NATURAL FIXES Ease Your Eczema

Try these holistic remedies to get relief for irritated skin.

- MADELEINE HAASE

For people with eczema, dry, itchy, scaly skin patches on the face and body are a frequent nuisance. Unfortunately, experts don't know the exact cause of this uncomfortable condition, but it may be triggered by disruptions of the skin barrier, imbalance of the skin's microbiome, and immune dysregulation. Environmental factors such as cold or dry weather, contact with certain fragrances or dyes, and stress can make it worse. Luckily, there are a handful of home remedies that may help soothe your skin, says Azadeh Shirazi, M.D., a dermatologist at La Jolla Dermatology & Laser Surgery Center.

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