I was burned on over 40% of my body in 1985. After an extensive skin graft surgery, the nurses gave me several beach baths (during which they searched and removed staples from my new grafted areas 😖) to combat infections. I was only 6 years old at the time but thought it was interesting. 👍🏾
soli Sanchez I always say that. Also, when someone says “god has blessed me” Or “god provided for us.” My question is, god couldn’t provide for the kid being brutalized by junkie parents or pedophiles? Why did “he” chose to bless YOU?
soli Sanchez - I wondered the same thing myself… Especially when I started dating... until I realized that the burns caused people to either judge me and feel sorry for me or be curious to get to know me, my heart. I ended up attracting some of the most beautiful (inside and out) people to me. God works all things together for our good. I am truly living that out in my life.
My doc suggested this for eczema and I was shocked. But I tried it and it 100% works. It stops the spreading and the incontrolable itching and then your body can heal bc you’re not scratching it open again.
My derm is from Russia, and she told me a tablespoon in bleach dilluted in bath of water would help with folliculitis, and I can testify that it worked amazing for me. PS I love your videos, now I use panoxyl and eucerin with lactic acid and I cannot thank you enough!!! You are a skincare legend frfr. Just switched from LRP anthelios to Purito comfy water... #lifechanging
@@MahaAbboud I had on all over body... For face and body wash, I would say panoxyl as face and body wash. For face moisturizer, I would say cicaplast baume b5 and colloidal oatmeal lotion for body.. if cicaplast is too harsh for skin, switch to a colloidal oatmeal lotion for face. For baths I would say hot bath with a cap full of bleach. For masks maybe a good yogurt or probiotic mask. But I am not a derm, this is mostly knowledge from what I learn from Dr drays videos.
I had the issue of underarm boils when I was in my twenties. They are so very painful, I wish I had heard of this method way back then! I have not had any for years now but my granddaughter has had a couple. I will definitely pass your video on to her! Thank so much for all the information you share. I also appreciate that you speak so that a lay person, like myself, can understand what you are saying! Lastly, your skin looks beautiful!
My oldest daughter had severe eczema when she was younger and her dermatologist recommended bathing in bleach and it did help her tremendously! I honestly forgot about it until seeing your video. It’s such a small amount there is no need to be scared. It truly can help for these skin conditions ❤️
@Capricornn x. no it did not cure it but it was soothing and reduced that flare she. She still has eczema but it’s no longer everywhere. It’s more on specific areas of her body. I would recommend trying the bleach bath just a very small amount and see how your skin responds. Good luck 🙂 I hope it helps you.
I used to have eczema all over my body which by 9th grade localized to my hands. I got a job hand washing dishes in a restaurant. We had chlorox in the rinse water. At end of summer my eczema was gone!
I had/have a high amount of staph on my skin since I was little. My skin used to have such bad rashes anytime I had any of the smallest of cuts. I started doing bleach baths and it has done wonders for me ❤️ it’s given me the most relief with something I was constantly suffering with as a child
I JUST literally finished a bleach bath and now I'm researching whether or not it was safe! I have eczema and mild acne on my back. I'm glad I found your video. My dermatologist recommended in years ago, but I forgotten the guidelines for them. Thank you for sharing!
I've been doing this during my pedicures once a week or every two weeks. It's good, because I just throw in my nail tools in the bleach water and they get disinfected too. My feet are normally dry and do not smell, but those who suffer from foot odor would benefit greatly from soaking their feet in bleach water. Make sure you apply vaseline or better yet kerasal afterwards and put on some cotton socks.
My parents used to bath us & themselves like this all the time growing up. We never measured it out, just poured it in. My mom would even sometimes mix bleach & pinesol. Also, we never rinsed it off. When I saw the thumbnail I thought you were gonna say it was a bad thing. We didn't have any skin ailments growing up. My dad was just a germophobe, and did it for that purpose.
I love this for general cleanliness now and again. I rush a shower midweek dashing to work and doing this makes me feel super clean and I love the smell
I couldn’t believe when my moms dermatologist recommended a bleach bath, but it ended up really helping her eczema. I was ready to tell my mom to find a new dermatologist 😂
I literally was diagnosed today with atopic dermatitis and my allergist and my dermatologist recommended bleach baths. I honestly have never heard of a bleach bath until now. Thank you for this video!
This video saved me. Every spring I get a rash on my arms for about a month and a half after going into the sun after winter. This time the rash stayed and nothing I did was helping. I was making an appointment with the dermatologist but I saw this video and took a bleach bath on Sunday. It's Friday now and the rash is completely gone. The skin still needs to heal and I will have lighter splotches of skin until it evens out but the irritation and redness are gone and the bumpiness is going away. All it took was one 8 minute bleach bath.
As a dental hygienist this is not at all shocking to me. In fact, early on during my education and career, I learned to recommend a diluted bleach water mouthwash (sodium hypochlorite) to my patients with aggressive types of periodontal disease. There is a lot of research out there about it eliminating those aggressive periodontal pathogens. So it makes sense for the skin too.
Whenever i go to swimming pool time to time, i felt like my acne got better (though my skin gets drier in general) and i always wonder if chlorine kills my acne lol
I have HS and I use a hibicleanse as my Dr. And NP told me to do and I've done the antibiotics and the topical creams which help especially during bad flare ups. But my routine is cleansing using liquid Pure Castile soap with no fragrance, Hibicleanse, drinking apple cider vinegar mixed with water or tea, and ZAPZYT from Walmart which literally clears up a boil in two days and it's only $5! I've suffered a long time and this is what truly helped me. I've had maybe 3 intense flare ups this year
I've suffered from atopic dermatitis most of my life. Then an allergist recommended bleach baths. Life changer! However, I could not help dabbing the water all over my face. Sooooo good. After the baths, all I can describe is a wonderful feeling of lightness. For a while after the baths, I didn't feel my skin was hating me. Remarkable improvement.
This has definitely worked for me. One thing that I used to do was also put it into a spray bottle for when I didn't have time to take a bath (or traveling and didnt feel comfortable taking a bath), would just spray it on after a shower, wait a bit then rinse it off.
@@Alexandraincognito I just guesstimate honestly, it's an insanely small amount. Via instructions I used from online: Mix 2 ml of 2.2% household bleach for every 1 litre of water to make a 0.005% solution.
I’m thankful that you made this video. My fiancé has boils on his inner thighs and he was told by his doctor to take bleach baths, which he has been doing but it freaked me out. I’m glad you explained it so well and I now understand the reasoning behind it
My family member had SEVERE eczema to the point where people would stare cause they thought there was something wrong with him he was kid and didn't know how to not scratch which made his wounds get even worse. The doctor suggested bleach baths in combination with other practices and medicines of course then his skin cleared up dramatically and every since then you would never know that he has a skin condition.
So relieved that this is something that you recommend! I’m a community pharmacist and I recommend bleach baths to my patients - especially for eczema. People are frequently surprised how well this technique works 😁
My granddaughter had a mild to moderate case of eczema when she was a baby, the doctor prescribed hydrocortisone creams for her and although they are effective I didn’t want to constantly use that. After much research we started giving her bleach baths and implemented other skin care routines for her and it definitely helped her skin.
Bleach baths were common when I was growing up for chigger bites. Good to know dermatologists approve of this old time remedy. Have a wonderful evening, Dr Dray! Happy Friday!! 💖
This is great advice! Dr. Dray, I know this works for people with periodontal disease. Just a capful of basic bleach with no additives to a waterpik reservoir fillled with water kills harmful bacteria on the gums. I use the pocket tool which squirts the water into the gum line. Use on lowest setting when starting. I suffer from excema, and will be using your method for my hands. Sending love to you and MOM. Wish her a Happy Mother’s Day!
Yes!!! I used to have a younger step brother with severe eczema all over his face & body and I remember him getting bleach baths very often growing up because it was the only thing that helped relieve his flare ups & keep everything under control! I thought it was the craziest thing when I first saw it!
Okay folks...ive suffered all summer from ez and it spread to my back my bottom my feet arms and legs. I just tried the bleach bath and i feel AMAZING! I didnt think id get clean witjout soap but did! I want to do this every day. THANK YOU JESUS AND THANK YOU DR.!
They helped my daughter with her eczema so much! I only had to fo a few until her eczema was under control along with Eucerin eczema relief for babies and aquaphor.
Using household bleach to bathe in or to do a foot soak is something our family has done for years. It definitely helps undermine various skin eruptions and fungi, eliminate odor as well as making you private areas especially clean and fresh. As mentioned you must rinse and moisturize thoroughly afterward .
Kay really I have really bad eczema and have been recommended to do bleach bath but mum was like ohh don’t be crazy you will wreck you’re skin even more!
It definitely didn’t wreck my skin & if you think about it pools have a form of bleach in them as well.. My skin has since healed but I would recommend Aloe Vera gel straight from the leaf that you should be able to buy at a grocery store (Helps with soothing and healing) and some coconut oil. Also watch TH-cam videos on what helped other people with theirs
Have been doing this on and off for 6 years now when I have bad eczema flare ups and this is a lifesaver! Seems scary, I know, but it does absolute wonders!
I had to give my son bleach bath when he was younger, he has awful eczema, and nothing would helped! The dr did a swap and it was infected with staphylococcus, the bleach bath killed the bacteria, and he pretty got better in 2 weeks times. It works!
This is something older people used to do so in my world it isn’t uncommon. I’m glad you talked about this ❤️ But they would use a cap full of Clorox and you’d take a bath and that’s that
I really thought you were going to GO OFF on the ridiculousness of even the thought of a bleach bath. Call me surprised. FYI, you’re pretty funny when you’re appalled by something 😂 Thanks for all the info!
I love how people jump to conclusions when it comes to bleach baths. Most people don't realize bleach is non carcinogenic and automatically think you are crazy if you bathe in it. I have been doing it for years and it really helped me with my jock itch (yeast infection) when I play football...for some reason the sweat and the spandex caused it to grow very bad and it itched so bad I was breaking the skin. I started bleach baths and it cleared it up fast. I will admit I dunk my head under the water multiple times because I believe it has slowed the aging process to some extent and I want that on my face lol but I rinse thouroughly. I use 1 full cup in my bath but I suggest taking the Dr.'s recommendation and use 1/2 cup. So yes, it works great, I highly recommend it, it keeps you fresher down there longer and keeps your skin looking nice and fresh.
I actually did not even know this was a thing. I have always struggled with extremely bad eczema. Literally it always feels like my entire body is always so so so itchy. My hands are usually the worst. One day I was cleaning and Made a bleach water solution. I had been struggling severely that day but was determined to push through it. Almost instantaneously upon dipping my hands into the water too wet rag I felt instant relief! I cannot believe cleaning with bleach could be so soothing. I later talk to my mom about it and we did some research and apparently this really works. Can’t wait to take my first bleach bath.
I use to take bleach baths when I was a kid my mom thought it was a good idea so she let me do it but not too much Bleach. She raised a smart cookie!💡😉
Compresses are definitely the better option for those who have something like asthma and might be more sensitive to it! I also know people that hate baths that use a spray bottle for it.
My dermatologist recommended this and I thought he was crazy. Lol. After watching this video in it’s entirety, I have more knowledge on this topic and I’m not as hesitant to try this at home. This video was so helpful in providing more information! Thank you so much Dr. Dray! Stay blessed 💖
I've been thinking about exactly this! I was once told that a bleach bath could reset your skin microbiome if you're concerned about potentially dangerous colonies on your skin that could cause cellulitis or other problems. But it seems risky in and of itself. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! One question: What are your tips to prevent these infections for cellulitis around the face and head (eye, ear, etc)? Is normal cleansing and moisturizing sufficient even if you have colonies of staph?
Granted, I'm not a dermatologist, but I would think since she mentioned in this video that the active ingredient in the bleach is similar in function to benzoyl peroxide, that a product like Panoxyl might be helpful to you.
My son who struggles with eczema and is also a wrestler has definitely benefitted from bleach baths. He's dealt with almost every skin condition you named. It works amazingly along side other treatments
The first time I ever heard of a bleach bath was when I was a probation officer. I remember one of my probationers telling me how she took bleach baths. I was seriously concerned about self-harm but after doing some research, I learned it was something that can be recommended for the skin conditions you mentioned in this video. However, she did not report any such skin conditions. Not exactly sure why she did those but I do remember thinking it was unusual. I have a patch of eczema on my knee and *might* consider this. Thanks for sharing♥
My friend been taking bleach baths for years and I tell you her skin is flawless it is flawless not one blemish or dark spot on her body every time she bathe she put a less than half of cup in her water
Hi Dr. Dray, I love your videos! Would you consider doing a video on protein overload of the hair? I've heard stylists talk endlessly about how using too many products with protein can make the hair damaged and limp, but I am having a hard time finding scientific sources on this! I have bleach-damaged hair and (aside from no longer bleaching), I've been using products with keratin in it---I'm hoping I'm not doing something to make the state of my hair worse.
Was just going to do a video on this on my new dermatology channel. I totally can relate to your intro as patients look at me like I’m crazy when I suggest a bleach bath for their eczema! My recipe for diluted bleach is the same as well. 🤙👍
When my bf visits his mom, he finds that if he's visiting for awhile and takes showers there every night his eczema gets a bit better. I've visited a few times and found that their water is very chlorinated. I could smell it and feel it in my hair. Is this equivalent to taking a bleach bath as you described?
Virgin olive oil is best moisturizer sparingly, why put a chemical like moisturizer which is going to reclog your pores..I've been using this for 40+ yrs I have a bleach bath in my jacuzzi.. Really rejuvenating, just got out of my jacuzzi bleach bath 20 min ago I feel great i do it every other day..
leave the vagina alone (actually want to make a video with this title, but pretty sure youtube would take it down) unless instructed by your doctor to apply a specific medicament
Would love to see you do those videos where you review skincare routines, and illuminate us on what could be beneficial and what could be problematic... ❤️❤️❤️Dr. Dray❤️❤️❤️
I was burned on over 40% of my body in 1985. After an extensive skin graft surgery, the nurses gave me several beach baths (during which they searched and removed staples from my new grafted areas 😖) to combat infections. I was only 6 years old at the time but thought it was interesting. 👍🏾
Thank you for this information, I was not aware of a hand washing option
God’s continued Blessing.
soli Sanchez I always say that. Also, when someone says “god has blessed me”
Or “god provided for us.” My question is, god couldn’t provide for the kid being brutalized by junkie parents or pedophiles? Why did “he” chose to bless YOU?
Peace Pharvin Thank you 🙏, May the Lord bless you also.
soli Sanchez - I wondered the same thing myself… Especially when I started dating... until I realized that the burns caused people to either judge me and feel sorry for me or be curious to get to know me, my heart. I ended up attracting some of the most beautiful (inside and out) people to me. God works all things together for our good. I am truly living that out in my life.
My doc suggested this for eczema and I was shocked. But I tried it and it 100% works. It stops the spreading and the incontrolable itching and then your body can heal bc you’re not scratching it open again.
Lauren Seise I would maybe love to see an FDA approval for like a diluted patch that you can get over the counter.
Really? I have eczema only on my feet I might try that!
My little nephew has severe eczema and his doctor recommended bleach baths and it really helped him!
Which kind of bleach must i use ?
@@farahhassan8995 normal thick household bleach I use 2 caps of it in a half full bath good for Ingrown hairs too
Jesus, I thought this was a joke. You learn something new everyday.
😲 me too! Wow
Apm me too lol
My daughter's infectious disease doctor recommends this.
Same
Pools have bleach.....
My derm is from Russia, and she told me a tablespoon in bleach dilluted in bath of water would help with folliculitis, and I can testify that it worked amazing for me. PS I love your videos, now I use panoxyl and eucerin with lactic acid and I cannot thank you enough!!! You are a skincare legend frfr. Just switched from LRP anthelios to Purito comfy water... #lifechanging
OMG how do you do that? Everyday? I've never heard about it before
Yas I love bleach baths!
Was your folliculitis on the face also?
@@MahaAbboud I had on all over body... For face and body wash, I would say panoxyl as face and body wash. For face moisturizer, I would say cicaplast baume b5 and colloidal oatmeal lotion for body.. if cicaplast is too harsh for skin, switch to a colloidal oatmeal lotion for face. For baths I would say hot bath with a cap full of bleach. For masks maybe a good yogurt or probiotic mask. But I am not a derm, this is mostly knowledge from what I learn from Dr drays videos.
i have foliculitis i need this am gonna buy it
I had the issue of underarm boils when I was in my twenties. They are so very painful, I wish I had heard of this method way back then! I have not had any for years now but my granddaughter has had a couple. I will definitely pass your video on to her!
Thank so much for all the information you share. I also appreciate that you speak so that a lay person, like myself, can understand what you are saying!
Lastly, your skin looks beautiful!
My oldest daughter had severe eczema when she was younger and her dermatologist recommended bathing in bleach and it did help her tremendously! I honestly forgot about it until seeing your video. It’s such a small amount there is no need to be scared. It truly can help for these skin conditions ❤️
@Capricornn x. no it did not cure it but it was soothing and reduced that flare she. She still has eczema but it’s no longer everywhere. It’s more on specific areas of her body. I would recommend trying the bleach bath just a very small amount and see how your skin responds. Good luck 🙂 I hope it helps you.
I used to have eczema all over my body which by 9th grade localized to my hands. I got a job hand washing dishes in a restaurant. We had chlorox in the rinse water. At end of summer my eczema was gone!
Amazing!
Hi dr dray I am medical student in year 3 and I aspire to be a dermatologist thanks to you 😍🥰
Love from Malaysia
Same with me!
blue222blue thank you 😊
Best of luck! We need more great dermatologists, I suffered from eczema for years before finding one that really helped my skin.
Deploy the waterfall dam slide 😂
I'm both fascinated and horrified.
Pools hace beach....
I had/have a high amount of staph on my skin since I was little. My skin used to have such bad rashes anytime I had any of the smallest of cuts. I started doing bleach baths and it has done wonders for me ❤️ it’s given me the most relief with something I was constantly suffering with as a child
@@Anna-wd8ox how long till u seen results
Horrified but you swim in the pool ?
You sound extremely intelligent
@@Eye-it-azz right
I gotta say the title was alarming, but certainly got me to click.
It helps you with postin ivy
I JUST literally finished a bleach bath and now I'm researching whether or not it was safe! I have eczema and mild acne on my back. I'm glad I found your video. My dermatologist recommended in years ago, but I forgotten the guidelines for them. Thank you for sharing!
How are you doing now?
I've been doing this during my pedicures once a week or every two weeks. It's good, because I just throw in my nail tools in the bleach water and they get disinfected too. My feet are normally dry and do not smell, but those who suffer from foot odor would benefit greatly from soaking their feet in bleach water. Make sure you apply vaseline or better yet kerasal afterwards and put on some cotton socks.
what type bleach do you use?
My parents used to bath us & themselves like this all the time growing up. We never measured it out, just poured it in. My mom would even sometimes mix bleach & pinesol. Also, we never rinsed it off. When I saw the thumbnail I thought you were gonna say it was a bad thing. We didn't have any skin ailments growing up. My dad was just a germophobe, and did it for that purpose.
I love this for general cleanliness now and again. I rush a shower midweek dashing to work and doing this makes me feel super clean and I love the smell
Dang I thought you were debunking some new crazy trend! But hey we love multitasking self care: clean ya skin, clean ya tub 😂
Ashley I’m thinking the same lol 😂
I couldn’t believe when my moms dermatologist recommended a bleach bath, but it ended up really helping her eczema. I was ready to tell my mom to find a new dermatologist 😂
@@mr1nine81don’t wash your hair with it it can get in your eyes and make you blind try tea tree oil in a clarifying shampoo before anything
@@mr1nine81if you have big flakes of dandruff you can brush it off the scalp with a metal comb and olive oil to make the flakes more easy to come off
I literally was diagnosed today with atopic dermatitis and my allergist and my dermatologist recommended bleach baths. I honestly have never heard of a bleach bath until now.
Thank you for this video!
My mom is a nurse and she takes a bleach bath once a week. I thought she was just being country.
Jaimie Elizabeth
I am a nurse and I do this as well.
BEING COUNTRY OMG I JUST DIED
@@loganmomable Wouldn't Hibiclens do just as well?
My sister is a nurse and she never takes bleach baths as far as I know. But maybe because she doesn't have a skin condition that warrants it? 🤔
@@jennyr1625 yes I wonder if there's any benefits if you don't have a condition
This video saved me. Every spring I get a rash on my arms for about a month and a half after going into the sun after winter. This time the rash stayed and nothing I did was helping. I was making an appointment with the dermatologist but I saw this video and took a bleach bath on Sunday. It's Friday now and the rash is completely gone. The skin still needs to heal and I will have lighter splotches of skin until it evens out but the irritation and redness are gone and the bumpiness is going away. All it took was one 8 minute bleach bath.
As a dental hygienist this is not at all shocking to me. In fact, early on during my education and career, I learned to recommend a diluted bleach water mouthwash (sodium hypochlorite) to my patients with aggressive types of periodontal disease. There is a lot of research out there about it eliminating those aggressive periodontal pathogens. So it makes sense for the skin too.
Whenever i go to swimming pool time to time, i felt like my acne got better (though my skin gets drier in general) and i always wonder if chlorine kills my acne lol
Yes it does!
Now I wanna go for a swim
Yeeees now I just connected those dots too!
I noticed that, too!
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I have HS and I use a hibicleanse as my Dr. And NP told me to do and I've done the antibiotics and the topical creams which help especially during bad flare ups. But my routine is cleansing using liquid Pure Castile soap with no fragrance, Hibicleanse, drinking apple cider vinegar mixed with water or tea, and ZAPZYT from Walmart which literally clears up a boil in two days and it's only $5! I've suffered a long time and this is what truly helped me. I've had maybe 3 intense flare ups this year
How much ACV do you mix with your water? And how does zapzyt help?
I've suffered from atopic dermatitis most of my life. Then an allergist recommended bleach baths. Life changer! However, I could not help dabbing the water all over my face. Sooooo good. After the baths, all I can describe is a wonderful feeling of lightness. For a while after the baths, I didn't feel my skin was hating me. Remarkable improvement.
My sister had the same condition and result. She said it's changed her life!
This has definitely worked for me. One thing that I used to do was also put it into a spray bottle for when I didn't have time to take a bath (or traveling and didnt feel comfortable taking a bath), would just spray it on after a shower, wait a bit then rinse it off.
Sarah Miller I think I’m going to try that. The drain stopper is broken on my tub and I prefer showers anyways
What ratio did you use? How big of a bottle and how much bleach? Thanks for the tip in advance!
@@Alexandraincognito I just guesstimate honestly, it's an insanely small amount. Via instructions I used from online:
Mix 2 ml of 2.2% household bleach for every 1 litre of water to make a 0.005% solution.
I’m thankful that you made this video. My fiancé has boils on his inner thighs and he was told by his doctor to take bleach baths, which he has been doing but it freaked me out. I’m glad you explained it so well and I now understand the reasoning behind it
Did it cure the boils ? are you still together 1 year on ?
Yup love ur method more dilution for me is more water to pre mixed diluted bleach solution added to bath water after that rinse well with fresh water
I have always gotten little red bumps under my butt on the back of my legs. I have thought they are from heat and sweat. I am going to try this!
My family member had SEVERE eczema to the point where people would stare cause they thought there was something wrong with him he was kid and didn't know how to not scratch which made his wounds get even worse. The doctor suggested bleach baths in combination with other practices and medicines of course then his skin cleared up dramatically and every since then you would never know that he has a skin condition.
Everybody got choices Make the right one that’s amazing
I did this for my hands when I was dealing with Eczema. HELPED...Proved to me that eczema has a Staph component
So relieved that this is something that you recommend! I’m a community pharmacist and I recommend bleach baths to my patients - especially for eczema. People are frequently surprised how well this technique works 😁
Bleach baths totally work for my body acne. Just a small amount diluted in water, my old dermatologist recommended it for me.
What kind of bleach did you used?
I'm going to try this. My body acne is so bad
I'm going to try this. My body acne is so bad
Laide Zen try Panoxyl 10% too
Hi dear the water should b warm or hot?
My grandmother taught me to add a 1/4 of a cup bleach to the bath when I hit puberty. I've been doing this over 30 years.
My granddaughter had a mild to moderate case of eczema when she was a baby, the doctor prescribed hydrocortisone creams for her and although they are effective I didn’t want to constantly use that. After much research we started giving her bleach baths and implemented other skin care routines for her and it definitely helped her skin.
Thank You for this video! I heard about bleach baths for eczema some time ago and was so shocked! But now thanks to You I understand how it works :)
Well I guess my father wasn’t crazy . He took a bleach bath every week .
Lynn C 🤣 I guess he wasn’t .
My dad did the same thing!!! The whole family called him crazy, I'm eating my words...
@@prestonwilliams9531
If you can tell me which kind of bleach she use?
Bleach baths were common when I was growing up for chigger bites. Good to know dermatologists approve of this old time remedy. Have a wonderful evening, Dr Dray! Happy Friday!! 💖
This is great advice! Dr. Dray, I know this works for people with periodontal disease. Just a capful of basic bleach with no additives to a waterpik reservoir fillled with water kills harmful bacteria on the gums. I use the pocket tool which squirts the water into the gum line. Use on lowest setting when starting. I suffer from excema, and will be using your method for my hands. Sending love to you and MOM. Wish her a Happy Mother’s Day!
Yes!!! I used to have a younger step brother with severe eczema all over his face & body and I remember him getting bleach baths very often growing up because it was the only thing that helped relieve his flare ups & keep everything under control! I thought it was the craziest thing when I first saw it!
Did they wash his face with the bleach water?
Okay folks...ive suffered all summer from ez and it spread to my back my bottom my feet arms and legs. I just tried the bleach bath and i feel AMAZING! I didnt think id get clean witjout soap but did! I want to do this every day. THANK YOU JESUS AND THANK YOU DR.!
They helped my daughter with her eczema so much! I only had to fo a few until her eczema was under control along with Eucerin eczema relief for babies and aquaphor.
What bleach do u use
Using household bleach to bathe in or to do a foot soak is something our family has done for years. It definitely helps undermine various skin eruptions and fungi, eliminate odor as well as making you private areas especially clean and fresh. As mentioned you must rinse and moisturize thoroughly afterward .
Not gunna lie. I’ve done this for my Exzema and I think it helped
Kay really I have really bad eczema and have been recommended to do bleach bath but mum was like ohh don’t be crazy you will wreck you’re skin even more!
Why would we think you're lying?
It definitely didn’t wreck my skin & if you think about it pools have a form of bleach in them as well.. My skin has since healed but I would recommend Aloe Vera gel straight from the leaf that you should be able to buy at a grocery store (Helps with soothing and healing) and some coconut oil. Also watch TH-cam videos on what helped other people with theirs
@@Kay-si6if hey what bleach do u use ?
I used Clorox bleach but I think any brand bleach would help.
I’ve given my toddler a bleach bath for her eczema per instruction from her allergist. It worked great!
What bleach did you used??
How old was your toddler when you started the bleach baths?
Omg what? I thought this was going to go a totally different direction. My mind is blown
Same but then I was like well a pool is basically a bleach bath as well 🤷♀️
Have been doing this on and off for 6 years now when I have bad eczema flare ups and this is a lifesaver! Seems scary, I know, but it does absolute wonders!
I had to give my son bleach bath when he was younger, he has awful eczema, and nothing would helped! The dr did a swap and it was infected with staphylococcus, the bleach bath killed the bacteria, and he pretty got better in 2 weeks times. It works!
This is something older people used to do so in my world it isn’t uncommon. I’m glad you talked about this ❤️
But they would use a cap full of Clorox and you’d take a bath and that’s that
I’m totally trying this. I have nasty folliculitis on my trunk and butt so this should help! You’re the best.
Tiffany Zoe can you update after you try?
Any update? I would like to introduce to my 8 year old with eczema
Let us know ? How it went
I really thought you were going to GO OFF on the ridiculousness of even the thought of a bleach bath. Call me surprised. FYI, you’re pretty funny when you’re appalled by something 😂 Thanks for all the info!
I love how people jump to conclusions when it comes to bleach baths. Most people don't realize bleach is non carcinogenic and automatically think you are crazy if you bathe in it. I have been doing it for years and it really helped me with my jock itch (yeast infection) when I play football...for some reason the sweat and the spandex caused it to grow very bad and it itched so bad I was breaking the skin. I started bleach baths and it cleared it up fast. I will admit I dunk my head under the water multiple times because I believe it has slowed the aging process to some extent and I want that on my face lol but I rinse thouroughly. I use 1 full cup in my bath but I suggest taking the Dr.'s recommendation and use 1/2 cup. So yes, it works great, I highly recommend it, it keeps you fresher down there longer and keeps your skin looking nice and fresh.
Very simple thing to do for some nasty skin conditions!
Thank you for your help and advice 😊
Stay safe and healthy everyone 😊🍁
Happy Friday!
I actually did not even know this was a thing. I have always struggled with extremely bad eczema. Literally it always feels like my entire body is always so so so itchy. My hands are usually the worst. One day I was cleaning and Made a bleach water solution. I had been struggling severely that day but was determined to push through it. Almost instantaneously upon dipping my hands into the water too wet rag I felt instant relief! I cannot believe cleaning with bleach could be so soothing. I later talk to my mom about it and we did some research and apparently this really works. Can’t wait to take my first bleach bath.
I use to take bleach baths when I was a kid my mom thought it was a good idea so she let me do it but not too much Bleach. She raised a smart cookie!💡😉
As a pharmacist, I used to make an wound care treatment called Dakin’s solution. The sodium hypochlorite was the active ingredient.
We take baths in bleach in UAE a few times a yr thank you for all your vids I have learned so much.
God bless you
الشيخه ممكن تعطيني تفاصيل استخدامج وهل اهو مضر او لا ولو ابي اوقفه اللون يسمر او لا وكيف على المنطقه الحساسه مع الكلور مايصيده التهاب
My mama would do bleach compresses when we kids would get poison ivy to dry it up. Might be an old wives tale?
I had a doctor recommend this to me one time because I had been getting painful boils in my armpit area. I do it on occasion still.
Not sure what you are doing differently but your skin is super glowing! Pretty!
You look so cute with the headband and your skin looks amazing !!!
Compresses are definitely the better option for those who have something like asthma and might be more sensitive to it! I also know people that hate baths that use a spray bottle for it.
Can apple cider vinegar be a substitute for bleach in bathwater? I do not know how comfortable I am with using bleach in my water.
No. She constantly cautions using acv.
Bleach doesn’t equal acv.
@@21972012145525 Thank you for the reply. That is very surprising to me that bleach would be safer to use than acv.
Every now and then (not often) I like to take a bath with beach in the water. I don't have any skin conditions but I love the way it makes me feel.
Just tried it and I feel so much relief from not being itchy! Thanks
My dermatologist recommended this and I thought he was crazy. Lol. After watching this video in it’s entirety, I have more knowledge on this topic and I’m not as hesitant to try this at home. This video was so helpful in providing more information! Thank you so much Dr. Dray! Stay blessed 💖
My mama used to always wash us up with bleach when I was a kid. I don’t know if I’m immune to it but that make my skin look beautiful💯
I had MRSA a few years ago and have to take one once a week to make sure it doesn't colonize again!
Did it help u ? Do u still get mrsa
OMG I REALLY NEED THIS. YOU’RE A LIFE SAVER! THANK YOU. I LOVE YOU.
I was initially thinking that this was going to be a joke. But instead I remembered about the term “it’s not about the poison, it’s the dose.”
Always has the cutest earrings💓
I bet they're gold
My sister, a pharmacist, has put a capful in a tub full of water for years.
I love your earrings Dr, could u talk about jewelery and which materials are best for the skin???
Yes! This could be an interesting video + I just wanna know where she gets all her earrings.
Rocío Mier great Request!
I've been thinking about exactly this! I was once told that a bleach bath could reset your skin microbiome if you're concerned about potentially dangerous colonies on your skin that could cause cellulitis or other problems. But it seems risky in and of itself. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
One question: What are your tips to prevent these infections for cellulitis around the face and head (eye, ear, etc)? Is normal cleansing and moisturizing sufficient even if you have colonies of staph?
Granted, I'm not a dermatologist, but I would think since she mentioned in this video that the active ingredient in the bleach is similar in function to benzoyl peroxide, that a product like Panoxyl might be helpful to you.
I have used this for my son to help with his eczema and impetigo. Makes such a difference.
I can never find non concentrated bleach in the store. Its always concentrated or splash-less. Do you order it online?
Try a discount store--i pick mine up at a $1 store
Dollar Tree carries regular bleach
I found mine at Walgreens after looking in Walmart and dollar tree.
Weird question here... But isn't it bad to put this bleach solution near your vagina area? I mean it's kinda inevitable right?...
crazy that im just now finding out about this and I've been watching skincare videos for YEARS
My son who struggles with eczema and is also a wrestler has definitely benefitted from bleach baths. He's dealt with almost every skin condition you named. It works amazingly along side other treatments
Yes, wrestlers are also very prone to impetigo, due to the close contact nature of the sport.
The first time I ever heard of a bleach bath was when I was a probation officer. I remember one of my probationers telling me how she took bleach baths. I was seriously concerned about self-harm but after doing some research, I learned it was something that can be recommended for the skin conditions you mentioned in this video. However, she did not report any such skin conditions. Not exactly sure why she did those but I do remember thinking it was unusual. I have a patch of eczema on my knee and *might* consider this. Thanks for sharing♥
My friend been taking bleach baths for years and I tell you her skin is flawless it is flawless not one blemish or dark spot on her body every time she bathe she put a less than half of cup in her water
THANK YOU I was expecting this topic from you to finally trust it. ♥️
Hi Dr. Dray, I love your videos! Would you consider doing a video on protein overload of the hair? I've heard stylists talk endlessly about how using too many products with protein can make the hair damaged and limp, but I am having a hard time finding scientific sources on this! I have bleach-damaged hair and (aside from no longer bleaching), I've been using products with keratin in it---I'm hoping I'm not doing something to make the state of my hair worse.
Directions for a bleach compress was exactly what I was looking for!! Thank you!
Omg!!! I love you! You always open my eyes to new things💋
Was just going to do a video on this on my new dermatology channel. I totally can relate to your intro as patients look at me like I’m crazy when I suggest a bleach bath for their eczema! My recipe for diluted bleach is the same as well. 🤙👍
Maybe a stupid question.. but how can you tell if a bleach is concentrated or not? It doesn’t seem to state anything on label.
Been doing this successfully for years on my fingernails and toenails. It works, just go easy.
It's really helpful since I have eczema and acquired a staph infection.
Happy Friday Dr. Dray 👏🏻❤️
When my bf visits his mom, he finds that if he's visiting for awhile and takes showers there every night his eczema gets a bit better. I've visited a few times and found that their water is very chlorinated. I could smell it and feel it in my hair. Is this equivalent to taking a bleach bath as you described?
I may try this, been scared too! Had awful exczema since I was little x
Talk to your doctor about Dupixent. I had horrible ezcema until I started it. Helps a lot.
My daughter has a skin condition (ichthyosis) and we often do bleach baths . It really helps
Thanks for all your advice! I watched your other videos and my skin is better than before.
Can you wash your face with a week bleach solution
I am an ultrarunner so I get problems on my bottom from wet clothes and perspiration. I will definitely try the bleach bath. Thank you.
Virgin olive oil is best moisturizer sparingly, why put a chemical like moisturizer which is going to reclog your pores..I've been using this for 40+ yrs I have a bleach bath in my jacuzzi.. Really rejuvenating, just got out of my jacuzzi bleach bath 20 min ago I feel great i do it every other day..
Dr Dray i heard household bleach can whiten the skin also is this safe for our vagina
leave the vagina alone (actually want to make a video with this title, but pretty sure youtube would take it down) unless instructed by your doctor to apply a specific medicament
Dr Dray but if you sit in the bath, how can you avoid contact with your vagina?
I think she meant is it safe for our vaginas to be sitting in a bath of bleach?................
Which was exactly the question that came to my mind
Dr Dray when you sit in a bath tub, won’t it come in contact with the Vagina?? That’s really my concern
Been doing this for a long time has never let me down
Is it ok to use the Clorox non-concentrated bleach that says “with cloromax technology” on the bottle..?
Did u use? Plz update
@@maheway7880 i didn’t use it
Wow, this is the first I’ve ever heard of a bleach bath!
Nice to learn about a bleach bath!
The title sure got my attention too!
Thanks Dr. Dray .
Would love to see you do those videos where you review skincare routines, and illuminate us on what could be beneficial and what could be problematic... ❤️❤️❤️Dr. Dray❤️❤️❤️
Interesting. I suffer from eczema. Initially, it seems counter intuitive to me for some reason, but your explanation makes sense. 💜