by SC | Apr 19, 2023 | Words
Healthy human skin has an acidc pH of about 4 to 6, the so-called “acid mantle”. An increase in pH (more basic or alkaline) can disrupt the activity of enzymes involved in barrier function and anti-microbial protection, resulting in bacterial overgrowth...
by SC | Apr 19, 2023 | Words
Instructions: This will make for a bath that is dilute and should not sting In a full bathtub (~ 40 gallons): Add 1/2 to 1 cup of Apple Cider Vinegar into the water, mix well Soak in the bath for about 10 minutes Rinse thoroughly with fresh water at the end of the...
by SC | Apr 19, 2023 | Words
An early observation about eczema was that wool clothing was often very irritating and would cause itch in patients with atopic dermatitis. It raises an interesting question: could other materials actually be helpful in treating eczema? Cotton clothing is commonly...
by SC | Apr 19, 2023 | Words
Bacteria on the skin may make eczema worse and lead to infection. This simple formula makes for an anti-bacterial bath that is even gentler that a swimming pool and usually does not sting even when there is open skin. Instructions: In a full bathtub with warm water...
by SC | Apr 19, 2023 | Words
Red Skin Syndrome (topical steroid addiction) appears to be a real entity that we still need to learn more about. There is some information here: http://www.itsan.org/ However, given the description on the site, it seems that it can be very difficult to distinguish...
by SC | Apr 18, 2023 | Words
An interesting discussion from atopicskindisease.com about a more behavioral approach to dealing with the itch-scratch cycle of eczema, and how the common complication of lichenification can be both recognized, and effectively treated. Habit reversal and chronic...
