Apple Cider Vinegar
Acetic acid, present in apple cider vinegar, is a natural antibacterial and disinfectant used for many years to treat wounds. Additionally, some people use apple cider vinegar to treat eczema and other skin conditions. Eczema affects nearly 30 million Americans, and many find apple cider vinegar a helpful home treatment.
Although there is little high-quality data to support it, there are a few indications that vinegar could help treat eczema symptoms. According to a testimonial on the National Eczema Association’s Scratch Pad, moisturizing and soothing the skin can be achieved by soaking in a warm bath with 2 cups of apple cider vinegar.
The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) also states that apple cider vinegar may be especially beneficial for treating an itchy scalp. The NPF advises a 1-to-1 vinegar-to-water dilution. Apply the mixture to the scalp, allow it to dry, and gently rinse it with warm water.
However, under rare circumstances and when used excessively, apple cider vinegar can be harmful to the body, for example, by leading to chemical burns. Furthermore, it may cause exposed wounds to burn. This treatment should be avoided by those with bleeding and cracked skin.
