Homeopathic Eczema Treatment

Eczema is a chronic allergic reaction that affects the skin. Your skin may become itchy and flaky with an accompanying rash located on the elbows, knees, upper arms and scalp. There is no known complete cure, but there are quite a few homeopathic treatments available that will help reduce the symptoms.

Which Is Best?

• Before you can start treating your eczema with homeopathic remedies, you need to figure out which treatment is best for your body, as all of them are specialized for particular people. If you are prone to indigestion and often crave sour things, such as pickles and vinegar, your best bet is antimonium crudum because its healing enzymes mix perfectly with your body's chemical mixture. If your eczema is worse in the wintertime and you often have cold, clammy hands, Calcarea carbonica is your safest bet as it warms the skin, improving circulation. Lastly, if your eczema is worse in the morning, making you lose concentration very quickly, graphite is best for you because it helps you regain concentration by taking away the itch of the eczema.

Antimonium Crudum

• Antimonium crudum helps with skin circulation, which helps eczema by continually ridding old skin and regenerating new skin growth. This prevents the old skin from becoming dry, itchy and red. This treatment is also used for things such as plantar warts, impetigo and calluses.

Calcarea Carbonica

• Calcarea carbonica comes from the shells of things, such as oysters and eggs, and is used in treating skin conditions such as eczema. Calcarea carbonica stimulates blood flow, helping skin stay fresh.

Graphite

• People with tough, leathery skin can try graphite as a remedy for eczema. Graphite is a form of carbon that can be used to treat eczema discharging a honey-like substance. This is the same graphite found in pencils and is very easy to purchase. The chalky consistency can be rubbed into the skin, which promotes healing of eczema.