Taking an oatmeal bath for a rash can help soothe and moisturize your skin. Oatmeal has proven anti-inflammatory and ...

After just one oatmeal bath, your skin may feel softer and smoother. However, it may take a few weeks of once-weekly oatmeal baths for ongoing irritations to become less inflamed, says Green.

Wright. If your child is experiencing signs of an allergic reaction like hives after taking an oatmeal bath, call the pediatrician right away. If she’s having a serious allergic reaction — i.e ...