Winter time does enough damage on our skin without our compounding the problem with using the wrong products during baths. With the cold wind howling outside, nothing is more cozy than sliding into a hot bath, warming you up to the core. However, if you are suffering from dry, cracked skin, eczema or psoriasis […]
How to Care for Childhood Eczema
Every child gets rashes at some point, in one form or another. But when eczema rears its ugly head, all any parent wants is relief for their child’s itching and pain. It is especially challenging for young children because they don’t understand why they shouldn’t scratch. Explaining to a two year old why they can’t […]
Eczema: What Hurts and What Helps
Approximately 3% of adults and 10-20% of children suffer from eczema in the United States alone. There are millions of products out there that promise solutions and relief from this skin condition but how do you know what works and what doesn’t? What Hurts and Aggravates Eczema Fragrance Mix 1: is more commonly known in […]
Bleach or Vinegar: A Recipe for Eczema
Bleach baths are recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). They are an effective form of treatment for eczema in both children and adults. When I was at the National Institutes of Health, I was one of the first dermatologists to begin advocating the use of bleach baths as a way of controlling symptoms and reducing […]
5 Anti-Itch Eczema Natural Remedies
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a dry, itchy skin condition that is characterized by inflammation, redness and can sometimes become crusty and ooze. It is not fun and the more you itch the more likely you will be to scratch…. which can lead to more severe conditions such as infection. Below are a few […]
Eczema Treatment: Bathing in Bleach?
Atopic dermatitis is a frustrating skin condition that plagues people from a very young age. More commonly known as eczema, this affliction causes patches of dry skin. Patients, especially young children, struggle to avoid scratching the patches. As a result, infections abound. Several studies suggest that treating the infection with a dilute bleach bath may […]