Honey
Honey is a natural substance made by honeybees from floral nectar. There are thought to be 300 different kinds of honey. This is because honeybees can collect nectar from many different types of flowers. Researchers have discovered numerous properties of honey to offer potential therapeutic use for skin disorders like eczema. Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities are among them.
In a study conducted in 2017, 14 patients with eczema lesions on both sides of their bodies were examined. For a week, they put manuka honey on one side every night. The other side wasn’t attended to. Researchers noticed that manuka honey treatment improved eczema lesions, and they also noticed decreased inflammation.
Apply medical-grade honey, such as manuka honey, if you use it on eczema lesions. Medical-grade honey has undergone special processing and filtration to remove any potential impurities. Some individuals may develop an allergy to honey. Those allergic to bee stings or pollen may experience this more frequently. Stop using the topical medication if you feel uncomfortable or if the redness or itching worsens after application.
