Homeopathic Remedies for Eczema - Do They Really Work?

If we have something unusual on our skin, especially in highly visible places like the face, it can be a real confidence buster. Think about it: would you want to go out and have people see your face become inflamed, itchy, red, cracked, and rough or full of blisters? Probably not! You would rather stay holed up inside your house, and even going to a doctor to have your eczema treated may seem like an ordeal. This is why eczema is a problem that will not only plague you for life but also cripple your social life to a great degree.

If you cannot really stand going out and letting other people see your eczema affliction, what do you do to get rid of eczema? Why not try natural remedies for eczema?

Do they really work, though?

Yes, a natural homeopathic remedy for eczema will work, but you have to understand how this system of alternative medicine works and how to use it to get the best results. Otherwise, you could end up frustrated, with your eczema symptoms no better off than before you took a homeopathic remedy.

What is homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a system of medical practice that treats a disease with the administration of minute doses of a remedy that would in healthy persons produce symptoms similar to those of the disease.

So, if you are allergic to eggs, for example, a homeopathic remedy would include minute amounts of egg. This stimulates the body's powers to overcome similar symptoms when ill. The "minute doses" are down to the molecular level. The dilution process brings about an energetic change that gives the diluted substance a deep curative power. To oversimplify, this is way beyond diluting an egg white in a bottle of water and hoping that drinking it will cure your egg allergy.

That is what homeopathy is and how it works.

How can it help your eczema?

It is not as simple as going to a store and buying a homeopathic remedy for "eczema." As you know, the causes of eczema are varied. Allergies, exposure to toxins in our environment, stress can all cause eczema symptoms. You will need to find a homeopathic remedy that addresses the specific causes of your symptoms. This can involve a lot of trial and error, and your best bet is to consult a professional homeopathic practitioner.

Once you have identified a specific remedy for your symptoms, take the remedy as specified. This usually means taking one dose and noting the improvements in your symptoms. When the recovery slows, it is time to take another dose. Depending on your symptoms, you may have to take a dose every few hours or every few days. This is another reason why it is a good idea to work with a practitioner of homeopathy in Palm Coast.

Once you have nailed down your symptoms and identified the proper homeopathic remedy, it is a fairly straightforward process to keep it under control. Often your symptoms will disappear altogether, and you will know that a homeopathic remedy for eczema works - and works well.

Francine Kanter, CCH, RsHom(NA), is Board Certified by the Council for Homeopathic Certification of North America, and has over 15 years of experience. She is also a member of NASH, North American Society of Homeopaths.