Question 1

how much oatmeal do you use for an oatmeal bath in a regular bathtub?

Accepted Answer

You don't: An "oatmeal" bath is not made using oat meal. During the process of milling oats, a fine dust like powder is created. That fine powder is known for it's soothing qualities when added to a lukewarm bath.If you dump oatmeal in a tub you will just get a mess.The powder is packaged & sold & that's what you need if you want to try it.

Question 2

can i use regular quaker oats oatmeal to make an oatmeal bath for eczema?

Accepted Answer

Not the same: The material used in the "oatmeal bath" is not oatmeal. There is a fine powder created in the milling of many different grain products & that fine powder (an oat dust if you would) is packaged & sold as an additive for its soothing qualities. I'm suppose you could try this but would be wasting oatmeal & end up with a mess that wouldn't help much.

Question 3

what are effects of oatmeal bath on skin?

Accepted Answer

Itching: It is a time honored method of stopping generalized itching--- doesn't always work!

Question 4

is an oatmeal bath effective?

Accepted Answer

Itching: The powder derived from the milling of oats has a soothing effect on those with chickenpox or other causes of dry itchy skin. The packets are added to lukewarm water & seem to work for a few hours in many patients. You do not put oatmeal in your tub, it just makes a mess.

Question 5

what are the benefits an oatmeal bath?

Accepted Answer

Reduces itching: The fine powder derived from milling oats is often packaged & sold as an additive for medicinal soaks. The product promotes tissue hydration & seems to provide a relief from itching to most patients.It seems to work better in lukewarm soaks than hot but some prefer either.

Question 6

what is the best oatmeal bath product?

Accepted Answer

Steel Cut Oats: You can make your own oatmeal bath product by putting 1/2 cup of steel cut oats and mixed into your bathwater.  Oat baths are helpful when someone is itching due to insect bites as well as with itchy infections such as chicken pox.  Make sure you drain the bath water with large amounts of water so you don''t create an oatmeal plug in your drain.

Question 7

what ingredients do you put in an oatmeal bath?

Accepted Answer

Not from box: Please don't toss some oatmeal into water and think it will do anything other than make a mess. There is a very fine powder created during the milling of oats that is sold in packets.You add this to lukewarm or cool water for a soothing soak.

Question 8

what are the ingredients of an oatmeal bath? can i make my own?

Accepted Answer

Oatmeal: You can make your own by using a cup of steel cut oatment and addiing it to your tub water.  This is an easy soothing bath. No need to buy the prepackaged kind!

Question 9

what is a colloidal oatmeal bath?  how is it done, how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Protective barrier: Colloidal oatmeal binds to your skin and forms a protective barrier. It also helps hold in moisture and ease inflammation. If that isn’t enough, it cleans your skin, too. People have used it for centuries to ease irritated skin.

Question 10

someone recommended i should take an oatmeal bath for my itching; what is an oatmeal bath?

Accepted Answer

Buy a packet: The easiest way to do this is to buy a packet of colloidal oatmeal over the counter (e.g. Aveeno brand).  Mix a packet in the bath water according to the instructions.

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