Skin barrier7/26/2023 While most people think bleach baths help skin because they’re antibacterial and antifungal, the greater benefit may actually be in their anti-inflammatory properties and ability to help balance skin pH. For additional benefits, incorporate occasional bleach baths. Even topical corticosteroids can be applied to wet skin, immediately after baths, to help capture moisture while also improving medication delivery. Consider “soaking and smearing” where you soak affected areas then cover them with ointment. Soak in lukewarm water for 10 to 15 minutes, which is long enough to rehydrate but not so long as to further weaken the skin barrier significantly. Non-soap cleansers, which are low in pH and hypoallergenic, are recommended rather than soap, as they cause less disruption to the skin barrier. Regular, gentle bathing helps remove irritants and dead skin cells so the skin barrier can work to repair itself.
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