Sana Sheikh Sana Sheikh Asked 9 months ago

Does apple cider vinegar help eczema?

My daughter has been suffering from eczema, and it gets really itchy for her. A friend suggested trying diluted apple cider vinegar on her skin. Can apple cider vinegar help with eczema?

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Nisha Shah Nisha Shah Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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I tried a very diluted ACV bath for my skin irritation once and it felt quite soothing! Just make sure not to apply it directly to open cuts, otherwise it will burn a lot. Dilute it well and take care! 😊

Ananya Roy Ananya Roy Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

I am new to this and my skin has been very dry and itchy lately. I am a bit scared to try something acidic like vinegar on my face. Does it really help with the redness, or will it make the burning sensation worse?

Rahul Goel Rahul Goel Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I log my skin flare-ups alongside my daily diet and water intake on my tracker. While some forums suggest ACV restores skin pH, my data showed that keeping the skin moisturized with ceramide creams worked much better. If you try ACV, keep the concentration extremely low.

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Kiran Vyas Kiran Vyas Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I have dealt with eczema for years and tried many home remedies. Highly diluted ACV can sometimes help with itching because of its antibacterial properties, but it can also dry out your skin further. Always follow it up with a heavy, unscented moisturizer.

Tanvi Joshi Tanvi Joshi Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I know how incredibly stressful and frustrating it is to deal with constant skin itching and flare-ups. You just want it to stop immediately. But please be careful with harsh treatments like vinegar on sensitive skin, as a bad reaction can make you feel even more anxious.

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Suresh Mishra Suresh Mishra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Look, eczema is a proper skin condition, not something you should try to cure with kitchen vinegar. Applying acid to already inflamed skin is a bad idea. Go to a good dermatologist and get a proper medical ointment.

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