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Having had some problems with eczema a few years ago, I did start using soap on only the smelliest parts of the body a few years back, and it helped a great dea
by rossdavidh 6y ago
Having had some problems with eczema a few years ago, I did start using soap on only the smelliest parts of the body a few years back, and it helped a great deal compared to the "lather up entire body in shower every day" strategy before that. I don't know that I'd agree with "hands and nowhere else", but I do think we have too little information on our skin microbiome and how it works (or malfunctions) to say we know what we're doing in regards to soap. All of which goes double for soap with antibiotic added.
- finaliteration 6y agoI also have some eczema/dry skin problems and one thing that I've found helps is not showering every single day. I used to shower once (or sometimes twice) a day, and it made the skin on my elbows and knees extremely tight, dry, and itchy. I now shower every other day (I still use deodorant and change my clothes) and haven't had nearly as many issues. That being said, I am fortunate because I don't have a lot of body odor and I don't sweat very much, so I can reasonably get away with not having a daily shower.
- eczema_haver 6y agoOther factors that I've experienced (with eczema): - Water temperature has a huge effect; consider taking lukewarm or even cold showers, if you can get used to it - Using a wash rag is much harsher than just using soap in your hand. The coarse surface really used to tear up the outer layer of my skin. - When drying off with a towel, pat instead of rub
- walljm 6y agoi used to have trouble with dry skin, so i stopped using soap beyond shampoo for my hair and lower parts. i haven't had issues since.