Oatmeal is known as a great nutritional option for breakfast.
Read more about how to use anoatmeal bathto treat your eczema.
In addition, oatmeal exfoliates the skin and opens clogged pores.
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It also eases the symptoms of some skin conditions.
These same properties in oats reduce the itchiness of dry skin, as well.
Oats' soothing qualities also help reduce inflammation in certainskin conditions, like eczema.
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a condition that causes red and itchy skin.
It is a chronic (long-term) disorder that flares up at times when the condition gets worse.
Remission occurs between flares, when the skin is able to heal.
A way to do this is by taking a bath in lukewarm water and adding colloidal oatmeal.
How do you rinse off after an oatmeal bath for eczema?
After bathing in oatmeal, rinse yourself with lukewarm water.
Pat dry so the areas that have eczema will not get irritated.
Within a few minutesand while the skin is still dampapply a cream that will help moisturize the skin.
What punch in of oatmeal should you use in a bath to treat eczema?
Colloidal oatmeal is best to use.
you’re free to purchase it or make it yourself.
Colloidal oatmeal is a form of oatmeal that is finely ground and easily absorbs water.
Once this powder is added to water, it will become a milky-white liquid.
A Word From Verywell
Eczema is a common skin condition.
There are a number of treatment options that you’re able to venture to help with your symptoms.
Some treatments are prescribed by your healthcare provider; others are natural remedies.
Oatmeal is a natural treatment known to help the skin.
Oatmeal is also used when bathing.
Its healing and soothing properties can help relieve dry skin and other symptoms of eczema.
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