We all have heard of eczema and have seen it in people we know. What we may not be aware of is the severity of the symptoms these people suffer from. Eczema causes severe itching of the affected area. It persists even with creams like hydrocortisone, the typical agent used for eczema. However, with the discovery of organic coconut oil’s ability to treat eczema, sufferers now have anpther option.
The organic coconut oil was found out to have fatty acids which acts as anti-inflammatory agent. This oil easily disperses and penetrates the skin upon application to the affected area.
The organic coconut oil also prevents accumulation of bacteria on the skin resulting in prevention of infection. Topical creams for eczema abound in the market but what makes this oil different (or even at an advantage) is its ability to make the skin smooth and supple. This is on top of being a healthy alternative for over-the-counter drugs. When compared with creams bought in drug stores, the organic coconut oil offers immediate relief whereas topical creams may not show any sign of relief at all.
The different classifications of eczema are the following:
- Atopic Dermatitis, which has a genetic predisposition, is especially common to family members who have histories of allergies. People with asthma may also present with this condition.
- Contact dermatitis may be triggered by cosmetics, detergents, and other chemically-related agents
- Seborrheic Dermatitis - This is found commonly in individuals with oily skin.
- Stasis dermatitis occurs in individuals who may have excessive fluid underneath the skin.
- Neurodermatitis - This type of skin disease is possibly a result of clothing irritants.
- Perioral Dermatitis - Too much application of creams and make-ups on the facial region may lead to this kind of skin disease.
For people with eczema, or those who are highly at risk genetically, avoiding eczema is not a very difficult task to do. Simply avoid those agents/allergens which you feel do not react well with your skin. These agents could be those creams, soaps, make-ups, perfumes, and fabric softeners you often use. Once you have identified which one causes a skin breakage, refrain from using it.
Eczema is a skin condition both young and old people suffer from. To avoid acquiring this condition, it is best to keep the skin moisturized at all times. A few drops of organic coconut oil is all you need to keep bad bacteria from forming in your skin pores. During month when temperature drops down to zero, have a stock of organic coconut oil in your medicine cabinet to constantly nourish dry skin caused by severely low temperature.
Now that we know the useful effects of organic coconut oil, we can now free ourselves from prescription drugs and/or ointment to treat our skin problems. Aside from the coconut oil there are many other alternative medicines available in the market for our health needs. What differ coconut oil from these other alternative medicines is its flexibility. Organic coconut oil can be used not only as adjunct to skin care needs but can also be used for other many purposes. This oil is also a kitchen staple since it is used on several recipes. This may be the reason why the palm tree, the oil’s main source, is also called “Tree of Life.