For those who use Borax, how do you use it? Is it the regular borax from the laundry aisle?
I love baths but they made my LS worse. I've found if I pour about a cup of borax in the tub and bathe it actually feels good. Since I am now completely symptom free from the mona lisa treatments ( laser treatments) i still use borax in the bath instead of bath salts. i just ordered 20 mule team borax from Amazon or sometimes you can find it at Walmart or in the laundry isle at sores. I also used coconut oil when I was symtomatic. just put it on directly from the jar with my fingers. i don't need to do that anymore now. Hope this helps.
Dear cmcm, Thanks for this news. I am glad the borax baths helped you. So, a normal amount of bath water, say 6 inches deep and 1 cup of borax? You stirred it around and let it dissolve, I guess? How long did you stay in the tub? Did the laser treatments bring about your improvement and, may we know what symptoms you had? Thanks.
I got the borax from a health food store. I use the borax in the bath once a week. I use 1/2 cup, it does seem to help.
i use borax laundry but my dr said to use half teaspoon with a half teaspoon of soda in warm water for about 15 minutes this really helps me with the itching. mine lichen is now on my skin and it really itches with this . im having to go to the drematologist ever month.
Dear heart, that amount may not be anywhere near enough. I have used 1/3 - 1/2 cup in my bath water for years now and am completely symptom free. I also use coconut oil as a moisturizer. God bless you