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Natural remedies for vaginal dryness Vaginal dryness is a condition that is surprisingly rarely discussed, even though it affects one in three women by the age of 50 and, contrary to common belief, can also appear in much younger women, during breastfeeding, after pregnancy, in periods of intense stress, after certain medications or as a result of hormonal imbalances. The sensation of dryness, itching, burning or pain during sexual intercourse is not a minor problem, because it affects quality of life, intimacy in a relationship and, in many cases, self-confidence. ...

Natural Remedies for Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis Red, dry, itchy, flaking skin — eczema is one of the most frustrating skin conditions. It affects roughly 10-15% of adults and up to 20% of children, and case numbers continue rising year after year. Traditional herbalists have treated “skin itch” for centuries with plant-infused salves, herbal compresses, and bran baths. Modern science now confirms that many of these remedies had a solid foundation. ...

Natural remedies for nummular dermatitis There are types of dermatitis that come as a diffuse wave, red on children’s faces or the inner elbow, without clear borders. And there is a stranger dermatitis, one that chooses precise shapes, as if someone drew coins on the skin with a pencil. Round, well-defined patches, with slightly raised borders, 2 to 10 centimetres wide, sit on the forearm, calf, thigh, sometimes on the trunk. The skin inside each coin is red, dry, cracks, itches, sometimes oozes, and after healing leaves a brown mark that lasts for months. This is nummular dermatitis, also called discoid or nummular eczema (from the Latin word “nummus”, which means coin). ...

Natural Remedies for Solar Urticaria IMPORTANT: Solar urticaria can, in some people, be a serious condition with risk of anaphylaxis with extensive sun exposure. If breathing difficulty, throat swelling, dizziness, or loss of consciousness occurs after sun exposure, call emergency services. People with severe solar urticaria must carry an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen) and be evaluated by an allergist or dermatologist. Natural remedies help mild and moderate forms but do not replace medical diagnosis and treatment, including prescribed antihistamines and, when needed, immunotherapy (desensitization through graded exposures). ...

Natural remedies for atopic dermatitis Atopic dermatitis, commonly called eczema, is one of the most frustrating skin conditions because it comes in waves, strikes when least expected, and tends to follow people for years. Mothers who have watched their child scratching bloody at night, grandmothers who carefully rubbed rendered fat and calendula onto their grandchildren’s cracked skin, and adults who after a stressful day at the office notice their inner elbow is on fire again, all know this story too well. ...

Natural Remedies for Psoriasis IMPORTANT: Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease and cannot be permanently cured with natural remedies. What follows may help you calm the skin, reduce itching and extend remission periods, but it does not replace dermatological treatment. If you have extensive plaques, painful lesions, nail involvement or joint pain (possibly psoriatic arthritis), please see a doctor. Anyone who has had psoriasis knows how frustrating this condition can be. The skin turns red, thickens, silvery scales appear and flake off, the itching becomes unbearable, and the looks from others make us hide under long sleeves even in summer. My grandmother used to say that “the skin is the mirror of the soul”, and in psoriasis this feels truer than ever, because stress visibly makes it worse. The good news? Nature gives us a handful of gentle yet surprisingly effective remedies, the kind that village elders used long before we heard of cortisone creams. ...

Natural remedies for contact dermatitis You bought a new metal bracelet, used a different laundry detergent, applied a “miracle” cream recommended on Instagram, touched a plant in the garden or wore rubber gloves while cleaning. After a few hours or days, the skin turns red, inflames, tiny blisters appear, unbearable itching, sometimes weeping and cracking. Welcome to the world of contact dermatitis, a condition that at some point in life affects nearly everyone. ...