Borage Seed Oil is used medicinally as an anti-inflammatory, for treating arthritis, as well as certain skin conditions (e.g. atopic dermatitis) and respiratory inflammation. It has one of the highest amounts of gamma-linolenic acid (omega-6) of seed oils – higher than blackcurrant seed oil or evening primrose oil, to which it considered similar. Borage oil is especially beneficial to eczema as it soothes the skin and reduces inflammation.

Mosquitoes can be very irritating and they are dangerous too. For someone with eczema, a mosquito bite can be a very painful experience due to itchiness and scratching. There are a lot of repellents in the market, but many of... read more

We all know how maddening the itch is during an eczema flare up. Many of the eczema sufferers rather endure pain of having torn and bleeding skin than the itch. This situation is worse in small children. Antihistamins are effective... read more

I do not have personal experience with Aquaphor and have not used it on my son. But one of my friends has related to me her experience of using Aquaphor, which as recommended by the pediatrician, on her 3 year... read more

Here are 3 more natural ways for itch relief:

Juice Fast

Juice Fast with carrot and apple juice is found to be helpful for some people in relieving itch. Do try it. Carrot and apple has detoxifying properties and will... read more