Hi Sadie,
Coconut oil and vitamin E with some zinc applied topically should help.
Zinc supplements have also been shown to help improve this condition. Add some vitamin E supplements as well.
Atopic dermatitis is often caused by allergens, as I'm sure you are well aware by now. Here is an article that may help:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article…
In addition, atopic dermatitis is often caused by chemicals in body care products. Please go here to see a list of common allergens in body care products:
http://www.sunflowernaturals.com/acne.sh…
Avoid any of the triggers on the pages mentioned above. After showering, apply the coconut with zinc to your skin and it should greatly relieve your symptoms.
I use a liquid zinc, available in most grocery stores or pharmacies. Don't apply the zinc directly to your atopic dermatitis, mix some with the coconut oil or, as I found out the hard way, it can sting. Just a couple of drops to a teaspoon of coconut. Add one squished gelcap of vitamin E also.
3 or 4 drops zinc
1 squished vitamin E gelcap
1 teaspoon coconut oil
Natural Skin Care Consultant for over 10 years.