As a nurse, I've often come in contact with patients who were suffering from eczema, from mild to severe, looking for a cure. Now first of all, eczema and dermatitis are usually referring to the same condition and there are three types of eczema. If you're suffering from eczema you'll find health professionals are quick to prescribe or recommend expensive drugs or chemical products when natural treatments for eczema such as using virgin coconut oil is the best choice. With coconut oil there is no exposure to drugs and chemical-laden products.
Eczema is a dermatitis that is in advanced stages that can be more serious. To apply the virgin coconut oil, massage it deep into the affected area. In adults, eczema is usually found on the inner elbow or behind the knee, but can be found anywhere.
Contact dermatitis can occur in the presence jewelry, perfumes, nickel in jewelry or glasses or bra hooks, chemicals in any cosmetics, shellac in most mascaras, lipstick, lotions, soaps, fabric softener sheets, pesticides from contact around the mouth, latex gloves, tomatoes, and the list goes on.
When you start treating your eczema externally with coconut oil, make sure you're also working on eliminating the cause of your eczema, whether it's internal or external. Coconut oil works so much better than eczema creams, which are usually expensive eczema products that are laden with chemicals, whether it's used for babies, teens or adults.
Virgin coconut oil is inexpensive and a good, cheap home remedy you can use for many skin problems. If you also have acne, coconut oil is an excellent treatment for acne too and is better than any chemical acne products. Besides the coconut oil treatment you can expose the affected area to direct sunlight for 20 minutes or so every day if you have access to sunlight and also get your daily dose of vitamin D that way too.