Aloe Vera and Eczema treatment is a subject that has received a lot of attention. Results show that Aloe Vera and Eczema treatment show improvements if Aloe Vera is used internally as well as externally.
What is aloe vera? Aloe Vera comes from an Arabic word ‘alloeh’, which means bitter. It has been in use since ancient times for healing infections and burns.
Aloe vera is a desert lily, native to northern Africa, known for its thick spiked leaves which contain a clear gel-like liquid used for medicinal purposes. Aloe vera has been nicknamed a “pharmacy in a plant” because of its numerous health benefits. It is used as a mild laxative. It is has skin moisturizing and healing properties. It contains at least 140 compounds which support health in various ways. Aloe vera is a mild, natural antiseptic and useful to have around the house for minor cuts and scrapes, including skin burns. It’s also a popular treatment for acne. You can purchase a potted aloe vera plant and break one of its leaves for its medicine, or try a concentrate 18x aloe vera juice, which is 18 times more powerful that the natural aloe vera liquid.
Dr. Peter Atherton, one of the leading authorities on Aloe Vera in the UK, conducted a study which revealed that Aloe Vera works mainly on two areas, on repairing epithelial tissue and on boosting the immune system. The skin, the largest organ in the body, is also the largest patch of epithelial tissue. It is thus easy to understand why Aloe Vera hastens healing of burns and provides relief of eczema skin symptoms, as well as mouth or stomach ulcers, or a problematic bowel lining; all of which are epithelial tissues.
Aloe vera also has complex sugars, or polysaccharides, that moisturise and hydrate the skin. It is quickly absorbed into the skin, triggering fibroblasts to replicate faster. Fibroblasts produce the collagen and elastin fibres providing greater elasticity and tautness to skin. It also helps to produce a cohesive effect on the top-layer epidermal cells, making skin smoother.
Many eczema sufferers also experienced improved skin quality with the use of Aloe Vera. They reported that their eczema skin symptoms reduced, with smoother and softer skin. It is no wonder that skin care companies often include Aloe as an ingredient in their products.
How to Use Aloe Vera to Treat Eczema
Eczema is a skin rash that is characterized by dry, itchy skin that is often red, flaky and blistering, depending on the severity of the condition. You can prevent eczema flareups with aloe vera.
Instructions
1. See a dermatologist to diagnose your eczema. It’s important to rule out other skin conditions like a fungal infection so you can find the right treatment.
2.Switch to moisturizing soap and body wash with aloe vera as an ingredient. Ordinary soaps add to skin dryness and can exacerbate eczema.
3.Apply aloe vera gel to soothe irritation. Aloe vera gel can either be harvested directly from the plant or bought in a commercial preparation. Aloe vera is not toxic and doesn’t sting when applied.
4.Use aloe propolis cream to treat eczema. Propolis is a waxy substance with natural antibiotic qualities. When combined with aloe vera and other ingredients in a moisturizer, anecdotal evidence indicates it may improve eczema symptoms.
5.Use aloe vera shampoo if you have eczema on your scalp or around your hairline. Hairsprays and other hair products can trigger and exacerbate eczema in these areas. Regular use of aloe vera shampoo can clear and prevent outbreaks.
6.Keep using aloe to treat eczema even after the affected area appears healed to prevent the rash from returning. When topically applied, aloe vera has no side effects except possible allergic reactions, so you don’t have to worry about overdosing.
I have heard great things about Aloe Vera for skin and I even used to drink Aloe Vera juice! The one thing that has helped our little boy’s severe eczema has been his Belly Boost chewable probiotic! It’s been just amazing to see him clear up so much. I really believe that so many natural things can be used as effective treatments for lots of things! Thanks for sharing
Modern scientists and a growing number of health practitioners now agree on the medicinal benefits of Aloe Vera juice. Most Aloe Vera research studies have found out that its extracts are helpful in preventing and possibly even stopping a wide range of degenerative diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, asthma, ulcers, osteoarthritis, and other chronic diseases.