Aloe Vera and Eczema

Aloe Vera, commonly known as miracle plant, medicinal aloe, wand of heaven, First Aid plant is the panacea for all skin diseases.
Its medicinal value has been acknowledged by Ayurveda and is vehemently used in the treatment of a terribly distressing skin condition called Eczema.
Eczema includes various kinds of skin problems like itching, dryness, redness, flaking, crusting, bleeding, oozing, cracking etc. It usually appears on face, chest, and other areas with skin crease. It intensifies and spreads as the dry skin or cracks are scratched when it itches.

Why do i have Eczema?

Eczema is caused by over production of dead skin cells. It can occur even throughout the body. It occurs as dry scaly areas, which are florid, red weeping areas, where skin is cracked and inflamed. Other areas are prone to Eczema through bacterial infection. To cure this one should prevent:

• drying of skin

• itching

• accumulation of dirt

• bacteria and other microbes

Looking for natural eczema treatment? Go no further , than Aloe Vera.
Aloe Vera really does the wonders. Aloe Vera fluids have hydrating as well as anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory qualities. The gum resins in Aloe Vera form a protective cover on the skin.
It prevents dry skin by its extraordinary moisturizing property. When you get rid of the dryness of skin, you no longer need to worry about itching which is its consequence.
Aloe Vera has deep cleansing properties, which keeps the skin dirt free. Its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal functions prevent the intrusion of bacterial and fungal microbes.
Aloe Vera’s power of healing dermatitis has long been acknowledged in folk medicine. When these skin problems reach their acute stage, usually it will be accompanied by high metabolic activity in the affected area. In this case Aloe Vera juice ingested along with its external application is found beneficial.