Have you found that evening primrose oil works for child's eczema?

Or any of the other suggested alternatives. I use emollients and a stronger steroid cream on my seven year old when it flares up badly. I hate using this. I use pure detergents, no fabric softener for her things, try and cook as much organic as I can, she bathes with Oilatum in her bath. She still has cow's milk for breakfast. Any success stories for help without traditional medication?

Have you found that evening primrose oil works for child's eczema?
Hi, I have very bad eczema on my neck, my arms and my face. I've had since I was younger. I just found out that I have allergies to alot of the foods I eat.


Well Evening Primose Oil works for me. I don't know the correct dosage, but I usually have three pills a day. Maybe less than that would be better for your daughter. I also use Flaxseed Oil in addition. You can get these for a better price at Whole Foods, Market Street, etc. At Walgreens I find them extremely overpriced for a small bottle.


Hope this helps :]
Reply:No - didn't work for me. Epsom salt baths followed by aloe straight from the plant helped and vitamin e capsules help immensely
Reply:Hi, I get eczema and find that although not a cure, Evening Primrose Oil certainly helps it a lot. I take 500mg every night and it really helps control the horrible symptoms.





It certainly sounds as if you're doing all the right things for your daughter. I would recommend a lower dose of Evening Primrose Oil, but go for it. If you shop at ASDA it's quite cheap. Just over £1 for 30 1-a-day capsules.