Eczema Also known as atopic dermatitis, eczema is an allergic skin condition, common in infants, children, and young adults, that produces itchy, thickened, red areas on various parts of the body. It tends to come and go and often travels with other allergic conditions such as asthma . Dermatologists treat eczema with topical steroids. I do not, since I believe this kind of treatment is suppressive, not curative, and strengthens the disease process.
Steroids also have a weakening influence on the immune system.
Eliminate milk and all milk products from the diet. Take 500 milligrams of black currant oil twice a day. Give children under 12 half that dose. This takes six to eight weeks to produce the desired effect. In Japan, doctors have achieved spectacular success with severe eczema by the use of hot spring therapy .