II. Indications: Symptomatic treatment of Pruritus
III. Preparations: Commercial
- Aveeno (Oatmeal) as bath packets or lotion
IV. Preparations: Homemade Oatmeal Bath
- Fill one leg of nylon stocking with 2 cups of oats
- Tie stocking end in a knot
- Set bath faucet to comfortable Temperature
- Turn on bath faucet (comfortable Temperature)
- Hold stocking under faucet flowing at full force
- Swirl stocking through water several times
- Wring stocking out over water
- Discard stocking (do not reuse)
- Patient soaks in tub for 15 to 20 minutes
V. Preparations: Alternative Homemade Oatmeal Bath
- Grind 1 cup oatmeal into fine powder in blender
- Use only 1/3 cup for infant bath tub
- Sprinkle oatmeal powder into bath water and stir
- Patient soaks in tub for 15 to 20 minutes
VI. References
- Quaker Oatmeal