Herbal Remedies, Alternative Treatments

Evening primrose oil

A number of studies have looked at the effect of evening primrose oil in treating eczema. Unfortunately, the results have not been conclusive - some trials have seen an overall improvement in the eczema of those patients studied, while others have not.

Cautions

There is no proof that evening primrose oil is of any benefit to children suffering from childhood eczema. As with all supplements, vitamins, or herbal remedies, it is best to consult your doctor before you add them to your child's treament. This form of treament is not suitable for children with epilepsy.

Alternative treatments

There are a number of alternative treatments that have been advertised as a 'cure', or which claim to reduce the symptoms associated with eczema. These remedies are usually herbal, dietary supplements, over-the-counter creams, lotions, or ointments, healing touch therapies, or homeopathy.

Cautions

These therapies have no data to support many of the claims they make, and are generally not regulated by any governmental agency. If you are taking anything not prescribed by your doctor for your eczema be sure to tell your doctor.

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