Treating Eczema with Olive Oil

If you suffer from eczema you will know what an irritating condition it can be. As yet there is no cure for eczema but there are a number of treatments that can be used to sooth as well as control the condition. This article will look at how olive oil can be a beneficial treatment for eczema and how you can use it.


Eczema Details


People who suffer from eczema will often experience great itchiness in the area where they have a problem. However itching the condition can lead to more redness as well as damage to the skin and so it is important to control the condition as much as possible.


It is important to say that eczema is a allergic condition and so it is important to do a full analysis of your clothes, food cosmetics and detergents among other things to try and find the irritant. Usually eliminating the trigger can help to control the condition but not always. It is also worth noting that the symptoms vary between triggers and between different people. That means that there is not one treatment that works for all people and so you may need to try a number of different treatments in order to find the one that works for you.


Olive Oil Treatment


Olive oil can be very useful as a treatment for a number of people as it can be concentrated on a specific area. In addition the oil will help to hydrate and moisturise the skin which means the condition can be soothed and it can help to reduce the occurrence of the rash.


However it is worth noting that being an oil some people may not be able to use the raw material directly on their skin. If you have a problem with this then you can look out for some over the counter creams and lotions that contain olive oil and can be very beneficial for you. However you do need to be careful using over the counter remedies as they may also contain chemicals that can cause an allergic reaction and actually aggravate you eczema. As a result the best way to handle this situation is to make your own remedy and then you know exactly what is going into it.


There are various different remedies you can try including creating a lotion. The best and easiest way to do this is to combine the olive oil with some water and then apply it to the skin. The best time to apply it to the skin is after a warm bath as this will help it to be absorbed into the skin more easily and have the greatest effect.


You could also consider making an ointment and the easiest way to so this is to mix the olive oil with some honey. This will make the ointment very easy to apply to your hands, face and legs to have the maximum effect.


Conclusion


If you are looking for a cheap option to help your eczema then olive oil can be something you can try. It has now been widely accepted that olive oil is a very useful treatment with a large number of different benefits. Some of the uses of olive oil include eliminating itching, inflammation and also reducing the redness of the skin. If you have tried other things that have not worked then this is definitely worth a try.




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