5 plants to treat dermatitis naturally

How to cure dermatitis (eczema) with natural remedies

Dermatitis or eczema, a generic term that means “skin inflammation”, encompasses different mild pathologies that, in general, are divided into two large types:

atopic dermatitis It originates from a reactive or allergic process to a certain substance or particle and manifests itself with redness, swelling and blisters. It is frequent in the delicate skin of the baby.seborrheic dermatitis It is an inflammation in fatty areas of the body and causes white or yellowish scales and pimples to form. It usually affects the skin of the face, lips, nose and ears, or the scalp.

People with allergies or asthma are prone, but other factors aggravate dermatitis: stress, anxiety, having low defenses after an illness, dry skin, frequent swimming or bathing, the use of dyes or perfumes, colds or contact with polluting substances or with plant pollen and dust.

Seborrheic dermatitis under control

Cucumber is especially effective against seborrheic dermatitis. The cucumber is crushed with the blender and the pulp is spread on the face, like a cream, to stay with it for about 45 minutes.

There are those who add apple cider vinegar and olive oil. Then you wash your face with a cold infusion of plantain and witch hazel.

How to make a green clay mask

Another option is compresses or green clay masks for their great purifying power and its regulating effect on skin sebum.

You can find products prepared and ready to be used in herbalists, or you can make the clay paste yourself at home.

Spread it like a mask on the face and neck, leave it for a few minutes to absorb excess fat, and remove it with warm water and a loofah or towel.

apply it to yourself twice a day until dermatitis improves. Then, as maintenance, you can apply it once a week to keep seborrhea under control.