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I find it works for only a couple of hours. I used it on my scalp....

October 8
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Are you asking about hypochlorous acid (HOCl) spray for eczema? It's worth clarifying since "hyperchloric" isn't a standard term β€” but hypochlorous spray is a popular topic in the eczema community!

Hypochlorous acid spray is a mild antiseptic that some people with eczema use to help manage symptoms like itching, oozing, and Show Full Answer

Are you asking about hypochlorous acid (HOCl) spray for eczema? It's worth clarifying since "hyperchloric" isn't a standard term β€” but hypochlorous spray is a popular topic in the eczema community!

Hypochlorous acid spray is a mild antiseptic that some people with eczema use to help manage symptoms like itching, oozing, and potential skin infections. It mimics a substance naturally produced by the body to fight bacteria.

Here's what's generally noted about it:

- Antimicrobial properties β€” it can help reduce bacteria on the skin, which is important since broken eczema skin is vulnerable to infection
- Anti-itch relief β€” many users report it calms itching relatively quickly
- Gentle formula β€” it's generally considered mild enough for sensitive, compromised skin
- Cooling effect β€” it may help soothe inflamed or warm skin

One MyEczemaTeam member shared a similar experience with a lidocaine-based antiseptic spray, noting that itching calmed almost immediately and suspected infection symptoms like oozing and warmth improved noticeably.

Always do a small patch test first and check with a dermatologist or pharmacist before adding any new spray to your routine β€” especially on open or broken skin.

September 30

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