The commonest type of eczema seen in children is atopic dermatitis or infantile eczema. It occurs because of over-sensitivity to allergens in the environment such as pollens, moulds, dust, animal dander, and certain foods. Ask mothers whose babies suffer from eczema and they are sure to make you count the sleepless nights they’ve spent trying to quieten their irritable, itchy babies.
Recognize the Signs and Symptoms
Eczema in babies looks like small round patches of red skin, dry and itchy. While it may appear just about anywhere on the body, is usually appears first on the cheeks, then spreading to forhead, scalp, bends of elbows and knees.
Homoeopathy is Natural and Gentle – Just like a Mother’s Touch
Among the many natural, holistic treatment options available, Homoeopathy is the safest, quickest and the gentlest solution for eczema in children. They can be safely given to babies as young as a few months old to older school-going children.
All homoeopathic medicines are made from naturally occurring substances like plants and minerals, and have absolutely no side effects. This is because the medicines are prescribed in very mild doses – potencies which are best suited to babies.
Over 100 homoeopathic medicines are known to be effective in treatment as well as prevention of eczema. It can successfully reduce the body’s sensitivity to the environmental allergens that cause the disease, thereby leading to cure.
Here are some Homoeopathic Remedies that are very effective in treating Eczema in Babies:
- Rhus toxicodendron: Very good remedy for Eczema with red, swollen, blister-like eruptions that itch intensely, and are relieved by hot application.
- Mezereum: Eruptions which start with blisters followed by oozing and formation of thick crusts. Intense itching ameliorated by cold application. Skin is thickened due to scratching.
- Thuja: Dry skin with brown, thick spots. Eruptions on scratching mainly on covered parts. Very sensitive to touch.
- Apis Mellifica: Thick, rose-coloured rashes, can be felt as rough rashes under fingers. Aggravated by heat and skin is sensitive to touch.
- Graphites: Eczema with thick sticky discharge, dirty looking skin, chilly patient with marked aversion to sweets.
Though, these Homoeopathic Remedies are known to be very effective in curing eczema, it is advisable to take them under a Homoeopath’s supervision.