Eczema Tablets & Supplements

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is an inflammatory skin condition that results in itchy, red, cracked skin. It is termed an atopic disease, which simply means that an allergic response is involved, just as is the case in asthma. There are a number of different supplements that can assist with the management of this condition, such as nutrients and herbal medicines. For instance, EPA is a fatty acid naturally found in algae and fish which has been demonstrated to have a strong anti-inflammatory effect, and may therefore assist in the treatment of eczema. EPA is literally stored in the body—within cell membranes—and so as we supplement we are, in time, changing the fatty acid composition of our body, as EPA will displace and replace other fatty acids that are inflammatory, such as arachidonic acid. Fish oils generally need to be supplemented for some time to experience the full health and skin promoting benefits. Other nutrients that can be helpful are zinc, quercetin, vitamin C and probiotics.