Apply: Apple Cider Vinegar

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Apple cider vinegar has long been used to soothe skin inflammation and burns, and it is also a disinfectant. You can use cotton balls to apply the vinegar directly to scaly areas, or apply to larger areas with a clean paper towel dipped in 1 part vinegar to 1 part water. Note: Do not use this remedy if your skin is cracked or bleeding, as the vinegar will sting and irritate the are. Here's how to take a skin-soothing apple cider vinegar bath.