Eczema is a relatively common form of skin condition. Eczema is especially common in infants and in young children. Eczema falls into a class of conditions known as dermatitis, or “inflammation of the skin.” In many cases, eczema is actually the result of an allergy of one sort or another. Very often, eczema can wind up causing sores, scabs, and lesions. There are a variety of medications that can help with eczema, but many of these are a bit harsh on the skin, especially the skin of a small child or an infant. Fortunately for parents, there may be herbs that can help with eczema.

There are a variety of herbal creams and remedies that may be able to help with eczema. For there are creams made with chamomile that some people have experienced some success with. Witch hazel is another herb that has been used to try to help with eczema. The sorts of herbs that can help with eczema are thought to be those herbs that address an allergy, and help to relieve allergic reactions. These sorts of herbs have an antihistamine effect. Antihistamines prevent the immune system from causing the symptoms of eczema as a reaction to an allergen. Antihistamine herbs include things such as grape seed extract, burdock, and dandelion. In addition, there are herbs that have anti-inflammatory properties that can be used externally, rather than taken internally. Licorice in particular falls into this category, and many people have had success using licorice to help with eczema.

If you or your child are experiencing eczema, you may wish to speak with your health care provider. In addition to the topical medications like hydrocortisone that your health care provider can prescribe, you may be able to have your child tested for allergies. Very often, it is food allergies that are responsible for eczema, so it may be that treating the allergy may help with eczema more than treating the eczema itself. There may be other options as well, such as probiotics, which are known to be able to help with eczema.

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