My 8 month old grandson has a severe case of eczema. The doctor prescribed steroids. I read up on the side effects and this will really cause harm to him in the long run. I need a natural cure for him.

At eight months of age, your grandson probably has infantile eczema, which is usually a self-limiting condition that goes off by itself after a few years, most often two years.

While there is no definite, long-term cure for Eczema (other than infantile eczema, which as I said goes off by itself), there are a few simple measures that help to keep the lesions under control.

Eczema worsens when the skin is dry, so a skin moisturizer may be used when indicated.

A soap that contains many chemicals can worsen eczema.

These are some home remedies you might use to reduce the need for steroids.

Aloe vera gel, applied locally, relieves inflammation.

Burdock root decoction poultice.

Calendula cream controls infection.

Chamomille taken as a tea relieves itching.

Chickweed poultice helps soothe skin and stops itching.

Marshmallow root cream protects skin and prevents infection.

Rosemary may be added to bath water.

Witch hazel cream to relieve inflammation.

Graphites is a type of mineral. Its cream helps in both dry and well as wet lesions of eczema.

You could choose any remedy from this list, which you find appropriate for your grandson's eczema.

One important thing to add to Holistic Drs. Reply is omega fatty acids. If your stomach can not tolerate that use ground flaxseed.

Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it. I will try these suggestions and will get back to you with some results.