Eczema Treatment: Natural Home Remedies and Steroid Alternatives

Treating eczema naturally involves using steroid alternatives like neem oil, turmeric, and zinc oxide. From managing nummular eczema with Epsom salt to soothing childhood ear eczema, various home remedies can effectively dry and heal flare-ups.

How to Apply Neem Oil

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Gina Battaglia

Neem oil is a pungent, yellow-brown oil found in the seeds of the neem tree, which originated in India. It is often used as an alternative to synthetic, chemical-based insect repellents and head lice treatments.

Gina Battaglia has written professionally since 2006. She served as an assistant editor for the "International Journal of Sports Medicine" and coauthored a paper published in the "Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research." Battaglia completed a Doctor of Philosophy in bioenergetics and exercise science at East Carolina University and a Master of Science in biokinesiology from the University of Southern California.