Oatmeal.... it is not just for breakfast

My son has ezcema and at times gets some pretty nasty flares.  We have splent plenty on lotions and ointments, one cost $100 for a tiny tube!!  Something that I have found helps is oatmeal bathes.  You put a cup of plain oatmeal, not the instant kind, in a food processor or blender and process into a fine powder.  Add the oatmeal to a warm but not hot bath.  If you have flares on your face you can cook the plain oatmeal as directed and let cool.  Once cool apply to your face, leave on for 15 minutes then wash off.