Eczema is a group of health conditions which can cause irritation to the skin and lead to inflammation. It is a real problem for approximately 3% of adult Americans and 20% of the children in USA.
The most common type of eczema is atopic eczema. Inflamed and itchy skin is characteristic for people who have this problem. They also have rashes in some parts of their body such as the face, wrists, knees, hands, face, and the back of the knees or in some cases over the entire body.
This disease can lead to intense itching and many people struggle against their need to itch the spot until their skin bleeds.
There are many lotions and creams that are intended to relieve the problem with the scratching, but many ointments and OTC drugs result in severe side effects. We recommend you to try ACV for the problem instead all those products. It is very simple, but effective and it will help you a lot.
If you want to make the ingredient more powerful you can combine it with other natural products. First of all we will explain the health properties of the apple cider vinegar (ACV).
Antifungal
ACV is efficient in destroying bacteria that causes eczema. It has many antifungal and antibacterial properties and if you use it on a regular basis you will prevent the growth of these bacteria.
Cell renewal
It also contains beta-carotene, which helps in cell renewal. With ACV your skin will glow and be healthy again.
Potassium
It is also rich in potassium. Potassium can relieve allergy symptoms. It can also provide normal pH of the skin and act as an astringent.
Full of fiber
Besides minerals and vitamins it also contains fiber which our body needs in order to flush out the toxins that may cause eczema.
Boosts the immune system
In order to prevent eczema your immune system needs to function properly. ACV contains acetic acid, vitamin B1, pectin, many minerals, mineral salts and riboflavin. All of them are very important for improving the work of the immune system and destroying the eczema.
It can relieve itching
It also has a positive effect on dry skin. You should know by now that dry skin is connected with eczema and it will help you to relieve the itching problems.
Combine it with other powerful ingredients. We present you homemade recipes that can help you with your problem and the main ingredient in all of them is ACV.
ACV solution
You may not believe but ACV can help you with your treatment against eczema. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
You will need:
- 2 tablespoons organic and raw ACV
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 or 3 cotton balls
Directions:
Mix all the ingredients and stir them well. Then soak the ball in the solution and apply it on the affected area. Continue with the treatment until you see changes and improvement.
Note: in case of sensitive skin the solution should contain ½ cup of water and 1 tbsp. of ACV.
