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. 2024 Jul-Aug;41(4):726-727.
doi: 10.1111/pde.15561. Epub 2024 Feb 12.

Bleach suit for atopic dermatitis

Manish K Shah  1 , Ajit Barve  1 , Resham Vasani  1 , Rajesh Jadhav  1 , Preeti Sheth  1 , Deepak Parikh  1
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Bleach suit for atopic dermatitis

Manish K Shah et al. Pediatr Dermatol. 2024 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

Bleach baths are an important adjunct in the management of atopic dermatitis. However, many homes do not have bath tubs. We tried to overcome this by soaking a cotton pajama suit or Indian kurta pajama in dilute bleach solution and then having the child wear it for ten minutes. This is done two to three times a week, as in standard bleach tub baths. We have tried this technique in eleven patients with satisfactory outcomes and no adverse effects.

Keywords: Staphylococcus aureus; atopic; baths; child; dermatitis; dysbiosis; quality of life.

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