Eczema symptoms unaffected by bathing frequency
Study shows bathing frequency doesn't affect eczema symptoms.
Why it matters
- Provides freedom for eczema sufferers to choose bathing frequency without fear of worsening symptoms.
- Addresses a common question about managing eczema.
By the numbers
- 438 participants (adults and children) across the UK.
- Study duration: 4 weeks.
- Two groups: daily bathing (6+ times/week) vs. weekly bathing (1-2 times/week).
The big picture
- Part of the Rapid Eczema Trials project aiming to answer practical questions about managing eczema.
- Next study will focus on the duration of steroid cream use for flare-ups.
What they're saying
- Some skepticism due to personal experiences with soaps aggravating eczema.
- Comments suggest the study's UK location might not account for climate variations.
- Some believe the findings are already known among eczema sufferers.
Caveats
- Study conducted only in the UK; climate differences could affect results.
- Did not control for soap types, which may affect eczema symptoms.
What’s next
- Next study in the Rapid Eczema Trials will examine steroid cream use duration for treating flare-ups.