Home remedies and homeopathy

Homeopathic remedies can be used for eczema of the eyelid. However, a doctor should be consulted immediately if infants or small children are affected, if weeping or purulent pustules form or if symptoms such as fever are added. The recommended homeopathic remedies differ depending on the stage of the eczema on the eyelid.

The globules should be taken a maximum of four times a day. Eczema in the facial area can generally also be treated with Antimonium crudum. However, a visit to the doctor should not be replaced by homeopathy for eczema of the eyelid, as serious long-term consequences such as blindness may occur.

Instead, homeopathic remedies should be used as supportive therapy.

In the early stages, the skin usually reddens and swells, and even small blisters may appear. In the further course of the disease it usually comes to a strong itching.
If the itching can be relieved by cooling, for example by applying cold compresses, homeopathy recommends taking Globuli Apis mellifica C15 as often as necessary.
If the itching is unbearable, globules Croton tiglium C15 should rather be taken and if the itching is aggravated by scratching, globules Urtica urens C5 should be used.

Schüßler salts are alternative medicinal mineral salts, which are homeopathically dosed. The theory of the inventor of Schuessler salts says that diseases arise due to a disturbance of the mineral balance of the body cells and can be cured by the administration of appropriate salts.

This theory is not scientifically recognized and the effectiveness is not proven. If Schuessler salts are to be used for eczema of the eyelid, this is often in the form of tablets. There are also Schuessler salt ointments that can be applied externally against the eczema, which can also be produced by yourself.

Before using Schuessler salts a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted. With eczema, and thus also with eyelid eczema, various household remedies can lead to an alleviation of the symptoms. One possibility is olive oil, which can be massaged into the skin.

The olive oil can keep the skin moist and thus prevent eczema directly. In many creams oil is likewise contained, however pure olive oil for sensitive skin is more bekömmlicher. Also Aloe Vera has a similar effect.

This can be bought ready to use as well as be expressed even from the leaves. The Aloe Vera is carefully applied to the skin. Care should be taken that no aloe vera gets into the eye.

Also ointments from marigolds can soothe the skin and prevent additional infections of the already irritated skin. Oat flakes contain anti-inflammatory substances and can therefore also calm the skin when dissolved in water. A widely used household remedy is chamomile.

Camomile leaves can be boiled and then wrapped in a damp cloth and placed on the eczema. Beside olive oil, coconut oil is also reported, which can be applied to the eyelids. Almond oil can also protect the skin from drying out and thus prevent or soothe eczema.

With stronger eczema on the eyelid, however, a doctor should be consulted. In the case of household remedies to be used for eczema of the eyelid, care should be taken to ensure that no substances irritating the conjunctiva are used. In addition, any substance should be washed out immediately upon contact with the eye.

Since there are many different household remedies and not all of them are effective for every person affected, it is necessary to test individually which household remedy is good for each person. Black tea can also be put on the eyelids and help against the inflammation and itching. Black tea contains tanning agents that form a protective cover on the affected skin, which can accelerate the healing of eczema.