Evidence supporting the use of: Zinc
For the health condition: Eczema
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Zinc is used to support or treat eczema (atopic dermatitis) based on both its biological importance in skin health and some clinical evidence. Zinc plays a crucial role in immune function, inflammation regulation, and skin barrier maintenance. Zinc deficiency has been associated with skin disorders, including eczema-like eruptions (notably in acrodermatitis enteropathica, a rare genetic disorder affecting zinc absorption). Several small clinical studies and case reports have suggested that topical zinc oxide or oral zinc supplementation may improve eczema symptoms, particularly in individuals with documented zinc deficiency.
However, the scientific evidence overall remains limited. Systematic reviews indicate that while zinc may have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties beneficial for eczema patients, large-scale, high-quality randomized controlled trials are lacking. Some studies have found no significant benefit of zinc supplementation over placebo in the general eczema population. Topical zinc oxide is more commonly used for its protective and soothing properties, especially in diaper dermatitis, rather than atopic eczema specifically. Therefore, while there is a plausible scientific rationale and some positive findings, the evidence for routine zinc supplementation or topical use in eczema is weak to moderate at best. Zinc may be more justifiably used in cases where deficiency is confirmed or in specific subtypes of dermatitis.
Other ingredients used for Eczema
AbrusAchyranthes
Aerva lanata
Ajuga
Albizia
Allantoin
Aloe vera
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
American Liverleaf
Amor seco
anamu
Ardisia
argan nut oil
Arisaema
ash
aster root
Asteraceae
aucubin
avens
babchi
bacillus coagulans
bacteria
balsam
banyan
Baphicacanthus cusia
Barleria
bee propolis
beta caryophyllene
Bifidobacteria
Bifidobacterium
Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Bifidobacterium animalis
Bifidobacterium bifidum
Bifidobacterium breve
Bifidobacterium infantis
Bifidobacterium lactis
Bifidobacterium longum
bio ecolian (proprietary)
birch
bishop\'s weed
bitter grass
black cumin
black nightshade
black seed
blackboard tree
Boerhavia diffusa
Bombax
borage
borage oil
borneol
Boswellic Acid
Broussonetia
burdock
Butea monosperma
Caesalpinia crista
Calendula
Calotropis gigantea
Cannabis sativa oil
caryophyllene
castile soap
castor oil
Celosia
Centella triterpenes
Centipeda
chamomile
chickweed
Cinnamomum
Clerodendrum indicum
cocoa butter
coconut
coconut milk
colloid
colostrum
copaiba oil
costus
Curcuma
curcumen
curcumin
d-alpha tocopherol
Dianthus
dodder
elephant\'s head
Embelia
emu oil
Epidermal Growth Factor
Erodium cicutarium
ethyl linoleate
Euphorbia
Eupolyphaga sinensis
European Elder
European five-finger grass
evening primrose oil
evening primrose oil
fang-feng
fatty acids
fern
Ficus religiosa
Ficus simplicissima
Flueggea suffruticosa
forsythia
frankincense
fulvic acid
fungus
gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
Gardenia jasminoides
geranium
giant blazingstar
Gnaphalium
goldthread
gotu kola
heal-all
heartwood
Hedyotis
Helicteres isora
hemp
hemp oil
henna
Herb Robert
Houttuynia
Hydrocolloid
Indian coraltree
Indian fagonia
Indian tinospora
indigo leaves
iridoid glycosides
iridoids
Isatis
jojoba oil
Kefir
Kokilaksha
Labdanum
labrador tea
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus brevis
Lactobacillus casei
Lactobacillus paracasei
Lactobacillus pentosus
Lactobacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus reuteri
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Lactococcus rhamnosus
Lactoferrin
Laggera pterodonta
lauric acid
Lebbek
Ledebouriella
Lesser speargrass
lichen
licorice root
linoleic acid (LA)
lipids
Litsea
little ironweed
liverwort
lodhtree
luteolin
Lycopodium
Macaranga indica
Mahonia
mallow
Malva sylvestris
marigold
Marine lipid
Marking Nut Tree
Marshmallow
Matapalo Tree
melaleuca alternifolia
Melia
Menthol oil
Mesua
Microcos
Milkweed
Momordica
Morinda
Morning glory
Neem tree
Nimbidin
nut grass
oat
Oligosaccharides
omega-3 fatty acids
Onosma bracteatum
orchid
oregano
oregon grape
oriental arborvitae
Oroxylum indicum
Oxystelma
paederia foetida
Panthenol
papaya
Patrinia
paw paw
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
Pentatropis capensis
peony
perilla
Petiveria
Peucedanum
phellodendron amurense
phlorotannins
Phyllanthus
Physalis angulata
Plantago
plantain
Plectranthus amboinicus
Plumbago zeylanica
polyphenols
Polypodium
Portulaca
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
Premna
probiotics
Propionibacterium freudenreichii
Propolis
Prunus
Pulsatilla
ricinoleic acid
rosmarinic acid
Rubus
rue
sage
Sagebrush
Salvia
Sandy Everlasting
schizonepeta
scrophularia root
Self-Heal
Semecarpus anacardium
Sensitive Plant
Sicklepod
Silk protein
Sinapis arvensis
Slippery Elm
slippery elm bark
Smartweed
Snakeroot
Solanum indicum
Sophora
Southernwood
Speedwell
Sphaeranthus indicus
Squalene
Stereospermum
streptococcus thermophilus
Sumac
sweetgums
Sword Bean
Tayuya
Tea Tree Oil
Terpenoids
thyme
Thymoquinone
Thymus
Tinospora cordifolia
Trichosanthes
Triphala
typhonium
Varuna
Verbascoside
Viola
Violet
vitamin D3
vitamin E
Water Pepper
Winter Savory
Witch Hazel
xanthium (cockleburs)
Yellow-Fruit Nightshade
zanthoxylum
Zinc
Zingiberene
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by Zinc
AbrasionsAcne
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Aging (prevention)
Alcoholism
Anemia
Anorexia
Antibiotics (alternatives to)
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Athlete's Foot
Attention Deficit Disorder
Autism
Autoimmune Disorders
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Birth Defects (prevention)
Bites and Stings
Blisters
Body Building
Body Odor
Boils
Broken Bones
Bruises (healing)
Bulimia
Burns and Scalds
Calcium Deficiency
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Cardiovascular Disease
Cartilage Damage
Cataracts
Celiac Disease
Cervical Dysplasia
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Cholera
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Cold Sores
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colitis
Concentration (poor)
Congestion
Congestive Heart Failure
Conjunctivitis
Contagious Diseases
Convalescence
Copper Toxicity
Cough (damp)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cradle Cap
Cramps (menstrual)
Crohn's Disease
Cuts
Cystic Fibrosis
Dandruff
Debility
Dehydration
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Duodenal Ulcers
Dysentery
Eczema
Endometriosis
Energy (lack of)
Enteritis
Epstein Barr Virus
Erectile Dysfunction
Exercise
Eye Infections
Eye Problems
Eyes (red or itching)
Eyes (spots before)
Eyesight (poor)
Failure to Thrive
Fat Metabolism (poor)
Fatty Liver Disease
Fibrosis
Fingernails (weak or brittle)
Foot Odor
Free Radical Damage
Gastritis
Giardia
Gingivitis
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hair Care (general)
Halitosis
Hashimoto's Disease
Hearing Loss
Heart (weakness)
Heavy Metal Poisoning
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Herpes
Hypothyroid
Impetigo
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Infertility
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Influenza
Injuries
Insomnia
Irritability
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itching
Itching (rectal)
Jock Itch
Labor and Delivery
Lead Poisoning
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Leprosy
Lesions
Leucorrhea
Liver Detoxification
Lupus
Macular Degeneration
Mastitis
Measles
Memory and Brain Function
Menorrhagia
Menstrual Irregularity
Mental Illness
Metabolic Syndrome
Migraine
Miscarriage (prevention)
Mononucleosis
Mood Swings
Nerve Damage
Nervous Exhaustion
Night Blindness
Nursing
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Oral Surgery
Osteoporosis
Pancreatitis
PMS (general)
PMS Type A
PMS Type C
PMS Type D
PMS Type H
PMS Type P
PMS Type S
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy or Oak
Post Partum Depression
Post Partum Weakness
Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for)
Premature Ejaculation
Progesterone (low)
Prostatitis
Protein Digestion (poor)
Psoriasis
Puberty (hormone balancer)
Rashes and Hives
Rhinitis
Rosacea
Scars / Scar Tissue
Schizophrenia
Scratches and Abrasions
Seborrhea
Sex Drive (low)
Shingles
Sickle Cell Anemia
Sinus Infection
Skin (dry and/or flaky)
Skin (infections)
Skin (oily)
Skin Care (general)
Sleep (restless and disturbed)
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Smell (loss of)
Sore or Geographic Tongue
Sore Throat
Stress
Stye
Sugar Cravings
Sunburn
Surgery (healing from)
Surgery (preparation for)
Syphilis
Teeth (loose)
Testosterone (low)
Thinking (cloudy)
Tickle in Throat
Tonsillitis
Tooth Decay
Toxemia
Triglycerides (high)
Tuberculosis
Ulcerations (external)
Ulcers
Vitiligo
Warts
Wasting
Worry
Wounds and Sores
Products containing Zinc
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas (Sugar Free Original Formula)
Nature's Sunshine 5-HTP Power
Nature's Sunshine Adrenal Support
Nature's Sunshine AnxiousLess
Nature's Sunshine AnxiousLess
Nature's Sunshine Bowel Detox
Nature's Sunshine Calcium-Magnesium (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine Candida Clear
Nature's Sunshine Cellular Energy
Nature's Sunshine Children's Elderberry Immune
Nature's Sunshine Children's MultiVitamin & Mineral
Nature's Sunshine Defense Maintenance
Nature's Sunshine Dieter's Cleanse
Nature's Sunshine Glandular System
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas (Sugar Free) NEW!
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas
Nature's Sunshine Master Gland Formula®
Nature's Sunshine Mega-Chel
Nature's Sunshine Men's Formula (With Lycopene)
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (Time Release)
Nature's Sunshine Natural Changes
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Prenatal
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Harvest
Nature's Sunshine Perfect Eyes
Nature's Sunshine Power Greens Pouch
Nature's Sunshine Power Greens To-Go
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal Chocolate
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal Vanilla
Nature's Sunshine Skeletal Strength
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Twenty-Four
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Immune
Nature's Sunshine Structural System (30 Day Program)
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental (Without Iron)
Nature's Sunshine Super Trio
Nature's Sunshine Target TS-II Formula
Nature's Sunshine Thyroid Support
Nature's Sunshine Ultrabiome DTX
Nature's Sunshine VitaWave
Nature's Sunshine Yeast/Fungal Detox
Nature's Sunshine Zinc
Nature's Sunshine Zinc Lozenge
