After talking with my chiropractor about my son's eczema, he told me about this oil that really helps with the dry areas, as well as diaper rash. The oil is called calendula and can be found at Target online and at Vitamin Cottage and other health food stores. Get the oil, it works better then the cream. I have been putting this on my son for about 2 days and the rash is almost all gone!
There is a homeopathic remedy for the root cause of eczema that my chrio also told me about, it's like a virus and something triggers it, sometimes dairy and or wheat product. I tried the steroid cream route, but it does not treat the root case which is internal in the body, so it just masking the problem and keeps coming back. Plus the steroids are not real good for kids. This remedy for the dryness and the root cause of eczema can both be eliminated by a more natural means which is better for your kids. I don't have the info for you yet, but my chrio was going to give the me name of a holistic treatment to treat the root cause and once they take that for a while they say it never comes back again, even as an adult. I think I may have to visit this holistic specialist so she can give me a true diagnosis and specific treatment. I will let you know once I get that info.
Here's a little info for you......
Calendula oil is said to be anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, helps healing wounds. useful for bed sores, broken veins, bruises, inflamed gums, varicose veins. Effective on rashes, dry, chapped or cracked skin. Wonderful in salves for diaper rash. Especially useful for dry eczema.
Calendula is gentle, cooling & soothing. A helpful oil for all skin inflammations, Calendula oil is also a good remedy for dry and damaged skin, rashes, diaper irritations, etc. Calendula herbal oil makes a wonderful baby oil and is also helpful for those with sensitive skin.
Calendula Oil was considered an old tymey recipe for Eczema and other common itchy skin irritations. Calendula Oil may be used directly on the skin and as a base oil for Aromatherapy massage applications. Not only one of the most effective topical oils, it also makes an excellent base for salves, facial creams and many other natural cosmetics. Gentle, cooling, and soothing.
Calendula oil is the most successful oil for assisting us with dry and damaged skin, skin inflammations, rashes, diaper irritations, and other skin disorders.Makes a wonderful baby's oil and is exceptional for those with sensitive skin.