Natural home remedies
In addition to whatever prescription drugs your doctor issues, natural therapies may also provide assistance.
Consult a doctor to ensure that any natural remedies you take are safe for you before using them. Also ensure that they won’t conflict with any medications you take or have any other harmful effects before taking them.
Options for treatment provided at home include:
- Evening primrose oil (topically or internally) to alleviate systemic inflammation
- Coconut oil (topical) [5]
- safflower oil (topical) [6]
- applying witch hazel [7]to irritated or scratchy skin
- calendula cream
- Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) (oral supplement) [8]
In addition to reducing stress and assisting in relaxing, acupuncture and acupressure may also help with itch alleviation and atopic dermatitis.
Conclusion
Managing Atopic dermatitis entails more than just taking medicine. Making mindful lifestyle decisions can also have an impact on the health of your skin. You can also have a great impact on your body’s condition by taking care of your mental and emotional health.
Consult a doctor about the best options and resources to lessen or control your flare-ups if you have any queries about what more you can do to help manage your atopic dermatitis.
References
[1] https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048389
[2] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/asthma/
[3] https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000813.htm
[4] https://acaai.org/allergies/types-allergies/skin-allergy/eczema-atopic-dermatitis
[5] https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coconut-oil
[6] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322245
[7] https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-227/witch-hazel
[8] https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-805/gamma-linolenic-acid-gla