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Submitted on: 28-08-2014; Answers: 6; Tagged under: Eczema       ✘ Report abuse
Q is it true that you can soak in a bath with bleach for 10-15mins,then rinse off pat dry and then apply the prescribed creams????....i am just puzzled by this information my child was given from a public health nurse ... never in my 30yrs of motherhood have i ever heard about this treatment and is it really effective i mean does it actually work...please please help me hear i donot want to burn my child or harm the skin more that it already is with the eczema... thank you..

A You sound very anxious about what to do for your child. It may help to remember that, as a mother, you will be able to feel what is right for your child and therefore if the bleach is harmful -I would simply comment that the fact that you are unsure is your answer. Trust your intuition.
There are very good creams for eczema. However, at some stage you need to address why your child is gating eczema. The underlying reason is always SUGAR. You may therefore wish to trial taking all sugar (including fruit) out of your child's diet for at least a month. Half a granny smith apple a day is OK. This will bring back some control of the situation for you, so you will feel less anxious. Plus of course, eliminating sugar (which is toxic to the body) from our diets has other amazing benefits for our health. All the very best.
Answered by: GloriousBody;
Answered on: 08-09-2014;
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A Yes it is true that this advice is been recommended as an antibacterial wash for skin that is open to infection. I'm not sure of the dilution. This type of chloride wash is toxic and carcinogenic. You have other options of using 1 cup of bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) to the bath which you can buy in bulk from places like Binn Inn or R.D 1 farm stores. It is very alkaling and soothing. You can add to this either 10 drops of tea tree oil or lavenda oil as an antibacterial anitfungal agent. If you need help to address the reasons why eczema is present and to overcome this come and see us at Franklin Acupuncture and Wellness Centre.
Answered by: Franklin Acupuncture and Wellness Centre;
Answered on: 29-08-2014;
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A Hello, there are some good suggestions below for alleviating the itching etc. and that is often needed in times of flare-ups of the eczema, but as a Homeopath I would suggest that the best way to go about it is to have the underlying cause identified and treated rather than just treat the symptoms, to get a long lasting solution. If you are in Auckland and interested, you can book an appointment with me online at my booking system marytonnerconsulting.gettimely.com Regards, Mary
Answered by: Mary Tonner Consulting;
Answered on: 28-08-2014;
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A Hi. The bleach has been recommended to reduce the risk of infection from the compromised skin. I would put a wee bit of cider vinegar mixed with a few drops of manuka oil (www.richearth.co.nz) in the bath water to do this without introducing toxic bleach.
All the best, Sharon
Answered by: House of Health Ltd;
Answered on: 28-08-2014;
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A Heavens above, the chlorine gas released from a hot bath and bleach is more likely to cause lung problems than fix eczema. Both answers below give sound advice. My suggestion is that you consult with someone who can identify the cause of the eczema and remedy that. If you'd like to contact me we can speak by phone (no charge) to determine where you can go for the best help. Astarte, Your Essential Wellbeing.
Answered by: Your Essential Wellbeing;
Answered on: 28-08-2014;
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A Hello, I would not "soak" any part of a body in bleach and I do not recommend that you utilise this suggestion. For eczema, you can bathe the child in a blend of epsom salts, vitamin C and bicarb soda. A drop or two of lavender or chamomile essential oil may be soothing too if the child is not sensitive to the oils. I also recommend a topical cream by Oasis called Rhino Repair Cream - www.oasisbeauty.co.nz. It would be worth taking the child to see a holistic health practitioner who will try and get to the cause of the ezcema and recommend a wellness programme that may help the child release and clear the condition.
Answered by: Tui Heights Holistic Health;
Answered on: 28-08-2014;
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