Can lithospermum officinale treat eczema? Is it effective?

Eczema is a common skin disease in life, especially in summer, when there are many people suffering from eczema. So is there any good way to treat eczema? Can firewood treat eczema?

1. Can Lithospermum officinale oil cure eczema?

Eczema mostly occurs on the cheeks, forehead, between the eyebrows, around the auricles, and around the anus and scrotum. Sometimes it also occurs on the trunk and limbs. In severe cases, it may spread to the whole body. It may initially manifest as redness of the skin, followed by small red papules or erythema. Babies may turn their heads or try to scratch with their hands due to itching. If the skin is damaged, bacterial infection may further aggravate the condition.

There are many causes of eczema. From the internal cause, our skin stratum corneum is very thin, and the capillary network is very rich. The endothelial cells contain more water and chloride and are more sensitive to various stimuli. Eczema has a genetic tendency. Clinical verification by some eczema patients has shown that the external application of comfrey oil has a miraculous effect.

2. Treatment of eczema

1. Cold wet compress: Use 4 to 6 layers of gauze, dip it in mineral water or pure water, and apply the wet gauze to the wound surface without dripping. The replacement time and frequency will be determined according to the amount of eczema exudate.

2. Use breast milk to clean and apply; eczema can be alleviated by cleaning with breast milk.

3. Use cream; it is a specially developed eczema ointment, mainly used to treat seborrheic dermatitis and eczema. It has antibacterial and anti-itching effects, but be careful: when using it on babies, only apply a thin layer on the area with eczema. If it is ineffective after 1 week of use, it is best to go to the hospital for examination.

4. Use potato chips; potato juice contains alkaline substances that are good for the skin. Using it to treat eczema can have a certain antibacterial effect.