There is a common perception that bleach baths prevent recurrent infections that are commonly responsible for eczema flares, especially in kids. How true is this? Do bleach baths help? Are they safe? This excellent review article below discusses these very issues and the pros and cons. The Gist: Bleach baths when administered correctly can be […]
Excellent article that highlights the common problems mother’s face while breast feeding. There is not enough counselling/ support available for breast feeding mothers around the world, to prepare them for the problems post-pregnancy. Nipple pain caused by poor infant latching technique is the commonest problem mother’s face. This is often under recognised and mother’s around […]
A couple of interesting articles were published recently on the topic of ‘Probiotics for Eczema’. The extract from the commentary below sums it all. There simply isn’t enough evidence yet to prove whether probiotics work in preventing eczema or not. But yes, there is no harm in taking them if you want to. However it […]