Alternative Treatments

Of all the alternative eczema remedies, homoeopathy is one of the most with regard to effectiveness. We look at the evidence supporting its use and how to find a reliable practitioner. Around 200 trials have compared homoeopathy against placebos. These trials have concluded that there is no evidence that homoeopathy pills are any better than

Essential oils have been used in the treatment of eczema for hundreds of years. However, there is not a great deal of reliable scientific evidence to support their use. While there is some evidence that essential oils may have anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial effects which may help ease some eczema symptoms, there is also good evidence

Chinese herbal medicine is just ‘medicine’ in large parts of the world. It is commonly used alongside conventional, Western medicine in China and East Asia. We look at how it works and the evidence supporting its use in the treatment of eczema. We also investigate at how to find a trustworthy practitioner. How does Chinese

Coconut oil has been used for thousands of years and for many different ailments: from mouthwash to moisturiser! Recent research into coconut oil’s effectiveness has resulted in it becoming increasingly popular as an alternative remedy for treating eczema.

Honey is well-known as a treatment for sore throats, wounds and infections, due to compounds it contains that kill bacteria. Manuka honey, in particular, is used in licensed wound dressings in the UK. However, value of it in the treatment of childhood eczema is yet to be proved. That said, there’s plenty of anecdotal evidence

Eczema is one of those horrible conditions where there is no single treatment that works for everybody.  Annoying as it is, you will probably have to try lots of different things – ruling out particular foods, washing powders, and fabric types – before you find the best way to prevent or alleviate the symptoms of

Unfortunately, eczema is a condition where there is no one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. This makes it particularly frustrating to parents who simply want to alleviate the horrible eczema symptoms which cause so much suffering for itchy children. You may be lucky and find an effective treatment the first time you visit the doctor. However, it’s

Any parent of a child with eczema knows the horrible, helpless and heart wrenching feeling of watching your little one suffer. While any traditional treatments such as emollients and cortisone creams prescribed by a medical professional should be applied as directed, it is perfectly understandable that desperate and worried parents are likely to research other supplementary options in

Like many eczema kids, our 5 year old hates having eczema creams applied. We have tried all sorts of things to persuade her that they aren’t so bad: from explanations and sticker charts, iPad apps and bribes… One of the few things that have had her accepting creams happily for more than a couple of