Treat Eczema Naturally With Fish Oil and Oatmeal


Treat Eczema Naturally With Fish Oil and Oatmeal


When the cast was eventually removed from two-year-old Aoibheann Hennessy's fractured ankle in December 2013, her mother saw a tiny, itchy patch of skin that had formed directly behind the toddler's knee. Aoibheann's mother initially ignored it, but soon the irritated skin turned into an excruciating, angry red eczema that covered her entire body.

Eczema is a painful inflammatory skin condition that is itchy and dry in appearance. It occurs when the skin barrier is no longer properly functioning. This indicates that the skin's surface starts to rapidly lose moisture, which makes it easier for bacteria to penetrate the skin. Eczema exacerbates when a person scratches excessively, leading to infection and a condition that spreads. When Aoibheaann needed to go to sleep, her mother had to wrap her up like a mummy to prevent her skin from being harmed by the blankets because she started to get rashes.

Aoibheann’s mom, Lynn Hennessey (29 years old) began applying steroid cream and coconut oil to the toddler’s skin nine times a day, but it never seemed to make a difference. She changed the detergents and the soaps in the house, tried changing the girl’s diet, but nothing seemed to be having an effect on those angry red patches of skin. When the doctor’s recommendations didn’t seem to be getting anywhere, she turned to a dermatologist for help. Eventually, she began looking for natural remedies.

A Natural Solution

In a desperate attempt to find some relief for her daughter’s discomfort, Mrs. Hennessey turned to the Internet in search of anything that could alleviate the eczema, which was beginning to impact every aspect of her life. In her Internet travels, Mrs. Hennessy happened to come across an advertisement for Robertson’s Eczema Relief, which was an all natural cream that contained cod liver oils and oatmeal.

Hennessy knew that cod liver and oatmeal are both known to be anti-inflammatories, but she was still skeptical of trying it. “The before and after photos being posted looked amazing”, she said “but for all I knew they could have been photoshopped”.

Eczema Free in 3 Weeks

Within three weeks of applying the cream, Hennessy noticed her daughter’s skin began clearing up to the point where she almost didn’t notice the condition. The cream cost a mere $44.95 (or £23) and today Aoibheann is eczema free. Her mom credits the miraculous recovery from the natural properties of oatmeal and fish oil that were main components of the cream.

Oat baths have long been recommended for people with sensitive skin conditions because oats have properties that are able to naturally moisturize the skin and relieve itching. They also contain antioxidants that have an anti-inflammatory effect which are ideal for helping eczema.

Fish oils have been also been used for years to treat skin afflictions, as the natural oil inhibits inflammation and helps skin look more youthful and fights acne. Fish oil helps the absorption of vitamins and minerals, which is vital when eczema is blocking these processes.

In any matter that comes to your skin, it’s always wise to try organic and natural products, especially if you have sensitive skin. Natural remedies can often be cheaper, and they have natural benefits! Do you agree?

For more information on eczema visit The Daily Mail.

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