Bleach for Skin Infections: A Dermatologist's Perspective

Most people do not associate bleach with healing properties. However, Time Magazine reports that many pediatric dermatologists consider bleach a possible antimicrobial agent for treating skin staph. This is especially true for those suffering the effects of chronic eczema or atopic dermatitis. A bleach bath soak may work if you or your child must deal with a stubborn skin staph infection.

Things You'll Need

• Bathtub
• Chlorine bleach

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Instructions

• 1

  Fill a bathtub with warm water. The tub should hold approximately 40 gallons of water. If you are unsure how much water your tub holds, just fill the tub so that it is full.

• 2

  Add 4 oz. of chlorine bleach to the running water as the tub fills.

• 3

  Soak in the tub for five minutes. Do not spend an extended amount of time in the tub. The website EczemaNet states those with skin infections will benefit from short, regular soaks.