On its face, the idea of using diluted bleach to soothe the itchy, dry, sensitive skin endured by people who have eczema might seem counterintuitive. But there are plenty of people who swear by this ...

When it comes to atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, using a diluted solution of bleach in the bathtub may be part of an effective treatment plan. One study found that taking diluted ...

When treating children for chronic eczema, pediatricians may want to look in the laundry room, according to a new study published this week in the journal Pediatrics. The study reports that adding a ...

Diluted bleach baths are a common treatment doctors and nurses use for patients with more severe eczema. It is important to note they may not replace other treatments and may not be suitable for ...

It can be a long journey to soothe certain skin irritations, including eczema, which can be unpredictable and hard to treat. Those with eczema are often prone to skin sensitivities, so when certain ...

If you suffer from eczema, you know how painful, itchy and just outright annoying it can be. And during the cold months, you'll likely find your eczema flaring up even more than usual. Finding an ...

Staphylococcus aureus is a known complication of atopic dermatitis, and treatment of S aureus can improve this condition. Nasal swabbing with mupirocin ointment is somewhat effective in reducing nasal ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Regular use of bleach baths modestly improved atopic dermatitis severity among most patients with a good safety ...

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...