Does vitamin'd help eczema?

In my fifty years, I have seen that skin health is closely tied to our inner health. I used to get terrible itchy patches every winter. Once my doctor corrected my vitamin D deficiency, the skin barrier improved and the eczema flare-ups became much milder. Have patience, it takes time to show results.

For mild skin itching, applying fresh virgin coconut oil works beautifully. Correcting Vitamin D by spending a little time in the morning sun also helps build immunity. However, if the eczema is oozing, bleeding, or extremely painful, please skip the home remedies and consult a dermatologist immediately.

I get so anxious whenever my skin starts itching because I worry it will spread everywhere. I read that Vitamin D plays a big role in skin healing, which made me start checking my own levels. Just make sure to get a proper doctor's opinion before taking heavy doses, because too much Vitamin D can also cause issues.

My son had severe itchy red patches behind his knees and elbows. Our pediatrician suggested a Vitamin D test, and indeed it was low. Regular drops helped calm his skin down, though we also had to keep his skin constantly moisturized. Please get your child tested if they are struggling with this.