Atopic Dermatitis

It may not be recognized by its official name, but atopic dermatitis is quite common and causes a lot of problems for those who suffer from it.

Otherwise known as eczema, this condition causes an unsightly inflammation of the skin. The skin becomes inflamed and causes extreme itching and irritation. As the irritation continues, it can swell or even crack if no relief is provided.

Atopic dermatitis can affect virtually any area of the skin across the body and can cause the individual afflicted with it to suffer greatly. It’s important to seek medical attention if a similar skin irritation appears as a proper diagnosis is essential.

In many instances, atopic dermatitis is hereditary and this can be the cause for the onset of this skin condition. A doctor or dermatologist can be the best help in proper diagnosis, and in determining a treatment plan.

Over-the-counter medications can bring some relief, though they don’t usually help to get rid of the problem at all. There are certain elements that can add to the irritation and should be avoided if they provide irritation.

It can be helpful to know that in addition to any prescribed treatment plans, there are some excellent home remedies for atopic dermatitis. In many instances, these can be quite easy to implement and provide a great relief from the typical itching.

Home Remedies for Atopic Dermatitis:

Coconut Oil:

It may sound counterintuitive, but using coconut oil on a regular basis can provide great relief from the symptoms of this condition.

Coconut oil keeps the skin moisturized and soft, therefore acting as an excellent home remedy for atopic dermatitis.

This oil should be rubbed gently on the site of the inflammation on a regular basis for best results.

Spearmint Leaves:

These mint leaves aren’t to be consumed in this scenario, but rather used as a sort of paste.

In this home remedy for atopic dermatitis, the juice of the spearmint leaves is added to water and then rubbed over the inflamed skin.

This can bring relief very quickly, and can even help to get rid of this skin condition altogether.

Papaya Seeds:

We’ve seen before that papaya can be an excellent natural cure for various conditions, and so we see it appear in a different form for this one.

Mashing up papaya seeds and then using this as a paste works well on the site of the problem.

Rubbing these mashed seeds into the inflamed skin can work well as a home remedy for atopic dermatitis and prevent the common and very frustrating itching.