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As the mother of identical twin infants I find that if one gets sick then the other is soon to follow. This held true even when they started showing signs of eczema. Like many parents I do not like to use a lot of commercial products because of the questionable ingredients in them or always have a prescription filled to treat every little thing. BTW – The prescription given doesn’t treat the body as a whole, but as parts, so there may be some side effects that may show up immediately or over time. Anyways, I’ve tried a few things that have worked for them. The things that I have tried haven’t cured their eczema, but it makes treating it easier and more comfortable for their young skin and mommy’s mind. See below for one of the articles that I have read and a few recipes that I use on my girls.

From: http://ezinearticles.com/?Heal-Your-Eczema-Now-With-Coconut-Oil&id=827039

Resorting to alternative, natural eczema treatment methods to get the best cure or results is sometimes necessary to cure eczema problems. Eczema is usually a very persistent, itchy skin condition consisting of skin dryness and inflammation manifested by redness of the skin, crusting and thickening of the skin. Eczema is an inflammation of the skin and may be associated with an allergic reaction, although the cause is not always known.

Another possibility for eczema that has received increasing attention from skin specialists, dermatologists and other skin doctors is that of any shock to the nervous system or prolonged mental stress or strain. Coconut oil works better than eczema creams, which are usually eczema products laden with chemicals, whether for babies, teens or adults. Virgin coconut oil is very inexpensive therefore, a good, cheap home remedy.

In adults, eczema is commonly found on the inner elbow or behind the knee. If you also have acne, coconut oil will treat acne too and is better than most chemical acne products. Once skin is exposed to a trigger, it releases chemicals to the surface of the skin, which causes a patient to itch.

To get control of your skin condition it does take time and energy to follow a successful skin care routine. Serious types of eczema include nummular, discoid and dyshidrotic. We know that when someone is experiencing stress they are more likely to feel itchy and then start scratching the skin.

Unprocessed organic virgin coconut oil soothes the area immediately and goes to work on healing eczema, dermatitis or just about any skin condition. The eczema creams on the market today can be used for both skin hydration and to reduce inflammation but coconut oil is a cheap reliable home remedy. A severe attack of eczema is usually accompanied by a slight constitutional disturbance, but general health seldom suffers appreciably, unless, as occasionally, the itching is so bad that it makes sleep impossible.

Contact dermatitis offenders include jewelry, perfumes, chemicals in any cosmetics, shellac in mascara, lipstick, nickel, lotions, soaps, fabric softener sheets, pesticides from contact around the mouth, latex gloves, tomatoes, etc.

Eczema is actually dermatitis that is in advanced, more serious stages. Also you can expose the affected area to direct sunlight for 20 minutes or so each day and get your daily dose of vitamin D that way too.

Organic virgin coconut oil cures many other skin conditions and skin disorders too, besides making the skin soft and smooth. Patients with eczema have skin that is very sensitive to many substances such as soap, wool, detergents, make-up, cosmetics, mascara, lipstick, nail polish, shampoos, etc. A school-age child who has poor skin control usually feels very isolated from his or her peers and can develop low self-esteem.

Eventually the immune system and body do the healing if you were to do nothing, but coconut oil can speed up the process. We do know now however, that in people prone to eczema, certain things may cause a 'flare' or 'flare-up' or may 'trigger' an episode. Your eczema and its symptoms, with the proper eczema treatment, providing you've removed the cause, should go away.

How to Use:

Unprocessed Organic Virgin Coconut Oil (for moisturizing the skin) contains antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal properties and has a long shelf-life. Be sure to read the label for ingredients and for storing the oil for a long shelf life.

Spoon some of coconut oil into a smaller container. I find a smaller container easier to store in a baby bag, purse, or to carry around.

Recipes

Pure African Black Soap
I choose to dissolve the black soap before using it on my twins because black soap is gritty and may scratch their skin.

Ingredients:
- Pure African Black Soap (Be sure to read the label if you decide to purchase a commercial black soap.)

- Distilled Water

Directions:
Crumble the black soap. Fill a (bath & body work lotion bottles work great) container about two-thirds the way with the crumbled black soap. Fill the container with the distilled water. Note: Black soap will quickly dissolve in water.

General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally without consulting a qualified aromatherapy practitioner or health professional. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, carrier oils or other concentrated essences directly on the skin or scalp. Please seek professional advice and information for use or non-use of essence oils (essential oils, carrier oils, etc.) if you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, cancer, or any other medical condition. Use extreme caution when using oils on children and give children the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. A skin patch test should be performed before use.

Keep all essential oils securely out of children’s reach.

Disclaimer: Please note that any information provided, including recipes are intended for educational purposes only and not to be considered complete of guaranteed to be accurate. The information provided should not be used to replace sound medical advice.

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