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Bleach Baths for Eczema
Bleach Baths for Eczema
Overview
You can use a dilute bleach bath to help heal your eczema (atopic dermatitis) rash if you have skin infections caused by staph (Staphylococcus aureus). The treatment is a little bit like soaking in swimming pool water.
Bleach baths are an easy, inexpensive treatment for reducing skin infections. But they may not be helpful for everyone who has eczema. So talk with your doctor before you try this treatment.
You will need:
- Lukewarm water to fill your bathtub, about 40 gal (150 L).
- Common liquid bleach, such as Clorox liquid bleach. You will only use about .50 cup (125 mL) of bleach.
- Fill your bathtub with lukewarm water.
- Add .50 cup (125 mL) of liquid bleach.
If your bathtub is small, or if you have less than 40 gal (150 L) of water, use less bleach. Too much bleach in the water can cause severe skin irritation.
- Stir the water so that the bleach is completely mixed with the water.
- Soak in the bleach water for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Drain the water from the bathtub and rinse off completely with fresh lukewarm water.
It is important to rinse well to avoid irritating the skin.
- Pat your skin dry.
Avoid rubbing, as rubbing can scratch your skin.
- Put moisturizer on your skin right away.
Or use any creams or ointments prescribed by your doctor.
Bleach baths can be taken 2 or 3 times a week or as often as recommended by your doctor.
Be sure to follow these precautions:
- Do not use undiluted bleach directly on your skin. Even diluted bleach baths may cause dryness or skin irritation.
- Do not use bleach baths if there are open or raw areas on your skin. This may cause burning or stinging.
- Do not use bleach baths if you have an allergy to chlorine.
- Don't put your head under the water or let the water get into your eyes.
Current as of: August 2, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Patrice Burgess MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Ellen K. Roh MD - Dermatology & Lesley Ryan MD - Family Medicine
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