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Atopic dermatitis / eczema

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Skin barrier, trigger, infection (Staph). Calendula and chamomile creams are traditional. Oral 'detox' plants are not eczema care. Chamomile can both soothe and allergenic in Asteraceae-allergic atopics.

Primary plants

  1. Oat (Avena sativa)
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    OatHuman data

    Avena sativa

    Colloidal oatmeal is guideline-adjacent emollient care.

    Typical. Colloidal oatmeal baths/creams as labeled.

    Safety. Gluten is irrelevant topically for most; broken skin sting possible.

  2. Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
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    CalendulaStrong traditional

    Calendula officinalis

    Traditional inflamed-skin cream. Evidence mixed/traditional.

    Typical. Flower ointment on intact or mildly broken skin.

    Safety. Asteraceae allergy.

Supportive plants2
  • German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
    German chamomileStrong traditional
    Matricaria chamomilla

    Traditional topical; allergy risk in ragweed-atopics.

    Typical. Cream/compress. Patch-test mentally.

    Safety. Can worsen the dermatitis you are treating.

  • Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
    Witch hazelStrong traditional
    Hamamelis virginiana

    Astringent distillate for weepy patches — drying, use sparingly.

    Typical. Distillate compress, not as the only moisturizer.

    Safety. Irritation if overused.

When this is not enough

  • Eczema herpeticum, widespread infection, erythroderma, failure of TCS in an infant

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