Efficacy of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) baths to reduceStaphylococcus aureuscolonization in childhood onset moderate-to-severe eczema: A randomized, placebo-controlled cross-over trial

This study demonstrated that a four-week, twice-weekly regime of diluted bleach baths is not more useful than water baths in reducing S. aureus colonization/infection and improving AD. A longer treatment period is needed to evaluate if the short treatment duration was the main cause for the discrepancy in outcome from other bleach-bath trials. The usage of a portable bath tub obviates the problems associated with unavailability of bathing facilities in some families.