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Most forms of eczema can be treated using simple and safe home remedies. While a medical professional should handle any severe cases, there are a variety of things that you can do to try to help your child with his or her eczema.

Bleach Bath

Bleach may sound like a scary chemical to soak your kid in (and it is), but studies have shown that a very mild bleach bath can help reduce eczema. The best way to use this home remedy is to fill a standard bathtub with warm water (not hot). Then, thoroughly mix a half-cup of bleach in the tub water. Allow your child to soak in the tub for five or ten minutes two times a week.

Rinse Carefully

After every bath, be sure to carefully rinse your child’s skin. Allowing soap or shampoo residue to remain on the skin may cause irritation.

Wash Gently

The best types of soaps and shampoos to use are those that are natural, fragrance free, or designed for sensitive skin. You should also use baby detergent or fragrance-free detergent to wash your baby’s bedding and clothing in.

Moisture, moisture, moisture

The best way to fight eczema and keep your child’s skin healthy is by keeping it moist. A high-quality moisturizing cream, applied often will keep the skin fresh and moist, helping to fight the dryness that contributes to and is caused by eczema.

Cool compresses

For particularly intense eczema flare-ups, try to keep your child from scratching affected areas. Instead, apply a cool damp cloth to the affected areas.