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Skin infection – home based solutions

By on March 16, 2010
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Inflammation of the skin is known as dermatitis or skin infection. There are different types of skin infections like the bacterial infections, fungal and yeast infections and viral infections. Boils, carbuncles, furuncles, cellulites, abscesses, impetigo and erysipelas are some of the bacterial causes of skin infections while athlete’s athlete’s foot, jock itch, ring worm, Candida, skin rash, vaginitis are some of the fungal and yeast infections. Measles, chicken pox and rubella are viral skin infections. There are many home remedies for skin infections:Turmeric: Skin is one of the main organs that are treated by turmeric. It is an antiseptic and anti oxidant. The anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties of turmeric are beneficial for treating skin diseases. The antibiotic nature of turmeric helps it to reach out at the root of any infection and cure it from within. A mixture of clarified butter along with turmeric powder has the ability to heal infection from cuts and open skin.

Tea tree oil: This oil displays remarkable properties, which are effective for a wide range of skin complaints arising from bacteria, fungi and viruses. The antiseptic and bacterial properties of tea tree oil are used for treating pains, cuts, sores, burns, insect bites, any wounds, especially the ones that have puss in it.  A mixture of a few drops of tea tree oil in a cup of water and applying the mixture in the infected area after bath helps in curing the infection topically.

Aloe Vera: The transparent gels that are obtained from the pulp of the meaty leaves of Aloe Vera has been used since ages to treat skin infections, wounds healing, burns and various other dermatologic conditions and skin inflammations. The curative properties of this gel protect the skin of the lips and other parts of skin of the body from further infections.

Water: Water is responsible for various skin diseases as well as helps in curing many skin diseases. Intake of plenty of water helps the body to fight any sort of infections on the lips or any other part of the body. One must drink at least 10-12 glasses of water everyday to keep the toxins of the body at bay.

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