Our Miracle Treatment for Eczema – The Hill Hangout

My little Pitter Pat has suffered with eczema since she was a baby. And listen, folks, I dont use the term suffer lightly. It has been the biggest source of physical pain and misery she has had in her five years. Her case is especially bad in the summer, though it can flare up in any season. Though the dry air in winter does make it flare, she also has a HUGE reaction to the sunscreen, bug spray, and pool water of summer. Even the sand and salt water of the beach bring on tears of pain, itching, and burning. We have had our fair share of screaming and inconsolability over her eczema, and until now, we havent had much of anything with which to treat it. Lotion is okay, but any kind of fragrance only makes it worse. Hydrocortisone clears it up for the moment, but it thins the skin, only making it easier to break out the next time. Weve tried castor oil, baby oil, Vasoline, Aquaphor, and even Aveenos Eczema Therapy cream. They each work in varying degrees to provide a little comfort, but nothing works log-term. As you might imagine, I have done hours of research on the internet, talking to our pediatrician, taking to other parents, and tried each of the many ideas I have gotten from them. Still no real solution.

Until the other day.

I came across the archives of an old chat board for skin issues. It was a LONG archives, but I was desperate after yet another round of tears over burning legs. One entry caught my attention because it was something Id never tried before.

Apple Cider Vinegar for Eczema

The commenter was singing the praises of diluted apple cider vinegar for her childs eczema. Her story sounded familiar to us, as shed been through the same battles we have, but she vowed that apple cider vinegar not only treated her childs eczema, but actually CURED it. Now, I cant say yet whether it will cure eczema completely, but after trying it, I am also singing the praises of this treatment.

Heres the deal: Dilute about 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar with about 3 cups of water. Saturate a cotton ball with the mixture, and apply it to the affected areas. If it is a fresh spot, its going to BURN LIKE CRAZY, so be ready to blow on it. However, patches that are a few days old shouldnt be so bad. Apply it in the morning and again at night. Sure, youll smell like vinegar for a while (not too badly), but if youve ever dealt with eczema, you wont care.

Please understand that I am not a medical professional, and this little blog certainly does not give out medical advise. However, I am a mom that has had a miserable child, and I would LOVE to pass on what what worked for us to any other mom out there who has lived with the effects of eczema in their kiddos. If youve dealt with this problem and my remedy works for you, I sure would love to hear about it. Just leave a comment or shoot me an email to let me know.

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