Moderate
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Time to effect
2β4 weeks
Effort level
low
Category
Natural
Typical approach
Supplement / herb
How it works
Reduces colonisation by Staphylococcus aureus, which triggers and worsens eczema inflammation. Has anti-inflammatory properties independent of its antibacterial action.
Use only dilute solution β approximately 2ml of 5% household bleach per litre of bathwater (half a teaspoon per full bath). Rinse thoroughly and moisturise immediately after.
A 2009 RCT in Pediatrics showed significant improvement in EASI scores with bleach baths compared to plain water. Endorsed by American Academy of Dermatology guidelines.
Community experiences
Anonymous Β· 0xa3f2
Tried for 6 weeks
βNoticeably less frequent issues after about a month of consistent use. Worth sticking with.β
Anonymous Β· 0xb71c
Tried for 4 weeks
βGood results overall. Had to adjust the approach slightly but found what worked for me. Would recommend trying it.β
Anonymous Β· 0xc8a1
Tried for 2 weeks
βSome improvement but not as dramatic as I hoped. Might need longer to see full benefit. Still continuing.β
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