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Though antibacterial ointments are successful in eradicating your pimples, continuous use of these medicines can affect you adversely.

If your skin is too sensitive then there may be rashes. Moreover, the creams are often quite expensive and hard on your pockets as well. The obvious question that arises next is how to cure acne at home?

The use of home remedies, apart from being quite affordable, are safe and do not have any side effects. This is because they are made from simple, natural stuff that do your skin a hell lot of a good than just ridding it of pimples.

For example, if you have any other skin irritations or infections in the form of eczema, scabies etc. you can get relief with these recipes. Additionally some of the recipes for the home remedys are so great you could almost eat them!

Your home holds the answer

Home remedies can be of all types, sorts and shapes; almost anything that you use in your daily diet can be of help for your problematic skin. Some of the most effective homemade remedies are:

1.Something that works like magic on your zits is a mixture of ground nutmeg and un-boiled milk. You could apply this mixture on the area affected by pimples and keep it for 1-2 hours. It helps to do away with the dreaded pimples and also helps in removing pimple marks.
2.You could also apply raw papaya or ripe tomatoes on the pimples and keep it on for an hour and then wash it off to see super effective results. Strawberry leaves put on acne can get rid of it; this is because its alkaline content reduces the swelling of the pimple.
3.Another recipe by which many people swear is the mixture of lemon juice and rose water. Apply the combination for half an hour on your face and then wash it off with water. Follow this routine for 15 days religiously and it could cure you of your pimples.
4.To prevent pimples and its accompaniments like blackheads and whiteheads you could apply a mixture of fresh fenugreek leaves paste on the affected area. You could use it every night and keep it on for 10-15 minutes and then wash it off with luke warm water.
5.A unique method would be to make a concoction of roasted and ground pomegranate and fresh limejuice for applying it on the acne.
6.Ground and powdered neem leaves, mixed with water to make a paste make a good remedy for pimples, moreover to complement it you could also have neem capsules.

However, what you must always remember is that for these home remedies to be effective your diet must contain enough vitamin and mineral supplements.

Robert Sheehan
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/how-to-cure-acne-at-home-and-keep-your-pocket-happy-76935.html

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I don’t know which is better oatmeal lotion, calendula creams, calendula ointments? Has anyone tried any of these products online? Also, looking for a handmade soap for eczema?What is the best soap selling these days?Can anyone help me?

COOLER THAN HOT OATMEAL BATHS WITH REAL OATMEAL NOT THE PHARMACY PRODUCTS FOR BATHS. AVOID SOAPS THEY ARENT GOOD THEY WASH ALL OIL AWAY.MILK BATHS ARE GOOD ALONG WITH THE OATMEAL. CALENDULA IS GOOD IN OINTMENTS AND CREAMS..PRIMROSE OIL TOO ITS ALL TRIAL AND ERROR WHAT WORKS FOR AWHILE MIGHT NOT WORK LATER. wHAT WORKS FOR ONE PERSON MAY NOT WORK FOR YOU BUT WITH A BABY I WOULD USE ALL NATURAL PRODUCTS ALWAYS

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My daughter is now 9 months old. She’s had severe eczema since she was born. For many months we struggled with remedies that had little to no effect. It became worse and worse. Our G.P. had her try a steroid ointment, Hydro cortisone .1%. It also had little to no effect. After months of her suffering through our attempts, we took her to the Sick Kids Hospital of Toronto, Ontario. The Doctors there were amazing and within HOURS her eczema was cleared up and is still controlled to this day. What my doctor had tried was on the right road but not quite there…. what they prescribed was three short baths a day and two separate steroid ointments. Hydro cortisone at .1% for her face and Betamethisone at .05% for her body, all sealed in with a layer of Vaseline. What made the difference was the ointment versus the cream… it has to do with the water content.Now I know that many people are concerned with using the steroid ointments. I was informed that as long as there is a need for them within the system that it does not cause any problems. I only trust these doctors after speaking to MANY. So, parents, please take my experience and help your babies. I’ve done the field work, please reap the rewards. Now at 9 months old, she’s been on the regiment for 5 months her eczema is completely controlled and she is finally starting to grow out of it. She has only one bath a day and I only do her face when she needs it, every two days or so and her back and body once a week or whenever there’s irritation. I really wanted to share this info with other parents out there who are struggling with this. There were no unanswered questions I could post on though! As a side note, some doctors recommend anti-histamines at night to help with irritation and inflammation occurring over night…. tricky stuff, you don’t want the wee ones becoming used to the sedation as a means to fall asleep.

I hope this information finds its way to those who need it.
A few other points
-my GP thought it was food related, found out this is not possible. KEEP THEM ON THE BREAST.
-cologne and perfume are HUGE irritants.My daughter can not kiss daddy after he’s shaved
-Heat also irritates her.
When an irritant is present I can quite litterally watch her skin react.
If your child is at all similar, please take the advice and help them. It’s made all the difference in the world.
Do not worry about diet. It does not effect the condition. Also, perfumes of any kind are a no-no. As mentioned, perfumes of any kind effect her immediately, be forwarned, parents. Breathable fabrics are also a must. Those lovely fluffy sleepers and blankets are nice to look at but the polyester is a huge irritant.
I have not noticed a reaction when she is emotional. She is a VERY relaxed child, though. So that could be why. Even at her worst, when she was scabbed all over her face and head, she was not overly bothered by it. We handled her scratching with mittens for a couple of months until she needed to start using her hands…. and yes, Sick Kids is absolutely amazing.
To be brutally honest, I brought this information because I tried all the "home remedies" I found on the internet and for severe eczema they do not work at all. This regime is for babies who who are covored in sores and are suffering. Sorbeline is a great treatment for mild cases. Honey I’m not too sure about. I just want parents out there looking for a solution, to see this testimony…. I’ve done the work for you, as has my daughter testing the home remidies and over-the-counter products. For SEVERE baby eczema, don’t even waste your time. Take this information to your GP if they have not found the solution and ask.

Zyrtec isn’t that bad and helps retard the migration of eosinophils, thus lowering the risk of asthma and other allergies by reducing inflammation (first link – research article).

Have you tried baths with plain bath salts (like Dead Sea salts)? Those baths seem to help my son’s eczema. Certainly there is plenty of evidence that both softened water or bleach baths are helpful, just the bleach baths need further studies and you need the right directions for doing them. We compromise by offering sea salt baths.

As for the steroid treatments, yes it’s steroids and yes over use is associated with thinned out skin – especially the ones by prescription. But as a biochemist I will assure you that the large molecules can not travel very far beyond the local area applied and will not effect her endocrine system or liver at all, it’s only local so do use them to help when it’s bad. You don’t want a child with a skin infection, babies and children have been known to scratch down to blood vessels and bone when sleeping because of the itch of infection.

OH yeah, does she also have a reaction when she’s very emotional? My youngest does, I can see it move on his skin, totally weird.

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Atopic dermatitis is the most common chronic form of dermatitis, itchy skin condition that is very common in children but may occur at any age or people having atopic tendencies. This means they may develop any or all of three closely linked conditions; atopic dermatitis, asthma and hay fever (allergic rhinitis).  It is also known as eczema and atopic eczema. Often these conditions run within families with a parent, child or sibling also affected. Atopic dermatitis is not contagious! It arises because of a complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors. These include skin irritants, the weather, temperature. Most people have acute flares with inflamed, red, sometimes blistered and weepy patches. In between flares, the skin may appear normal or suffer from chronic eczema with dry, thickened and itchy areas. However, ongoing researches have proved that eczema can be cured anytime in the foreseeable future with very effective treatments. Several treatments are available that will control the eczema so the skin looks and feels normal.

In general topical treatments are used first as they are effective for most patients if used correctly and have the fewest side effects. Most people with eczema use topical treatments (lotions, creams and ointments). When the surface of skin is inflamed, cracked or raw, many of these sting or burn when first applied. This irritation will lessen as the eczema gets cured. Oral medications may be offered to those with severe or treatment-resistant eczema. Although these are usually effective, they have side effects and risks that make them unsuitable as first line of treatment. Lotions and creams provide moisture to the skin and help prevent further water loss. Creams are most commonly used. Lotions are easy to apply but evaporate quickly and may not be oily enough.

Topical steroids are the mainstay of treatment for mild to moderate eczema. They are very effective and safe if used correctly, that is, use correct strength of steroid accordingly as the severity of the eczema changes. Yet, many people are concerned about potential side effects from topical steroids. Mild eczema is likely to respond to low potency topical steroids within a few days, often with complete clearance of eczema within one or two weeks. Moderate eczema may require more potent topical steroids for at least two weeks before improving and may require several weeks of treatment before clearing. Severe eczema may show only partial improvement with potent topical steroids alone even after several months of use.

As eczema tends to be persistent, most people will have to use topical steroids for many years. If used continuously topical steroids may lose their effectiveness after a few weeks (this is known as tachyphylaxis). If tachyphylaxis occurs, treatment needs to be tailored to the individual patient. Changing to a different topical steroid of the same strength can be helpful. Moderate and severe eczema are more difficult to manage. The eczema may not have completely cleared with a potent topical steroid after three to four weeks and then it seems to lose its efficacy. Treatment of infection, if present, may again make the topical steroid effective. A stronger topical steroid or an additional treatment such as phototherapy may be required. Phototherapy or ultraviolet (UV) treatment is reserved for severe eczema has potential side effects. It involves controlled exposure to UV-B and/or UV-A for a few minutes two to three times each week. A treatment course may continue for several months.

Antibiotics are sometimes very important in the management of atopic dermatitis, most often when there are signs of bacterial infection. The antibiotics are mostly given orally, penicillin derivatives are usually prescribed, or erythromycin, those allergic to penicillin. On discontinuing the oral antibiotic, the patient may suffer another flare so antibiotics may be required for several months. There is a low risk of side effects from such treatment. Antihistamines are sometimes helpful in stabilizing atopic dermatitis and may reduce the itch. They tend to be used more commonly in children.

Despite the potential long-term side effects of these agents, most patients who take them for severe eczema are satisfied with the result as it frees them from otherwise disabling eczema.

Bryan Morris
http://www.articlesbase.com/diseases-and-conditions-articles/atopic-dermatitis-treatment-conditions-and-cures-695783.html

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My 16 mo. daughter has eczema. tried numrous creams, ointments, and no soap in bath dye/parfume free laundry soap. .Is there anything I have overlooked or someone has any idea?

First of all STOP using all the many creams ointments and soap. You are making things worse. Rubbing or scratching excema makes it worse or spreads it. I once tried Dead Sea Salts in my bath (no kidding) and my eczema cleared up.

You need to consult a doctor as much as that sounds so "well duh". The doctor can prescribe stuff that if it doesn’t clear it up it will at least make your daughter a lot more comfortable.

My girlfriend used to have baths but she could not use perfumes or soaps on the areas that were scaly so she mostly just lay there in the tub poor thing.

I sincerely hope you find the right remedy, they are different with everyone.

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