Eczema Tablets & Supplements

About Eczema Tablets & Supplements

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is an inflammatory skin condition that results in itchy, red, cracked skin. It is referred to as an atopic disease, which simply means that an allergic response is involved, as is the case in asthma and hayfever.

There are a number of different supplements that can assist with the management of eczema which are based on natural nutrients and herbal medicines. For instance, EPA is a fatty acid naturally found in algae and fish which has demonstrated strong anti-inflammatory effects, and may assist in the treatment of eczema. EPA is literally stored in the body—within cell membranes—and so as we supplement we are slowly changing the fatty acid composition of our body. Supplementing with EPA helps to 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 for the management of eczema are zinc, quercetin, vitamin C and probiotics. Zinc may assist in skin healing when the lesions clear up, and may help to prevent permanent scar tissue formation. Quercetin is a natural anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy bioflavonoid with a long list of benefits for many chronic and atopic conditions.