How to Get Rid of Eczema Fast at Home

First of all, it is important to confirm if the condition you have is eczema - a visit to the dermatologist is of paramount importance.

Go on a diet

If you're sure it's eczema, find out if it's allergic. Very often, eczema is caused by allergic reactions due to food. Through years of experience and experimentation, I know what is safe for me. I avoid anything that could potentially trigger my allergies - i.e. I have food from natural sources. Food that's safe for you could be different.

If you're not sure of what's causing it, I would recommend going on a vegetarian or even a vegan diet if possible for a week- nothing can go wrong with that. That would mean no junk food. Oh, and you will definitely need to avoid alcohol and cut down on your sugar intake. Except for fruits. Fruits are good for you - especially avocados, oranges, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, bananas.

Note: When I say vegan, I mean strictly vegan. At a restaurant you will very specifically need to ask for vegan preparations.

Use moisturizers

Additionally you could use oatmeal soaps and moisturisers. This is so that you don't expose yourself to potentially allergy-triggering chemicals (+ oatmeal is good for your skin). Always keep your skin moisturised. I use Glysolid Cream to moisturise and I swear by it - it's been my trusty companion for so many years.

Note: Make sure your skin is well hydrated before you apply the moisturiser. The idea of using a moisturiser is to trap moisture in your skin. The cream itself will moisturise very little and you'll have to keep applying cream unnecessarily.

Expose yourself to the sun as much as possible:

If you live in a place that doesn't get a lot of sunshine, you might want to get your vitamin D levels checked. A vitamin D deficiency could only aggravate the your skin condition. Here, where I stay (in the north of England) I get very few days of sunshine. I take the maximum recommended dose (over the counter) of 1000 IU by default. Vitamin D3 is very important for your overall health. Watch this video for more info. A deficiency means you'll need to take supplements.

Don't have too many baths

Don't have a bath too many times during the day, but you must have a bath at least once in two days or once a day if you're prone to sweating. Shower in warm or cold water but NOT hot water.

Use turmeric powder

I would recommend getting pure turmeric powder, making a paste with milk or yoghurt or water and applying it over the affected area. It might probably burn but turmeric is a miracle spice. However, be sure to get pure turmeric - which might be pricey. Or you could buy over the counter topical steroids for eczema if it's severe for you. I prefer the former kind of treatment though. It's natural and even makes up for the side effects of topical steroids by having extra benefits.

Monitor yourself

Take a week to monitor yourself by controlling food, and the environment around you. You will most certainly find that the symptoms will alleviate. If they don't, I don't need to stress on how important it is to visit a doctor. If you do feel better, you could try and test things to see what triggers your allergy. Maybe begin with milk on the first day? If you don't find any visible changes for a day and a half or so, you can check dairy products off from your list and try something new. Some of the foods that most commonly cause allergies are: dairy products, eggs, meat, artificial flavors, artificial colours, artificial preservatives, nuts, grains, gluten, alcoholic drinks. It helps to identify what triggers your eczema although it could be a slow process.

Most importantly, don't stress yourself out. Some people don't take it well (case in point: me) and the eczema could affect you mentally. It's nothing really. Think of it as your body finding a way to keep you healthy. I feel fortunate now that I am prone to eczema easily. It serves as a reminder to eat healthy and live healthy. Not a lot of people are lucky that way. Cheers! :)