short term relief for eczema

23 Oct 2026 · 1 min

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In this video, Dr. Desta Golden, a naturopathic doctor and holistic eczema specialist, explains that effective eczema management must address both internal and external factors. She emphasizes that gut inflammation and an overactive immune system drive the condition, so long‑term improvement requires calming these internal processes. For immediate symptom relief, she recommends several skin‑focused interventions: vitamin B12‑based topical creams (Eczema Rescue Cream and Pink Rescue Cream) for their anti‑inflammatory properties; wet‑wrap therapy to soothe itch and protect the skin barrier; and therapeutic baths using bentonite clay or hypochlorous acid to further reduce itching. These short‑term measures support the skin while the underlying internal issues are being treated, providing a balanced approach to both rapid comfort and lasting results.

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In order to address the itch, we have to address what's going on on the inside. I'm Dr. Desta Golden, a naturopathic doctor and holistic eczema expert. I know eczema can be incredibly frustrating and feel incredibly defeating when you're stuck in the trenches and you feel like you've tried everything and you don't know what else to do. So we know that eczema is not just a skin condition, and we're not going to fully alleviate the symptoms by only addressing the skin. We need to decrease the inflammation that is taking place in the gut. We need to calm down the immune system. In the short term, we want to make sure that our kiddos get some relief. Things like vitamin B12-based creams. Eczema Rescue Cream and Pink Rescue Cream both are based in B12, and this can be really anti-inflammatory for the skin. Wet wraps can also be really helpful. They can soothe the itch and they can create a physical barrier so that your kiddo can't scratch their skin and damage the skin barrier even more. Things like therapeutic baths, bentonite clay in the bath, or hypochlorous acid in the bath can also be really useful in decreasing the itch short-term. And you wanna do all of these things to support the skin while you are working on the inside, because ultimately that is gonna be what gets you the results long-term.