My son has really bad eczema patches on his skin, and it gets quite itchy for him. A neighbour suggested adding baking soda to his bathwater to soothe it. I'm wondering if this is a good idea and if it actually helps with eczema symptoms.
6 months ago
Honestly, you have to be very careful with what you apply on sensitive skin, just like we are careful with what we eat. Baking soda can be very harsh and might dry out your skin even more, making the itching worse. I always ask my doctor before trying any random home remedies on my skin because infections can happen easily.
4 months ago
Baking soda is alkaline, and our skin barrier is naturally acidic, so using it directly can mess up your skin's balance. Some people put a tiny bit in a warm bath for temporary relief, but applying a paste directly is a big no. Better to stick to a good dermatologist-approved moisturizer or colloidal oatmeal instead.
5 months ago
I panicked so much when my eczema flared up last year and almost pasted baking soda all over my arms out of desperation. Thankfully, my doc stopped me and said it actually irritates the skin barrier more. It is totally normal to feel frustrated, but standard soothing creams are much safer than kitchen experiments.
6 months ago
Along with whatever mild cream your skin doctor suggests, focus on keeping your overall body inflammation low. I found that going for regular morning walks and keeping my sweat cleaned off immediately helped my skin flare-ups. Just make sure your doctor is cool with your routine and use gentle cotton wear.
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5 months ago
No, please don't use baking soda for eczema. It can cause a lot of irritation and dryness on broken skin.
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