atopic Dermatitis in Children”
European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology: “Consensus‐based European Guidelines for Treatment of Atopic Eczema (atopic dermatitis) in Adults and Children: Part II”
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology: “The Efficacy of Colloidal Oatmeal Cream 1% as Add-on Therapy in the Management of Chronic Irritant Hand Eczema: A Double-Blind Study”
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology: “Prebiotic Colloidal Oat Supports the Growth of Cutaneous Commensal Bacteria Including S. epidermidis and Enhances the Production of Lactic Acid”
Acta Dermato-Venereologica: “Psychoneuroimmunology of Psychological Stress and Atopic Dermatitis: Pathophysiologic and Therapeutic Updates”
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: “Exposure-Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis: An Open Trial”
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: “Sleep disorders and atomic dermatitis: A 2-way street?”
Acupuncture in Medicine: “Effectiveness of acupressure on pruritus and lichenification associated with atopic dermatitis: a pilot trial”
Pediatric Dermatology: “Apple Cider Vinegar Soaks [0.5%] as a Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis Do Not Improve Skin Barrier Integrity”
Mayo Clinic: "Eczema bleach bath: Can it improve my symptoms?"
National Institute of Health: "Vitamin E"
Journal of Research in Medical Sciences: The Official Journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences: Effects of Oral Vitamin E on Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial”
Dermatology Practical and Conceptual: “Diet and Eczema: a Review of Dietary Supplements for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis”
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews: "Probiotics for Treating Eczema"
Advances in Therapy: "Gamma-Linolenic Acid Levels Correlate with Clinical Efficacy of Evening Primrose Oil in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis"
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine: "Alternative, Complementary, and Forgotten Remedies for Atopic Dermatitis"
Flushing Hospital Medical Center: "Home Remedy: Apple Cider Vinegar for Eczema"
Journal of Clinical Medicine: "The Importance of Acidification in Atopic Eczema: An Underexplored Avenue for Treatment"
National Eczema Association: "Get the Facts: Apple Cider Vinegar"
Immunity, Inflammation and Disease: "Honey is potentially effective in the treatment of atopic dermatitis: Clinical and mechanistic studies"
Evidence-Based Alternative and Complementary Medicine: "Therapeutic Effects of Fermented Flax Seed Oil on NC/Nga Mice with Atopic Dermatitis-Like Skin Lesions"
National Eczema Foundation: "Alternative eczema treatments from natural oils to elimination diets"
Allergy: "Oat sensitization in children with atopic dermatitis: prevalence, risks and associated factors"
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual: "The Itch-Scratch Cycle: A Review of the Mechanisms"
Rady Children's Hospital San Diego: "Wet Wraps"
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine: "Micronutrients in Atopic Dermatitis: A Systematic Review"
Advances in Dermatology and Allergology: "Supplementation with long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in treatment of atopic dermatitis in children"
Nutrients: "The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health"
